Ok, watch out world, I'm on Etsy

So I got a "bee in my bonnet" tonight to finally open an Etsy account to sell things I make. Wish me luck! I've only got one item in my store so far, but you gotta start somewhere, right? My genius idea (actually my genius mom's idea) is 'green' fabric gift bags that are reusable. I think I'm going to take the world by storm. I also want to sell cute baby stuff like burp cloths and clothes, but there is tons of competition in that area, so I'm hoping I may have a niche with my GreenGift bags. (No that is not copyrighted and I'm probably infringing on someone else's copyright so I'm hoping not to get sued)

My other latest FO is an outfit for a very special little boy. I used fusible webbing to applique on a T-shirt from Target and made the Huck Finn pants from Weekend Sewing again. Most of the fabric is from Honey Run Quilters in Chico and the bear is wool felt. The tent/pants fabric is really soft, perfect for a little one.

I'm also in the middle of a couple knitting projects - both hats. I stocked up on some yarn at Heartstrings in Chico and hope to do some knitting for Christmas gifts.

Speaking of Chico, we're home now after two months up north. It was a fabulous time, and I thought I would be somewhat sad after coming home. But I am perfectly content to be back. I haven't fully unpacked/recovered the house, yet, but I'm working on it (I got a little side-tracked with Etsy project). The summer is rapidly coming to an end and the year's activities are gearing up, but I'm looking forward to it. We hadthe chance to truly relax and have fun together as a family, and I'm ready for whatever comes next! I'm most looking forward to starting back up in CBS Bible Study, I get so much out of it and love all the women that are in it, too. Can't wait to see what God has in store for our family this coming school year.

More Summer Fun

The last couple weeks have been filled with more fun. Swimming in the rivers, bike rides around town, a visit from my sister & b.i.l., a week up at Lake Almanor boating, off-roading, hiking, and just hangin out. Lots of good food as well including spanakopita (a great one to make ahead and freeze!), gyros in town, cucumber salad made with amazing chinese cucumbers from farmers market (i'll never be able to eat a store cuke again! I'm going to have to grow them.), wild blackberry sorbet, peaches and gorgeous heirloom tomatoes from the neighbor, I could go on and on....

Pictured below is the family in Upper Bidwell Park at a waterfall hiking down to a swimming hole, our little rock climber, and my 3 latest finished projects detailed below:

Appliqued owl inspired by Amazing Mae. The pants are the Huck Finn pants I made before here from Weekend Sewing by Heather Ross. This outfit is for a special little boy (I am starting on Christmas already, I am so impressed with myself). I couldn't pass up the argyle print when I saw it at Honey Run Quilters - but it may be a little over-the-top. Good thing the pants are so easy to sew up- I won't be crushed if they don't get worn.

My first real Stash Basket from The Purl Bee. I love the colors - though they don't come across great in the photo. As I was crocheting in the car on the way up to Lake Almanor my husband noticed that it was all the colors of the forest surrounding us. Love it! Now all I need is an actual stash of yarn to fill up my stash basket. My measly two full skeins and about 3 partial ones required the bear to help fill it up. I'm contemplating the adorable bobble dress as a future project, but I better catch up with my other list a little first.

Finally my pretty sad little second attempt at the butterfly hat is probably not worth picturing but I hope to fix it so maybe my end product will be a little more impressive ?? I still don't have the hang of adapting crochet patterns. This hat fits my husband as well as my three year old so I'll have to take out about 6-8 rows and try again.