Final Sale Day

The response to the Crafting for Courage sale has been phenomenal. It's heartwarming to feel the love and support that all of you have offered to the people of Japan during this terrible crisis. You have donated handcrafted goodies to the sale, purchased lovingly handmade items, and spread the word about this fundraiser. Each of the individual contributions has been magnified by this collective support.

On this last day of the fundraiser, I have two more Crafting for Courage bunnies (a momma-and-baby duo) for sale in my Etsy shop. I have also created a pdf pattern for you to make your very own Crafting for Courage bunny. They are really wanting to multiply faster than my hands can make them!

All of the proceeds from the sale of the bunnies and the pdf will be donated to Save the Children's Earthquake Tsunami Relief Fund.

Thank you once again for your support!

Mister Courage

This brave guy is ready to go to the aid of his friends of the Dragonfly Forest.

Please come on my Flickr photostream to see and read more  : http://www.flickr.com/photos/lesfabulationsdenanou/

Wooden creature 37 cm high

Crochetted dress

Japanese fabric adorned with dragonflies

Hat and bucket from fleamarket

SOLD (offline)

I remind that my Forest Friends dressed with crochet have been inspired by the Ghost Trees of my dear friend Margie (Resurrection Fern) :
http://www.flickr.com/photos/12967142@N05/2888565763/in/photostream/

Nanou

Les fabulations

Stack of Linens

This is a lovely stack of linens that can be used in a multitude of ways. The largest piece in this collection is a long piece of antique linen that is perfect for dyeing, sewing or stitching. It measures 19" x 95." (or 48cm x 242cm) over 2.5 yards long.

It is the same antique linen fabric (un-dyed) used in the turquoise scarf pictured here.


In addition, there are tray cloths and table mats, lace edged napkins and embroidered pieces too (10 additional pieces in all making 11 total.)


Here are two examples of how I like to use vintage and antique linens, hanging sachets and decorative pillows.
More details about this stack in my Etsy shop.
$18

Knit, Wool Head-Kerchiefs from Sew Nancy

Plum Head-Kerchief

Handknit from organic merino wool this plum colored headkerchief is the perfect accessory for cool crisp days. 

Ties at chin with two pom poms.

 $30

Oatmeal Head-Kerchief 

Handknit wool kerchief for cool crisp days. Perfect for those early days of Spring or Autumn.

 $30

Nancy from Sew Nancy is offering these sweet knit head-kerchiefs in her shop Nancy Knits and Stuff. Thank you Nancy!

Embroidered Pendant and Pouches

Wood and Stitched Felt Pendant

This pendant is a cameo made by a little piece of wool felt embroidered by hand, mounted on an handmade natural cherry wood setting. 

The pendant above and two pouches come to us from Italy. Valentina of Thumbly is offering them for sale in her shop. She says "Every little stitch a thought for Japan."

Regarding the pendant, "I like the combination between the warm and solid wood and the softness of the felt. I embroidered this red felt using the wonderful japanese sashiko tecnique."

Interior dimensions 1" length, 1 1/8" height, 3/16" width. 

Please note the listing doesn't include the chain. 

Half Moon Pencil Case

This case has a hand embroidered Japanese rising sun symbol in soft wool felt and is made with with 100% cotton fabric for the exterior and interior.

You can use this to keep your favorite pencils, your make up, your cards or coins.

Dimensions: width 7,4'' - height 4'' (20cm x 9cm)

Organic Cotton Pencil Case

A hand embroidered Japanese rising sun symbol with soft wool felt.

The case is made with 100% cotton fabric for the exterior and interior.

You can use this to keep your favorite pencils, your make up, your cards or coins.

Dimensions: width 7,8'' - height 3,5'' (20cm x 9cm)

Bird Ornaments

These three amazing bird ornaments were made by Geninne, and will be available at her Big Cartel shop today.

http://geninne.bigcartel.com/

Soft Flowers Tote

Soft Flowers Tote

Ellen from Dragonfly 57 is donating this beautiful bag to this sale but her shop is full of many other items, all profits being donated to Japan through March.

