November 17, 2005
craftmas open house
It's sweatshop time!
I have that craft open house thing this weekend and though I had plenty of stuff for it and didn't really need to make more, of course I did make more.
Just this week I have made the little blanket above, this little quilt as well as this one too. All of them have at least some vintage chenille and fabric. I have one more cut out that I am backing with the airplanes up there in the corner.
Also in the mix, these little crayon bags. Quilted, and just big enough for a few crayons and a drawing pad or small book.
And thanks to amanda for the idea... beanbags! I had tons of kid-type fabric scraps and threw a few together. They're quite addictive both to make and to play with.
This little open house will be so cool. It's all mamas - women with kids who have small side businesses. Angel is making essential oil scents, sugar scrubs and soaps, one girl has onesies for toddlers and babies, we have a girl who does Reiki, someone who can transfer your home movies to DVD, handmade quilts, a baker and more! A really wacky array of fun things.
Anyone is welcome to come - let me know if you are interested!
xo
P.S. - Updated to add pics of Angel's fab stuff!
I am amazed at the qunatity of stuff Ang is putting out. I have had about enough of sweeping up chenille droppings though. I still think the ultimate would be for you to knit or sew a piece of clothing on me in real time. That would be hard core.
At the open house I will have an open bar for the husbands with two XBOX 360s hooked up the the internet...not really.
My wife rocks.
Your wife does indeed rock! Aren't you going to have a BillyHell booth?
The crayon bag is so cute! A little bigger and it would be a great knitting bag, coincidence?
Best of luck this weekend. I am so sad to be missing it.
xo
Posted by: Becky Sue at November 17, 2005 01:41 PMHi ANgela,
of course as always, I love your chenille blankets. I also would be interested in buying a couple of your little crayon bags if you have any extra after the sale. let me know!!!
joy
Posted by: joy at November 17, 2005 03:49 PMHi,
Just had to leave a little note saying that I found your blog, and have borrowed your potholder idea and have already made a ton for Christmas presents! They are so fun, and the other patterns in the book look awesome too. I LOVE the space themed fabric backing on your blanket. I have some valentines based on that fabric actually....Anyhow, do you have any info on where I could find some of that vintage coolness?
Thanks!
~Maire
Working retail sucks sometimes since I can't be there but I hope all goes well. I love Husbands idea re knitting/sewing live, in real time. For that I might even leave the shop for a change!
P.S. I LOVE BEANBAGS!
Posted by: Sheila at November 17, 2005 09:37 PMOh, I wish I could come shop!
I would dearly love to know where the green snowflake bucket-lookin' things are from. I need packaging for copious amounts of Christmas baked goodies and the green buckety things are adorable. I'm planning on white Chinese take-out buckety things otherwise.
http://www.reprodepotfabrics.com/mumufa.html
What do you think of munki munki fabrics? Like Amy Butler, you can't use it for resale goods, but I love the designs so very much.
Posted by: Heels at November 18, 2005 11:18 AMI live outside of Nashville and would love to come shopping and meet some of you!Please let me know where you are! Thanks
Posted by: brenda at November 18, 2005 03:49 PMWow, wow, wow, it all looks so great. And what a good idea, the open house. Hope you make loads of money.
Posted by: Emily at November 18, 2005 07:18 PMHave fun! I wish I could be there.
Posted by: Nicole at November 18, 2005 09:19 PMI love my stuff, Angie-la! I love love love it, and I love my stuff from Angel, too. It was huge fun. Hope you guys brought home muchos dolares.
Posted by: Wendie at November 19, 2005 02:11 PM