November 3 - Go Tigers!

Emma came over in her Clemson Cheerleader outfit late this afternoon.  She is spending the night with us and we plan to watch the Clemson game.  Here are some shots of Emma showing Charlie some love.  She loves our dogs!  She can wear them out too!

November 2 - Bean Bags with Drawstring Bag

I finished a set of Christmas bean bags today that include a cute little drawstring bag to carry them in.  I hope to finish 2 sets of rainbow colored bean bags with drawstring bags today too!  Busy, busy, busy.... and having fun!!

I did finish another set of bean bags!  I was productive today.  Here is the set in rainbow colors, I love the fun prints I used for the bag.

November 1 - One last headband

I finished up one last headband to list on Etsy early this morning.  What is next?

1. Correctly sized fleece mittens for Bobby and Noah (maybe Emma if she is interested)
2. Fleece hats for the boys
3. Fleece headbands for Emily and me
4. Another few sets of rainbow colored bean bags for Etsy - I sold out of the ones I had yesterday (the new sets will include a carrying bag)

October 31 - Halloween and another headband

I finished up another headband this evening before the trick-or-treaters started arriving at our door. We had quite a few this year, as the weather was perfect!  My photo for the day is a shot taken of the side of our front porch this evening.

October 30 - Chartreuse

I got this funky chartreuse, black, and white print fabric as a "freebie" with a purchase of fabric when we were in California in September.  I paired it with some other black and white prints to make a cute and funky headband.

October 29 - Mittens for Noah and Bobby

What is on my work table tonight?  Mittens for Bobby and Noah.  I traced around both of their little hands and measured their wrists this past weekend.  I found and made some modifications to a pattern on the internet.  I am going to make up a few pair tonight and send to Emily in the morning to see how I should correctly size them for the boys.

October 28 - Headbands

I spent time today finishing a new group of flowered headbands for my Etsy inventory.  Here are some shots of the finished products.

October 27 - Fall Color

We visited with Emily and her family today in Clemson.  It was our first time to visit in their new home.  My photo of the day was taken in her yard that is currently filled with leaves and beautiful fall color!

October 26 - Chicken Bean Bag Toy

This little chicken was mailed this morning to an Etsy customer.  The chickens are a favorite of my grandchildren.

October 25 - More headbands...

Here is what is on my work table today - more headbands.

October 24 - More Christmas Fabric

Another order of Christmas fabric arrived today.  I can't resist these prints, especially when they are on sale!

October 23 - Headbands

I finished a couple of cute headbands today.  I like picking out the fabrics when I make these and they are a great project to use up the scraps in my basket.

October 22 - What's for Dinner?

I made Giada's recipe for Sausage and Peppers for dinner tonight.  This is a family favorite!

October 21 - Little Purple Crinkle Owl

I finished another little crinkle owl today - in a purple polka dot this time.  He is backed with a soft bright green minky fabric.

I finished another pink one too!  I love that I can use up my tiny scraps of pretty bright fabrics on the "feather tabs."  So far, these little owls have been sold to Etsy customers in Virginia, NC, SC, and Canada.

October 20 - Finished Bibs

Here are some of the bibs I finished this morning and listed for sale on Etsy.  I am very pleased with the way they turned out!

I also designed a finished the packaging for these cute bibs -

October 19 - Bibs, bibs, and more bibs

I spent some time today finalizing my bib pattern design and stitching up some prototypes using Christmas print cotton fabrics, cotton batting, chenille, and terry cloth.  I have chosen a combination of cotton and chenille for the ones I will be listing for sale in my Etsy shop - mycreativefrenzy.etsy.com .

October 18 - Pre-washing Fabric

I spent some time today washing some new fabric additions to my stash.  These fabrics will be used for baby items - diaper covers and bibs.  I pre-wash them to prevent shrinkage in the finished item.