We’ve gathered together a group of fabulous Etsy sellers who make some of the loveliest and well made hand crafts around. We’re bringing our very best creations from our homes to yours in this unique two day online shopping experience. Plus, we’re giving away door prizes so don’t forget to leave a comment on each blog to enter. It’s not too early to think about shopping for those special folks on your Christmas list so please keep them in mind as you browse these fabulous offerings:

Notebooks
Sue Bleiweiss

Gadget Cozies
Ginny Harvey

Toys
Felicia Haywood

Felted Items
Lisa Jordan

Needlebooks & Sewing
Jenn Maruska

Pottery
Julie Thomas

Gift Tags
Karen Wittkop

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Welcome!

I’ve just been doing some embroidery. Come on in!

My name is Jenn and I am the creator of Jenn Maruska Design. I’m an artist and seamstress and I make cute and useful items for your workspace and home. About 10 years ago I made my first simple needlebook out of woolfelt. I’ve since modified the design and incorporated my own unique, hand embroidery as decoration. And I now use luxurious high-quality wools for the covers. My needlebooks, pincushions and taskets are well made and meant to last for years to come. I’m inspired by natural colors and Japanese design.

My needlebooks are perfect for anyone who quilts, beads, embroiders or sews.

You can use a tasket to hold your small supplies and tools.

I hand embroidered a spool of thread as decoration for this crafty pincushion.

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Don’t forget about the door prize!

Leave me a comment to be entered into a drawing to win the pincushion below.

The winner will be announced here on Wednesday, Nov 5th.

Thank you so much for attending this Virtual Etsy Home Show!

I’d like to invite you to the next stop on your tour:

Pottery
Julie Thomas

Jenn : )

Hi everyone! Hope you all had a wonderful Halloween.

We had friends over and made stew and an apple crostata, drank wine, played Risk and watched one really really really scary movie. We got only about a half dozen knocks on the door from little trick-or-treaters, but they were traveling in large groups this year - I hardly have any candy left. All in all a very enjoyable night!

I can’t believe it’s that time of year again - my orchids are all in bloom. I must be treating them well, as they are loaded with blossoms, pressed up against the windows to gather the light.

Orchid

Violet

Christmas Cactus

Can you believe that it’s November already? Neither can I.

Thank you to all the wonderful people who visited my shop this past month. I’m thrilled that so many of my needlebooks and taskets will be given as holiday gifts this year.

I’ve added my hand embroidered ornaments to the shop now. If you’re looking to decorate your tree with something made by a real person, topping your gifts with something that can’t be bought in a mall or giving friends a very special handmade gift, I hope you’ll consider these ornaments that I’ve lovingly made. : )

Have a wonderful weekend everybody!

Jenn : )

Here in Seattle we are still having sunny days and warm afternoons.

But I can tell that the season is getting ready to change. There’s a certain feeling in the air, the way the light falls through the windows. My morning walk calls for a light jacket now. I love the Fall - it’s my favorite time of the year. Here in the Northwest we anticipate the leaves changing colors and more rainy days. I enjoy the colors of Fall, the delicious comfort foods, wearing sweaters, and chilly nights with blankets on the bed.

A few months ago I joined the Etsy Quiltsy Street Team. The Quiltsy Team is a group of Etsy sellers who enjoy quilting, sharing their ideas and knowledge and selling their handiwork. Right now I have two mini art quilts in my shop, which you can see *here*. Today I’d like to introduce you to a few of my fellow Quiltsy Team members and show you examples of their wonderful creations.

Did you know….?

* The technique of quilting dates back to ancient Egypt, and may be even older than that.

* A quilt made of a solid piece of fabric is called a “Whole Cloth” quilt.

The textures and patterns made by the quilting stitches are the decoration of the whole cloth quilt.

* The Log Cabin pattern consists of strips of fabric (which represent logs) sewn around a square center. Traditionally, this center square was red to symbolize the warm fire on the hearth of the cabin.

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Here is a great example of the beautiful colors of Fall, in this wall hanging created by Doodlebugquilts.

“Quilted Fall Leaves Wall Hanging”.

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I love to cook for family and friends this time of year.

Wouldn’t this look pretty decorating your dinner table?

This “Fall Tablerunner” was created by lmkquilts.

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Need a new bag to go with all of your Fall outfits?

Kimbuktu creates pretty pieced and quilted bags.

“Judie Black and White Quilted and Beaded Patchwork Bag”.

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This lovely pillow cover was created by Warmnfuzzies.

She made the top of this pillow completely by hand!

Wouldn’t this pillow look amazing on your favorite chair?

“Changing Seasons Hand-Sewn Cathedral Windows Pillow Cover”.

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After spending the summer out-and-about, Fall is all about gathering together again.

Nesting. Being with family and friends. Home.

Nelliej13 has created this beautiful heirloom lap quilt.

I think she sums up the spirit of home very nicely.

“Mary Engelbreit Tall Houses Quilt”.

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Enjoy your day!

Jenn : )

Jenn : )

Jenn

Have a great day!
Best wishes, Christina - I hope you’re feeling better soon!

Jenn : )

Jenn : )

Best -

Jenn : )

Best - Jenn : )

This morning I listed one of my business card wallets in the shop.
Thanks to Josh - who took some great photos for me last night.

It seems that I am enamored with bumblebees lately. I looked around Etsy this morning and found these sweet bee goodies:

This adorable little knit hat from Knittybittyapparel.

These cool gift tags from Prettyful.

This little painting by Pumpkinseedsfolkart.

And this pretty necklace from Puffluna.

: ) Bee nice to one another and have a great day!

Jenn