Making Christmas projects with an old quilt

I had this quilt that wasn't really old, but had seen better days...it kept splitting at the seams and such.  I decided it was time to craft with it.  I took pieces of it and gave it the strong coffee treatment and let dry.  I love making tags....and I always use my copies of old photos I collect.  Just by adding a Santa hat...she looks ready for Christmas.  This is a simple bag shape, with wire hanger and glued on cotton batting for a trim.

This one is very similar to the first one...I added a yarn and cheesecloth covered wire (candy cane).  I added some old pine twigs.

I love using old candle stick stands from goodwill.  I made a star shape with open bottom, stuffed it, and then plunked it down on the candle stick stand.  Add a tag and wrap with string. 

I have made alot from this quilt and still have more to use.  It is the never ending quilt!

Keep calm...sew & Meow on!

Keep calm and sew on!  Just print and frame it.

I used to watch Mister Rogers neighborhood....and in "make believeland" there was Henrietta pussy cat.....she was the cutest cat puppet.  Anyway she talked funny...she would say..."Hello Meow Meow Mr. Meow Rogers"...I decided that was pretty cool and so I did it too...I was like 4 years old.  My sister still makes fun of that....lol.

Happy Veteran's Day- Freebie Friday

Happy Veteran's day everyone!!  I am a disabled vet from the Air Force. Bet you didn't know that! Other Veterans in my family are my husband Dana from the Air Force, my dad (royal air force), my mom from the Navy, My step-son from the Army, Uncle from army, another uncle from the marines, and cousin from army.

These cool pieces of art come from World war 2.  They came from envelopes.

I didn't have time to crop them nicely....sorry.  I went to the movies today with my daughter....we saw "Jack and Jill".  It was so funny...in a silly way....which is what we love!  We had fun...girls day out kind of stuff.

Thanks to all the Veterans out there!!!!

Cat quote of the week..so funny!

This is funny isn't it!  This is my cute pic of my cats when they were babies!  On the left is Trix, the middle is Lucky, and on the right is Goldie.  They were all on top of a kitty condo...determined to not be shoved off.  Lucky has spent his whole life doing cute things in case a camera may capture him...lol. 

Have a great day.... pet an animal today too!

Creating for Christmas- oh the joy!

I have just created some Christmas fun....Digital signs....only 3.49 on my Etsy.

I love sayings...fun and inspiring are my favorite...but I love any sayings for any holiday!

These look great framed up....think dollar store frames or frames from walmart too!

Put on some Christmas music while crafting...it gets you making stuff faster than Santa's elves!

Yesterday I went on a walk with my husband and daughter....it was COLD!  I would like one more day of indian summer please! 

Give Thanks turkey pocket pillow

Good afternoon....really gloomy here...but I am trying to keep a sunny disposition. 

I have a new pattern out today..... Give Thanks pocket pillow stitchery pattern ...on my etsy. 

This one is fun because you can fill the leaf pocket with my "I am thankful for..." tags filled out by your family and friends(the free tag is on the left side of my blog).

The turkey has a sweet naive quality. 

I put up my Thanksgiving decorations yesterday...it took me forever.  We had to work on the hot water heater....then my husband cut himself badly....not fun.  We took a walk in the sunshine which was lovely....but chilly.

  I am going to have some pumpkin spice tea....to warm up!  Lots of great teas at the store...so many options!

Naughty or nice?

Funny isn't it! 

We went to 3 craft shows today....we had to dash all over town to do it....so much fun.   There are so many people who are artsy!!!  I saw 3 different items made from my patterns...all different....so awesome!

Noel Candy Canes- free stitchery design

It is FREEBIE FRIDAY!!!  yay! 

I know I have been putting on alot of stitchery designs as the freebies ...but I can't help it...stitcheries are so much fun!

This is NOEL candy canes....this would make a great pillow tuck on a shelf!

I will have a NEW Thanksgiving stitchery pattern on this weekend.....on etsy...love etsy so much!

Hard decisions! Yikes!

Hi all you crafty gals!!!  Today I am telling you about a decision that I made in the past few weeks....one that sort of breaks my heart but is really good for me.  I am completely quitting craft shows.  My business with Hudson's Holidays....designing patterns and artwork is going great...growing all the time.  I just don't have time to do craft show anymore....I have been trying to do everything.....from being at home taking care of the house, my husband, and my daughter....to designing my products.....writing my patterns....to running all the internet sites I have...photography....dealing with sales....mailing...it just goes on and on. 

I love craft shows...I love making little goodies and seeing the people who want them and talking to them!  I love playing around making things....I feel like a kid...but craft shows are alot of work and they take so much of my time from me.

Last year I started reducing the craft shows I was in...thinking that would work, but now I see I need even more time.  I really am feeling broken hearted....cause I have been doing it forever it seems.  I am even saying goodbye to the Farm Chicks show....which is an awesome show just like the Jim Custer shows....but I simply can't do everything.  I recently got a pattern distributor....Petersen-Arne....and I really need to make designing the priority...and My little family has always been a priority.  I will still do the Washington State Quilt show and Quilt Market because they are part of my pattern business.  I am always going to have my patterns and other artwork like flashcards and collage sheets on the internet sites like my etsy and my patternmarts...etc.

It feels like a relief on one hand....to not have to make lots of items to fill a booth, yet sad not to be there at the shows.  I will come as a customer to the shows! I will always fit time in for creating.

Thanksgiving project patterns

I love all the holidays....even Thanksgiving.  I am coming out with a new Thanksgiving pattern very soon....must work on it since I am behind.  This is my Turkey pattern....made from very inexpensive and easy to find items.  the banner is included in the pattern.

This patterns has 12 circles for each month to velcro onto the heart....kids love to change each wool circle when the time comes.

This is my easy turkey stitchery....make s a small wallhanging or mat.

Fall wool pins...great take along project.

I love badges....I have made hundreds....I am addicted!

These are large badges.

These badges are small.  They are both great to wear on Thanksgiving and to put on everyones plate at Thanksgiving dinner.  All these patterns are available on my etsy or my website.