Needles-n-Pins Stitcheries: Easter and Spring Fabrics

I am a quilter at heart and love this time of year with all the pastel colors of Easter and spring. Since Easter is right around the corner it makes me want to make something "springy" and something for Easter. Etsy has so many wonderful shops with great fabrics. If I can't find what I need at my local fabric store I always can find the fabric on Etsy. So with that in mind...let's look at some of the Etsy shops that have some really neat Easter/Spring fabrics. 

It just wouldn't be Easter without bunnies and chicks!! I do a lot of fussy cutting in my quilts as there are so many beautiful pictures on the fabric these days so this fabric would be great for that. Alice In Stitches Art has this wonderful fabric for you.

And of course you have to have eggs for Easter! Looks at how pretty these greens and lavenders go together. You can get this at Stitch in Stash.

And look at how pretty this fabric bundle is from Colleen (not me!) over at Cattales has. I have all kinds of ideas I could make with this fabric...hmmmm....may have to try them out. :)

Now if you are really in a hurry and need some applique fabric eggs all ready to go Sew Fun Quilts has these all ready to go. How easy would these be to put them on a quilt or maybe t-shirts for the kiddos. Good idea!

Well showing you all of these really neat fabrics has made me want to get into my sewing room and get busy! Let me see....now.....what can I make.....:)  Hope this helps you get those creative juices going too. 

Happy sewing!

Colleen :)

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Jacquie's Up-Cycle Nation: April Showers

Aaaaahhhhhh April- this notoriously soggy month where muddy footprints are found on porches, birds perch on fence posts, and spring takes root.  Etsy's Up-cycle artists are studio-busy producing Earth-friendly goods to celebrate nature's rebirth.

 

Get ready to work the soil in durable style! HandSown crafts garden aprons of quality leather that will last the decade and be the envy of every green thumb!  Priced so well it would be a shame not to buy that garden girlfriend one as well!

Plan an heirloom garden with certified organic seeds from MoonlightMicroFarm. Curious delectable offerings such as lemon cucumber, candy stripe beet, and purple peppers will delight the senses!  Pick twenty seed packets and receive free shipping with this package deal.

Between the April showers are the sweet early spring breezes! Keep those doors open with these stunning hand carved acorn stoppers from CattailsWoodwork.  This Etsy artist says, "If you have an acorn in your home you will be blessed with good luck and safe from harm." I say if you have an item from this artist, you are already very lucky!

Take advantage of quiet rainy days to plan out the garden space or simply record personal thoughts of renewal in this fresh journal by subu.  This Etsy artist uses 100% recycled paper along with other eco-friendly ingredients to craft whimsical notebooks.  Want to customize a special gift?  Send subu a convo today!

 Carry the promise of spring year round with this rustic cuff featuring those fabled May flowers!  For more chic natural themes in up-cycled glory head over to AnvilsAndAlchemy for jaw-dropping jewelry for every season.

Shop more fabulous garden themed up-cycles by searching recycled garden on Etsy.

 

LOVE  &  UP-CYCLE NATION!!

Jacquie Wheeler

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Blog Party Sunday - Show off Your Handmades

Welcome to our Blog Party Sunday. We would love to have you show us what you are crafting.

You are allowed to add 3 links to your shops or your blog.

The rules are simple:
1. Follow our blog
2. Handmade items only.
3. You may list up to 3 items each week.
4. Family friendly items only.

The success of this link party depends on the participants so spread the word to your friends, visit the shops,  post about it on your  blog, in a forum or on your favorite social networking site, grab the button and put it on your blog or website.
Just click on the Add Your Link button below and add your items.
And if you would like to add a link to the party you can grab this button below.

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Handmade Spotlight - Anythig Goes

Today, I'm featuring some really nice handmade items that are included in the Old Farmhouse Gathering etsy team's Anything Goes Celebration. Members of the Old Farmhouse Gathering team got together and listed some new handmade items in their shops. 

Below is a small sample of wha is being offered. If you'd like to see everything listed in this celebration go to etsy.com and search ATGOFG.

Thank you for joining us,
Deena Davis
www.byyourhands.com

Witches Stitches - Pictures

I have been so busy this past week and I had an unforeseen issue I had to deal with that took most of Monday night and all of today.  I had a class on Saturday and Sun was taken up with a family matter. It left me no time for writing. So…I thought this week I would just share a few pictures of my home with you. Hope you like them. I have uploaded them on my pintrest board called “My Home in Sepia Tone”. Here is the link http://www.pinterest.com/faithconroy/my-primitive-home-in-sepia-tone/

Next week I will have a craft project. Have a great day. Faith