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Camper Cleaned ~ Crochet Time ~ . . . from the handiwork journal

The camper got a good cleaning, but we still need to clean the top canvas.  That's another day for us.



The floor was swept and mopped with my favorite cleaner.
Here are a few photos of some new items I crocheted for the upcoming Farmer's Market.  I've already sold a set of crocheted nesting baskets, and one pig ornament.
Crocheted nesting baskets.  The aqua baskets were sold.
Mug/coaster set, Harley Davidson inspired, with a removable motorcycle charm on the front.


Drink cups with lid and coasters to match.  A few more to make.



More mug and coaster sets. A few more to make.


Harry Potter Inspired Cup Cozies.  Woke up to find one gone.  Daughter stole it. Ugh. Kids.

More cup cozies to make, and possibly some crocheted earrings and matching necklaces.  It's just a matter of time.  The chicken coop needs cleaned, the tomatoes need checked, hot peppers and green peppers and berries need checked, garlic bed needs to be cleaned up and replanted ASAP......it's gonna have to wait until this market day is over (other than picking what needs picking).

I'm looking up info on how to get my tax ID to open my Etsy to the public.  I'm researching how to do the shipping costs too.  You never know, I may be trying it out for a year.  Stay tuned.  I'm a bit concerned on shipping the mug sets, considering I'd have to invest in packaging, so there's a lot to consider in everything.  

Hubby's cousin stopped in for a loooooong porch chat yesterday, so I lost time (although very much enjoyed her visit) with my handiwork progress.  Speaking of handiwork, I purchased a new canopy (ours broke a few years back), and bought a commercial grade one.  It arrived last week broken in two places.  Sigh.  I returned it, and they re-ordered it, with a discount.  We'll be giving it a try after the market day, but really needed it for the market day.  I'll be borrowing one until it arrives.  Then we'll take it camping to see how well it works compared to the flimsy cheaper grade ones we owned.

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Donna OShaughnessy said…
Love those crochet baskets. The gray especially. A skill I've never learned so I deeply appreciate those who can do it.
September 18, 2018 at 5:15 PM
mamasmercantile said…
You certainly have been busy, it must have been nice to have a break on the porch with your cousin.
September 19, 2018 at 3:05 AM
Pioneer Woman at Heart said…
mamasmercantile, it was very nice to have a porch chat with family. I have always told Hubby I wished more lived closer for some coffee or tea on the porch.
September 19, 2018 at 6:36 AM
Sam I Am...... said…
Cute items! I love the Harry Potter one! I can see why one was missing! LOL!
September 20, 2018 at 9:28 AM
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