Etsy Craft Party, Kaleidoscope: Paper Taking Shape

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This coming Friday and Saturday will be the Etsy Craft Party.  Not just in one place but all over.  This is the celebration of crafting and community.  I am fortunate enough to live just a few miles away from the headquarters.  But anyone can organize a craft party.  All the details are right here.

Every Etsy event I have been to has always been chock full of goodies, creativity and inspiration. This year's theme is Kaleidoscope: Paper taking Shape.  Don't think you have to be crafty to attend. Everyone is welcome. It's all about enjoying yourself and meeting new people!

One of my favorite things about creating is the community.  Stitch n bitch, craft gathers or quilting bees.  They are all wholesome and  down to earth pleasant things to do.

This year Etsy will be doing something different.  They have invited local Etsy sellers to apply for a craft fair that will be held during the craft party.   I applied and got accepted! So if you come to do some paper crafting, look for me! I will be there selling aprons, picnic blankets, tea towels and napkins.  Everything you need for a summer day in the park or at the beach.

Summer '15 picnic blanket collection featuring denim rail road stripes and water resistant canvas prints, all with a pocket. 

Have a great Monday!

Tracey

Tuesday's Apron- My First Apron

On a recent visit to my parent's house I found in a cabinet  the very first apron I made.  It was actually in the second sewing class I took when I was 21 years old.  It was in a store in Portland, Oregon called Fabric Depot.  The store is still there.  It is a great, large, massive space with every type of fabric one can think of.

  It's nice to see things from our past. We think of what we accomplished, how far we have come.  Do you remember your first apron? Or your first sewing class?  An apron or a tote is a typical first sewing class project.  Basic seams, straight stitching, a pocket, straps.  Looking at my first apron it's hard to believe that I was ever this much of a novice.  You can see the shakiness in the stitching.  This apron is almost 20 years hold.  An example of how long things we make can last.  Now I am making aprons and selling them.  Proof of a craft turning into a career. 

And don't forget to enter the giveaway for my new lightweight denim apron.  Check out the post here.