Current Cross Stitch

My inability to finish one thing before starting another is not limited to sewing. 

These are the two cross stitch projects I am currently working on (there are several others hiding in my sewing room).

Both patterns are by The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery.  The first is Halloweentown.  It was released in 4 parts and I have completed 2 (typical).

The second is the year long Once Upon a Time Sampler.  I'm actually almost caught up on this one now since this picture is a few days old. 

The Frosted Pumpkin actually just released a new autumn mystery sampler.  So far I have resisted.  I keep telling myself when (if) I finish up some of the in progress pieces I can buy a new pattern...let's see how long I can hold out!

Not so Honest Craft Room

This is definitely not the way this room usually looks :)

I had the day off of work and both kiddos were at their mother's day out program so I had 5 whole hours to myself to sew.  And what did I end up doing?  Reorganizing my craft room.

I went in with the intention of working on a ton of small items for upcoming craft shows but was so overwhelmed by the clutter that I just had to clean, which led to reorganizing and even rearranging the furniture.  I didn't take a before photo but the cutting table and the fabric shelf on the left switched places and nearly everything found a new home.  There is still more to do and you definitely don't want to see the other half of the room but you've got to start somewhere...

 

After I get the whole room done I'll give you a better "tour" :)

September LinkUp

Hopefully some of you had time to complete this month's projects.

If you did, now is the time to link up and show them off :)

Craft Show Prep

All clothing construction has been suspended as I need to get my inventory up for 3 shows I have in the next few months.  

I've added a few new items to the mix:

Three different sizes of journals will be available.  These are the largest size.  I love scrapbook paper and now have a use for my growing stash :)

Another new item I will be offering is the Essential Wallet.  They have two cash/misc slots inside as well as a zippered coin pouch and six card slots.  I'm having a hard time deciding which one I want to keep for myself ;)...

 

While I've been waiting on supplies I've also been restocking my crayon rolls and earbud pouches.

Jack-O-Lantern Cat

This is the third of the free paper pieced patterns that I will be listing for free on my Craftsy shop through the end of October 2014.

Again, this pattern is for those with a bit more experience with paper piecing :)

Cat on the Moon

You've heard of the Old Man on the Moon?   Well this is the Cat on the Moon.

This one is a bit more detailed than the last one and would be better for someone with a bit of experience paper piecing.

Free through the end of October 2014 here.

Free Halloween Paper Pieced Patterns

I once again have a grand plan to publish a series of Halloween themed paper pieced blocks.  With all of the Halloween swaps that I've seen popping up on Instagram lately now seems like the perfect time.  These patterns will be free through Halloween of 2014 so get them while you can ;)

The first is the Happy Ghost...

You can download the pattern here.

I have several others in the works so check back soon :)