Summer Handwork for Road Tripping

It's not summer yet but the heat makes you think twice. Temps around these parts are 98 degrees in the shade and over 100 with the heat index (heat + humidity =fried eggs on the sidewalk). It's too hot to be in the garden past 7 AM.....the pools feel like bathtubs.....think I will stay indoors until it is just a little cooler. Here's a couple of things to pass the time away while cooling off. 

Chorus Line Crewel Stitchery Kit by Monarch Horizons

Persian in Roses Counted Cross Stitch by Dimensions.

 Both kit are complete and unused....ready to go. Small enough to take along while traveling. 
Stay cool, y'all. Remember to wear sunscreen when out in the sun and drink plenty of fluids. 

Post by Eileen Patterson....of GoofingOff

New Fabric and Embroidery Listings At GoofingOff Sewing and PatternHaus

Why is it my day off is busier than my day at work? After cooking supper for tonight and tomorrow night, getting the laundry done, ironing my scrubs (yes, ironing...with an old-fashioned iron from the 1950's), I fit in time to list a few things. .... after I tried to take the boxer-baby out for a walk...until she saw the cat and pulled me into the gate post. OUCH! I'm going to have a few bruises from that mishap...thankfully no broken bones.
Anyway, here's the listings. Lovely fabrics to make pretty little dresses.....stamped linen for embroidery and crewel...

Fabric Remnant Lavender Dotted Swiss 1.58 yard 44 inches Wide 

Camelias At the Front Steps Stamped Embroidery Linen

Flower Bouquet Stamped Linen for Embroidery by Lee Wards. Yeah, whatever happened to Lee Wards?

Cardinal Stamped Linen for Embroidery

Owl on a Branch Stamped Linen for Embroidery

Gathered Eyelet Lace Lovely 13 inches wide, over 4 yards total. For sale as one piece.

 Post by Eileen Patterson...who is GoofingOff...and putting ice on it. Bye!

Christmas in July

Like so many other crafty people, I like to make stuff to give to family and friends during the holidays. However, a lot of times I wait to the last minute to get my act together and don’t shop for that special pattern or kit until the last minute. Well, if you are like me, I am here to help you avoid the last minute holiday rush and put some crafty stuff on sale now giving you time to get the work done. Starting July 1 all the patterns and kits in the Toys, Decor, & Kits section of Goofing Off will be 30% off. That’s right, 30% off. No coupon codes, no passwords, just 30% off. I’ll do the markdown, you just save money. Too cool. Here’s a few things that will be on sale:

   $17.50    BUY

Christmas Stocking Kit Feltworks by Dimensions 18 inch - 46 cm long Complete

  $20 BUY

Vintage 1964 Barbie's Wedding Gown Sewing Pattern McCall's 7428

  $9.90 BUY
Vintage Crewel Embroidery Kit Owl Mates Pillow Kit
So, check out the section. I’m listing more so there’s a lot more to see. Don’t wait ‘til the last minute because the very thing you love just might be gone. Remember the cool kite pattern? OK, enough said about that.

So, Merry Christmas, in July, that is.
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