Are you looking for a baby gift this spring?

here are a few things I just added to etsy.  they've been done for awhile, but I just haven't had the time to take photos and add them.

 So the pink booties, one is a newborn size and one is 3-6 months size.  They are both a cotton acrylic blend.

the variegated booties are 3-6 months size and made of bamboo and acrylic.

This little blanket is soft like silk, but its a nylon . The main color is like butter cream and the edging is a bright pink. Again a perfect size for stroller, car seat or tummy time for newborn. I call it Cupcake.

This multi stripe is Seattle spring.  It has two shades of blue, the variegated yarn, I used in Seattle sky, and also yellow, and spring green. Its like looking at the water down by the lake with reflections of the sky on the water.  This would be a great size for stroller, or tummy time as well.  Its a nice heavy stitch, so great for those chilly windy days.

This blanket I call Seattle sky. It reminds me of spring skies here where one minute its sunny, the next its rainy and then all of a sudden this stunning blue with clouds. Its 100 percent cotton and great for stroller or car seat in size.

To see more information about these go to my etsy page,   http://www.etsy.com/shop/redandcurlybebe

My Sewing room!

 OK so note that the closet doors are closed. That's because its really not that interesting in there. Some storage cases, and a place to hang rulers etc. but not much else worth showing you.  When I move, I plan on having and extremely organized space in what ever closet is there.   I have my large sewing machine with embroidery unit set on my main table. to the right you can't see to well is my serger.  I like being able to just turn from one direction to the other to use serger and sewing machine. The mannequin has a skirt draped on it.  It was wearable muslin for some costumes I worked on. It needs the hem shortened so my daughter can wear it.  Its a great weight for summer, light weight.
The photo on the left here, shows my sewing table.  I got it from a fabric store that went out of business. I love this table its absolutely huge.  It has two yardsticks embedded in the top, and about 8 inches either side of those for length.  And its so wide. 60 inch fabric is easy to measure and cut here. that's my 3 rd mannequin sitting on top.  Its hard to keep the top of this clean, as its so huge, you can move stuff off to the back or side and still have plenty of room.  It also has two sets of deep shelves that I have fabric folded on for projects.

 the photo on the right, shows my jester mask from Venice.  it was given to me as appreciation gift for sewing many years for a dance company.  My basket of yarn with current project is also sitting on th table.
 There are my other two mannies.  the smaller one I've always called Babbette the ballerina, as that's what I bought her for.  the other one, I bought to make plus size clothes for me, but it really isn't right where the bust falls from the waist so I'm going to sell it and buy a different one..  I love the windows in this room.
Its pouring rain outside, so I didn't really go for a view shot but you can look out at  Mt Si on good day. and its always light.  Plus when we moved in I had extra lights put in the ceiling and also the closets.

Well its not too exciting overall but its been a good room to create in. I will miss its qualities when I have to move.

Swamped

I have been swamped in getting our house ready for market.  As of Yesterday its officially for sale.  Already we have had 2 buyers come thru. Then we have an open house on Sunday.  This is pretty exciting.  Mostly I think its because its the last weekend for buyers rebate offered by the government.  Everybody that can is trying to get their contracts done by April 30th. Plus I am currently loving my realtor.  She is helpful, and wants to make a sale, which is so much better than someone who doesn't care.
I have had my yard redone, cleaned, thrown away trash- gone to the dump and recycling center, stashed in storage, taken to St. Vincents De Paul to donate goods, re-organized, buffed hard wood floors, touch up painted. You name it I think I've done it.  WOW is all i can say.  I hauled so much stuff to the garage and still have to go thru the boxes.  Some were full, some were not.  Some were just emergency hauls as I was running out of time before the realtor came to take pictures.  I have 5 huge boxes of rubber stamps to sell, give or start a fire with I guess if I'm desperate.  They have the lovely wood mounted style. 

So NO, I haven't taken pictures, because I've been much too busy.  I have several things for etsy, this week.  Once this weekend is over, I will be posting them on etsy. I will post pictures here as well- I promise, I'm just a little  busy these days.

Bleh!

Ok I must admit todays post is whiney! I'm running out of energy for packing and hauling.. Packed up all the extra china, and cleaned most of the bonus room, and started my sewing room- YIKES-
 Unfortunately I work like crazy in here, but when ever we have company, or something where things need to be extra tidy, I grab a box, and run through the downstairs throwing everything in it like a mad woman.  Then I deposit it into my work room and shut the door.  When I go back to work, i just move it out of the way, ---not a go good practice!
NO no its not a good practice, but tell me once in a while you don't do something similar?  Argh. 

So I'm sitting here sifting and sorting- things to go to the  recycle, things to go shredder, and things to go to the dump.  The pile to keep is so small its really a shame.  I wish the magic fairy would come by, wave her wand and say " there its all sorted for you!" Unfortunately that's not happening, my house keeper is coming to help me do a big final clean before the real estate agent comes back for the photo tour. 
This is the part I hate about moving.  I don't mind unpacking, or even packing for that matter, except I HATE with a PASSION sorting out stuff.  It reminds me how much time I waste in not taking care of things in the first place.  I admit, I'm a procrastinator.  I'm always saying I can do that later, just put in the pile. I usually set aside or a deadline comes up that makes me deal with these things, but  every now and then it all slips through the cracks.
OH my...