http://acadienne.ArtFire.com en-us Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:51:45 MST Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:51:45 MST http://www.artfire.com/rss/studio/ ArtFire RSS Generator matt@artfire.com (Matthew J Giustino, ArtFire.com) Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:51:45 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=797207 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=797207"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8752_product_1344466034_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> This set of round and rounded square dishcloths are crocheted from a multicolored holiday twist cotton yarn, with red and whit cotton trim added for a merry effect. approximately 9 inches square/diameter, plenty for those big dishwashing jobs. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=797207 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:47:45 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=797194 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=797194"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8752_product_902599908_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> One more pair, this one in a peppermint twist and a white speckle. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=797194 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:43:22 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=797186 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=797186"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8752_product_42758603_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Round crocheted dishcloths in fun holiday colors, 9 inches in diameter for all those dirty dishes. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=797186 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:40:29 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=797181 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=797181"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8752_product_1979652495_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Glitter yarn in red and white with silver glitter thread spun through the yarn makes these extra fun for all those holiday dishes. 10 inches square, they will do lots of big jobs. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=797181 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:36:55 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=797179 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=797179"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8752_product_365701311_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> These make one job we all hate to do become a little less tedious during the holidays, 10 inch squares of holiday colors. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=797179 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:33:37 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=797176 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=797176"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8752_product_797833380_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> This sparkling spiral scarf was crocheted from yarns in colors that are not quite as bright as my other spirals, aran, hunter, and burgundy, all still with a gold thread spun into the yarn by the manufacturer. Approxiamately 5 feet long and 3 inches in diameter, it is both fashionable and functional. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=797176 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:27:33 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=797173 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=797173"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8752_product_415759735_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> This scarf will turn heads with its sparkle and holiday colors, approximately 5 feet of twisted colors with nice long tassels on each end. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=797173 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:20:15 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=797165 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=797165"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8752_product_1058301591_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> This is one scarf that will turn heads, made of red and green yarns that have a sparkly thread of matching color spun throughout, for an extra boost of color and style. Approximately 5 feet long and 3 inches in diameter, it will help keep your neck warm at the same time as it catches everyone's eye. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=797165 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:15:29 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=797160 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=797160"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8752_product_588768901_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> This fun accent is approximately 5 feet long and totally twisted for its entire length, from tassel to tassel. The yarn has a sparkly thread spun into it, so this will add sparkle and holiday spirit to any outfit, and will keep your neck warm at the same time! http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=797160 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:10:15 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=797158 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=797158"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8752_product_1143260776_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> These cute little dishcloths have their own kind of sparkle, but can still do the job of making doing dishes a little less dreary this season. All tree dishcloths are 7 inches at their sidest and tallest points http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=797158 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:06:16 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=797156 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=797156"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8752_product_1457584580_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> One more pair of these really fun dishcloths, this time one is a speckled Christmas print yarn, and the other is the same multi twist as #1 pair. Make your chores merry and bright with these! http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=797156 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:02:42 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=797150 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=797150"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8752_product_1847971090_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Cute little dishcloths shaped like Christmas Trees, one in a multi Christmas colored twist yarn and the other in a peppermint twist yarn, all-cotton and machine washable. These will make a dull chore festive. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=797150 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:51:55 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=793977 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=793977"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8752_product_652367091_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> These three choices of panties coozies have furry and glittery trims on the waists and leg openings, but will still absorb the moisture from the sides of a can or glass. Great little stocking stuffers, I can make them in any color and trim style on request. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=793977 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:47:07 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=793970 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=793970"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8752_product_188391773_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Choose one of these unadorned but still cute as can be coozies in the shape of ladies' panties, and you will get rave reviews, whetr they are a gift or something to keep your own glass or can cool and dry on the outside. Choose a color if you don't see what you want in my listings, and I will make you a special order pair. