New School Year Begins...

September already?  Oh my.  It's the first day of school here at our house.  We've started our 9th year of homeschooling & things are off to a great beginning!  I'm sure there will be some hick-ups along our way, but I am anticipating a fun year filled with much learning, organization & fun times with my kiddos.

I looked at my yarn basket longingly today & wished that I could sit & crochet, but that was a no-no for today's schedule.  Here's a Blue Cup Cozy with a Heart in honor of Back To School Day at my house!!

Faded Denim Wool with Heart

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Fall in Love

I realize Felt Play Food has not been #1 on the list lately.  As I ready this house to begin homeschooling for the 9th year, I've become obsessed with my little Coffee Cozies (any excuse to delay...)!  For some reason, the thought of a warm cup of coffee (tea or hot chocolate) makes me feel cozy & safe.  After a rough summer of heat here in PA, I am excited that fall is coming & we will have a new school routine.  These Coffee Cozies are in the works for the Autumn season.  'Fall' in love with these beauties made from 100% Wool & Recycled Cotton Yarns...

Ivory Wool with Pumpkin Flower

Gold Wool with Ivory Flower

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New Flowers....

A new line of Cup Cozies are on the way into the shop!  This one is Robin's Egg Blue Wool with a Yellow Cotton Flower - it's so crisp & fresh.  Will be great at your favorite coffee shop to use for decaf, regular, tea, chai, or hot chocolate!
 

Robin's Egg Blue with Yellow Flower

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Sweet Surprise

This treasury just makes me smile.  See if you can find my Coffee Cozy hiding with all the other special candy corns..!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/ODY2OTI3MHw2NjI3Nzg3MDU/candy-corn-galore

  

Coffee

Everyone knows that I Love Coffee.  I make a lot of these Reusable Coffee Filters in many sizes for myself & those who share my passion.  I love to see them chosen to be part of an Etsy Treasury.  Here they are, among other special things!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NTc2MTIyMXw2MzcxMzcyMjE/un-petit-dejeuner

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTU5OTcxMzB8Njc3NzA0NDg2/road-trip-time

Bye Bye, Lavender

The close of the summer season marks the end of my Lavender plants in bloom.  I made some more little purple clutches to celebrate the coming end of the season.  They measure about 7 1/4" wide & will be perfect for those little trips to the store or for my daughter's many trinkets!  This project also uses up some of my 'not-so-used' felts, fabrics, interfacing & buttons!  Don't you love using those little scraps & pieces that hang around just waiting for a new project to give them meaning & purpose...?!

Stormy

Been away for a little bit.  The recent hurricane didn't cause damage to our home via flood or tree damage.  But, we did lose power for 4 days!  Let me just say that I know we rely on electric for many things, I just didn't realize how stranded you can feel without it.  Although I had a lot of safety plans in place, there are only so many things you can plan for.  Once we rescued the food out of our fridge/freezers & put it in a safe place, we left town to be together & enjoy some away time.  I had some time to think about what's going on in our lives & put things in perspective.  I hope that everyone who experienced effects of the recent storms is now finding a calm relief.

A new stretchy soft yarn - 100% Superwashed Wool - Robins Egg Blue - reminds me of a storm!