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I’m re-branding myself from Kim’s Crafty Apple into ‘Persimon Dreams.’
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(and my jewelry is still at www.theapple.etsy.com)
Front Page! and the Keyword’s from Front Page September 22nd – September 29th
I must start off this post with an apology for my delayed posting. I typically post these on Tuesday’s but things were crazy this week and I’m finally sitting down to gather all the keywords now.
I think my delay was meant to be though, since earlier today at noon, I just happened to sit down at my in-laws computer (yes, they still have dial-up {scream, pull hair, scream some more}) while I gobbled down my chili and much to my surprise one of my ‘Them Apples' treasuries made the front page! It was really exciting to see! Especially since theApple’s Cranberry Crystal Earrings were a part of it.
Thanks to niftyknits and strandsofflight for sending me a screen shot!
And now onto my list of keyword’s and inspired by front pages for this past week…hope this is helping some with their tagging…I know it’s helping me!
KEYWORDS
- silhouette
- birch
- disco
- harvest x 2
- romantic x 2
- plaid
- burlap
- modern
- rustic x 2
- organic x 2
- woodland
- acorn
- rust
- plum x 2
INSPIRED BY
- Etsy Halloween x 5
- natural history
- autumn accessories
- autumn x 2
- fall colors
- September’s birthstone Sapphire
- yoga
- tea
- love
- fall fashion
- cottage chic
- a Match Made in Heaven
- Halloween Geekery
- Tribal
- Indie Exclusives
- an etsy Wedding
- science
- vampires and werewolves
- gardens
- vintage treasures
- a handmade autumn
- custom gift ideas
- a autumn harvest
- vampires
- rich autumn fibers
MISCELLANEOUS
- Twitter Picks for Bruce Springsteen’s Birthday
- Items from the Etsy Dark Team
- Shop Indie Exclusives x 2
- Create an Etsy Halloween x 6
- Create a vintage inspired Halloween
- Shop by Color Using etsy’s Color Picker
ETSY VOTER – Handmade Kids PICK THE BEST HALLOWEEN ITEM
I keep posting about being in the voter…if you’re wondering what the heck I’m talking about please feel free to read the Voter FAQ.
I’ve been lucky to be nominated in a fair number of voters this year. I’m happy to say that my Patchwork Trick or Treat Bag was nominated and chose for this weeks’ ‘Handmade Kids Pick the Best Halloween Item.’
So, please take a moment now and go and VOTE for your favorite!
Across the Nation String Block Quilt
I participated in the Team Quiltsy Block Exchange earlier this year. Quilters from across the country exchanged string block quilts to create some fabulous creations.
We each sent out 12 – 12.5” string blocks, they were then mixed up by PamelaQuilts and redistributed amongst the participants. I laid mine out when I received them in the mail and pondered what to do…it couldn’t be exactly like what everyone else would do…I like to be different.
First, it felt like was too limited with just the 12 blocks and I really didn’t feel like making more…that would lose the ‘across the nation’ feel of the quilt. So, I cut them all up into fours. I now had 48 blocks to work with – much better.
There are so many different layouts one can chose with the string blocks. You could create a single diamond, you could just create a wonky diagonal pattern – I went with the double diamond effect. I created two diamond centers and worked out from there.
Then for the border…I just love the black with gold patterned fabric I chose for my first border. It compliments the variety of fabrics and colors that were sent to me in the exchange. To create a more dramatic border, and to increase the size of the quilt just a tad, I took some random string blocks I had created and cut them down to add even more dimension to the quilt.
My aunt Barb, from Quilts by Barb did a fabulous meandering quilted pattern all over the quilt. It was just perfect for this quilt. With all the colors, fabrics, and designs, anything more complex than this would have just been too much. She also added a beautiful blue printed fabric for the back of the quilt.
