Berlin's Whimsy

Etsy Updates?

Though I swim helplessly in homework and unpacked boxes, I continue to dream up craft projects. I suppose it's an escape. I am a full believer in diversions of the creative kind. 

My hope is to update my Etsy Shop with a few new embroidery designs in time for Valentines. 

Meanwhile, I'll try to find a suitable spot for my sewing machine and stash my fabric and yarn into the nearest closet, waiting for a moment to turn my brewing ideas into a finished product. I'll keep you posted...  

Sharing photos.

My plan is to offer card bundles printed from my photographs for my Etsy Shop by the end of November.

I am in the process of choosing images to feature (and I readily take suggestions! Do you have a favorite?)...

I would like to offer holiday cards with this image.

Midsummer... Crocheted Linen Bowls

I haven't had the patience to sit at my sewing machine lately, nor the resolve to work with my beloved wool.... And frankly, I'm fairly smitten with crochet right now.

The results are these wonderful little crocheted bowls.

I cannot seem to quit making them!

Therefore, I've listed them in my shop. Please note that they are made to order out of a subtle blue or pink linen yarn and you have the option of choosing your color.

I have a pink one sitting on my dresser and holding all my dearest little trinkets. The dainty and vintage look brings a smile to my face each day.

Vintage Stitches.

And another.

Vintage Stitches with another little doily design. I rather like this one...

Updating.

I updated my etsy shop with these two project totes yesterday.

I have a couple more of these bags to complete and I'll add them to the shop as I finish them. I've noticed Etsy has an RSS option for shop updates if you would like to be notified when I update...

For these bag's dimensions, I use the pattern in Lotta Jansdotter's book, Simple Sewing, but I've changed it a bit. I add facings to the inner liner for added shape and strength and I add pockets to both ends of the tote. Those pockets are incredibly handy! I nixed the outer pocket of the original design. I use one of these for my own knitting bag and it's a great size to carry my projects----even the afghan I'm working on...

My plan is to update the shop with some linen sets early next week, as well...

Some Etsy TLC & Shop Update

I'm putting a little love and attention into my Etsy shop again. I listed a couple cute children's vintage clothing items I found months ago from my Grandmother's stash of old clothes. I absolutely love the vintage smock----oh, how I wish my kids were that little again! I wanted to keep these items but I'm beginning to understand that I cannot collect everything (though I try)...

And, I'm currently creating four more of those large project bags. I'm excited about these bags as I'm using some of my vintage fabric, doilies, buttons, and trim. I think they'll be very fun! My goal is to list them in my shop by Monday, June 9th. You'll see them on the sidebar when they're listed...