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=793970 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:41:08 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=793962 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=793962"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8752_product_1909656052_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Just the thing for the hunter or military man to keep his drink cold and his can or glass dry on the outside, this coozie has elastic in the top row to keep it in its place. Will make female panties version on request, and will also make coozies in any color available as a special order. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=793962 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:35:48 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=793953 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=793953"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8752_product_653944019_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> For the couple who enjoy the outdoors, or for the military couple, this set will be agreat stocking stuffer! Fits standard can or many sizes of glasses,and can be ordered as a single coozie of your color and style choice. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=793953 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:31:02 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=793935 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=793935"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8752_product_238188259_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> This set of panties and boxers is red hot, with fuzzy black and red trim on both, including the fly. Great stocking stuffer, and single coozies are available on request in any color the yarn companies have available. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=793935 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:21:40 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=793921 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=793921"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8752_product_1708290054_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> This unique ornament has a completely openwork center surrounded by overdyed thread satin stitch blocks for an ornament that will let the lights on your tree shine through. 3 inches square, it has a fringe stitch edge for stability, and a hanging loop is worked in the stitching. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=793921 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:16:18 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=793916 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=793916"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8752_product_1034654242_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Primarily green stitching characterizes this 3-inch square Hardanger embroidered ornament, with a lot of openwork surrounding the center diagonal motif. Nicely fringed, with fringe stitch in place to prevent fraying, and a hanger integrated into the stitching. Great to make your tree look traditional but with a bit of a southwest twist. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=793916 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:10:13 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=793905 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=793905"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8752_product_1224219914_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> No cutwork on this ornament, but plenty of beautiful diagonal stitching surrounding the center motif. Overdyed thread used for the outer motif and a fringe stitch holds the 3-inch square securely. This will look wonderful on any tree. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=793905 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:03:39 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=793895 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=793895"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8752_product_235320128_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> There's a lot of red and a lot of openwork on this 3-inch Hardanger embroidered ornament. Fringed edge gives a home-town touch, also a bit of my southwest twist. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=793895 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:59:09 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=793892 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=793892"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8752_product_1409630938_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Traditional Hardanger work done with a color twist and a fringed edge, this is going to look great on the tree! All-cotton fabric and thread, 22-count evenweave fabric for a 3-inch square. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=793892 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:47:59 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=789991 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=789991"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8752_product_1289164759_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> This Handmade Hardanger Christmas ornament was embroidered in red, green and gold on antique white hardanger 22-count cloth,and is approximately 3 inches square. Perle cottons and overdyed specialty cotton threads were used. Mostly embroidered, with a small square cut out in the center and filled with a dove's eye motif. This will bring a bit of lovely color to someone's tree. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=789991 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:39:08 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=789982 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=789982"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8752_product_1475182404_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Panties and boxers coozies in sage green with animal-print colored fuzzy yarn, these are fully functional coasters/coozies. Purchase both as a set or will make one gender or the other on request. Cotton yarn with novelty yarn trim, rubber band worked into top of coozie for stability. Fits standard can or stretches to fit larger glass. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=789982 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:09:46 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=717591 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=717591"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8752_product_1187683212_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Four feet of fuzz in solid orange furry yarn and a variegated blend of orange, yellow, and hot pink in a looped yarn stripe together to make one really fun scarf. Approximately four inches wide, it's both warm and cool at the same time. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=717591 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:03:45 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=717584 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=717584"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8752_product_550211113_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> More than 6 feet of really soft, fun colored fuzzy knit, in yellow, pink, orange, and a little green, for a little cool, this is simply a fun scarf. It will accent any outfit from casual to glitzy, and will certainly turn heads! Approximately 4 inches wide, a little narrower when stretched. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=717584 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:45:40 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=694137 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=694137"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8752_product_1496366588_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Long and narrow, this bit of glitz will dress up your wardrobe in many different ways, from scarf to belt or headband, since it is loosely knit on large needles. The yarn is actually a blend of mauve and sage wrapped with a strand of copper metallic, but it "reads" as copper. It was also named for the state in which my studio is located, Arizona. Size is approximately 4 feet long and 3 inches wide, a little narrower than some of my other similar scarves. Hand wash, please. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=694137 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:37:48 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=694124 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=694124"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8752_product_874175603_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Lightweight wool/synthetic blend scarf, just enough of a metallic twist to dress up any outfit. Thick-and thin yarn twists give it a bumpy texture, but it is very soft overall. The blue strand is throughout the scarf, with the second strand in the twist changing from coral to sage to lavender. Hand wash, please. Overall size is approximately 5 inches wide and 4 feet long withtassels on all four corners for a playful touch. