I think I'll keep doing craft fairs because of the feeling I get when they are over.

Ahhh. I'm finally post craft fair. This has been the smoothest event so far. I had no major catastrophes. Finding my spot and setup was easy. We had plenty of room. My stuff looked great. I got some awesome compliments and actually made some bucks. I guess you could say it was on the slow side, but I have no frame of reference for this one. I'm just glad to get the stuff out in public. I'm not one for talking up my wears when I'm just out and about. I absolutely hate the sales part of this beast of a hobby. I just really like to make stuff at home. I'll suck it up if it means someday not having to get up and drive to the bank every morning. So anyway this time I actually have pics of my booth!

stained glass

In keeping with the brightly colored theme, I give you this bag. Joe said it reminds him of stained glass. I said it reminded me of clowns on stilts. I think I liked his idea better. This one is really growing on me. I have another craft show on March 1st and 2nd. I really think this one has a chance.

brightly colored things

I am usually a fan of winter. I prefer the colder weather. I love snow. I am an indoor person. Lately, I am just ready for change. I'm sick of everything. So in honor of everything spring and bright colors and whatnot, I have constructed a few things. Here we have a pair of awesomely loud fingerless mitts. They belong to Kasy. She had a birthday that I missed and therefore she gets cool mitts.

spring can come now please and thank you

Say hello to little blue chickie. I hope to make up a few sisters in different colors to keep her company. They will sit in a nest together and be nice. No fighting.

I me mine

Here is a great rule... for every three things I make for other people, I should make one thing for myself. I tend to not follow this one. I get really wrapped up in whatever event is coming up. Christmas for instance, burned me out really bad. I got back in the swing by indulging in making what I wanted for myself. Here is a new bag and a pair of really sweet fingerless mitts. Get this- I free handed the green leaf embroidery. Me so proud.

safe to post

Now that Christmas is finally over, I can post this bag I made for my sister-in-law. I don't think she reads my blog. You can never be too sure. Here is simple shoulder bag with a Chinese brocade inlay. She loves it. I'm relieved.