Shops Are Active

I have decided to keep my Etsy and Artfire shops active, for awhile, at least.

The loss of my father has re-prioritized what is important for me to do in the near future.  My heart is heavy with grief and I am trying to move forward.  When I decide as to what direction I will go next in what I do, I will update my plans for Cher Chic.  I am thinking about adding drawings and watercolor paintings for others to purchase.  After all, the fine arts are really my passion.  Perhaps I will just offer patterns for some of the items that I have been selling in the past.

My Latest Project: WHIMSY WINNIE WITCH

After pulling out some items made in the past (years ago), I decided to recreate this door hanging.  I intended to put it for sale online, but it was sold before I applied the last finishing touches.  

I have so many projects planned and I hope to get to them all if my time constraints allow.  Better to be busy than idle!

Happy Halloween, Everyone!

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SIAMMIE Is Featured on An Artfire Collection!

One my JellyBean Critters, SIAMMIE, is being featured in a new collection titled: "Sew Cute!", curated by AbsintheDragonfly.  I am so honored and take this as a great compliment.

Please click on the hotlinks above the photo
in order to access the collection and the curator's site.

E.T. Is a Favorite with My Family

I rummaged through my files (sewing cabinet) the other day and found this pattern from which I made  this costume for my son when he was in the first grade.  It is for sale on my ETSY shop and I hope that someone will use it to give a child joy, or just enjoy it as a collector's item.

The costume is still in my son's possession, and he treasures it.  I put a great deal of love into that costume.

If you are interested in this pattern, please check it out -- It is in excellent shape.

Cher Chic's Pumpkin Patch

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I placed all of my pumpkin creations on a table for a "group" photo.  I really had fun making these and will be sad whenever one leaves me.  The pumpkin place mat is of a set of mine that I made several years back.  I use them every autumn from September through end of November.  (Other views of various pumpkins can be found on this page...keep scrolling down.)

The pumpkins can be found on my ETSY shop.

September 21 UPDATE:  I am working on a "Oh-So-Cute" Halloween wall hanging and aim to have it posted in a day or two.  I like this time of the year!

Pumpkins Abound!

These and other pumpkins made by me can be found on my ETSY shop.

If you would like duplicates of these shown, please contact me for availability (depends on availability of material).  If you would like a pumpkin made for you in a specific color or theme, do not hesitate to contact me:  I will take all requests into consideration, which really depends on whether material is obtainable or on my time restraints.

A Hit with My Granddaughter

This pumpkin set was created today and is a hit with my 8-year-old granddaughter!  I have created so many pumpkins of different fabrics and accents, and this was not the one that I expected her to gravitate towards.  Even my husband was wowed by it.

This set and other pumpkins made by me are listed on my Etsy shop.

I hope to have all pumpkins listed by late Friday.  I have to take my father to his doctor tomorrow (out of town), and I am taking photos, etc., and this takes time.  I have enjoyed creating the pumpkins this time around, and by the first of next week, I am working on another Halloween idea - stay tuned.

The Pumpkin Patch Is Overflowing

Visit my Etsy shop for these pumpkins.

      Click the image above for closer view.

NOTE:  I am in the process of making at least 5 more pumpkins -- Pics of

 these will be posted and will be listed for sale ASAP.

Harvesting My Pumpkins

I am in the process of listing, on my Etsy shop, the pumpkins that I completed during the past few days.  I aim to get all posted by late Sunday.  I also have some cloth napkins and a set of Christmas place mats that will go up for sale.

This pumpkin is on an Etsy Treasury! What a compliment!

It Is Time for Pumpkins!

I am presently stitching up some soft sculptured pumpkins.  Recently, I ran across a great find at a yard sale:  a huge stash of fabrics from a quilter of 20 + years.  From this stash, and from a selected number of prints purchased by me within the last year, these pumpkins are being created.  I do not know why, but the pumpkins are one of my favorite things to make.  Keep an eye out for these on my Etsy and Artfire shops next week!

SIAMMIE on Etsy Treasury!

My SIAMMIE, one of the JellyBean Critters, has been featured on an Etsy Treasury!  I take this as a compliment.

New Labels for Cher Chic!

I received the labels that were ordered from Jennifer's Jewels and am really am excited about them!  I attached, in an email, a digital copy of a design created by me and told her as to what dimensions I wanted for my label, and viola!...here it is!  Good job, Jennifer.  If you need labels customized for you, click the hot link in this post and convo her.  Oh, by the way, my labels are iron-on, which is very convenient.  Dimensions: 5/8" tall and 1-1/2 inches long.