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=694124 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:29:35 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=694110 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=694110"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8752_product_95995328_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Plain or fancy, this twist of a scarf will go with it perfectly. Crocheted from a blended yarn which has a blue-gray strand of mohair wrapped around a strand of novelty yarn in a coral/pink/purple blend, it has a nice soft feel. Size is approximately 5 feet long by 3 inches wide with a long tassel on each end,a loose twist due to construction of rows on each side of a starting row. Machine washable, but you may want to wash it by hand. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=694110 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:21:27 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=694096 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=694096"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8752_product_220807862_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Glitzy rainbow sparkle novelty yarn is wrapped with a strand of brown mohair, and makes a really lovely spiral scarf. Pattern is worked on both sides of a starting row, so it has a nicely open twist, wide enough for warmth, but novel enough to make a statement. Approximately 5 feet long by 3 inches wide with a long tassel on each end, it can be worn with anything from formal to casual. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=694096 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:46:06 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=640936 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=640936"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8752_product_982097974_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Great little pair of bright red boxers makes a real conversation-starter when used as a coaster! Cotton yarns absorb any drips, and the round flat bottom keeps your container safe. Rubber band is worked in at the top to keep it in place, and it fits a 12-ounce can or standard glass. If you need one for an unusually-sized container, send a tracing of the bottom circumference with your custom order request. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=640936 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:37:07 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=640918 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=640918"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8752_product_1417088537_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Red panties with white lace trim, great conversation-starter wherever you use them. Flat round bottom cushions you glass or can, and the cotton yarns absorb any drips. Great for the person who needs a little lift in their stocking stuffer collection. Customized sizes available on sending a tracing of the bottom circumference of your container. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=640918 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:30:57 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=640907 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=640907"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8752_product_908293614_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> After making some ladies' panties cosies, I was asked by a fellow artisan why I had no men's undies for the ladies to hold, since men would like to have the ladies' panties on their drink cans, so I came up with a pair of briefs style. All-cotton yarns, fits either a standard can or average glass. Custom sizes available on sending a tracing of your container's bottom diameter. Great conversation piecs, and a perfect stocking stuffer for the person who has everything. Rubber band worked into the top helps keep them on. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=640907 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:23:36 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=640899 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=640899"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8752_product_1757852862_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Just the cosy for someone who has everything and loves the unusual, this cute panty coaster has white ruffles, a clear turquoise color, and a flat round bottom, all made from cotton yarns. Fits a 12-ounce can or an average glass, and can be ordered in whatever size desired by sending a tracing of the desired glass bottom for sizing. Rubber band is worked into top to help keep it in place. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=640899 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 06:59:50 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=634968 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=634968"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8752_product_1999645403_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Basic stockinette stitch scarf with garter stitch edges, made from a self-patterning stripe yarn in 100% superwash wool, so you can throw it in the wash when it gets muddy from being out to play. Very soft feel, approximately 4 inches wide and 4 feet long. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=634968 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 14:13:18 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=622159 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=622159"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8752_product_1545822607_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Crocheted from worsted weight cotton yarn, this cute little coaster will keep your drink warm, cold, or the glass dry while making you the envy of the office or party. Your guests will love it if you get a set (I can make more rather quickly, have some in the works), and they have an elastic band at the top to hold them in place. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=622159 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 14:06:53 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=622140 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=622140"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8752_product_1808326587_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Whether your glass or coffee cup is too hot or sweating condensation, this little coaster will keep it comfy for your hand,and it's unlikely that anyone will mistake it for theirs, either! Crocheted from worsted weight cotton yarn, this is sturdy and a definite conversation-starter in the office or at a party. Will make custom order if tracing of glass bottom is supplied for sizing, but this fits most glasses, and has elastic at the top to hold it in place. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=622140 Sat, 03 Oct 2009 07:31:55 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=535933 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=535933"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8752_product_998186005_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Here's the perfect gift for that special someone who needs pampering and loves fall colors. This metal basket is 9" in diameter, 5" tall, and is filled with 4 soft, luxury knitted spa cloths in fall colors, ranging from 9" square to almost 11" square, with a golden scrubbie shaped like a mum blossom and four transparent glycerine soaps in leaf shapes to fill the center. No commercial products, all are my own work, and the basket itself is a recycled thrift shop find, as are all my containers. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=535933 Sat, 03 Oct 2009 07:22:18 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=535597 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=535597"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8752_product_1554912846_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Lovely colors of the sea, deep and light blues interspaced with lavender, make up this shell-stitch wrap. It is 14 inches deep, 45 inches wide, and is made out of a fine-weight fair trade cotton, hand-painted in Chile. Very soft and lacy, this will be perfect to keep a light chill off on a crisp fall day. