New Products

Cute little stocking caps are made in a flexable rib stitch to fit even the smallest of heads, and so cute for baby's first "cuddly" new born pictures!

Sporting the new lables, this is the second of three new baby hat designs.

My Newest addition to my winter mitten collection is the winter white fingerless glove. Bring on the slopes, the coffee shopes or a great book by the fire!

Happy New Year!

As many people do this time of year, I'm contemplating what I want to do differently this year. 2009 turned into a very successful year, but I still have a lot of new ideas that I want to try for 2010. So here's a list of things I want to try or improve this year.
1. Fun, funky handknit baby hats
2. Cabled earflap Hats
3. Mens ski mittens
4. Womans Tube scarves
5. Wool socks
6. Baby sweaters
7. A teady bear
8. Re-design my website
9. A New spring Jewelry Line
10. integrate cloth and lace into my jewelry

So wish me luck! I better get to work as I've got a long list.
Jamie

New Moon Premier...

So my friend Alisa and I ventured out Thursday night to see the premier of New Moon. When we got there we decided to buy tickets to see Twilight as well in lue of waiting in line of 2 1/2 hours. We got great seats, had a blast re-watching the first movie, and got to keep our seats for New Moon while everyone else scrambled to find somewhere to squeeze in! I think I sat on the edge of my seat through the entire movie. I've always been Team Edward, and when I read the books, New Moon was the hardest for me to read. Even now, when I re-read them, I usually read the first 3 chapters then skip to the end were they get back together. So I didn't think I'd like having to sit through New Moon. But it was so well made, and Taylor Latner did such a good job as Jacob, that I really enjoyed the whole movie. It was happy, sad, emotional, action packed and full of suspense. They did a perfect job capturing Bella's numbness and desperation. I only wish that the end had been longer. My favorite part of the book was that it took Bella so long to figure out that Edward wasn't a dream and that she wasn't crazy. I wish they had done more with that scene in the movie. But I love how they ended it with suspense, and I'm sure I'll be back in June for the premier of Eclipse.

Baby Frosting

Featured Handmade Seller: Baby Frosting

Looking for the perfect gift for the new little one in your life? or have a friend who's expecting? I got to meet the maker of these adorable burppies and bibs on a trip out to California last week. They are sooo cute. With literally dozens of designs to choose from, there is bound to be something you'll love. The fabric styles are so cute, and the backings are equally as nice. Definately worth the price.

New Flutterknits Coupon!

So I finally took the time to add a few things to my artfire studio page, and as a promo I am offering a $10 off coupon to my blog readers. So If you are a big fan of the twilight movies or books and have been waiting to get bella's mittens, now's you chance to save!

SAVE $ 10.00
On Order Total
(orders above $30.00)

Use Coupon Code:

NOVEMBER 20

during checkout.

Ghost Owls- Delux Banner Set by muskmallowdesigns on Etsy

I've had graphics on the brain the last few days, and just had to get this set out of my system. So here's the deluxe etsy shop banner set to match the graphic I posted last night. Hope you like it!

Get the whole set- delux banners and avitars halloween addition for your etsy shop. Features three lovable retro ghost owls standing guard over your shop.

Three Ghost Owls by muskmallowdesigns on Etsy

Spooky, fun retro Halloween graphic is perfect for you website or blog. Want to use it as a theme for you party? contact muskmallowdesigns.etsy.com for more details. (via Musk Mallow Designs)

Busy Fall is finally here...

So I'm starting to feel the pressure that always comes with fall. I got a great response to my Bella's Mitten Pre-order stint in my etsy shop. I'm also trying to get caught up with fall apparel orders for local consignment shops. And of course in the back of my mind I keep reminding myself that Christmas will be here before I know it. With all that in mind, you'd think I'd be busy trying to crank out as much as I can, but instead, as always, I've been designing. For some reason I always design my favorite work when I should be busy doing something else!
So, what I've been working on is a new fall cabled cowl, and invitation designs for my girlfriends bridal shower.
I'll post pictures of both when they're finished.

Bella's Mitten Pattern is Here!

So after a long weekend of math and fighting with the cable chart generater, I finished my pattern at the beginning of this week. Then it was off to my test knitters. I foolishly thought I had it working pretty well, and was sure they wouldn't come up with anything... But I was wrong. So I spent most of the lst few days revising the sizing and charts down to perfection. I am now quite confident that its all in working order! So I've posted it on etsy, ravelry and here for download. I've offered it on etsy of $6 since its not an instant download, or here on the blog for $10 which is an instant download.
I hope you enjoy it, and if you do, leave me a comment or two of how they turn out for you.

My First Blog Feature!!!

So yesterday I reached 35 sales in my etsy shop, and today I am excited to announce my first blog feature! Check out this great site, etsy by numbers, and the article that she posted on my popular Bella's Mittens.
http://etsybynumbers.blogspot.com/2009/08/unearthed_12.html

Today is knitting club at the library, so I'm off to share the wonderful news and see if I can't round up volunteers to test knit the pattern so I can post it as well!
Jamie