Raspberry and Lime

Something Different

As the cooler weather set in I started thinking about keeping myself warm this fall, too.

And came up with a number of neckwarmers, cowls and capelettes.

Ok, I'll have to let you know how warm this keeps me but it is soo pretty and sinfully soft.

And 100% vegan :)

As we transition to fall my little man and I spend a LOT of time at our local orchard; it's less than a mile from home...we are so lucky.
Yesterday we went and enjoyed the crisp air, the sunny skies, and the marvelous cortlands that are now in season. As we were heading back towards the front the little man asked if he could pick some apples from the field of Vampires... (Empires are what he was asking about :)

I couldn't stop smiling and tried so hard not to laugh because he said it with such earnestness. And at 5 he really doesn't know what a vampires is, has just heard the word more than Empire.

Moments like this make it amazing to be a mom.

And here's a little glimpse of what I have been doing, along with a bunch of custom orders.

The Dark Side of Crafting...

When you spend as much time as I do sitting and making beautiful and fun accessories, you can sometimes forget to get up and MOVE!

My husband, E, started the P90X program a month ago and has seen some serious results... Me, jealous? nooooo.....

So yesterday as he was trying to cool down after an hour long weights workout and I was shifting in my seat (as I had been working on the polka-dot challenge hat for that hour) I realized that it was time to strike a balance.

(It stands up on its own - how cute is that??)

My little guy, W, is in SK this fall so I have the time in the morning to get a lot of stitching done! But yesterday I realized I also need to make time to exercise, too.
Sedentary crafting can lead to sore lower backs, hunched shoulders, and pants that are just a wee bit tighter than when we put them in the closet a few months ago.

And so I began the P90X Lean today! My end date will be 22 December - what a Christmas present!
And now no guilt over the endless housrs I get to spend making gifts!

Apple Picking Time

I spent a good part of the weekend with my son tackling the bushel of apples from our local orchard and was inspired.

My stems are removable so the hats will last more than one season.

The Great Pumpkin

Now that the days have started to get a little cooler and the days are shorter we get to start thinking about cozy hats.

First comes the pumpkin, by request. Apples to follow shortly for those of you who don't love orange quite as much as some.

Stay tuned for more Halloween, too!

Soon to come - Monsters, Pirates, Jack Skellington...and any other ideas you folks throw my way.

If your little ones trick or treat in a cold climate consider one of my cartoon hats.

Added Bonus - your little one can keep wearing it after Halloween!

Little Boys Love the Cheeky Little Thomas the Tank Engine Hat

For Backyardigans Fans

I'm still working on some good antlers for Tyrone.

In The Night Garden

Upsy Daisy Coming Soon

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas??

Well, maybe not outside but the custom orders have started me working on the Christmas line. Starting with the cutest little elf and pixie hats...