Last Day for Blog Contests

Today's the last day to enter July's blog contests.

To enter is simple! Leave a comment, on any post, and you're entered.

I'm giving double entry for each comment left.

Check out the prize for my other blog http://vabeachquilter.wordpress.com

You can participate in both contests!

Winners will be announced/notified on August 1st. :)

Woohoo, Finally!!!

Well, my leg has finally begun to feel better that I've been able to return to my sewing room! Woohoo!!!

I've been sewing up a storm...a craft show this Sat. and I wanted to have "fall" items and some new "children" things ready.

A few reminders...

1. My Xmas in July sales (on all 3 of my sites) end Friday, July 31st. My personal website and Artfire have all items already marked down 10%. Etsy will be refunded through Paypal (immediately upon receipt of payment).

I always have free shipping (no minimum purchase necessary) and usually ship within a day.

Also, with every $100 purchase, receive a FREE Original Market Bag (choose from any listed on the sites). That's a $14.95 value (regular price)!!!

ALL items are listed on my personal site. Most are on Artfire. Once items have expired on Etsy, I don't relist them.

www.vabeachquilter.com

http://vabeachquilter.etsy.com

http://vabeachquilter.artfire.com


2. Also ending July 31st are the contests on each of my blogs. To enter just comment on any post (max. 3 comments). Now through Friday, I'm offering double entry for each comment. So, if you comment 3 times, you GET 6 entries!

Prizes are different on each blog and are pictured. Winners will be announced/notified on Saturday, August 1st. Prizes will be mailed as soon as I receive addresses.

THIS BLOG and http://vabeachquilter.wordpress.com


3. Starting late Saturday afternoon, I'll be adding lots and lots and LOTS of new things. Fall themed, Halloween, some Christmas and new Children's Items.

My popular pocket wallets will also be added to my personal site and Artfire. I haven't had the time to sit and list all of them. A couple of dozen (made with different fabrics)...for women, men, girls, and boys....will be added, too.



4. Finally, a great guild contest ends tomorrow (Thursday), July 30th.

http://shopswithlesssalesartfire.blogspot.com

Find "Waldo" in the participating shops and email your answers to the address provided. The ADORABLE prize is pictured along with a link to the sponsors shop.

Biba Susu on Artfire - Featured Artisan

Susan owns the shop (with an interesting name!) "Biba Susu" on Artfire.

She specializes in glass beaded jewelry. She currently has earrings and a couple of pins listed. She also has some VERY cute dog tags, too!!!

http://bibasusu.artfire.com

Custom orders are always welcomed.

Stop by and see the rest of her goodies for yourself! I had a difficult time only picking 4!!!

The "Where's Waldo" Contest Has Begun!

The "Shops With Less Than (10) Sales" and Artfire Guild have begun their July's "Where's Waldo" contest.

Rules, prize, and participating shops (all with working links, to make your hunt easier) are now posted on the guild's blog.

http://shopswithlesssalesartfire.blogspot.com

Or you can click on the badge, to the right, that says "Where's Waldo".

The rules have been (slightly) tweaked to make the search a "little" easier for contestants.

You really must see the ADORABLE prize, too!!!

"Where's Waldo" July Contest

The "Shops With Less Than (10)Sales" Guild contest begins in the wee hours on Saturday.

All of the participating shops, July's "Waldo" theme, prize, and prize sponsor will be revealed.

Just wait until you see the prize!!!

We had a HUGE turnout for last month's contest and this one looks to be even bigger!

Click on the badge (to the right) and it'll take you directly to the guild's blog where all of the info will be posted (Saturday a.m.) or you can click the link listed below:

http://shopswithlesssalesartfire.blogspot.com

Jewelry Works by Kim on Artfire - Featured Artisan

Kim's Artfire shop has some very stunning pieces of jewelry!

Necklaces, earrings, bracelets and matching sets. Her necklaces are my favorite...I kept going back to them. :)

She likes to work with stone, inported glass, and silver.

http://jewelryworksbykim.artfire.com

She is currently running a "Christmas in July" sale. Stop by her shop and check out her discounts and special promotions!

A Wonderful Blog to Follow!

This is a really great blog that's worth following!

It's a group blog that helps to promote all of its members and their shops on Artfire.

Twice a week a different shop is featured.

Today's featured artisan shop is "Jewelry by Fyfe".

http://shopswithlesssalesartfire.com

Stop by and read about all of the other great shops that have been featured (to-date).

There's even a post that list shops that are currently running sales. A post with shop blogs.

On the 25th, the 2nd contest for this group will start. It's a hunt for "Waldo" and that's all of the clues that I can give you at this time.

Come by and check it out! You won't be disappointed....

Lesson One for Free Online Quilt Class

Lesson One, for my free online quilt class, has just been posted.

