Ruffled Feathers

Update on my etsy shop: some new bags are showing up there....

Check out the Ruffler, in some fabulous color combinations.
And there's more new designs to come!

motherwisdom

Here is what my mother has taught me:

1. Don't skimp on toilet paper. Buy the good stuff. (This rule also applies to paper towels, bread, and ice cream.)
2. Make sure that the people you spend your time with are fun.
3. Bake apple pies well.
4. While engaging with others, especially those you don't know very well, ask many questions and laugh a lot.
5. Do not be tacky.
6. When traveling, visit historical and superlative sites (the -ests and the mosts, the oldests and the biggests, i.e. the tallest stand of gum tupelo trees in the world).
7. Be correct about lane usage when driving.
8. Make things yourself.
9. Follow the rules.
10. Be a trendsetter.


Here is what my mother's mother has taught me:

1. You've got to kiss a lot of frogs to get your prince.
2. Wear short skirts while you still can.
3. Rhett Butler is the sexiest man.
4. Deal with your cuticles, and use Vaseline on your lips.
5. Bake your own bread.
6. Keep your friends forever.
7. Men who do chores are real keepers.
8. It's okay to eat just fruit or just ice cream or just caramels for dinner.
9. Shirtdresses are always a good option.
10. Good looks cover over a multitude of sins.

Happy mother's day!

Welcome, Spring!

Small boy and purple crocuses: sweet moment of discovery, followed by testosterone-induced urge to step on tiny blooms, and finally a conversation about the value and fragility of all living things. Ah, the life lessons of spring and parenting!

These days of sunshine and warmth have been such a welcome respite from the grey indoors. This burgeoning belly is basking in the heat, husband raking up the old leaves leftover from seasons past, three-year-old son driving monster trucks down the driveway hill. Life is good. Spring is here.

Something New From Penny P.

Two versions of the same infant dress pattern, long-sleeved and short. Made from upcycled tees and crafted with love. I can't wait to adjust sizing and cut patterns for larger infant and toddler sizes.

I'm still working on getting a collection of Penny P. clothing up in my online shop. Until then, I'll most likely be offering these pieces at craft shows this spring and summer. I'm swamped with cool recyclable knits waiting to be made into lovely new things for boys and girls. Some ringer tees coming soon, I think, for little guys. My boy has one I made for him out of his daddy's old football jersey, and he looks adorable in it. (Then again, I might be a little biased.)

New Bold Style for Spring/Summer

Introducing the Bottomsider, now available in my shop. I really enjoy the pairing of speckled natural canvas with bright and bold color. These bags make me think of boating and summer and fresh clean things. Hope you like them too!

Black and White and New All Over

I've been away from my shop for a while.... Being pregnant is kind of taxing, but I'm back at work now in my dining room studio, making all kinds of new things! This new purse is now available in my shop, and there are a few more just like it, with slightly different fabric placement. I love this design: two roomy pockets inside and a graphic print to beat the band. And it's pretty darn big.

Things I'm working on:

1. Items for our little babe

a. New crib bedding

b. Clothing from recycled tees

c. Tiny baby shoes made from old fabric scraps

2. Things to list in my shop

a. New line of spring/summer zipper totes

b. Baby clothing from recycled tees

c. Cozy baby blankets, now that they are all sold out

Riding this productive, creative wave while it lasts.....

New for 2010!

Happy holidays to all! Merry 2010!

So I've been doing some knitting... and subsequently there are some new products set to appear tomorrow in my Etsy shop.

Stay warm.