Hello November....brrr!

November is here!

It is starting out chilly, at least it is in the pacific northwest.

Fall is definitely here and the leaves have fallen!

I can't wait to have some hot apple cider tonight and curl up with a blanket and book.

Above is this month's phone and tablet calendar for November.

I created some simple leaves for the background... in all the colors of fall. 

Here is the desktop version!

Just click here...download and save.

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I have been working on more of the Kitty cat's with balloons monthly designs....

Here is...

November Kitty Cat Embroidery pillow pattern, #400

November is all about Thanksgiving Turkey, bountiful harvests, acorns and crisp leaves on the ground.

Stitch up this quick design that features a sweet cat that loves 

celebrating with a balloon.

Make it up in a cute pillow adorned with easy to make felt & wool flowers.

December Kitty Cat Embroidery pillow pattern, #401

December is all about 

decorating the Christmas Tree, making presents, hanging the holly and being with family. 

I will have all the months of the year done soon!  Each month reflects that time of year.

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My daughter Selina made a new video...showing how easy it is to use her hexie shape and some great fabric to make a sweet pendant or key chain.  

I have this hooked to my Sally purse...

so coordinated!

Here is the easy and quick video.....take a peak at it!

 In the video she is showing sally from the nightmare before Christmas.

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We had a great time at the WSQ Washington state quilt show....2019!

We had our usual double booth and we even did a demonstration and slide show on embroidery basics.

I was scared because....I am pretty shy, but I did it!

It is always fun to see everyone...its like old friends coming for a visit! 

We had some different props this year like our pink chair....perfect for my quilt and Dresden plate kitty pillow.

Selina had her wood laser cut pendant shapes....just right for embroidery or unique fabric scraps.

I brought my latest patterns and some old favorites.

I kept 5 totes of samples at home....boy do I have alot!

 It just can't all fit anymore.

I love the pink of all the valentines! 

My snowmen were popular and my new Christmas pin cushions or pinnies.

They all sold out....they were so cute!

I have so much Halloween...I love the vintage feel.

I have five of the 12 monthly cat balloon patterns done...7 more to go. 

Selina had her new jars shapes...one of my favorites. 

Her needle minders are always a top seller.

We had a great time and now we can concentrate on new projects.

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I have been learning how to work with pastels this past summer...I think I love the blendablity the most. 

Let me show you alittle about my process....

First I sketch a basic design. 

I add white for the face and add in some color on the cheeks, eyes and nose.... 

I do sections at a time.

I use a small blender tool which looks like a rubber eraser...to blend the colors.

The more I work with it and then add pencil for detail...the more it starts to take shape.

This one is supposed to be me as a child....I am a big animal lover.

On this one....I sketched out a simple pilgrim girl and added color.

I love her!

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Have a terrific November....

find five reasons to be thankful ...every night before you fall a sleep. 

You will find peacefulness in this practice!

Halloween Pendants

Come see how easy this really is!!!

May....day calendar freebie

It's May.....day! 

I made another set of phone/tablet calendar wallpapers and desktop for the computer...

for MAY....and it's free.

These are my very simple teal flowers....a fun repeating pattern design.

I really enjoy playing with color combinations and since this is usually not my kind of colors...it was fun! 

And you can get the free May desktop calendar here!

Just save and set as your desktop wallpaper.

The solid blue on the left side is perfect so you can still see your desktop icons.

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International quilt market is coming very soon now!

We are working hard getting ready for it...seems like there is always more to do.

One of the hardest things I have left is clothes shopping...I just don't like it.

We will be sure to take plenty of pics and videos.

Happy May to you!

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Cherry dog freebie, home, and mini pins

This little doggie is so old fashioned, but cute.

I am not sure how cherries and a puppy go together, but who cares!

I love cherries!

Copy and save.

Stitch it up onto a towel!

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I illustrated our house this week...it was a fun challenge by the Roost tribe.

It has some serious flaws, but no bodies perfect right?

I did it really fast...a mad dash to get it done.

This is the picture I used to help me....

Last year's fall picture.

It was fun trying to figure out the drawing and make it work.