If you have any questions, leave them in the "Help" post and I'll answer them as soon as I can.

http://vabeachquilter.wordpress.com

Show and Tell...

I thought I'd do a "show and tell" today.

These are pictures of my shower curtain that I made.

I had a bunch of left over blocks...2 very large and completed blocks with stars as the centers and a bunch of just "floating" stars.

I love country/primitive colors and it's a good snapshot into how my house is also decorated. lol lol lol

I made the tops "ties" and just tied it to the shower rod. This is one of my favorite pieces of all time.

John T Unger on Artfire - Featured Artisan

Finally!!! Another featured male artisan that makes things that GUYS like!!!

What GUY doesn't like metal, flames, and cool style???? This artisan offers it all!

John's shop specializes in HAND-CUT metal fire pits, charcoal burners, braziers, and even multi-use grills!

http://johntunger.artfire.com

Everything in John's shop is hand cut from scrap metal and is then designed into some GORGEOUS items. What a way to GO GREEN and in style! Since each item is hand-cut, every one of them is a unique work of functioning art.

Use his fire pits at the beach or lake...the braziers can be disassembled for easy storage or travel...the grill can be used for cooking or fill with sand to use for ambience....charcoal burners make beautiful outside decor on those cool fall nights.

Nature's Honey on Artfire - Featured Artisan

Krista owns the "Nature's Honey" soap shop on Artfire.

She makes and sells handmade bars of soap. All of her soaps are made with natural products. She uses essential oils and oil blends. She also offers fragrance-free soaps. Even her soap wrappers are made with recycled paper.

She has a "coffee" hand soap that is great for removing those pesky kitchen odors (like onion and garlic). It's even great for men who work with smelly things like gas and oil.

http://natureshoney.artfire.com

She has soap for dogs; for relaxation; and even a number of soaps made from rich goat's milk. Gift baskets are available.

Stop by and check them out for yourself! She offers free shipping for July.

I bet that you know someone who would love to get some of her things for Christmas!!!

Primgal's Primative Palette on Artfire - Featured Artisan

Jody owns the "Primgal's Primitive Palette" shop on Artfire.

She specializes primitive, folk art, country and cottage decor. Everything in her shop is handpainted and OOAK (one-of-a-kind).

I just LOVE primitive items...I even hotlisted 2 of them....something I NEVER do but I couldn't resist.

http://primgal.artfire.com

Since everything is custom painted, to order, your item will be shipped within 5 days of payment and she accepts returns.

Check out the wonderful things in her shop...I'm already thinking of things that I WANT for Xmas!

Shanti Seeds of Bali on Artfire - Featured Artisan

The "Shanti Seeds of Bali" shop is owned by the Badung, Bali village residents.

The villagers take part in handcrafting the seed baskets. Baskets come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and styles.

Your own basket can be customed made in your choice of colors, shape, and design.

http://shantiseedsofbali.artfire.com

Each handcrafted basket is made with size 11 glass seed beads with a 2 drop Peyote stitch technique. Now, I don't KNOW what that entirely means but the baskets are simply stunning!!

Please stop by and take a look at these baskets and consider helping out this small village and it's struggling residents.

Tres Chic Designs on Artfire - Featured Artisan

Sharon owns the "Tres Chic Designs" shop on Artfire.

Her shop sells beautifully crafted jewelry. You can buy complete sets and her prices are insanely reasonable!!!

http://treschicdesigns.artfire.com

Living in Texas, a lot of her jewelry has a "southwestern" flavor. I'm not much of a jewelry person but this shop has REALLY caught my eye! I'm already thinking of the women that I buy for Xmas....

Boho Chic Designs on Etsy - Featured Artisan

Today's artisan shop is "Boho Chic Designs" on Etsy.

They have a number of very pretty necklaces for sale.

They use a wide variety of beads when they create their necklaces and earrings. Glass, metal, acrylic, resin, lampwork, ceramic, and wooden. They use shell buttons on some of the necklaces. Most necklaces have cotton cording and are long enough to wrap around twice (to create a different look.

http://bohochicdesigns.etsy.com

There are so many gorgeous necklaces, I had trouble picking just 4. Go see the rest for yourself! I promise that you won't be disappointed!!!

Bubbles and Bloom on Etsy - Featured Artisan

Bubbles and Bloom is a shop that specializes in crocheted pouches (available in 3 different sizes) and clothing (mainly sweaters) for infants.

http://bubblesandbloom.etsy.com

These are just the cutest sweaters out there! Almost makes me wish I had a little one again. lol

They offer free shipping on everything in their shop, too!

My Wood Butcher on Etsy - Featured Artisan

The "My Wood Butcher" shop has some finely crafted pens, keychains, and even minature birdhouse decorations in their shop!

http://mywoodbutcher.etsy.com

You really should stop by and see the rest of the gorgeous items that are listed! I know that I am...