Etsy Love: Decal Edition

Black and White. Knitting inspired. What's not to love? Is raining in Atlanta. Perfect weather for finishing a sock weight square for Bertie's blanket, making a dent on a shawl or casting on a sock.

Enjoy the weekend!

 

 

Credits / Source / Etsy shops: "Knitting Love" by Azurerocket Design Studio, "Don't knit and drive" by The Glass Den, "Knit Girls" by Abbys Vinyl Wall Art

Let's remember...

...to have faith.

FAITH by Martin Luther King, Jr..-Inspirational Quote
Typography & Digital Illustration Design 11" x 14" Print Gray Yellow White
by Leslie Fuqua of  7Wonders Design

Indie Craft Parade

It has been quiet here but busy in the neighborhood. Some bumps in the road have made it difficult to keep up with the blog. Thankfully, road trips have kept us out of the house and entertained.

I have been dragging the family to fall art festivals. First was the “Indie Craft Parade” in Geenville, South Carolina. I was really impressed by the display of talent at the historic Huguenot Mill, where the festival was held.

Some of my favorite booths:

• Off the map – two dimensional art
• Crave Studio – ceramic
• Finkelstein’s Center – stuffed toys
• The Small Object – stamps
• Wingo designs – jewelry

My finds:

A "hand made" stamp

Oxidized silver jewelry

Art

I can spot the street where my work office is located; isn't that cool?

I will be posting about other festivals soon...for me to remember for you to discover.

Etsy Love - Wood Edition

Dump the plastic; adopt a cute sheep needle gauge

Image from Girlontherocks via Etsy

We all deserve a nice bowl (not a ziplock bag!)

Image from BowlWorx via Etsy

What my shawl needs? A reclaimed wood shawl pin....

Image from the Woodlot via Etsy

Go ahead; cast on. Keep track with this lovely notebook...

Image from Quotesandnotes via Etsy

Don't try this at home

I've been looking for a yarn winder. I am afraid of tree climbing.

This print by Gretchen, available at june at noon, makes my day!

"Winding Wool" from june at noon (via Etsy.com)

Resolutions. I can do that. Can I?

I am so excited to start a fresh year. Lots of resolutions spinning in my head. I thought putting it out here will make me somehow accountable:

• no drinking during January. Those happy hours with the girls are starting to "high-five" me from down my belly button. Baby steps. Just one month.

• no sweets during January. Re read above.

• one block per month to be later converted into a blanket.

• organization. Will see if planning vs reacting makes me a tin more relaxed.

• continue laughing, enjoying, relaxing. I will not leave this resolution for next year. No way.

• knit, knit and more knit

What are you up to?

This print goes perfect with those resolutions. Love its simplicity. It is from happydeliveries none less. Really nice!

Letterpress print from happydeliveries via Etsy

Oh...this print makes me smile BIG time! Holiday greens and reds and yarn really go together. Check it out at Rebekka Seale Art and Illustration.

"Stripes" watercolor painting by Rebekka Seale via Etsy

My family live thousands miles apart. We don't have many opportunities to get everyone under the same roof. Christmas is one of the few. I am so looking forward to having my sister and parents at our home. I cannot wait to see my daughter surrounded by so much love from all of us. What are you looking forward to?

I did it

Today is the last day of National Blog Posting Month. It was great to be here every day; documenting what is going on. I've get to know a few other bloggers and have started visiting their site regularly.

Tomorrow we are taking off to sunny Florida. This family needs a break.

What a perfect ocassion to introduce the work of amazing photographer Sarah Moldovan. Go check her awesome captures in her shop. Here are some of my favorite. Be inspired!

Quiet Time by Sarah Moldovan

2pm Departure by Sarah Moldovan

I'll be back here next week. Until then, happy knitting! Cheers!

Etsy Print Love

I dream of having my "studio" at home. You know, that space that is just yours; where you can daydream and create at your rhythm. I would definitely decorate with handmade items. With beautiful work just like this print from Julie Nelson Rhodes. There are other prints and greeting cards at her etsy shop. I think my favorite card is the make one (M1).

Image via tillyflopdesigns                             

Small goodies

I really wanted to take pictures of the WIP cowl but I waited too long. The sun did not come out in Atlanta.

Knitting in the round would be much more fun with any of these handmade stitch markers. They make great small gifts for any knitter (hint!).

Images via Etsy

All the markers are from Etsy. Top to bottom: Fairy Tale Stitch Markers from Heidi & Lana; Stitch Markers Button It - Citrus from Chaton Designs; Turquoise Infinity Ring Knitting Stitch Markers from The Twice Sheared Sheep.

Etsy Love

These mittens are my latest addition to the never ending Etsy love list. I adore the lace on them! They are the creation of Daniela form Hand Made in Italy.

Check this youtube video of Daniela working with her circular sock machine. It is really cool!

Image from Hand Made in Italy via Etsy

I’m getting ready to start my holiday knitting. In the ideal world these holiday projects are not to be revealed until December 25th. But that is a long time for keeping a secret – a skill I have not mastered yet.

I have selected the patterns and will choose the yarn next. This is taking longer than usual because I cannot make my mind on where to buy the yarn. I really want to support my local yarn stores but at the same time I am lured with the competitive prices of online stores. Since time is of essence, the plan is to visit my LYS and fall in love with a yarn and marry it (no worries, I will pay for it). Then I will buy online whatever I did not get at the store. I am at peace with my plan of supporting the community and my bank account.

Do you know that a mocha coffee paired with a marble loaf clears your mind and helps you make decisions….just saying!

Holiday Knitting Patterns

Chunky Knit Cowl Pattern by Erica-knits

Honey Cowl by Madelinetosh

Bandana Cowl by Purl Soho

Dolores Park Cowl by Parikha Mehta

Etsy Love: Yarn Girl Knitting by Sara Olmos of Teconlene

(Go check her other prints before I buy them all)

Yarn Girl Knittin by Sara Olmos - Teconlene via Etsy.com

How is your week going?

Well, is only Tuesday and I am in desperate need of a break. I have been working long hours and not necessarily happy hours. Knowing that our small family has a full schedule for the weekend does not make look forward to Friday.  How to be at peace when there is "too much" going around? May I suggest knitting, chocolate and sleep? Here is a print from Lisa Barbero via Etsy with another suggestion. Love it!

Image/ print from Lisa Barbero via Etsy

Etsy Find

I would buy all the items on the Drama Llama Knitting Co. shop if I could. From the hand-dyed yarn to the beautiful woven pouches. Go check the shop; it would inspire you to create and follow your passions. And maybe you can buy a pouch or two. For the record, these are in my Christmas wish list (hint!).

Images from: Drama Llama Knitting Company

 

Etsy find

Awesome knits paired with beautiful styling. I adore everything over at Little Birdie Designs.