I made a few corsages to sell at the upcoming quilt show...October20-22...at the Spokane Fairgrounds.

I am also bringing fabric, supplies, all of Selina's wood pendant and ornaments blanks.... and of course ... my patterns.

We have a new spot (#39) in bay 2...a double booth.

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Mini halloween badges....this is the sale pattern of the week!

It is only 2.99!

These are super easy badges to Celebrate Halloween! They are 15 different small...minis... perfect to add to your witch dolls, pumpkins, halloween decor, great for parties, and on you of course! Minis measures: 2 1/2" x 4". 

Sayings included are: R.I.P., Eek!, Oct 31st, Boo!, Old Hag, Spells 2 bits, Potions, Devilish, Salem 1692, Hex Symbol, Magic, Witchy, Monster mash, Trick or treat, and Scaredy cat.

Ruffles are easy to make using crepe paper or party streamers. This is a very inexpensive craft to make, great for shows! 

All you need are ribbons/trims, old paper from a book, glue, glitter, party streamers, and pinbacks.

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My daughter Selina is having a sale in her Etsy shop!

Everything is on sale, no need for coupons, etsy has already cut the prices.

This four pack ...called the candy pack is $14.25...regularly $19.00 

She has hexies and tags....packs to make your own and some finished items too. 

You can make your own rings....with the tiniest scrap of your favorite fabric!

Her new needle minders are on sale as well...

Only 4.87...regularly $6.49

Franky is only $11.25 with cool chain! 

My favorites are the hexies!

They are easy to use....you just pop in your embroidery or fabric and glue. 

One of her newest items is her pumpkin ornaments!

With this pack are- 3 pumpkin ornament wood blanks (3 different designs). These are not tinted (but you can tint them by adding a wash of watercolor to them....so very easy!!!) Hooks to hang are included.

Enjoy yourself...relax and be joyful

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Autumn.... freebie,

Isn't this a sweet saying!

I love it.

Summer is finally passing by into an Indian summer.

Labor day is upon us...I always watch the movie "Picnic".

(It is one from my childhood...made before I was born but we always watched it every labor day).

Soon our fair will be here and lots of crafts shows (can't resist them!).

Please copy and save the freebie...let your friends know about the freebies every Friday on my blog!

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I have been working on a variety of projects lately....

I had a card challenge...from the roost tribe.

In August you had to make a card using your designs...

I love Halloween so I had to choose it as my subject.

Here is the back...with a trail of candy corn.

When printing the card it is set up this way....the back to the left and the front to the right side.

IT was very fun!

These are Selina's card designs.... both for birthdays...

one was her woodland forest creatures and the other's theme was desserts.

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My sewing table is a disaster...covered with beads, pom poms, leaves and more...

all Halloween supplies....

It goes hand in hand with my next project....more on that later!

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While watching some of my crazy shows...I draw on my tablet...

it is addicting and fun...then I can transfer it to the computer to manipulate it later.

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I was stitching this earlier in the week...

It is part of another cool project Selina has been making....more details soon!

I am having a labor day sale...everything is 25% off on my etsy shop...

No coupons are needed!!

The prices are cut right on the etsy site....it is so easy and handy....now you can see the discount on every page.

 (The sale is my HudsonsHolidays shop lasts until Sept 9th)

All my Christmas and all the holidays and of course regular designs too!!

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My etsy shop MrsTiddleMouse is also on sale....25% off until Sept 4th.

This shop has finished items for sale.

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Selina's etsy shop is on sale too!

Her products are 20% off...until Sept 9th. 

She has supplies to make mini hoop pendants, hexies pendants, earrings, rings, ornaments, tags....

lots more...plus she has some finished products too!

Her 3 packs are great to put embroidery in....they all come with instructions and a pattern.

She is going to have some brand new items in the shop real real soon....I over the moon about them.

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Most importantly......

Praying for everyone who has gone through Hurricane Harvey.

I remember when I was a child.....my house burnt down....no clothes, no toys, no money....nothing....

I remember how devastating it was...

if it wasn't for the kindness of others I don't know what would have happened to us.

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