Vintage Floral Fabric Week (aka The holidays are over. Time to get back to work)

I have come to realize that I am not the world's best blogger. Ok Ok... I am really bad about it. The first thing to admit is that you have a problem then try to change. This year my goal is to be better about blogging. (I realize that we are already 3 weeks into the year but that is not the point.) I decided to start off with another fabric week. I like showing off all the cool fabric that I am luck to come across.

This week I am going to show you some of my vintage floral prints. Bare with me, the photos are not that great because I use natural light and it is January in Portland. Not the sunniest time of the year.


The first fabric is a really pretty lavender and blue floral. This fabric is dated 1971. (I love when they have the date on fabric.) I think that this will make a really pretty bag. It would also make nice curtains but the walls in my room are orange. With a lot of confidence I might be able to fool people into thinking this is a good combo but I doubt it.

Let the Holiday Season Begin!!!!!

I will being selling my wares at two craft fairs this weekend.

Llewellyn Holiday Market
When: Friday Nov, 13th 2:15pm-6:00pm
Saturday Nov, 14th 10:00am-4:00pm

Where: Llewellyn Elementary School
6301 SE 14th Ave ( in Sellwood)

97 local artists will be set up to show off all of their amazing creations.

Abernethy Arts and Crafts Fair
When: Sunday Nov 15th 11:00am -4:00pm

Where: Abernethy Elementary School
2421 SE Orange St. ( in Ladd's Addition)

over 50 local artists will be selling items to help the 5th graders go to outdoor school. For a full list of vendors check out their website www.artcraftfair.org

Blog Spotting

My felt veggies have been featured on the blog Lovely At Your Side. They have been clustered with a few other really cute gift ideas for kids.

Featuring Felt Veggies!!!

I just found out that my felt veggies was featured on the blog, the long thread. Check it out.

Who is that masked man (or woman)?

The non-profit where I work (Scrap) is having a masquerade party for our big fundraiser. Everyone is required to make a mask to wear during the event. Because I wear glasses, I thought that I would make a mask on a stick that I could just hold up in front of my face. I went for a fall leaf theme using fabric to make the leaves. I think that it turned out pretty good. It was a great way to use up some of my fabric scraps.

Talented People: Sean Boggs of Jackson Howard Photography

It is no secret that I love Portland. Lots of people do including my friend Sean who takes beautiful photographs of the city (and many other things). I could talk him up but I think I should just show off some of his pictures so you can decide for yourself. Check it out and tell me what you think.
I was excited to find out that he had taken some pictures of some of my sewing materials that were sitting around my apartment. This is one of those photos.










You can check out some of his other photographs at his website: jacksonhowardpdx.com or on Etsy

Find lots of cool stuff and people at Trillium Artisans(including me!!!)

Let me introduce you to Trillium Artisans. They are a great group that helps artists and crafters grow their green businesses. They have a store where they sell the artist products and also have business classes. All the products have to made from a certain percentage of recycled materials. Yeah, Reuse!!! It is great for people like me who like the craft part but are less knowledgeable about business end.

Here is a sample of the some of the things for sale by Trillium artists.

This super cute hood is by Alyssa of Birdface. She makes all kinds of other fun altered clothes. As an added bonus she is my work buddy at Scrap!







If I had my ears pierced I would totally wear these earrings but since I can not wear them, someone else should get them. They are made by Cristina of Modica Design






This is a wallet made from the webbing of lawn chairs. It is durable and a very pleasant blue color. It is made by April of Rosewebs.