The Sunday Six

I was called a "talented designer" this week.  Me?  I guess I do design things, but do I deserve the moniker of "designer"?  I aspire to do so, but I still can't believe that someone else sees me as such.

Now these people?  I call them designers.  Talented designers even.  The photos speak for themselves.

1.  Sewing in no-man's land.  She recently put designed this beautiful baby outfit for Project Run and Play that I almost want a baby girl to put it on.  And her aprons?  To die for. Go over there and give her some bloggy love.  Wow.

OMG! Cuteness overload!  Now THAT is designing.

2.  This Mabey Heaven.  Hair accessories that require a sense of design that I cannot seem to fathom.  I love her materials and the unexpected materials and shapes.  Check out her upcycled sweaters and skirts too.  Talented Designer.

3.  Moda Bake Shop.  The Moda Fabrics ideas blog.  All their patterns are "recipes".  Tutorials galore.  Amazing eye for the awesome.  Sometimes I just go over there and stare at stuff for 30 minutes or so.  Talented Designers, all.

4.  Alma Stoller.  Just go.  A feast for the eyes.  Amazing Ideas.  Fabulous photos.  Fantastic-ness.  Enough superlative adjectives?  Mixed media art and jewelry.  Just go.  Talented Designer.

5.  Trey and Lucy.  Hair accessories.  Simple, yet innovative needs for the home.  Adorable pics of the kiddos.  Giant Fabric Flowers to go onto anything.  Original ideas.  Talented Designer.

6.  And last, but not least.  You want talented designers?  Go to the Paradise Blog.  This is the group of designers from Etsy shops that I got together with a few weeks ago to chat, shop, and commiserate over low sales weeks with.  All talented designers.  And people I owe thanks to for much of my shop traffic and sales. Thank you Paradise.

There you go.  Talented designers all.  Me?  I'm still not sure.

The Sunday Six

So I just made an Etsy sale!!  Considering I've just opened my shop 2 weeks ago, and I've made 3 sales, I'd say I'm pretty happy with the situation!  My favorite part is wrapping them and packaging them so the buyer has an experience when they get one of my creations.

In celebration, I'm sipping a cup of rare coffee, and perusing the blogosphere.  I will get to work soon and finish up Kurt's gift...

after a few more blogs like these:  (come on and surf with me!)

Every Sunday, I will post some of my favorite craft blogs, so come on back every week to see what I'm reading...

1.  Every day One Pretty Thing has new ideas.  Love this site.

2.  Head on over to No Big Dill for inspiration. Her craftsmanship is stellar.  Never have I seen a straighter stitch.

3.  Thinking of quilting little objects?  Noodlehead has no comparison.

4.  Dana over at Made has made her blog a feast for the senses.

5.  Over at the Mother Huddle, I found an idea for a golf ball sling, as well as some pretty rad Christmas ideas..  (That's right, I'm bringing rad back.  Write that down.)

 

6.  And, last but not least...There is always something amazing to imagine making on Ucreate.  

Enjoy?  Let me know- I'd love to hear who is reading what around the blogosphere...

Giveaway Day!

This is what I've been doing with all my free time today: Sew Mama Sew's Giveaway List
I started visiting to just comment for goodies, but I find myself following so many new blogs and really enjoying myself.  Too bad this house needs some sprucing up, or I'd be on this new fangled interweb all night long...

The most amazing giveaway I've seen for "Sew Mama Sew"'s Giveaway Day! Renovating our Foursquare has 2 yards of fabric up for grabs! Go for the giveaway.  Stay for the reading.  I found myself laughing out loud twice before I realized it...

I wish I'd seen this in time to participate!  I have some lovely vintage fabric and sheets that I'm sure someone would adore....

Renovating Our Foursquare: Giveaway Day!: "Monday December 13th is Giveaway Day at Sew, Mama, Sew! Edit: Woo! I'm in! I submitted my request to be involved super, super, super ..."