A story you must read

Hello, I have been busy working on some new things, and getting ready for my show this coming weekend.  My routine is to get up in the morning and after my husband and daughter get going on their day, I check my favorite blogs and then I dig in on the project of the day.  The other day I started reading one of my favorite blogs and I knew I had to share this blog.  She is Colleen/and Baby makes five.  You may already follow her but if you don't, she has been posting about her personal journey.  She was diagnosed with breast cancer.  If you have been through this or even if you haven't it is such an incredible story to read.  You'll find it here http://andbabymakesfive-colleen.blogspot.com/2011/03/dont-hog-your-journey-part-i.html  This is part 1, she has also posted part 2, so be sure to read it too.

Her story really makes you think about what is really important.  So I will be thinking of her the next time I get frustrated because I'm not getting enough done for my next show! 

Thanks for stopping by to visit,
Jodi

I won!

I actually won my first giveaway!!  Old Road Primitives held a surprise giveaway yesterday and I was lucky enough to reply in time to win!  I got my pick of any of her patterns, which wasn't easy!  Everything is adorable!  I love her new bunnies, but since my big shows are in the fall, I chose a cute little snowman in a mitten pattern.  I will post a picture of him when I get him done.  The link to her blog is  http://oldroadprimitives.blogspot.com/
I am working on some things for a spring show in 2 weeks.  It's a small local show at our firehall.  I usually don't do spring shows anymore, but I thought, why not... plus my daughter has been wanting to do a show with me.  She is making friendship bracelets.  They are really cute and all her friends love them!  So it will be a fun weekend just hanging out with her.  I know I love doing the shows with my mom, so we are starting a new tradition!  I will try to get some pictures to post. 
Have a good day!
Happy Spring!
Jodi

Updated Bunnies!

Have you ever made something and after you keep looking at it, you just know something isn't right?  Well I keep looking at these fabric bunnies and something was bothering me!  SO.. I ripped his little rusty wire whiskers out.. I promise he didn't feel a thing!  Then I threaded some embroidery thread through to make his whiskers soft, and I gave him some eyebrows and little line below his nose.  I added little tags to them too.  I like him much better now!  At least for now....

Bunny and Carrot Ornies

Happy Friday!  I am working on some more Spring things, trying to keep my spirits up even though it's snowing outside!  I have wanted to make some little fabric bunnies and decided to just go out on my own and make a  pattern.  These little guys are made out of osnaburg fabric.  I used embroidery thread for his little nose.  I cut little carrots out of fabric for his ears and used rusty wire for his whiskers.   I also made some fabric carrots to add to the basket.  I'll keep working on things and hope for warmer weather!
Thanks for visiting!
Jodi

Spring weather and Bunnies

Hello! We are having beautiful weather here in Western PA. Mid 60's today!  The cold weather will be back this weekend, but I had to get all my little bunnies out.  
This first one is a version of a pattern by Plum Purdy.

These next bunnies are some faves also.



Have a great weekend!
Jodi

New Year, and New Directions!

Hello, I hope you are doing well, it's been so busy around here.  I live in Steeler Country so I need to get some of my inventory built up.  I'm sure with all of the playoff parties, and ....maybe Super Bowl,  there will be a rush for anything Black & Gold!!  Here are a couple of things that I make that would be great as a hostess gift or just fun to have to decorate for the party.

You can find all of these items on my website Crafts By Jodi and go to the "Everyday" page. 

I have also been working on some new and exciting new items.  I have been creating a whole new line of my own designs.  I am hoping to have the patterns for sale soon as e-patterns or paper.  I know a lot of you like to have your patterns instantly, so do I!  It's been a challenge but fun at the same time.  I will be sending out an announcement as soon as I have them ready.  I hope you are as excited as I am. 

Thanks for stopping by,

Jodi

Crafts By Jodi

Gifts for Sports Fans

   Hello, I hope everyone is staying warm.  It's been so cold here,   I took the day off from Christmas shopping and decided to stay home and get some work done.
   Here in South Western Pa,  The Steeler fans are all coming off of a great Sunday night game and everyone is talking "Playoffs... Playoffs"!!!  Our Pittsburgh Penguins are also on a hot streak so I made snowman ornaments that any Steeler/Penguin fan would love.  They have wire in their hats so you can bend it around a tree limb or door knob.  They are based on a pattern by Isn't That Cute.   Email me if you have any questions.
   I have them listed here on my website Crafts By Jodi

Have a great week!!
Jodi