Hats for Loss of Hair or Chemo Hats

I was asked if I could knit 2 "fun" hats....one for a little 3 year old girl who lost her hair due to chemo and one for her 6 year old sister who is showing support. After hearing where the request originated, I thought it would be more in line with an Easter celebration. This is what I came up with for my customer, who likes the product. So, I guess I was not too far off base. Nice pastel colors for the holiday with a little furry fringe and very soft yarns and a chenille edged flower with bead center.

Seems the mainstream department stores have taken the knit and crochet hats off the shelves until next Fall.   Now I think I will make a few more for my Etsy shop that are more appropriate for Spring and Summer.  I like the ones with the brims.

Wishing you a fun day.
Jan

My Etsy Shop

Well, March is almost over and I have been busy both in my shop and working outside preparing for the hot Summer season.  I don't think we had a Winter, we are going from one Summer 2013 to another 2014, forget about Fall and Winter.  California is in a deep drought.  Mother Nature is presenting us with teaser rain episodes.  Not enough to end the drought and not enough to fill the water reservoirs.  I think this crazy weather is just going to get worse.

Anyway, since I cannot change the weather, I am enjoying my new studio.  Finally, after a couple years, my Etsy shop is open.  I have a few items for sale.  In between restocking our local artist and gift gallery and the Etsy shop, I am busy building my inventory.

Here are some items you will find in the Heirloom Expressions Etsy shop.

For the tweens to adults I have for sale a green crochet bobble coverlet in an overall diamond pattern.  It has a very nice textured fabric.  The back is smooth.  It is approximately 52 inches by 69.5 inches.   You can see the listing here:  Diamond pattern bobble coverlet.

Here is a closer view of the front and back.

All folded.

For the little infant and toddle people I have another green coverlet.  This one is just the right size as a cuddle blanket or a carry along in the car or stroller.  You can this coverlet here:  Knit Baby Coverlet.

All folded.

For this coverlet I incorporated four counted cross stitch woodland babies.  This one, too, is just the right size to use as a cuddle blanket, or carry along in the car or stroller.  I have it listed on Etsy here:  Woodland Babies Quilted Coverlet.

A close-up of the kit fox and the fawn.

Close-up of the squirrel and bunny.

Can't forget the back.  I kept it simple.

I also have in my shop something for the sewing enthusiast.  A couple sewing caddy sets and some small machine embroidered pin cushions.

This is my green sewing set.  It comes with all the items pictured and can be seen here:  Green Sewing Caddy Set.

This is the yellow sewing set.  It also comes with all the items pictured and can be seen here:  Yellow Sewing Caddy Set.

Then, I have a small selection of pincushions which are listed here:  Heirloom Expressions Etsy Shop.

So, now it is back to the cutting, piecing and sewing.  I have some custom quilted blanket orders to complete.

Hope you enjoyed viewing these little cuties.  Until the next post, have some wonderful fun-filled days.

Jan

Chair Caddy Sewing Set

With the sewing enthusiast in mind......

This set includes a Chair Caddy to hold sewing supplies, a Biscornu pincushion, a Scissor Fob, a Needle Keep, and a Scissor Case.  The set will also include a pair of stork scissors and a needle set.  These items I am waiting on delivery. 

This set will be available in my Etsy store in the near future. 

Chair Caddy Sewing Set.  The embroidery designs are from Monica's Miscellany.  I don't believe they are available anymore as her website is no longer in existence. 

Front of Needle Keep

Front and Back of Needle Keep

Inside of Needle Keep.

Heaven and Earth Designs

Another counted cross stitch piece by Heaven and Earth Designs.  This one is Enchanted Manor 5, artwork by Josephine Wall. 

This piece is done on 18 count Aida fabric.  It is comprised of 51,245 stitches with 90 different thread colors.  

I started this one July 2013 and completed February 2014.

Finished size:  10" by 15.5".

Biscornu and Scissor Fob 2......

I'm going through my fabric scrap stash, trying to deplete some of the larger and smaller pieces.  I also have quite a few counted cross stitch pieces that were completed several years ago and I never incorporated these into a finished product.  So I am having fun in the studio just doodling with the sewing machine, playing with beads, crystals and fuzzy yarns.

I'm really liking the biscornu pincushions.  Here is another set I made with scissor fob and case.  The machine embroidery designs are from Monica's Miscellany.  I don't think these designs are available anymore.  The website is no longer in existence. 

This is a counted cross stitch piece I finished several years ago.  Didn't quite know what I wanted to do with it so today it became a hanging sachet.  Could also be used as an aromatic pincushion!!  The butterfly and dragonfly embellishments are designs from Sonia Showalter.

Here is my funky, fuzzy scissor fob.  The material is a cotton blend that didn't have a lot of flexibility and I ended up with puckers in the seams.  The embroidery design is another one from Monica's Miscellany.  

And another counted cross stitch sachet or scented pin keep.

 Have a few more things pieced out....so back to the machines.


Blessings to all who happen to be reading.

Jan

Crochet Pin Cushion

Here is a little crochet pincushion with a machine embroidery dragonfly, ribbon flowers and a sprinkling of beads.  Dragonfly by Sonia Showalter Designs.

For something a little extra special, I added lavender buds for a soothing aroma while sewing. 

Blessings,
Jan

Biscornu and Scissor Fob

A Biscornu Scissor Fob to go along with my Biscornu Pincushion.  Designs are from Artistic Designs available at the Oregon Patchworks Mall.  The dragonfly design is by Sonia Showalter Designs.