Stitches and Thrills

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As I mentioned in the blog post of the Sunday market a few weeks ago, Mitsy @ Artmind set us a challenge to pimp one of her 'feelings' cards. She's posted all results now on her blog . It's really fun to see recognise the unique and personal style or technique from so many of these artists, most of which I only know on Etsy or DutchHandmade. Please check out all the lovely original creations every one made . And after that go VOTE for mine! Just kidding, vote for the one you like best. It's not easy to choose. =^x^=

I've been very productive this week. Besides making new sunhats I've also been shopping for new fabrics.  Custom listing for the sunhat you always have dreamed of! Not only do I just love hats. I also can never understand how on midday in midsummer people can walk outdoors without the comfortable shade of a sunhat. Reversible sun hats for sale now: Dutch Orange/Delft Blue: Red Roses / Polka Dots: More new handmade hats will be added to the shop today. And here's just showing of the fabrics I got:

Not scared off by all doom and gloom weather reports, a lot of people visited the Sunday Market in Amsterdam today. I was one of them. One of the reasons was: it being an opportunity of saying hello to all the Etsy sellers who had a booth.  The other reason was that in autumn I would like to take my knitwear to a crafty / handmade market, so I am doing some field research. The atmosphere on the Sunday market is relaxed and friendly. I liked the variation of crafts represented. There is something for everyone and on top of that delicious food available. You can find a pic of some of my purchases here . *The earrings are from Fleurfatale .-- [ similar earrings from her shop ] *On my way to the market it was my first time to travel with the OV Chip card (a public transport card) and I realised it was not convenient to put it in my wallet in my bag everytime I boarded or left a bus/train. Luckily I found my solution in the metro card holder at...

Summer is seriously on its way. So it is about time I listed my new line of crochet cozies . I made some fun looking bottle carriers with bow ties. When your shopping, travelling or taking a walk with your dog it isn't always handy to carry around a big bag just for having some water at hand. Now you can sling your water bottle over your shoulder and have both hands free ( for instance for taking photographs). And you can also use these to gift wrap a bottle of wine in style! In similar colours I crocheted some gadget cozies. I found these funky buttons in a little crafty shop in Kingly Court (next to Carnaby Street, London).

CATTOO The nature of many domestic cats is perfectly (or should I say purrrfectly?) captured by UK artist Helen Dalgairns. The print "Her Majesty's Mattresses" is definitely in the top of my favourite listings. I can just picture it on the living room wall. So it won't be to long before I actually buy it =^x^= The content expression on the cats face, the tiny crown and the use of colours and patterns just light up my heart every time I see it. The cat in the print reminds me of my cat Charlie who often sleeps on a pillow on top of the wardrobe. (I did just wake her up by taking this photo, as you can see by the sleepy face): Helen also sells greeting cards in her shop, so you can make that catloving friend of yours also happy. Cattoo's etsy shop Cattoo's website

Dearest EFA members, thank you all so much for your donations for the Animal Ambulance in Alphen a/d Rijn. You're stars! So far the amount raised is $45.50, but I heared some of you were still finishing your paperwork on Aprils financials, so there might be a little added. I will double the amount raised. This makes the total donation by EFA artists to the Animal Ambulance is $ 91.00 ( €70.20 ). EFA treasury   :