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South End Holiday Market

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Today is the day! I will be setting up, later this afternoon. Then there is a charity opening event tonight and open to the public tomorrow. I feel ready but nervous.

All the info here.

I am going to unlist all my one-of-a-kind pieces from my Etsy shop- just for this weekend event. I am always nervous that something will sell in 2 place at once. Then, on Monday I will put it back along with whatever else I’ve got. I will be putting the new work in the shop starting at noon, eastern standard time. Unless there is very little work left (unlikely), or I totally have my act together (also unlikely), the work will dribble into my shop during the afternoon as I write up the listings- not all in one bunch like I usually do.

See you then! Have a great weekend.

Mr. April

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Have you seen the Whip-Up calendar? It was one of the projects I’d alluded to over here. The request for an image was what inspired me to buy the new camera… which, btw, I am loving.

I am so proud to be part of it! And, with such great company!

Kathreen has been so supportive of my work and of other artists doing offbeat fiber arts. So, a HUGE thank you to Kathreen!

The calendar is available here. I just bought mine- with shipping from Australia it was $28.93.

oh, oh, oh… a very exciting week!

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I have had a very exciting week. Lots of great stuff going on that resulted in me not spending enough time in the studio. Although that was more about me being distracted as opposed to being out and about.

You know Craft Magazine? Hee hee- I’m in it!

This is what it actually looks like when I open it-

hence the action shot above. Diane and Rachael did an amazing job on the article- I am so proud to be part of it.

Another exciting thing… I got a request for some hi-res images for a project (one more exciting thing that I will tell you about when there is more information) and that made me realize how totally inadequate my camera is for many fun things I’d like to do. I spent tons of time on Amazon, looking at many, many cameras. I went from thinking I’d buy this one (Canon A590IS) for $115 plus or minus to knowing I NEEDED this one (Canon G10) for $500. How does this happen?! I went down to Harvard Square this morning to see if I could find a copy of Craft Magazine. While I was there, I thought I’d go to a camera store and see if they had a G10 in stock that I could touch. Well, sure enough, they not only had it, it was on sale. I’ve got a new Baby! I’m just doing my part to help with the US economic crisis- hee!

a third exciting thing- new threads-

Yesterday I spent more hours then I thought possible picking out beautiful threads. These are danish flower cotton and I also got crewel embroidery wool. I am so grateful to receive such bounty. When I am given a gift like this, I feel it is my duty to make something beautiful from it- my way of saying thank you. This was my haul 2 years ago. I have enjoyed my bounty every time I have opened my drawer full of color!

There is other stuff too… not ready to be posted about though.  So many distractions! I will leave you with a flower photo taken with my new camera.

frost

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Yesterday was spent in the garden because frost was predicted for last night.

I picked all the tomatoes- maybe some will ripen before they rot. I brought in all the flower pots and houseplants that had been out all summer. The porch is now a jungle! And I cut flowers. This is pretty much the only time of year when I bring flowers into the house. In general I like them better in the garden. But, for a while, I will enjoy my bounty. Aren’t those (slightly out of focus) dahlias amazing!

Here is a link to some amazing dolls and other wool work- PezziUnici

and future plans…

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well, only a few days in the future!

Another day at the Market!

Boston Handmade: a collection of Boston area artists, artisans, and craftspeople

More than 25 members of Boston Handmade will be exhibiting their craft and art at the SoWa Open Market on Sunday, October 12th, 10am to 4pm.

On view and for sale will be handmade jewelry, clothing, accessories, housewares, art, photography, toys, sculpture, and more!

Boston Handmade promotes local independent businesses and individuals creating one-of-a-kind and limited edition handmade works in small studio environments, not factories

For more info about Boston Handmade visit www.bostonhandmade.org

Boston Handmade Members exhibiting at this one-day event:
Arian: http://arian.etsy.com
Blue Alvarez: http://BlueAlvarez.etsy.com
Christine Marie Art: http://chrisenc.etsy.com
Elizabeth Brennick Designs: http://ElizabethBrennick.etsy.com
Glamourpuss Creations: http://Glamourpuss.etsy.com
K. Hawkins Photography: http://khawkinsphoto.etsy.com
Kirsten Bassion: http://kirstenbassion.etsy.com
Lucie Wicker Photography: http://Knight27.etsy.com
Linda B. Dunn: http://LBranchD.etsy.com
Lush Beads: http://lushbeads.etsy.com
MaJenta Designs: http://MaJentaDesigns.etsy.com
Mimi Kirchner: http://mck254.etsy.com
Nancyrosetta: http://Nancyrosetta.etsy.com
Penguin Love Press: http://PenguinLovePress.etsy.com
Jessica Burko: http://ReclaimedToYou.etsy.com
Sea Glass Things: http://SeaGlassThings.etsy.com
Yarn Obsession: http://sedruola.etsy.com
Stonehouse Studio: http://StonehouseStudio.etsy.com
Tactile Baby: http://TactileBaby.etsy.com
The Hole Thing: http://TheHoleThing.etsy.com
thirteenth story: http://thirteenthstory.etsy.com
Vintage by Crystal: http://vintagebycrystal.etsy.com