This busy bee has been buzzing along at a rapid pace. It all started in December, I joined an online sales group on Facebook. I have been selling under the groups Handcrafted Treasures, and The Treasure Trove Market. Busy is just the beginning. Very busy is oh so true. Designing products, photography are just the …
Kathy Bartholomew
Online Event Plus Online Sales
About 2 weeks ago, I joined a group on facebook. It’s called Hand Crafted Treasures. It is a US based online event showcasing handmade items from crafters all over the United States. It starts by being invited to join the group. You do not have to be a vendor, you can be a friend. Vendors …
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Christmas in July? The year half over, WOW
Here it is, half year over and Christmas in July movies on TV. Oh how Lee is one happy guy. Hallmark Channel should pay Lee for his viewership for these movies two months out of the year. I think he has watched all those holiday movies, but who’s counting. I can’t forget my brother, who …
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Sewing Face Masks And How We Came Together in 2020
After many weeks of stay at home, and sewing face masks, I wanted to find out how this endeavour started. I sent out this questionnaire to our group leader, Susan Mitchell Mattera. She was kind enough to reply and here is the story. How did you become involved in sewing face masks? A group of …
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A Tisket, A Tasket, Many Projects In My Basket
My basket has been full of such projects since December. Us women wear many hats, we take on many projects and responsibilities and still are able to take time to feed the family, keep the household together and care for our pets. The day after Christmas I got sick. The same cold that has affected …
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The Mad Rush of Holiday Crafting
It’s that time of year where fiber artists make the mad rush to finish off handmade gifts for family and friends, and even to those less fortunate. Where does the time go and how do we get everything finished in time to mail off the packages? Lets start by making a list of what we …
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Stitches SoCal and The Playground, All Things Fiber Related
With less than 1 week to Stitches SoCal, I am getting yarn, crochet hooks, and patterns ready. Why? You ask, because I will be teaching How To Crochet in The Playground. Along with another quick demonstration on how to crochet my cup cozy. Stitches SoCal is a 4 day event being held Thursday November 1st …
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Month Long Project Finished and Delivered
Drum roll please… the month long project is finished! The project started when my brother alerted us that they evacuated from their home due to the Carr Fire in Redding, CA. What should I do to help out my brother and sister in law? My first thought was to buy them gift cards so they …
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Summer: Dog & Cat Days; Light Projects for Hot Summer Days
Dog Days Cat Days of Summer, Light Projects for Hot Summer Days June Gloom, where did it go? The gloom has parted ways, as the fireworks raged on –elsewhere this week. Baggy and Gizmo are scattered on the bed, fans blowing on them, trying to keep cool. Southern California has been HOT, even at the …
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Summertime Ideas, World Wide Knit In Public Day, Iced Tea Day
Many things are happening today with World Wide Knit in Public Day, National Rosé Wine Day, Donald Duck Day and Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day, and Iced Tea Day is tomorrow. With summertime ideas for crocheters and knitters, summer does not have to be boring. What a great day to get out and take a …
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