What a great way to wake up!

This morning I woke up to find I was mentioned as a "tweep to follow" by @CrochetBlogger.

Check it out!

http://www.crochetconcupiscence.com/2011/02/10-crochet-tweeps-to-follow-on-twitter/

(Literally... I was still buried under the covers when I was notified of the mention through my phone)

I also realized I've been missing out on what might be the greatest crochet blog EVER!



(from StyleBistro via CrochetConcupiscence)

I've only had a few minutes to explore Kathryn Vercillo's blog, but I'm already in love.

I've learned a new word

Concupiscence - Which she defines as "An ardent usually sensuous longing"... "The Never satiated desire to draw as much of reality as possible into one's self; the unlimited striving for"... "Specifically, Concupiscence is the spontaneous movement of our sensual appetite toward what we imagine as pleasant and away from what we imagine as painful"

And

I'm so super looking forward to checking out more of her blog - look at what she covers...

"Some of the things that you will find on this crochet blog include:

• Crochet news. There is more crochet news out there in the media than you might think!
• Crochet artist profiles. Each week on this blog I’ll profile the work of an interesting, unique crochet artist.
• Crochet book reviews. And general information about what can be found in different crochet books.
• Crochet quotes. Every day on this Monday-Friday blog you’ll find a quote about crochet.
• How to crochet. Information about crochet stitches, crochet techniques and crochet tutorials.
• My crochet patterns and projects. It’s always neat to see what other crochet artists are working on, right?
• Crochet on Etsy. Each afternoon I’ll post an image of great crochet work I’m adoring on Etsy.
• Reviews of crochet events and experiences.
• Information and ideas from the wider crochet community including Etsy, Swapbot and more."

I suggest checking her out - www.crochetconcupiscence.com

I'm now off to teach these kiddos how to work with Fiber at www.suzooswoolworks.com.

I think it's gonna be a good day. 

(Fiber Fun class - we made Giraffes!)

Art Walk - with an Indie Craft Fair!

Come Celebrate Your Art's Desire with Molly Made in Downtown Anaheim!

An OC Weekly sponsored event, ACE Art Crawl Experience is an art tour that starts at one side of the Art District and ends at the other. Starting at Downtown Community Center Gallery at 250 Center Street down to Rothick art haus at170 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim 92805. Along the way there will be 6 galleries, an Indie Arts and Crafts Fair which will be showcasing local independent artists and designers. Showcasing their unique clothing for both men and women, accessories, housewares, pet items, crochet items, gourmet edibles, photography, jewelry, stationary and paper goods, vintage clothing and more. There will also be a food truck alley, live painting, live music, performers, complimentary refreshments.

Sponsored by OC Weekly and Yellow Cab!

For more information call Shelley Reeves714 956 3586 ext 113
or look up downtownanaheim.com

Participating Art Establishments:
DCCGallery - Surface Artists Association Juried Show
opening 5-8

Sarah Bain Gallery -"Small Works"
opening 6-10pm sarahbaingallery.com

The Muzeo - Free entrance into Carnegie Exhibit
opening 6-10pm muzeo.org

AAA Electra 99 Gallery - hosted at 195 Bar and Grill
opening 6-10pm http://aaaelectra99.org/


Promenade Gallery - "Visceral Instrumentation"
opening 6-10pm
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Promenade-Gallery-Downtown-Anaheim/175407219152058

Rothick art haus - "Behind the Striped Curtain"
Opening 7-11pm rothick.com

DKooi Studio
opening 7-11pm kooi.org
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Indie Arts and Crafts Fair: Exhibitor List - 6-10

Le Modern Trinket - www.Lemoderntrinket.com 

Bonnin Designs - bonnindesigns.com 

Melissa Loschy Designs - www.etsy.com/shop/MelissaLoschy

Whimsy and Ink - www.etsy.com/shop/whimsyandink?ref=pr_shop

fab-ri-cate - www.fab-ri-cate.com

Molly Made - www.MollyMade.com

Aileen Holmes Stationary - http://aileenholmes.com/

Stuck on Vintage - http://www.etsy.com/shop/StuckOnVintage

Jami Larin Fashion - http://jamilarinfashion.blogspot.com/

Michelle Rose Couture http://www.michelle-rose.com/

JHolden Designs
http://jholdendesigns.blogspot.com/2010/08/etsy-site.html

and more

Jeanie Madsen Gallery

I'm so happy to be featured at a beautiful Art Gallery in Santa Monica!

