rosieposie

still alive

for you...

"quack!" a new start

    Hugs to all you dear friends who have kept me going through some very rough times!  The little black cloud has faded a bit and I'm working hard to get things back into order.  So, some announcements...

   No. 1   I've decided to stop moping about and make life happen.

  No. 2    Linsie Woolsie is soon to be a reality!  I've purchased the inventory and will be  transporting everything to its temporary home on Monday.  The thought of all those luscious yarns at my fingertips has me worried that I will give in to temptation and  start knitting with reckless abandon rather than getting the shop in order!  Perhaps I should hide all the needles?  The target date for opening is July 14th.  I'll post some photos of the store's exterior as soon as I can.

No. 3    I'd really like the new shop to feature some of the beautiful items that you create! Not just knitted or fiber items - I'm interested in soft dolls and animals, quilting, sewing,  art, stationery, collage art, book arts, etc. as long as it is your original design and hand crafted (machine sewing is allowed :0).  So if anyone is interested in being represented please contact me by email with your proposals.  Please include product descriptions, availability, and wholesale pricing or consignment terms.  Rosie Posie and I will seriously consider each and ever one... there's so much talent out there in our little neighborhood!   Everything I've seen emerge from your heads and hands exudes such loving care, craftsmanship and quality... I'm convinced that our arts can make a difference.  Let's get it out there!

Hope to hear from you very soon!     (((((hugs)))))  

black clouds?

My goodness!  It seems that everyone in blogland is going through some very trying times right now especially those right here in our own little neighborhood.  I don't know about the rest of you but I feel like I have my very own little black thunder cloud pouring down rain directly onto my head.  Many, many hugs all my dear friends.  I'm sorry to have been gone so long.  You must have thought I had deserted you!

The fact is I have been trying my best to keep up with everyone by sneaking by to visit the blogs even though I haven't felt up to leaving many messages.  My heart and prayers have been with you all if that counts for anything.  And thank you so very much for all the kind words that you left for me.

Amazing Ulla, I just do not know how you do it!  I'm so glad to see that your husband is feeling better.  I haven't gone to check his blog yet but I will!  Anyway,  please know that I am thinking of you.

Dearest Lauren, where did your new blog disappear to?  It was just lovely and I so loved the new pieces you had posted.  I haven't forgotten you and all you've done.  Please don't leave us entirely... we will miss you too too much!

And Mrs. Staggs, I hope you are gaining some energy while you take this little break. May the blossoms in your beautiful gardens fill you with hope and strength so that you may return to Merryville soon.

Corey, mon ami, you continue to remind us all what life should be about.  It's so easy to get off track sometimes.  Why is that and how did you become so wise?

Amy ,you wee bunny, little maker of Lumplings, I missed the last herd ( Wow! They were gorgeous and the dresses - perfect!) but I've been spying those empty little lumling skins... I'm so glad you and Hans had good news on you latest trip to hospital.  May everything continue to improve for your wonderful husband.  Finn and Ella - there are no words for their adorableness.

Darling Heather, did you think I had forgotten you?  No, No, No...  I've just been bogged down in my own thoughts but it's time to get over that and back to life, right?  Thank you for all your good thoughts!  I'll be in touch soon, promise.

Miss Amy , always inspiring ;0).  If anyone hasn't seen Amy's new masthead do take a look!

Sweet Pea... I'm always looking for those illustrations. I don't know why but I'm particularly fond of the luggage tags.  Have you gotten that project wrapped yet?  Sometimes it seems to take as much time to pack the art for shipping as it did to make it.

Linda, Rosa, Liesl, CrabApple, Myra, Karen, Teresa, Ness, Ramona, Clarice, Trixie, Cookie, PaintGranny, Vicki, Barbara, Courtney, Anastasia, Sandy, Melissa, Kerry,  Tara, dear Beth, Jenny, Patricia, Joanna,  Erin,  Heidi, Dawn,  Helena, Natalie,  Caitlin, Annax, Enid (hope classes are going well), Susan, Lucille, Hulda, Marci, Michelle, Tammi, Robin,  Cassi, Samantha, Cally,  Debbie,  Claudia, and MissyMuh  [did you think I forgot you?]... you are each and every one a treasure to me.  What a collection of talent!  Thank you for being my friends!  Gosh, I hope I didn't forget anyone ....

Several have asked about the fiber shop... I'm not certain if that's going to work out or not.  We're still trying to agree on a fair price.  I'll let you know as soon as I know!  Which should be sometime this week.

I guess you've probably surmised that it's been a struggle here on many fronts and I do so appreciate all the support.   I won't go into it all the details now but  I will say that I hope things get better soon!  For all of us!

Here's a little photo of the one thing I've managed to make in the last few weeks, Little Finch and Duckling.  Hope they make you smile!