Fieldstone Vintage Market!

Wow....what a day we had yesterday! There was so much work that went into prepping for the market yesterday, I as completely exhausted when the time came. That said it was an amazing experience, I met so many people and had the opportunity to find homes for a great number of my projects.

a few displays.. floral arrangements made my a great friend... if you are looking for a floral designer let me know!

this picture was taken at the end of the day so if there is something you see and you'd like to know size and price please message me at sawarkentin at gmail dot com

I have a number of items left (some items pictured above), which I will try and take pictures of and post on here and maybe we'll try Etsy out again, so that those of you who didn't have quite enough cash or weren't sure of sizes can still have the opportunity to grab something. Like I said to most of you I won't be doing anything these next 2 weeks as my brother is getting married and I still have to start and finish my daughters flower girl dress.. which I will post pictures of after the wedding... it's not a typical simple dress... it is going to match the brides dress! My plate was full thise last month and it is still full, and will remain full! As soon as I recoup from the wedding I will be pumping out the orders from the market.

Christmas is coming up pretty quick and I would love to create as many things for you as possible, so if you are interested in something get your orders in ASAP, I will be taking a very limited number of them! I have committed myself to making every one of the gifts we will be giving this year (and haven't started yet) so I will already be very busy.

Thank you to Birch and Bird and the Eco Diary for putting together the market, I hope it is something that will be put on again and that I can be a part of it! And also thank you to all of you that stopped by my booth, chatted and took a few moments to browse I truly enjoyed every moment of the day.
Also thanks goes to my husband for putting up with me... or rather putting up with not seeing me as I prepared for the day, and for all the work he put into helping me create my displays, to my mom and mother in law (and father in law) for taking care of our kids while I prepared for and spent the day at the market, and last but not least to the friend that spent her WHOLE day with me (and taking all these pictures)! Thank you all for supporting me in doing something I love!

 
One blanket I made.. which sadly hasn't sold yet is a breast cancer ribbon rag quilt in a throw size (50"x50) I would love to be able to make a donation to breast cancer research with the proceeds from this sale. $250

Hats, Hats, Hats

I just completed a custom order for 3 hats...they are made out of the girls' old jeans! The sisters are very excited about their hats and being able to give one to their friend for her birthday. I loved working together with them and their mom to make the perfect hats for them all, I hope they love them!

These hats are lined with the fabric that the flower is made with and have a bit of elastic at the back for a longer wear time!

Vintage Market

It has been a busy summer and things only seem to be getting busier! I have been selected to be a vendor and the Fieldstone Vintage Market taking place and the Bakerview EcoDairy in Abbotsford on September 24th. It is going to be an amazing market! Right now there are 44 local vendors of all kinds, I can't wait to see what everyone is going to bring.

I have been trying out a few new things this past while....hats..I love them...I wish I could wear them...but since I can't I make them for my kids, and what kid doesn't look super cute in a hat???

 

I am also going to be trying to put together a few toddler bedding sets...blanket covers, sheets & pillow cases! I am constantly planning our baby's room out (she's not a baby really), she could be in a bed soon but she's my baby, and I like her contained, so we will wait, and I will plan until I have a room design I love!  I really have to stop looking around and getting ideas because the more you look the more you find and the more you have to make... and then it becomes to much and you have to decide which ideas you REALLY love because really I am not superwomen, (though sometimes I feel I should be) I cannot do it all! 

I have been trying to find a bedding set I like and their is nothing I love for a price I will pay so I will make it and design the rest of the room around that!

Pillows!

About a month ago I was asked to make some curtins. Of course I jumped on the opportunity, the customer picked out the fabric and I was left to design them, YEAH! We had bought extra fabric as we weren't sure yet how we were going to lay out the 2 prints, in the end I was able to create some super fun pillows. I don't have a picture of the curtins hung yet, as they don't fit any of my windows, but I was able to snap a shot of the pillows. 

My lens did distort the picture a bit (my head board is not actually curved) so the pillows in the front have also be stretched out a bit. I love the way they turned out especially as it was my first time! I think I will be making some of these for my own bed.... and if only I could figure out how to turn my window seat into a storage box so I could have somewhere to store them......

If you are interested in ordering something I have in my shop or need something custom email me here.

Little girl skirts

I loved my skirt and it was so fun to make that I thought I'd make one for my little girl too! I love the fabric collection by Sandi Henderson (for Micheal Miller) called Meadowsweet. The skirt is so easy to wear with a t-shirt and tights for cooler days or a tank on a hot summer day (hopefully they will be coming soon). The smocked waistband is so nice for allowing them to dress themselves, easy on and off for potty training, and it means nothing constricting on their little bellies (or in A's case bulging belly). I have a posting in my etsy shop here for a daisy print but I also have available for them the strawberry fields print (shown here as a dress) with a pink trim. If you'd like it in a different colour or print let me know I would love to make a custom skirt for you (I have alot of fabric on hand in lots of different colours - if your interested I could sent pictures)

 

I am trying to get things going with my etsy shop so spread the word, share with friends, I can't wait to make something for you!

Prego or Not Skirt

I made this skirt for myself for Easter, not because I prego, but rather because I HATE sewing with zippers. I thought it would be a quick and easy alternative.... and it was. The only problem I had was that it didn't shrink up as much as I had hoped. It was my first time doing anything with smocking, and with that in mind, I think it turned out great!

This skirt is ideal for the growing belly as the waist band is stretchy without being tight. I would love to make one for you (I would need your waist measurement and how long you'd like it). The waist will stretch at least 10" so no need to add inches if your belly is growing :)

If you are interested it doesn't have to be this print, I have a number on hand or if you have something you'd like I would love to work with you to create the perfect one for you!

Cost will be $35 for orders emailed to sawarkentin@gmail.com and $40 for orders through my etsy shop. (shipping not included).

Etsy Shop - OPEN!

I see it's been some time since I've posted..... I have had other pressing matters! I have opened up shop on Etsy. It has been a fair bit of work figuring things out. Now we wait and pray it goes well. I will still be taking custom orders at sawarkentin@gmail.com if there is something that interests you. Etsy and Paypal take a portion of the sales so the prices I have listed in my shop "Autumndaisysshoppe" are higher than if you were to order privately. I will try and juggle both ways for now.... if it gets to be to much..... (we'll decide when the time comes). For now I just wanted to share with you how excited I am about this and how thankful I am for all of you that support me in this.