It's made of hug-able Japanese quilted linen, organic hemp/cotton corduroy, and a cotton floral print from France. Czech lace and a blue ceramic flower button decorate the outside pocket.  An inside pocket will keep your smaller treasures safe. Soft straps made of the quilted linen and  floral print are easy on your shoulders; ribbon ties secure your tote shut. The tote is lined with cotton batting as are the pockets.

The tote is 13” tall, 15½” wide.  The straps are 28” long.  The tote will be in Ellen's etsy shop from March 24.

$50.00

Pillow from Raven Ram and Moon

Virgin of Guadalupe Pillow

In Alexander Henry fabric with linen backing

Estela from Raven Ram and Moon is offering this pillow.

She explains "In Mexico Our Lady of Guadalupe is considered the patron saint of the Americas. My daughter carries her pillow like a doll, but it will also look great sitting on a bed, couch or displayed on a shelf."

100% polyester filled so it is machine washable but spot cleaning is recommended. 

On the back there is a pocket so you can put a special item or can be used as a prayer pocket. 

  
It will be listed on her Etsy shop later today for $15.00

Beauty, Peace, Hope

Whilst painting these I thought of my visit to Tokyo so long ago and remembered the beauty, the peace, and the overwhelming feeling that the Japanese people where looking to the future.

All these prints are available in my Etsy Shop with 100% of proceeds going to Save the Children Japan Earthquake Relief.

Zencrafting Bunnies

In the Japanese zodiac, 2011 is the Year of the Rabbit (usagi). People born in this year, and every twelve years before and after, are Rabbit People. They are considered "quietly charismatic," reserved, and cautious. The Rabbit is one of happiest animals of the zodiac.  

This hand-sewn Blue Bunny is made from felted wool sweater scraps. His button eyes and floppy ears give him an air of wisdom. He is filled with Coopworth Sheep wool roving from Deer Run Sheep Farm in Franklin, West Virginia. He is soft to the touch, but with a solidness that makes him very huggable.

Purple Bunny is unbelievably soft, made from a felted wool sweater that is an angora blend. He is machine sewn and has a pompom tail almost as big as his head. He is also filled Deer Run Sheep Farm's wool roving.

Green Bunny carries a bit of spring wherever she goes. She is hand-embroidered and hand-sewn and is filled with wool roving from Deer Run Sheep Farm.

The Crafting for Courage bunnies can be purchased at the zencrafting Etsy shop.

***Please note that the first three bunnies hopped out of the shop this morning (Thursday). Thank you so much to the purchasers for your support of Crafting for Courage, and for the people of Japan. I will be posting a limited number of bunnies as fast as my tired hands can stitch them, so please stop back in the shop throughout the sale. It runs through Monday, March 28.

Arigato gozaimashita!

Shagbark Studio's Gifts from the Heart, For the Home

Amber Siepel of Shagbark Studio crafts textile loveliness in her studio shaded by a shagbark hickory tree. The lavender sachet above is made from a vintage handkerchief. It measures about 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" and has delicate grey, white, and teal flowers appliqued on the front and tiny white and teal flowers embroidered on the back. The cost is $10.

This is a fun little wall hanging made from a Japanese cotton/linen fabric mounted on a blank 6" x 12" painter's canvas. The cost is $18.

This is wine bag (or bottle-sized gift bag) made from a gorgeous Japanese fabric with an umbrella print. It is approximately 7” x 14". A generous length of ribbon is sewn onto the back of the bag, which is simply tied in a bow or knotted around the neck of the bottle. The cost is $8.

This little basket is approximately 4" deep, 5" in diameter and about 8" total height. Perfect for birthday presents, baby shower gifts or Easter!! The cost is $10.

Purchase Shagbark Studio's items at Amber's Etsy shop.

Japanese fabric, pouches, and booties from Tiny Happy

Japanese Fabric Bundles

These bundles are kindly being offered up for sale by Melissa of Tiny Happy. Check her Tiny Happy Etsy shop to buy her items.

Pouches and Booties

Beautiful creations made from Japanese fabric. These too can be found at the Tiny Happy Etsy shop.