Now onto the finishing touch! I first machine sewed a strip of the same black and gold printed fabric from the border onto the edge of the quilt. I hand-stitched the remainder of the binding on to complete the quilt. Below is a picture of the end product:
Across the Nation String Quilt by KimsCraftyApple
Approximate Dimensions: 45” x 57” (great lap quilt)
- And here are a few more from other team members…I will add more as more complete the challenge so check back!
Treasury Saturday, September 26th
Happy Saturday! Looks like it’s going to be a bit overcast and rainy today…I just hope it holds off until my Farmer’s Market is over! Here are the treasuries I made and have been honored to be featured in this past week…Enjoy! Treasury: Autumn’s Brilliance
Curator: Bytheway
Item Featured: Fall Leafy Sunrise Bodysuit – 18 Months Treasury: Bags of Honor
Curator: PonderosaQuilter
Item Featured: Black and White and Red All Over Denim Rag Bag
Treasury: Beautiful Flutterflys
Curator: QuiltedBebe
Item Featured: Rainforest Pillowcase
Curator: karolsvintageart
Item Featured: Elegant ‘Kiss’ Wristlet 2
Treasury: Lets Get Warm and Cozy
Curator: ZaftigDelights
Item Featured: October Glow Tablerunner II
Treasury: Last Breathe of Sapphire
Curator: AvramicoPendants
Item Featured: Under the Sea Baby Quilt
Treasury: My Morning Favorites
Curator: lamaworks
Item Featured: Fun With Fiber ACEO - OOAK
Curator: Avramico
Item Featured: Elegant ‘Kiss’ Wristlet 2
Treasury: Them Apples, Volume Sleepy
Curator: KimsCraftyApple
Special Note: Made it to the number one hot spot in treasury west!
Curator: ffflowers
Item Featured: Tie Dyed Bucket Hat – Size 50 cm Toddler – Purple and Orange
Curator: Susansheehan
Item Featured: Farm Fresh Recipes from Lapacek’s Orchard - cookbook
Curator: GloriousHats
Item Featured: Farm Fresh Recipes from Lapacek’s Orchard - cookbook
Treasury: Where Inspiration Took Me – Vol 2
Curator: CrazyDaisiesDesigns
Item Featured: Hungry Hungry Hippo Bodysuit – Take 2
I hope you enjoyed this weeks edition of Treasury Saturday!
Themed Thursday – Autumnal Equinox
Since we recently finished celebrating the autumnal equinox I felt it appropriate to find some great etsy finds having to do with this beautiful change in seasons.
Autumnal Equinox – Fine Art Photography by theeye
Equinox Ring - oxidized sterling silver, vintage charm - Custom made to order by twochickstoo
Limited Edition Crow at Dusk Wide Leg WOolies Size Newborn-XXL by thesittingtree
Autumn Equinox by SusanClarkeOriginals
warm autumn bracelet enameled copper beads with raw brass chain by riverpygmy
Etsy Front Page Keyword for September September 14th – September 21st
Happy Autumn!
Here you go: Don’t forget that we have a few new merchandising tips for our shops this month from ETSY that can be found HERE. (love some feedback if this is helping you out or not…)
KEYWORD:
etsy Halloween x 3
harvest x 7
tribal
feng shui
autumn gold
autumn accessories x 2
pine cone
faux bois x 2
acorn
eco
prairie
INSPIRED BY:
autumn x 4
autumn purples
fall fashion x 2
autumn weddings
shades of sapphire
Etsy’s geekery category
etsy Halloween x 6
vintage wedding
woodlands
weird
September birthstone sapphire
harvest
letters and numbers
fall colors
60’s folk trio x 2
autumn entertaining
travel
Custom Gift Ideas
Halloween geekery
a steampunk Halloween x 2
haunted house
Create an Etsy Halloween x 2
geekery
fall organization
forest animals
the sea
autumn accessories
autumn travels
See you next Tuesday for more etsy admin keyword’s and inspirations!
Etsy VOTER & Schlitz Beer!
Yeah! I’m so excited to tell you all that my Schlitz Vintage Beer Can Earrings made this weeks etsy voter – ‘Which Oktoberfest Item Fills Your Stein?’!
