IT'S TIME TO DESTASH!

Yes, it's way past time for me to destash. For the uninitiated that means selling off some of the fabric you just had to have several years ago that's just been sitting in a drawer or a bin ever since and you forgot what you were going to make out of it. So, that's what I'm doing. I've listed several fat quarter bundles and some fabric and flannel yardages in my Etsy store. I've still got a ways to go so, if you don't find something that interests  you right now, keep coming back. And if you are looking for something in particular, please email or convo me and I'll let you know if it's somthing I have.

This cute flannel with pastel handprints would be perfect for something for the nursery. I have a half yard of it.

I have two yards of this polar bear print flannel. Can't you see some cute PJ's for Christmas? And a red tshirt to go with them? Hmmmm!

I also have these assorted floral fat quarters in one bundle. Might they be just the thing to add into that quilt you're planning?

And I have three partial bolts of really nice homespun plaids in red (above), green and blue. Perfect for so many projects.

So go check out my Etsy store and keep checking back. I know I have just what you're looking for in a drawer or bin just waiting for you.

YOU WANT BEADS? I GOT BEADS!!!

I almost forgot to tell y'all about the beads and stuff I have listed on Ebay. I'm trying to clear of stuff I don't use or need any more. I found all of these beads, containers, findings, tools, wire, etc that are just taking up space that I need for fabric and quilting/sewing stuff. So I listed the lot on Ebay. I've been told by those who know that there may be as much as $75 worth of stuff in the lot. And I'm offering free shipping!!!

 This is the whole lot in one picture.

 Three different jewelry pliers.

 Metal storage boxes filled with beads.

 More storage containers with beads.

 Beading wire, cord and thread.

 Layout board.

 Bead mats.

 Another storage container with beads, findings, charms, wire, needles, etc.

Everything fits in this great carrying case.

The beads range from tiny seed beads to bigger fashion beads. There are silver- and gold-toned findings of all sorts and some great silver-toned charms. Here's the link to the auction:  http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320739626605&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

If you're an experienced beader or wanting to try it out, this is the lot for you. If you know anyone who might be interested, please let them know.  There are a couple days left on the auction and right now it's going for peanuts!!!

KITTY TOTE #4 IS ON EBAY!

Ok, here's another nifty tote from the great Debbie Mumm fabric I was given. I just love the prim colors - gray, gold, dark red. So pretty. And all the great cats!!! This is what I would call a "wallpaper stripe" fabric with all the kitties in a row. This tote is one you can carry now and straight into winter!!

Inside I used more of the kitty print I used in the first rag quilt. It's a cream with cute gray, orange and black kitties. The inside pockets are more of the outside fabric and I used another Mumm gray print for the bottom stabilizer.

To get a look at the auction and more pics of the tote, use this link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320735635002&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

MY FAVORITE TOTE BAG YET!

As promised, here is the first of two totes I'm making from the beautiful Debbie Mumm cat print fabric I received. I swear this is one of my favorite totes ever!! I love the colors and the little cat "portraits".

 front

The inside is cute, too. The fabric has all sorts of words and sayings pertaining to cats. I used some of the same fabric as the outside for the great pockets.

inside

Here's a link to the ebay auction for this tote:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320734278721&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

MORE KITTY FABRIC ITEMS

Just when I thought I was totally out of kitty fabrics, my wonderful friend, April of Frog Hill Farm, sent me a big package of kitty fabrics by my favorie designer, Debbie Mumm. Of course they are in those lovely prim colors of gold, blue, green and that great dark red. Again the proceeds from these projects will go toward paying Mimi and Mikey's mounting vet bills.

So, with all that fabric right in front of me I started planning. First I made a nice 32" x 47" rag quilt using four coordinating fabrics. On the front I used matching fabrics with a gold and a blue background, combining solid and four-patch blocks. For the back I used two additional coordinating fabrics in that pretty blue. There's white flannel sandwiched in the middle. I love all the different kitties pictured in the prints. Anyway, I posted the quilt on ebay. You can find it at http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320733351547&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

front

close-up

back

 A couple of the fabrics in April's generous gift are more like border prints and lend themselves to super tote bags so they will be coming soon. One has a green background with "portraits" of cats in different sizes. The other is in the same colors as the quilt. I will let you know as soon as they are listed. Please go check them out and pass the link on to anyone you think might be interested in something like this.

Thanks to all of you who have supported me in this effort to get these precious kitties back on the road to good health and a long and happy life.

TOTE BAGS ON AUCTION FOR VET BILLS

I almost forgot to tell y'all about the two totes I have listed on ebay. The proceeds of these, like the quilts, will go toward Mimi and Mikey's vet bills. Both are kitty themed, of course.

This one also has a bit of a crafty theme, too. It's all lovely pastels on cream with a turquoise lining.

It has two inside pockets and a magnetic snap closure. It also has a smaller outside pocket.

The second tote is a cat print in shades of pink and green with a pink lining. It also has an outside pocket with a big pink button.

I used a pretty window pane plaid in shades of pink and green for the inside pockets. This also has the magnetic snap closure.

These totes both have a few days to go in the listings so go check them out. Please pass the info on to anyone you know who might like to bid on one or both of these totes.

ANOTHER BABY CLOTHES QUILT DONE

I recently finished and shipped another baby clothes quilt that I am very proud of. The customer sent enough clothing that I was able to have an embroidered or printed design in every block. It looks like a miniature tshirt quilt. There were a number of sports-related blocks and I used a cute blue fabric with multicolor stars to play off that theme. At about 32" x 47" it will make a great crib, bed or lap quilt. And a great wall hanging, too.

I so enjoyed making this quilt that I'm going to ask for more clothing items for quilts in the future so I can have more of the solid blocks with a design. With all the cute baby clothes out there these days I don't think that will be a problem.