I decided to do a 20% off sale. Every single item in my shop is 20% off! I am also continueing to offer free shipping to all destinations!
The coupon code for this sale is : heartgreene
Hope you check out my shop and enjoy the sale!
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Slip slip slippers!
My lastest creation, two styles of slippers! My inspiration came from a conversation I had on the phone with my sister the other day. She is diabetic, and has a lot of problems with her feet and circulation. She told me that her feet are so cold at night that they make her legs hurt and it makes it hard to sleep. Geez! No kidding! I mean my feet get pretty arctic, just ask my hubby! LOL But no where near cold enough to cause pain. I suggested socks, and she told me that she can't wear socks because they are simply too tight. They cause swelling and further reduce circulation. I know they make special socks for diabetics, but nothing that would combat Southern Alberta cold.
So I told her what she needed was for me to make her some sleeping booties! I told her they would be thick and warm, but loose on her feet and ankles. I set about finding a pattern I liked, I tried 3 different ones. And each time got part way, decided I didn't like it and took it out. LOL, I know I'm picky, but these were bad! I ended up concocting my own design, it was fun, I learned a few things, and I think they turned out pretty well.
That was all last night, this morning I was trying to decide what to do with the left overs, and since I don't often ship things back home to my family I wanted to make the most of it. I called home and got my Mom. I shared my dilemma, that I didn't have a whole lot left, but I had some scraps from other colors, I wondered what else my sister would like. My Mom said,"Would you have enough for another pair of slippers?" Geesh, why didn't I think of that? She has fibromyalgia and her feet are very sensitive, what better than super cushy and soft slippers? I mulled it over and decided I might be able to piece all the colors together into my pattern and make it work. I began construction, it took some time, and a little estimating of how much I had of each color. But I made it! They are so cute, and I'm happy with the color coordination. I'm thinking of making some for myself too! I have hypothyroidism, which affects my temperature, my feet are icy!
Scrap N' Patch Slippers - http://www.etsy.com/listing/66014028/scrap-n-patch-slippers
Ultimate Comfort Slippers- http://www.etsy.com/listing/66013136/ultimate-comfort-slippers
So I told her what she needed was for me to make her some sleeping booties! I told her they would be thick and warm, but loose on her feet and ankles. I set about finding a pattern I liked, I tried 3 different ones. And each time got part way, decided I didn't like it and took it out. LOL, I know I'm picky, but these were bad! I ended up concocting my own design, it was fun, I learned a few things, and I think they turned out pretty well.
That was all last night, this morning I was trying to decide what to do with the left overs, and since I don't often ship things back home to my family I wanted to make the most of it. I called home and got my Mom. I shared my dilemma, that I didn't have a whole lot left, but I had some scraps from other colors, I wondered what else my sister would like. My Mom said,"Would you have enough for another pair of slippers?" Geesh, why didn't I think of that? She has fibromyalgia and her feet are very sensitive, what better than super cushy and soft slippers? I mulled it over and decided I might be able to piece all the colors together into my pattern and make it work. I began construction, it took some time, and a little estimating of how much I had of each color. But I made it! They are so cute, and I'm happy with the color coordination. I'm thinking of making some for myself too! I have hypothyroidism, which affects my temperature, my feet are icy!
Scrap N' Patch Slippers - http://www.etsy.com/listing/66014028/scrap-n-patch-slippers
Monday, January 3, 2011
Ugly glove
For christmas my Father-in-law bought me a crochet pattern magazine. In it was this really cute pattern for fingerless gloves and a hat. Yesterday I tested the glove pattern. I Hate it! The sizing turned out way smaller than the pattern said it would. And the faux seaming, ugly! I do however, really love the overall stitching pattern. Unfortunately the pattern was complicated enough it took 6 hours to make, only to discover that I don't like it, and would never want to post in GreeneTrends.
So, I adapted. I took the parts that I like, and made another glove. Increased the size a little, and "poof" cute glove! I still have the hat pattern to test, and a scarf to design around it. I think it will turn out well. I'm finding that I much prefer taking an idea from a pattern and designing my own from there. Maybe it is because I like to do things MY WAY! LOL! Maybe it is because it's fun to create something thats all mine...
I'll let everyone know when I finish and list this set!
So, I adapted. I took the parts that I like, and made another glove. Increased the size a little, and "poof" cute glove! I still have the hat pattern to test, and a scarf to design around it. I think it will turn out well. I'm finding that I much prefer taking an idea from a pattern and designing my own from there. Maybe it is because I like to do things MY WAY! LOL! Maybe it is because it's fun to create something thats all mine...
I'll let everyone know when I finish and list this set!
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