Raking leaves in the front yard for two hours this morning, hardly made a dent, but it sure does count for exercise. It will take several
The lastest craft show...
Oh, you've got the see the sweetest little lady who bought a bonnet, and wore it...
I worked really hard last week making three old fashioned dolls, and another cross-back apron, and all were sold.
I love these little aprons and have decided to call them the Henny Penny apron...
I love how the ruffle hangs in the back. This one sold too, and I kinda hated to see it go.
Guess that's about it for tonight. Thank you visiting. Hope to be back soon, but for sure, will be around to visit and catch up.
Happy Thanksgiving!!
Love,
Henny
You've been busy sewing; Nice that so many of your items sold at the craft fair. The woman wearing the sunbonnet is so cute. If she was modeling it no wonder others wanted to buy one too.
ReplyDeleteHow are all your critters doing? It's been a while since you gave an update.
Thank you. Yes, I think the lady wearing the bonnet did help sell a few. I need to post about the animals. You should see how the baby bunny has grown.
DeleteWhoa. That lady is a good advertisement for your bonnets. She looks perfect in it. Glad you had a good sale. Looks like a fun time with everyone participating.
ReplyDeleteShe did get lots of attention. :) Thank you Sharon!
Deleteyour aprons are gorgeous and I love them! how did you get started making aprons? I can't sew at all, so It's so interesting to me!
ReplyDeleteThank you! After retiring in 1999 I wanted a craft to work on at night, so started making clothespin dolls, then thought about aprons and old fashioned bonnets. All these fit perfectly with living in a log cabin. I didn't know much about sewing, but was determined to learn. It has been lots of fun.
DeleteSuch a tiny space to showcase your wares, but it sounds like you did well despite that! Congrats! After having lots of room at the farmers market, it just puts me off trying to display my things on a 6' table. Maybe that's the reason I haven't been a vendor at a craft fair for a few years.
ReplyDeleteWell, that was hardly half the table...more like a foot and a half! I desperately need a an old coat rack with lots of hooks, and plan to have one before the craft shows next year. Thank you Karen.
DeleteIt is nice to see many things for sale. I love to have this apron which has mild color:)
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love that apron. If you make more, please let me know. All of my aprons tie in the back, and that one just screams cuteness.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kristina. I will be making more and will show them on my blog. I need to go fabric shopping! :)
DeleteThank you Kristina. I will be making more and will show them on my blog. I need to go fabric shopping! :)
DeleteI used my new electric cordless leaf blower for the first time the other day. It's nice, but I didn't quite realize how much of trouble the leaves were giving me.
ReplyDeleteI have a hard time using a blower. Probably just me. :)
DeleteAw! How cute! I'm glad you sold stuff at the craft fair!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving, Henny!
Thank you Pom Pom. Happy Thanksgiving to you!!
DeleteI'm not surprised you made those sales, such pretty work. Loved the little lady in the bonnet. Have a Happy Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Hope you and Mac have a happy Thanksgiving!
DeleteYour aprons are so very pretty and I like the picture of the lady wearing one of your bonnets.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you sold some things at the fair. You sure didn't have much space on the table!!
Thank you Happyone! It was hard to display anything in space that small.
DeleteI know what you mean about those leaves...we have tons and my hubby blows them several times in the fall to get rid of all that fall. We have so many that decide to stay on all winter long! Your sunbonnet is adorable and I LOVE that darling cross-back apron...I would SO buy one! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
ReplyDeleteOh Debby, your yard must be just like ours. Most of these oaks will still have leaves in March. It drives me crazy. Will your new home have lots of trees too? Thank you so much; and hope you have a happy Thanksgiving.
DeleteCongratulations on your sales! I love your aprons and bonnets! And your dolls are so sweet! Are people buying your dolls to display or for children to play with? I love to see children play with old fashioned, battery free toys. It helps them to use their imagination. I remember how much fun I had just playing with my grandmother's button box. And the basic toys are the best!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving Henny!
Thank you Bonnie. The little lady who bought the bonnet, also bought a doll for herself. The others who bought a doll were buying for a daughter or granddaughter. When I sold at the farmer's market in Wake Forest, I sold several dolls every weekend. Lots of the children there are home schooled, and read all the Little House books. I think most of the young girls there owned one of my bonnets and a doll. Lots of times they would bring their dolls back to the market for me to see. The dolls cannot be undressed, but their bonnets and aprons come off, so I sold extra sets of bonnets and aprons. Some of the girls owned several dolls and their parents did not mind buying them a new one every weekend...they appreciated (as you said) the old fashioned toys. Oops, didn't mean to make this so long. :)
DeleteHey Henny - Happy Thanksgiving! Definitely the Henny Penny apron, for sure! I love it, they are so feminine yet functional. Reminds me of my grandmother and all the wonderful dinners in her kitchen. I don't remember my grandmother every getting a spot on that apron! Hmm.. Love to see all the crafts too!
ReplyDeleteLove, Terry
Oops Terry, your replay is below. :)
DeleteI love the way the sun shines through the trees into your sweet house, Henny!! Those aprons are so charming, just lovely - I'm not surprised you sell so many! Happy Thanksgiving to you and Poppy and all the critters!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Debbie! Hope you and your girls have a happy Thanksgiving too! I can just imagine how pretty is will be in your beautiful dining room!
DeleteHey Terry, and Happy Thanksgiving!! I really like that style apron too. Would you believe some of my best clothes have grease spots because I can't remember to put on an apron? :)
ReplyDeleteI can barely see your sweet little house in the woods, but hints of blue assure me it is there, nestled amongst the trees.
ReplyDeleteWe used to spend hours raking up leaves, my back would give out before I was finished, then my husband bought a leaf-raker to pull behind his mower, it makes raking leaves a breeze now !
I so enjoy my beautiful apron you made, and plan to wear it tomorrow :)
Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day Henny.
Hugs,
~Jo
I love that apron. Glad you had good luck with your wares. have a wonderful thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm glad that others appreciate your beautiful work and are buying your wares!
ReplyDeleteI can see why you were disappointed that the apron sold, I love the fabric. Have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you had a good sale! Yes those leave will keep you busy...ours are covered with the white stuff again:( Happy Thanksgiving! :)
ReplyDeleteThe apron is very clever! No ties to come undone when you're up to your elbows in something messy! Glad you made some sales. Love your bonnets too!
ReplyDeleteI looked at those photos and said out loud, "That is a GREAT apron." It really is. It lays so perfectly on the back. I used to make a few aprons, just for our use. My mother always wore the half aprons -- just a skirt, which I did not like, because I was always spilling on my blouse! So I made long aprons with bibs and long ties around the back. I like to wrap the ties around the back and then actually tie them in front. But yours is so elegant! I love that style. No wonder they are selling so well! Good job!
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