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=535597 Sat, 03 Oct 2009 07:15:14 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=535242 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=535242"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8752_product_197829595_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Lovely rectangular shawl, knitted in a lacy pattern of randomly spaced rows of openwork, this will keep you warm on those days that are cool but not cold. The colors are reminiscent of the late autumn, when there are still a few golden leaves, but most have turned brown and the evegreens are a bit faded. The yarn used is a hand-painted fine weight cotton, fair trade, imported from Chile. Be fashionable, warm, and socially responsible at the same time! Yarn label provided with shawl, as it tells the story of the yarn. This shawl is 20 inches deep and 45 inches wide. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=535242 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:07:54 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=440176 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=440176"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8752_product_1616391460_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> This is one completely unique piece,18 inches square, not including fringe, that will enhance any fall table. Just imagine this original design on your Thaksgiving table, all the lovely colors of autumn in 4 designs, symmetrically placed in 8 sections with the center square left open for your best floral arrangement or vase! The corner motifs have a large amount of openwork, while the leaf shapes are filled with doubled backstitch. A variety of perle cottons and overdyed threads were used in the embroidery, and the cotton/poly fabric is pre-sectioned with sage green weaving by the manufacturer. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=440176 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:16:48 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=409636 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=409636"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8752_product_1191619243_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> This towel set can fit in the kitchen of any man or woman who likes a neutral, unfussy look. It's totally practical, a machine-washable towel with a skiert area that is 11" long and 15" wide, and the set includes a pair of 9" square dishcloths that are thick enough to be used as pot holders. The neck strap fastens with a maetal snap, so it can be hung conveniently from any hok or bar. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=409636 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:09:42 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=409630 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=409630"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8752_product_2080614300_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Dry your hands on this towel, and you may think of a time when you were at a woodland cabin! Squared shape is an original design, adapted from printed patterns that were far more feminine. Apron skirt area is 16" wide and a full 11" long for practical use and the matching dishcloth set is thick enough to be used as pot holders, 9" square. The neck strap of the towel is fastened on one side with a snap, so it may be hung from a variety of hoks and bars. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=409630 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:01:25 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=409626 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=409626"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8752_product_1861997877_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> The name of the variegated yarn in this is really Chocolate, so I put cream color as the accent to make pie! Skirt length of towel is 9", at least 20"wide, and the matching set of dish cloths, thick enough to serve as pot holders, are each 8" in diameter. Completely machine washable, a snap fastener closes one end of the neck strap so the towel can be hung from any convenient peg or bar. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=409626 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:48:01 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=409618 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=409618"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8752_product_897456578_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Dry your hands in style this holiday season! Generously sized apron towel, skirt area 9" long and 22" wide, this will look perfect in a kitchen decorated for Thanksgiving or Christmas. The pair of matching dishcloths is thick enough to serve as potholders, a full 9" in diameter. You can hang this just about anywere, since one end of the strap is held closed by a snap fastener. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=409618 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:38:21 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=409612 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=409612"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8752_product_926047845_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> A stainless steel dish provides the base for four upscale crocheted spa cloths and two lavender-colored unscented heart soaps, combined to make a very elegant blue blossom. The soaps are molded glycerine, unscented to avoid allergy problems. The spa cloths, two squares, 8 and 8-1/2" and two round, 8" in diameter, are hand-crocheted in a fine sport-weight mercerized cotton yarn, perfectly machine-washable. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=409612 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:23:36 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=409595 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=409595"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8752_product_1395792025_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> This little duck is carrying her own water lily on her back, 4 soft round knit spa cloths and 3 leaf soaps that seem to have floated down from the tres on the shore. Overall basket size is approximately 8" in diameter, including head, and spa cloth sizes are 8", 7" (2 middle ones), and 6" in diameter. Soaps are molded from unscented glycerine soap, so few allergens likely. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=409595 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:10:00 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=409578 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=409578"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8752_product_1620307970_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Elegant and a bit funcky at the same time, this chenille shawl is 13-1/2" deep and 36" long, luxuriously soft and warm. It is crocheted from a collection of yarn called "Jewel Box" by Caron, in a variety of single skeins bookended by 2 colors that I owned two of. Hand wash only, please. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=409578 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 07:59:15 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=399589 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=399589"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8752_product_126967798_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> This single ruffle is only 2" wide, a dark red/gold band edged in dark green/silver. The length is 48", so it can be used as either a skinny accent scarf or as a belt. Imagine what a hit this will be for a Christmas or other holiday get-together! http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=399589 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 07:52:30 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=399582 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=399582"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8752_product_683867125_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Fluffy ruffles of mohair and acrylic march up and down both sides of a center line in this fun scarf for fall. Ruffles are 4" wide when flattened, and the scarf is 36" long. Soft yarn with deeply layered colors that remind me of pumpkin pie, complete with crust colors. Perfect length for either an grownup or a "tween", and can function as both an accent or a lightweight neck warmer. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=399582