Ugly, Yummy Polyester

look at that tan + white pattern...love it!

also lovin' the cute pink + white floral pattern

Woke up Sunday morning (yes, this post is tardy due to photo upload issues) with one thought pounding at my head ... Polyester! Had to run out to see the "fabric lady" at my local flea market and her stock did not disappoint. Found some things on top but then starting digging through bolt after bolt and found gold. Just what I was looking for, Poly and her sister Ester. I was craving some really ugly polyester. You know ... the kind of polyester you see in the photos of your grampy in his favorite ugly poly pants from way back when. I love that ugly, ugly polyester. To me, it's delicious. I didn't find the ugly stuff but was still happy with my discoveries. Can't wait to dig in. I'm having visions of dolls, christmas stockings, hats, mittens and maybe some bags. Yummy!

Inventory Findings

hand drawn coasters

patchwork pincushions w/hand drawn appliquesThe ProodinThorpe Family of plush dolls

Here are some of the inventory items I came upon yesterday while packing. Some of these goodies will find their way over to etsy the first week of October. Enjoy.

New Items in Etsy Shop After 10/1

Over the next 2 weeks I'll be packing and moving, so I will post all new items after October 1st. This whole process has allowed me to see just how much inventory I have. I came across things I'd completely forgotten about that had all been neatly packed away awaiting the day I had an online shop. I found cat dolls, bird dolls, girl dolls, indian inspired dolls, wallets, pillows, eyeglass cases, christmas stockings and ornaments, some funky, textile wall art - all kinds of stuff. If I do any holiday shows this year, I have plenty of inventory to work with. :)

Polyester Junction + Etsy

Sorry ... So excited to actually have an etsy shop that I had to say it again ... even though I already mentioned it below. Yaaaaaaaaaay!
www.polyesterjunction.etsy.com.

Carneys Are Headin' Over To Etsy

Celestia : Magda

Myrtle : Gingko

The Carneys are leaving Carneyville for Etsy. Well...some of them are heading over to etsy. I can't let all of my babies go. For those of you who don't know the Carney story, they are my latest series of plush dolls who include Myrtle, Valentino, Gingko, Gumbo, Magda, Doodlebug and Celestia. The Carney name derives from the fact that they were reincarnated them from gently used fabrics like corduroys, t-shirts, skirts, etc. I love recycling and thinking of new ways to turn one thing into another thing. Here are 4 of them. I think Myrtle will stay with moi. I love her. She's an odd looking girl but that's what I love about her. Also, she was my first Carney and, thus, has my heart. Enjoy!

Etsy Shop Up & Running

Ok...It's 12:08 am and I've spent the better part of the day...oops...I mean yesterday working on an etsy account and now I can say I have an Etsy shop ... finally! :) You'll find coasters and sachets (like those above) and so much more. Feel free to open the door and come on in to http://www.polyesterjunction.etsy.com/.

Aprons

I've never owned an apron in my life but almost two weeks ago, during an after dinner clean-up, I looked like I'd been in a wicked, water balloon fight with about 20 5 year olds. Lightbulb moment ensued - perhaps I needed an apron. Off to the sewing machine I went and here is the result. Now, I want to make a truckload more - in every color!