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.

Back to Sewing

I finally completed a sewing project!  Here are two of three neck pillows that I whipped together this week.  The pink zebra striped print flannel pillow was made for my granddaughter as part of her Valentine's gift.  The butterfly pillow is for me and it's duplicate has been given to a dear friend.  If you would like to make one for yourself, go to the Sew 4 Home site.  I cannot sleep without a pillow shaped like this.  Now, I need to make a couple more in order to keep them in my car, or just use when lying back in the recliner for my daily afternoon rest.

She seeketh wool and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. - Proverbs 31:13

Living Up to My Handmade Pledge

Snowflakes by Gennie Wren

I had to get these newly developed designs by Gennie Wren , http://www.etsy.com/shop/Genniewren .  Mind now, that I have not bought many designs as that I usually create my own or modify designs that I already have on my computer.  I will be busy stitching out these FSL snowflakes for our Christmas trees and cannot wait to display them.  

Looking Ahead

Most artisans who sell their items online have stocked their shops, and promoted, promoted, promoted their handmade items.  I admire them for it and I heartily support the purchasing of handmade items for Christmas gifts, etc.  But this year I am pulling back from the selling aspect.  Those who know me a bit are aware that I have had a year of challenges that have directed my focus and energy elsewhere.  This Christmas, I need to make items for my family and that comes first with me. 

However, I do intend to get back into making things for my online shops after the holiday season, providing that no new challenges prevent me from doing so.  I also am contemplating getting back into my artwork, both drawing/painting and digitally. The New Year is a time of redirecting my focus.  Oh, and I have new plans for my JellyBean Critters.

More Pumpkins Are Arriving!

I have finished a couple of pumpkins and they are to be photographed and posted shortly.  Making items for my online shops is a part-time activity for me.  This week is going to be hectic for me, but I will work to get some new pumpkins and previously made items listed.  Have a great Labor Day week, everyone!

Monday Musing

Time for me to get to doing something creative!  It may be slower than I like to complete something as that I am still recuperating from my surgery.  However, there are a couple of items that were completed earlier and they need to be photographed and listed.  The smocking pleater was pulled out this past weekend and dusted off.  One goal today is to find a book of girls' smocked clothing patterns and start on a summer top or two for my two granddaughters.

READY FOR EASTER!

Any one of these will be a wonderful surprise for an Easter basket!  

Left: AMORIE, the chocolate point primitive kitty.

Middle: CLORMEY, the impish little caterpillar in festive spring colors.

Right: HOPPIE, a white primitive bunny.

All three are of my origin designs inspired by creating things for my two granddaughters.

Please visit my shops for these and more!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/CherChic
  http://www.artfire.com/users/CherChic

iPhone 4 / iPod-Touch cases

My son just purchased an iPhone 4 and requested of me to make a case for it.  He chose the Monkey print which I find as "cute."  

Anyway, I made this one for sale.  It fits the iPhone 4 or  an iPod-Touch.  The iPod-Touch is about the same in dimensions as the phone, but is thinner.  I am working on another case on consignment for an iPod-Touch.

I aim to make a few more in various prints and list shortly.  If you wish immediate notification via email of completion of cases that are in the plans for January, 2012, please contact me to be placed on that email listing.  Thank you for visiting my blog!


The current versions have a front pocket which is bettered secured by the velcro-fastened tab closure.

Moving on...

Just touching base in that I am making new sunglasses / eyeglasses cases in interesting prints.   I also have a new case for the new Iphone 4.  These will be posted in a day or two.

Little Blue Rooster

This was sold and shipped out this week and I honestly did so with some regret as that this particular one is dear to me.  I really like the material and this is one project that I enjoy making.  However, I have some more material and plan to make a couple more sometime after Christmas ... and I plan to keep one for my kitchen.  In fact, I have started using chicken items and motifs in my kitchen during the past year.


I added the ruffled "tail" to this item.  The pot holders prior to the making of this one, did not have the ruffle.  


Also, when I visit the fabric shop again, I aim to keep an eye out for a pattern that may suit this chicken as well as this print does.

The Sharon Burton Daily

The Sharon Burton Daily is featuring my JellyBean Critter, "BubbleGum," today and this is an honor for me.  However, this budding online publication is worth perusing, and I encourage others to subscribe. Topics are diversified ranging from handmade items of interests to education to technology, travel, etc.  Do visit this site and become a subscriber if it appeals to you.

Have A Handmade Christmas This Year!

I am thinking handmade for all gifts this year: either made by me or by other fellow artisans. I am from a family of artists and artisans and the greatest honor for us was to receive something made by one of our family members. My online shop items are those which are inspired by gifts made for my family and friends. When one gives a gift that is handmade by you, you truly do give a piece of yourself to the recipient. It projects your thoughtfulness and time into the making of that gift. 

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!

(Click on image for more detailed view).

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.

Cher Chic's Pumpkin Patch

~Click on photo above for much larger view.~

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!

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!

Getting Back on Track & Free Artwork

After a schedule of 6 visits to hospitals and doctors, mainly for my father, within 8 days, I find that I may have time for doing some sewing and creating today.  I have a long list of projects to complete and need to get to it.  But, I am taking time out to publish this and let all, who are interested, know that I am back on track.  The artwork to the left is for your use if you wish to use it... All that I ask is that you give me credit for the artwork as that it is my creation.  It is a variation of one released last year (check out Art to Share tab at top of this page).  Have fun with it!