Back in the Groove!

I know it's been a while, but I have not been idle! Over the course of the past months, I've been working hard, and taking workshops to further my creativity. Also, I added quilting to the my growing list of creative endeavors.  And now, it is that time of year when I plant myself in the workshop and craft the holiday items for my local favorite shop (Tait's Harvest Shop) and for my website.

Additionally, this year I added some new items to the line up: fabric scarves, table runners, fleece scarves and neck warmers, and Christmas stockings.  



Chiffon Scarves





Fleece Scarves - perfect for transition temperatures

 Exciting things for the holidays are brewing.  Here are a few pictures.



A sampler of knitted scarves and neck warmers - great fibers!




New! Hand crafted 'made fabric' stockings




Some of the wonderful fabrics for aprons and spice trivets


In case you're interested in this summer's progress, here are a few things I've been working on:



"Improvisational" Pillow - pieced in 'wonky' blocks




Custom designed, special order for Tait's Harvest Shop to be used in the store




These fun slippers, featuring a clever knot design are a class I am teaching in October at Stitch Your Art Out, Pine Grove Mills, PA




A few of my friends (I love you guys!) and I knitted various versions of this shawl




Cynthia Spencer (pictured) will soon be publishing this pattern of mine in her Really Clear Patterns

This is also a class coming up in December. 

Late Winter, Fresh Aprons Delivered

Just in time for the February special events at Tait's Harvest Shop (their website)!!  I've put together some new aprons, a combination of traditional styles with updated touches and a funky newsprint print in fun and functional apron styles.  Perfect for any season and any reason! 



A favorite 'shortie' style: short body style with a deep working pocket on the front, fully reversible




Pretty and graceful body style; lace trim and generous neck and waist ties




Fun style with ruffle trim and a kangaroo pouch style centered pocket




Classic butcher style apron in an updated stretch cotton fabric with lurex accents and a smart accent trim




A market-style half apron with two pockets and wrap around ties



Six new zipper pouches added as well! 

Newest Scarves - Fleece!

Although we are presently in the coldest days of the year, soon I will visit the warmer climate of the south, where we still need warmth, but not the heavy wools and weaves we need right now.  So I decided to make something to carry forward into the late winter-first thaw that will come soon enough, much like winter in the Carolinas.  

This is a set of soft, light weight fleeces, with decorations at one edge, which add some whimsy without interfering with overall 'wearability'! Since this is a first set, they are a variety widths and lengths, including some neck warmers. 

They are presently available at Taits Harvest Shop in Centre Hall, PA



Long scarf with 'ghinko leaf' design, flower design neck warmers in background




Stem and leaf design with felted wool 'flower buds'




Longest scarf - can wrap three times!  With geometric design




Traditional length long scarf with 'pop art' leaf design