Auntie Nettie's Attic Merchandise 2011 - December

December is a month that blurs - speeding faster and faster toward Christmas and vacations. Thank goodness I document these things these days, or I wouldn't remember any of it.

According to my records, and/or the best that I can recall, this month I:
~got lots and lots of holiday cards and packages out;
~ saw friends and went skating;
~attended a very cute pre-school bake/book sale;
~worked late for a variety of functions or/stayed late to catch up on work;
~attended a production of Noel Coward's Hay Fever (and then walked around with a horrendously posh faux British accent for days);
~baked at least:
- 9 loaves of fruitcake (aka applebread);
- a cookie cake;
- about 6 batches of various types of cookies;
- about 10-20 batches of nut brittle;
~ had open "studio" hours aka show-and-tell time at the office (in lieu of a crafters' boutique);
~ attended a holiday party/cookie exchange;
~ cleaned, filed, scrubbed, and did chores;
and
~ caught up on a lot of television/holiday movies.

I was also playing Santa Elf, so ...

No wonder I need a long, three week vacation. YIPPEEEE.

I had to stop making things, but here's what managed to come off the hooks, while I was doing everything else.

ANA 2011-82 through 92: Kitchen Elf Ornaments
(misc. donated mystery yarn, left-over holiday hooks, and pieces of a random glitter ornament)
(not available, gifted by the Kitchen Elf)

ANA 2011-93: Mini Orange Birdie with Button Nose and Beak
(mystery leftover yarn, fiber fill, and buttons)
(no longer available, gifted)

ANA 2011-94: Mini Orange Birdie with White Button Eyes
(mystery leftover yarn, fiber fill, and buttons)

ANA 2011-95: Mini Yellow Birdie with Black Button Eyes
(mystery leftover yarn, fiber fill, and buttons)
(no longer available)

ANA 2011-96: Mini Orange/Yellow Owlie
(mystery leftover yarn and fiber fill)

ANA 2011-97: Mini Orange Birdie with Black Button Eyes
(mystery leftover yarn, fiber fill, and buttons)

ANA 2011-98: Mini Purple Birdie with Matching Button Eyes
(leftover "Vanna" Lion Brand yarn, fiber fill, and buttons)
(no longer available, gifted)

ANA 2011-99: Mini Turquoise Blue Bird
(mystery leftover yarn and fiber fill)
(no photo)
(as of 12/13 no longer available, gifted)

ANA 2011-100 through 103: Mini Blue Owlies
(mystery leftover yarn and fiber fill)
(no photos - but like ANA 2011-104/105, gifted)

ANA 2011-104: Mini Blue Owlie
(mystery leftover yarn and fiber fill)
(as of 1/2012, no longer available, gifted)

ANA 2011-105: Mini Blue Owlie
(mystery leftover yarn and fiber fill)
(as of 1/2012, no longer available, gifted)

ANA 2011-106: Mini Red Bird with Black Button Eyes and Beak
(leftover yarn, fiber fill, and buttons)
(as of 1/2012, no longer available, gifted)ANA 2011-107: Stuffed Bear
(mystery leftover yarn and fiber fill)
(as of 08/2012, to be a Toy Society Toy)
Still in Progress:

2010: Multi-colored, multi-fiber chevron blanket
2011: Next Valentine's Day Secret Cupid gifts (shhhhh, don't tell anyone!)
Maroon Diamond Scarf
As ever, if you see something that interests you, please let me know.

The on-line shop will be re-opening late in January 2012.

Auntie Nettie's Holiday Projects

Continuing the list of the summer projects, plus everything I'm getting ready for the Second Annual Holiday Boutique (sorry, this is by invitation/proximity only):

Puzzle Piece Wreath Ornaments v. 9 (lots*):

Puzzle Piece Wreath Ornaments v. 8 (lots):

Puzzle Piece Wreath Ornaments v. 7 (lots): Puzzle Piece Wreath Ornaments v. 6 (lots): Puzzle Piece Wreath Ornaments v. 5 (lots): Puzzle Piece Wreath Ornaments v. 4 (lots): Puzzle Piece Wreath Ornaments v. 3 (lots): Puzzle Piece Wreath Ornaments v. 2 (lots):

Puzzle Piece Wreath Ornament v. 1 is here,

as well as picture of the Snowflake Version(lots):

Crocheted Christmas Tree Ornaments v. 5 (lots):

Crocheted Christmas Tree Ornaments v. 4 (lots): Crocheted Christmas Tree Ornaments v. 3 (lots): Crocheted Christmas Tree Ornaments v. 2 (lots):
Crocheted Christmas Tree Ornaments v.1 (lots): Crocheted Christmas Tree Pins v. 2 (lots): Crocheted Christmas Tree Pins v.1 (lots):

Star of David pins: Star of David Ornaments v. 2 (lots) (light yellow):

Star of David Ornaments v. 1 (lots) (white): #73: Oversize Cross Bookmark (1)#70-72: Decorative Wreaths (for table tops, or to be hung) (not available)

Perfect for a table display with large white pillar candles in the center #69: Turquoise Ribbon Scarf (not available, no photo)

*"lots" can be anywhere from 2 - 20 ... I didn't have time to count, plus I'm still "hooking" and gluing.

Auntie Nettie's Summer Projects, Part 1

I thought it was time to record and share the status of all the summer projects, which were alluded to earlier in the season. For some weird reason I thought I hadn't done much, but once I started taking pictures and cleaning up the UFOs (UnFinished Objects), I realized that I haven't been as unproductive as I thought. I guess the crafts therapy balanced out my other issues this summer. Who would have thunk?

Anyway. In addition to all the "hooking," (projects are now nearer to 65) I've tried my hand at stamped cross-stitch and other arts and crafts, i.e. frames and various holiday ornaments. Between the paint fumes and the glue gun, I've inhaled and burned myself a lot. It was totally worth the trip to the hardware store, especially when the crusty manager asked if I was over 21. (THANK YOU BUDDY! No, please. I insist. Check my i.d., please. )

In no particular order, here's what was completed as of 6:00 p.m. last night. I did go on to finish about 10 more ornaments before it was time to crash. Photos to come.

Small (3"x3") Frames:

Larger Frames:Cross Stitch Ornaments:
(Um, Surprise Jenn!)Puzzle Piece Snowflake Ornaments (7):Puzzle Piece Wreath Ornaments v. 1 (3):
More ornaments in the works:
Except where noted, everything is available for sale. Prices and dimensions upon request.
I can take more photos if you need other views.

Stay tuned for the crochet objects.