Please stop by HERE and give me your support!
Thanks so much :)
Treasury Saturday, September 19th
Happy Saturday everyone! It looks like it’s going to be a beautiful day here just north of Madison, WI. I’m off to the farmer’s market to sell apples! I hope you enjoy the treasuries from last week!Treasury Name: Autumn Apples
Curator: jaykayknits
Item Featured: Apple Trees and Owls Tote Bags
Treasury Name: Autumn, Season of Calmness
Curator: mamalitascrafts
Item Featured: Autumn Wonder Quilt
Treasury Name: Autumn Delight
Curator: warmnfuzzies
Item Featured: Autumn Wonder Quilt
Treasury Name: Thursday Favs
Curator: MermaidTreasures
Item Featured: Ruby Red Baby Shoe Pincushion - Centipede
Treasury Name: Be Blue
Curator: cutedesigns
Item Featured: Dinosaur Bones Child Apron - Custom
Treasury Name: Come Fly With Me
Curator: QuiltingGranny
Item Featured: Rainforest Pillowcase
Treasury Name: Earthy Turquoise Copper
Curator: chandcraftedjewelry
Item Featured: Turquoise Copper Cuff and Log Cabin Orphan Block ‘Kiss’ Wristlet
Treasury Name: For my rustic home
Curator: primsbyandrea
Item Featured: Autumn Branch Wristlet
Treasury Name: For you
Curator: bahardecoration
Item Featured: Striped Floral Garden Wristlet
Treasury Name: hot hot hot
Curator: sewupscale
Item Featured: Natural Beauty Log Cabin Orphan Block Wristlet
Treasury Name: It feels like autumn
Curator: Gaialai
Item Featured: Flowers of Autumn Quilt
Treasury Name: mwmwmwmwmwmwmwmw
Curator: GEOmetricSTYLE
Item Featured: Candy Corn Charm Earrings
Treasury Name: Orange Black
Curator: TeresasPrimTreasures
Item Featured: Animal Print Wristlet
Treasury Name: Snuggle Up Baby
Curator: OriginalsbyLaurenToo
Item Featured: Zany Springtime Bubble Romper
Treasury Name: so so so
Curator: Lori411
Item Featured: Swirly Wheat Wristlet
Treasury Name: Them Apples Vol P (for patchwork)
Curator: KimsCraftyApple
Treasury Name: Them Apples volume Caramel
Curator: theApple
Item Featured: A is for Apple Vintage Looking Child Apron - Custom
Treasury Name: Where’s the Pumpkin
Curator: waterrose
Item Featured: Patchwork Trick or Treat Tote Bag
Treasury Name: Don’t Miss the Beach in Autumn
Curator: laceramiste
Item Featured: Autumn Wonder Quilt
Treasury Name: For you
Curator: bahardecoration
Item Featured: Tie Dyed Bucket Hat – Kids Size
And that concludes treasury Saturday…which one is your favorite?
Themed Thursday – Mittens!
After the last two weeks’ themes being Cowls and Hats, I’m sure it comes to you as a shocker that I chose mittens this week!
These Black and Cream Fingerless Mittens with Dark Brown Vintage Buttons from CoquelicotSalon would be absolutely perfect for sorting apples, working at farmer’s markets or something more likely for the majority…typing in a cold room.
I just love the look and concept of these ArM WaRmErS – Recycled – Woodsy Greens – made from upcycled sweaters from katwise.
coolranchstudio painted this gorgeous original painting – red mitten. It won’t actually keep my hands warm but will definitely warm a room up when it’s hanging on the wall.
These Organic Cotton Arm Sleeves from KreativeMindz looks fabulous and it’s fun to find some mittens that are not knit or crocheted.
Barefootinvermont’s Alpaca Celtic Tree of Life Mittens look just amazingly warm and cozy – and they are gorgeous as well!
What are your favorite mittens for the winter time?
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