Bracelet

Autumnal Delights

by CZeitler

I am not affiliated with, nor gaining any commission from, any of the shops and organizations below. This is just a post where I am sharing a lot of things that delight me this week/season as I work on making a cloak for a production I will be in on the 23rd and another project I am testing.

The first pattern I tested for is now available for sale at this link: https://authorkathrynmykel.com/store/quiltlets-quilted-bracelet-printed-pattern/

They are slap bracelets with beautiful quilted patterns, I loved making the test piece as it was very easy and forgivable. It is designed to be completed using foundation paper piecing, however, once you have the basic idea it would be very easy to make this your own.

While talking about autumn things that absolutely delight me, my favorite small candle company has released some new scents that can be found here; https://www.firelightfables.com/all-autumn-scents?utm_campaign=4f5a1e86-6bc4-4d72-a4ff-0f5f000d2f92&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&cid=c9389254-6c41-4f93-a23c-1c4246f0994e

These candles are delightful, made by a small business creator, intended to be used in D&D sessions, and the proprietor is just lovely. You will often find a small free gift inside your order.

If you want to up your skills with embroidery and goldwork then the best place to start (other than the royal school of needlework) is Hand & Lock, https://handembroidery.com/ They have some great classes starting in 2027, though they are quite expensive I believe that they are worth it.

Furls Crochet has some free patterns: https://furlscrochet.com/blogs/amigurumi-crochet-tutorials/free-halloween-amigurumi-batty-batty-bats?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Halloween%20Patterns%20%2801M3WC5CS652FYPB7T5NW6K4PV%29&he=%7B%7B%20email%20%7D%7D&el=email&_kx=ZHAmyHzoOc7sM4-tVWRJPLiG-JPe4yCuh-JyFASQIcAr-9uw1ZM5hcRDJBY_NhaA.NwHnqD

I love these new Embroidery Machine Designs that would make great holiday presents: https://urbanthreads.com/collections/new-embroidery-designs I have always had great luck with these patterns, I do suggest that you check their instructions for best results.

To be very honest with you my absolute favorite thing right now is my all access subscription to Long Thread Media, though I will have to pause it until I am caught up on some other things: https://longthreadmedia.com/?_gl=1*lvori5*_ga*MjExMzM5NDE2OS4xNzg3NzYwNjA0*_ga_F7JNHBYN42*czE3OTE4MjE1MjEkbzMkZzEkdDE3OTE4MjE1MjkkajUyJGwwJGgw

The Handweavers Guild of America is absolutely amazing, I love seeing their opportunities for crafters and learners to obtain information and opportunities to improve their craft: https://www.handweavers.org/

Finally for right now, Sorted Food Live is going to be the first weekend in December! Admittedly this one is not crafty, and very niche, however I find these brits to be so funny and love attending these live events. I am a little bummed that I will not be able to make most of the first day live (work) however I am going to thoroughly enjoy the second day! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sorted-live-a-food-nightmare-before-christmas-tickets-2003030292525?aff=Email&utm_campaign=Launch%3A+Sorted+Live+early+Dream+Weaver+ticket+launch+12+Oct&utm_content=LAUNCH%3A+Sorted+Live+Dream+Weaver+early+tickets+launch+12+Oct&utm_medium=email_action&utm_source=customer.io

I am also loving re-listening to Rituals a Spotify Podcast featuring Christine Schaefer and Em Schults

I do have some items for sale, if you are interested please comment on this post and I can get shipping and billing information to you:

A microwave potato bag for $20:

A Scissor Holder for $10:

A cloth notebook cover for $15:

A Holiday Table runner for $50:

Word Switch = Mind Shift

by CZeitler

As I wrote in my last post, I’ve been hustling to make earrings, necklaces, and other items, to stock up my Etsy shop, thinking of ways to improve my jewelry game to generate more (any) sales, etc. Then as I was looking at what tools I need to start getting serious about jewelry, soldering, etc., and pushing off whittling again, I came to a realization. In my mind I had switched around a few words of what I had created my etsy store for. I was working toward: “Crafting to sell”. My Original intention was: “Selling my Crafts”. I know, some of you are looking at that like, what’s the difference? The difference is intention.

For the first, “Crafting to sell”, changed the motivation of my work. I was not focusing on creating what I wanted or learning new skills to be able to teach my patrons at work, I was thinking about: “Will this appeal, does this go with the brand I am trying to build up, how can I market this?.”

For my original intention: “Selling my Crafts”, I was using up materials I already owned, learning new skills without worrying about putting something new out each day, and having the crafts I lovingly created going to new homes instead of just sitting around my house or being given as gifts to friends and family that didn’t really want them. I think that it is time for me to get back to my original intention, and allow the universe to generate sales from my lovingly crafted goods.

That is not to say that I am not going to post updates and new items onto my Etsy store. As one maker said, “Don’t wait until your crafts are perfect, put them out there and see if they appeal, then work on getting better.”

I have some loom beaded pieces that I am going to learn how to back, some cabochons that I am going to learn how to create beaded bezels around, and a secret project that I am working on perfecting before I, potentially, launch a kickstarter. Along with all of that I am trying to learn how to cut a straight line on my wood, or plane down to a straight line, without a power saw (Since I don’t own one). This is with the intention of making my own jewelry display, and possibly some of the projects I’ve seen on YouTube. There is one more thing, the next time I have some extra funds, I’m buying the whittling kit.

Remember to slow down, make sure you are working toward your actual goal, and Live Life A Little More Abstract!