Darn Knit {Anyway}

Aimee from the sweet new boutique, Darn Knit {Anyway} in Stillwater, MN , has invited me to sell some of my cute, fun and sassy little wallets. I just finished up a group and some are on there way to her and the ones in the picture posted here are going to be listed in my Etsy shop.

In addition to work by regional artists, Darn Knit {Anyway} carries a wide variety of fabric & yarn and if that isn't enough -  they will be offering classes on how to do all sorts of fun things with that fabric & yarn! 

Skelator Makes Me Giggle

Consignment Time!

Great clothes, fun vintage stuff and now... Little Wallets!

If you are in the Menasha area, stop in at erstwhiles and check out all of Christa's treasures.

Thank You Jim Koch...

There are people who will always dream about doing what they love, but never do because it is safer to stay where they are, but not Jim Koch of Sam Adams. I don't think I have ever been so inspired by a commercial.

Labor Day Weekend '09

A few weeks ago my husband and I decided to jet off to Seattle for an extended Labor Day weekend. My Aunt Sheri lives out there and I haven't been to her place in over 10 years. I have seen her since then as she comes to Wisconsin a couple of times a year, but for some reason I just haven't made my way out there.

We had a great time and we will hopefully not wait as long for a return visit.

The majestic Snoqualmie Falls

Space Needle

Shaun & Sheri try on hats at the Bumbershoot Art Market

25 cents a dance - $1 for a good dance and $5 will get you the best dance ever

Sheri admires some outdoor ornaments

We took in some fun music

Feliz Compleaños! (Happy Birthday to Us!)

Having a few brewskies and learning the origins of Red Hook at the brewery tour

Plates - who needs 'em - we enjoyed seafood at the Crab Pot 

Tasting and learning about tea in downtown Seattle.

Finally!

At last, I have finished this purse. It is a larger version of a bag that I designed for myself. It measures approx 12.00" tall x 13.00" at its widest point and has a long strap that is adjustable. I am pretty pleased with this bag (and with the fact that is finally finished!).

I am also committed to making a matching wallet, but it needs to be larger than my "cute little wallet". I have some designs drawn up and I really would like to get that done before Halloween.

The pictures below are of the purse I designed for myself for the summer, but as September comes rolling in it means that I will have to design something more "fally".

Best Seat in the House

This is one of my favorite spots to sit. I bought this swing a couple of years ago and much to my dismay it has not worn well. 

I live in Wisconsin, so I take it in for the winter so it has only been exposed to the weather for a total of about 8 months, but regardless the seat split down the middle rendering it useless.

I was feeling somewhat handy so I brought it in the house and patched it up. I have a pretty decent sewing machine, but it's not something I would not make a habit of doing. Besides that with the rope and the wood handles -  it was rather awkward to maneuver. I only had one style of outdoor fabric handy...

Look familiar?