   Because Holiday Sales have been so crazy, I'm taking a bit of a break from selling on Etsy while I rebuild my stock.  BUT you can find loads of wooly goodness in the Hidden Boutique at The Jeanie Madsen Gallery on beautiful Ocean Blvd in Santa Monica.

    Check out the Gallery's Facebook Page here. And the Hidden Boutique's Facebook page here.

    

Debut of my new display racks, and some Knotted Goodness

I can hardly believe I am actually doing THREE SHOWS this week!

The first was a private Trunk Show at a beautiful home. I had never done a show like this before. It was a total blast! Very sweet vendors, and such nice customers! I was one of the few who sold handmade goods, so I was a little nervous at first.  It was quite a success!

I always learn so much at these shows.  Last night I learned that SPINNING DISPLAY RACKS ARE GREAT!   I just purchased two styles online from this site www.storesupply.com/.  Super affordable, and easy to assemble. I got a large free standing version, and a short table version.

ONE BIT OF ADVICE - I'd definitely bring a screwdriver with you to your show if you get a display rack like this.  I thought I had secured the stands before I left my house, and somehow a few screws came loose. Go figure.  I borrowed a screwdriver from the home owner, but I should have brought my own.

DO YOU USE DISPLAY RACKS AT YOUR SHOWS? DO YOU LIKE SEEING THEM WHEN YOU SHOP?

Last night was also the debut of a new piece.  My Knotted Goodness loose circle scarves make me so happy and I was so glad to know they have the same affect on others! Wrapping up in Yummy Yarn is basically heavenly to me.  Here's a few of the pieces I sold last night.

Happy Holiday Crafting and Shopping!

Add some fiber to the table this thanksgiving

My needle felted pumpkin workshop at The Sheared Sheep Yarn Shop was a huge success. 12 people showed up and each pumpkin was adorable and unique!

Fibery Pumpkins in all sizes are so sweet. I think they'll be perfect for our Thanksgiving Table!  You can get them too at Patchwork in Long Beach on the Sunday the 21st!

Craft Show in Long Beach

SO EXCITED TO BE A PART OF THE PATCHWORK INDIE ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL IN LONG BEACH!

Husband and I went to their spring show and I was blown away. So many great finds!  Come check it out! You won't regret it!  

I'll be selling at their LB location and shopping at the Santa Ana location.

WHEN & WHERE:
PATCHWORK LONG BEACH
NOVEMBER 21ST 11-5PM
MARINE STADIUM- BAYSHORE @ APPIAN WAY

PATCHWORK SANTA ANA
NOVEMBER 28TH 11-5PM
2202 NORTH MAIN STREET @ BUFFALO SANTA ANA, CA 92706

PATCHWORK indie arts & festival showcases over 75 local independent artists, crafters and designers in an outdoor setting. Come down and eat & drink from local cafe & restaurant booths as you listen to tunes and peruse goods from the best southern california creators. look & shop... clothing for men, women & kids, handbags, accessories, art, ceramics, home goods, garden finds, plushies, jewelry, paper goods, edible treats, pet gear, crochet & knit goods, kits & patterns, bath & body goodies & more. Check out our bike valet, eco-gift wrapping station & diy crafting tables for adults & kids.

WWW.PATCHWORKSHOW.COM for details and exact location

Just in time for Thanksgiving!

NEEDLE FELTED PUMPKIN WORKSHOP

NOVEMBER 6TH 

12:30

THE SHEARED SHEEP

2675 IRVINE AVE #E

COSTA MESA, CA 92627

(949) 722-7977

COME TO THE SHEARED SHEEP ON NOV. 6TH AT 12:30 AND LEARN TO MAKE YOUR OWN LITTLE FELTED PUMPKIN JUST IN TIME FOR THANKSGIVING.  

FOR 25$ YOU WILL RECEIVE ALL OF THE MATERIALS AND TOOLS NEEDLED TO MAKE 2 SOFT LITTLE PUMPKINS!