Gracie doll, linen scarf and a cherub

Gracie Doll in a Liberty Dress

Doll made from Egyptian Cotton. 18" from head to toe (43 cm)

She has a painted face and small heart tattoo. 

Her hair is securely stitched and can be styled into braids or pony tails.

She's stuffed with European Toy Standard Fiber Fill

The mini Gracie Doll big dolly is holding is not included.

Long Linen Scarf

Hand dyed scarf made of beautiful quality, vintage linen. It has two different styles of antique lace on each end, a stunning embroidered set of initials and the long edges are finished with a serge stitch.

It measures 91" x 20" (234 cm x 50 cm) and can also be used as a shawl to cover chilly shoulders on a summer evening.

The colour is a light turquoise.

Cheeky Cherub Embroidery Pattern

I made this cherub last year and though it's a simple pattern it's my favourite piece of embroidery. The cheeks on this cherub are straight from baby pictures of my children and  my daughter loves to wear it.

$4.00

From Thursday, 24 March until Monday the 28th, 100% of proceeds on all items in my newly created Etsy shop will be donated to Save The Children, our chosen charity. I'm hoping to have some vintage textiles on offer as well.

Lovely World Birds and Painting

Some wonderful bird art from Maribeth at Lovely World Handmade. Find these items for sale in her Etsy shop tomorrow.

"I admire all types of birds, especially the songbirds that populate the woods and meadows near my home in New England. It is the daily company of these birds that inspired this wool songbird."


Wool Songbird

This piece is made carefully by hand, with attention to detail. It is made out of hand-dyed wool and cotton fabrics. The tail feathers are hand-stitched onto the bird one at a time. The covered wire legs provide excellent stability and balance to the bird. It is stuffed with fiberfill.


5 inches/13 cm in height

8.5 inches/21 cm from beak to tip of tail

$42.00

Wool Songbird

This piece is made carefully by hand, with attention to detail. It is made out of hand-dyed wool and cotton fabrics. The tail feathers are hand-stitched onto the bird one at a time. The covered wire legs provide excellent stability and balance to the bird. It is stuffed with fiberfill.


5 inches/13 cm in height

8.5 inches/21 cm from beak to tip of tail

$42.00

Wool Songbird

This piece is made carefully by hand, with attention to detail. It is made out of hand-dyed wool and cotton fabrics. The tail feathers are hand-stitched onto the bird one at a time. The covered wire legs provide excellent stability and balance to the bird. It is stuffed with fiberfill.


5 inches/13 cm in height

8.5 inches/21 cm from beak to tip of tail

$42.00

Girl with Bird Watercolor Painting

A girl in a blue dress gently supports a red bird preparing for flight in this original watercolor painting.

measures 6" x 9"

acid free watercolor paper

$22.00

Simple Stones for Courage

 simple stones . vintage page & verse  . 

collage around nature polished stones

each are a one of a kind creation from a "give thanks" page of a rescued book

 .  fit in the palm of the hand .. in the small corner of a desk ..

in a giving heart

These Simple Stones will be available for purchase in ELK's Etsy shop, Red or Gray Art, on Thursday, March 24. More details at Elaine's blog, Red or Gray.

Mister Spring

I named this Forest Friend "Mister Spring", as symbol of revival and hope.

See more on my Flickr photostream : http://www.flickr.com/photos/lesfabulationsdenanou/

Wooden creature 25 cm high
Crochetted dress
Liberty of London scarf
Vintage brooch

SOLD (offline)

I remind that my Forest Friends dressed with crochet have been inspired by the Ghost Trees of my dear friend Margie :
http://www.flickr.com/photos/12967142@N05/2888565763/in/photostream/

Nanou
Les fabulations

Shield Necklace

This small copper shield has been pierced several times, torch-fired, and fused with vitreous enamel. The pendant is a moody deep sea green and I have accented the edges in burnt orange. The back has been counter-enameled for strength. The edges are brush-polished so the copper shines through and the pinned bail is hammered and forged copper, as is the tiny dropped disc accent. The copper ball chain measures 18" and the pendant measures approximately 3/4".

This piece will be available in my Etsy shop - silverwork - beginning March 24.

Lynn

http://lynnbowes.blogspot.com/