THE AMAZING PDF

I'm a real fan of PDF patterns and have bought several. It's a wonderful way to shop. I go to Etsy, put in a search for what I want to make, buy it, and within a few hours I have my pattern without ever leaving my house. This works for me. LOL

http://www.etsy.com/listing/66645269/diy-origami-kusudama-flower-ball-pdf

I decided to see exactly what Etsy sellers have to offer in the way of PDF's, and I think I could find everything I need to make a complete wardrobe, cook all my meals, write letters, throw a party, make toys, organize my home, and maybe even build my house.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/62222956/printable-calendar-and-matching-gift

No matter what search word I put in, up popped hundreds of PDF's. I found such a variety it is impossible for me to show you all of them, so I had to pick and choose. If you check out just these few shops you'll be amazed at what they offer.



http://www.etsy.com/listing/64712440/printable-recipe-cards-and-matching-gift

http://www.etsy.com/listing/76260296/sweet-shoppe-party-printable-complete

http://www.etsy.com/listing/80474404/beaded-band-lace-bracelet-crochet-pdf

http://www.etsy.com/listing/62676063/melissa-handbag-pattern-with-free

http://www.etsy.com/listing/69934601/butterfly-collection-ii-cross-stitch

http://www.etsy.com/listing/62803900/ring-stacker-soft-toy-a-pdf-sewing

http://www.etsy.com/listing/79416949/sheldon-amigurumi-crochet-pdf-pattern

http://www.etsy.com/listing/60878196/crocheted-baby-giraffe-pdf-pattern

http://www.etsy.com/listing/79614388/crochet-lariat-necklace-with-tiny

http://www.etsy.com/listing/79908350/pdf-sewing-directions-of-infinity-scarf

http://www.etsy.com/listing/62607650/pattern-ziela-and-uchenna-crochet-cowls

http://www.etsy.com/listing/56397254/carpet-roses-purse-pdf-pattern-knit

Choosing which patterns to share was really difficult.  There are PDF patterns for nearly anything you can think of.  We didn't even get into food and recipes. LOL

Have a wonderful day.

Pepper

Shout out of Thanks!

(NOTE:  You can click on the photos to go directly to the shop or listings)

 

Recently, I was in the market for a new purse.  I spent weeks looking at any store I could think of but I just do not like what is out there these days.  They are either too big, too small, not enough pockets, too punkie or just plain ugly.

 

I was in an Etsy thread one night and came across this seller:  

 

and the first thing to catch my eye was this purse:

 

OMG, so me, jeans and T-shirts all the way!  Great size, perfect amount of pockets etc.  So, I contacted Mary to see if she would do a custom order for me.  She was willing, but little did she know what she was in for!  I really wanted something to match my new glasses (black and aqua):

Many convos later (poor Mary!) she got to work and ten days later, look what arrived at my door!

 

Made from a pair of black jeans!  Click on photo to see the listing of it and see the insides, it's amazing!  She took the pockets off the jeans and used them for pockets on the purse.  Her work is wonderful, please stop by her shop and look around.  She has Mary Engelbreit wristlets and great shoulder bags.

 

I love this one: 

 

And I want to buy this one for my Mom for Christmas, but don't tell her! 

Then, I want to put gift cards in the pockets for her to find, I think that will be fun!

 

Thanks Mary, for all your hard work, I love my new purse!

Have you ever looked everywhere for something and just can't find the one for you?

 

RWS

ort

Ort

What is it?

(yes I meant Ort, with an O…)

If you go by the dictionary it states that an ort 

is leftover morsels of food. I always heard it used 

in sewing circles as leftover threads, scraps or the 

container to put them in.

I like this definition best;

Ort \¨òrt\: noun; a snippet or leftover bit of 

thread, usually resulting from a voracious 

addiction to handcrafted needlework

http://www.needleorts.com/

I started collaging a small wooden box and as 

I was working on it, it came to me that I would 

turn it into an Ort box.

So here it is;

justjanesthings

I found a few other handmade orts for sale 
and will share them with you…

BarbSWoodworks

These are made from glass, wood and paper. 

So there is quite a variety in materials for

the few I found.

sherriberkman

TemariKai

All of these are beautiful and would serve 

the purpose they are intended for very well

or they would look nice just displayed.

JRCrafter

One could also start an Ort collection…

(Just a thought)

have a wonderful day

(jj)