Veggie Cheeseburger Earmuffs!

These were a product of a combination of Where The Wool Things Are's knit nite theme last week, cheeseburgers and my week of making crocheted earmuffs!

More new goodies from Wanda June!

Wanda just came by to swap out the summer stock for some new fall hats and dresses and as usual, they are fantastic! Come check them out!

What's new at Sew Dandee!

Melanie of Papertrail Craft Co. brought in a bunch more of her beautiful all occasion cards today!


And I've been busy in the card making factory, too! I'm all over using vintage house wife images lately. Here's what I've come up with so far.


Just to clarify, I do NOT support husband abuse.




These cards come from the fact that I'm getting on in years and want to remind people that we can't stay pretty forever but we can stay lovable!




And I've got a couple new switch plates to show you too! Just in time for Halloween, I've got our favourite sexy blood suckers and our favourite serial killer.

I recently acquired some fantastic vintage postcards from my Mom-in-law and they've inspired a new line of cards. I get great pleasure from seeing an innocent photograph of a loving couple and bringing out the rude, naughty thoughts that I imagine them REALLY thinking! Sick, I know but that's who I am. When it comes to making my cards, anyway.

F.Y.I. If you click on the picture you'll see it larger so you can read the text a bit easier.



That's just the beginning! Much more to come. And I've already started making my Christmas cards but I'm holding off until after Thanksgiving before I switch over to full on Christmas mode. It's twenty five frickin' degrees outside! Christmas should be the LAST thing on our minds right now!

Fall Clothing Swap at Sew Dandee!

Is your closet overflowing with clothes & shoes that just aren't getting the love they deserve? Clear them out and replenish your wardrobe at the Sew Dandee Fall Clothing Swap! Before Tuesday October 19th, bring at least 10 of your freshly laundered, stain and hole free gently worn items to the store along with $15 to register for some swapping good times!

The swap will take place at Sew Dandee on Wednesday October 20th from 6pm to 8pm. $15 gets you all the clothes your heart desires from the collection gathered for the swap. Plus there will be a sale on all the Sew Dandee Treasures Gently Worn Clothing just for the swappers. The last two swaps were a great success and this one is sure to be even better!

Spread the word and start ransacking your closet today! Items can be brought in to Sew Dandee Monday thru Friday between 10am and 6pm up until Tuesday October 19th.

LET’S GET OUR SWAP ON!

My latest project: Crocheted Ear Muffs!

So, I've been experimenting with making some cool ear muffs for the chilly season that's fast approaching and here's what I've come up with so far!




I've been wearing my first pair under my bike helmet on my way to work in the morning and they're awesome for keeping the howling wind noise and cold out of my ears.

Keep in mind I can make you a custom pair too. I plan on making some with more appliques and button embelishments. And I hope to work on a pair of hamburger ear muffs at Where the Wool Things Are's knit night this Thursday! If you're a knitter or crocheter like me, come down to this great shop for good crafts, snacks and great conversation on Thursday nights from 5pm to 9pm in The Exchange.

I've been sewing up a storm!

Check out all the hooded scarves I've been making for the store! I've got TONS now but if you still don't see one you love, bring me a sweater and/or scarf and I'll custom make you one! Always an option at Sew Dandee!





And I've been getting distracted in between making the hooded scarves with ideas for reworked sweaters. Here's a couple I came up with!




And I've also been working on some new headband/neckwarmers! I'm in LOVE with this yarn! I apologize for the creepy picture but it gets the point across that it really is a two fer one kinda design.

Oh So Cute Cuteness!

We've got a new addition to our Sew Dandee local designer family as of today! Kathy Beck of Just A Little Longer makes the most adorable girls clothing using upcycled fabrics. Come see their cuteness in person, perfect for that little girl in your life!


I also wanted to spread the word that I've decided to carry gently worn footwear again for the time being. I just HAD to take in these fantastic BRAND NEW Uggs (not at a BRAND NEW price though) and gently worn Sugar boots in addition to some super cool Vans and Cons! Come check them out!

We've got the wintery goods!

Well, Sew Dandee is now FULLY STOCKED in wintery wear and accessories! Come check out our great mitts, scarves, hats, leg warmers, arm warmers, hooded scarves, neck warmers and winter headbands and of course all the great coats and jackets!! I'm trying to find someone who makes cool ear muffs this year too so I'll be sure to keep you posted on any progess I make in my search.


And this past weekend marked the completion, installation and tear down of a project that is very dear to my heart: Knitting the Bridge! It was a HUGE success with almost enough knitting to cover the length of the bridge THREE times!! I had such a great time working on this project over that past several weeks and am so grateful to have met so many creative and awesome people. All of our work will be on display at the Manitoba Craft Museum at 183 Kennedy downtown for now but may be shipped off to another museum to be displayed. If you didn't get a chance to get down to the bridge to see our work, here's a shot that will give you an idea of it's awesomeness!

And here are a few other shots of us working it at the Sals on the bridge!

NEW at Sew Dandee this week!

I JUST got in some new Melissa Abram hair pins, headbands and brand new sets of 4 buttons! I can't believe I didn't think of this sooner, getting her to make her adorable fabric covered items into sew-on buttons! So, now I've got sets of robots, cupcakes, kitties, mushrooms and more! Come down and check them out!



And on Friday local designer, Sarah Jonasson of The Velvet Vixen brought in some of her clothing. She uses new and recycled fabrics. Here's just a couple of her outfits!

Time to cozy up!

I've been working hard all week cutting out mitts and putting together hooded scarves for the chilly season that's fast approaching! Come down and see all the cozy fall and winter wear now on the racks!

T-Shirt Sale!!

Check out my Facebook Event Page for all the details of the amazing sales going on at Sew Dandee right now! I hope to see you all down at the store soon!

Amazing new paintings from Jodi Hildebrand!

Local artist, Jodi Hildebrand, has outdone herself yet again! Check out these new paintings she dropped off at the store today! LOVE!!!!

New cards good for a giggle!

Don't forget you can find these not only at Sew Dandee but also in my Etsy and Artfire shops online!

New at Sew Dandee today!

We got in a flood of awesomeness at the store today! Take a look! Oh and I've still got ALL my sunglasses at $10 a pair! Come pick up a couple pair and help me make room for the fall accessories! And we're also fully stocked in Flore Incense now, too! Sure smells good in here!