The Home Stretch!

We are entering the home stretch! The stuffies are starting to pile up. Girl Scout has worked very hard at this project and I am so proud of her! We will be collecting stuffies through May 31st so it's not too late. Just drop me an email and we will work out pick up details.

Stuffies

I've had a few questions about what to make so I thought I'd provide a few links with examples and free patterns for you.

Here is a wonderful example on the Martha Stewart website of using children's drawings as stuffie patterns. http://www.marthastewart.com/article/material-world

Here is another site with many free stuffie patterns. http://tipnut.com/sweet-softies/

And last but not least....http://allcrafts.net/sewing/stuffedanimalssewing.htmanimalssewing.htm

Abby has been working on making her own patterns and I hope to have those posted in the next day or two.

Junior Girl Scout Gets Crafty for the Community

Hi everyone,
Miss Ab has been working very hard on earning her bronze award. Her final community service project is to make and collect hand-crafted plushies or dolls to give to the children who use Family Support Network's services. They do in-home, family therapy for free with families who are at risk for child abuse and neglect. You can check it out at familysupportnet.org. I personally like that they are not only trying to stop child abuse, but working towards fixing the family.
Every kid needs a little something to hug, but these kids could probably use a little somethin' extra so make sure an extra dose of love goes into those!
**Please note that the deadline for materials is the 15th and for finished plushies is the 31st.**

Hi, I’m Abigail Ammon (Sarah Ammon is my mom.) I’m junior girl scout and I’m working on my Girl Scout Bronze award project. I have to provide community service to earn it. So I’m working with Kelly Hoags of Family Support Network. Last year they provided 600 kids with free therapy. We’re making stuffies for those kids. You can donate little stuffed animals or dolls, they can be sewn, crocheted or knitted, as long as they’re washable. Most of the children served are 6-9 years, but we ask that eyes are sewn on or safety-eyes are used to avoid a choking hazard. You can also donate materials, like fabric, yarn, or thread. Were also having a Plushie-making party, where you can come and make plushies with us in party form. (making them ourselves will only make them so much awesomer.) Details for the plushie party will be coming soon! Contact my mom if you want to do anything from above, and pass this message on to your peeps. J J J J J J

At Long Last

Finally! We have moved into our permanent home and are starting to settle in. It has been a bigger struggle than I had thought it would be so I am extending my craft hiatus. I will be back to doing local shows this spring and have plans for new things so be sure to check back in! In the mean time here are a few things I have posted in my etsy shop.

Long Overdue Update

We have been in the process of selling our home and moving into temporary housing. Things have been extremely grueling and I had to back out of two shows. I am thrilled to hear that people were asking about me! We are still working on finding a permanent home and hope to be fully moved by Thanksgiving.
I will be at the last Tower Grove Farmer's Market on October 24th and the Rock n Roll Craft Show Thanksgiving weekend. I hope to be back full force after the New Year.

In Limbo

I'd truly hoped to begin updating this blog on a regular basis.
We are trying desperately to get our house ready to put on the market as soon as possible so everything else has fallen to the wayside.
I hope that by September things will be up and running on a more regular basis!

To Market to market...

I will be at the Tower Grove Farmer's market this Saturday (June the 13th) along with my husband James of Fatt Daddy Leather and Alecia of Senora Muertos. My kiddos will also be there selling their wares as well. Hope to see you there!