2 trick (stitch) pony?

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I was flipping through the tv channels one night and came across a lady talking about Tunisian crochet a.k.a. Afghan crochet so I decided to investigate. I purchased some long crochet hooks on Etsy and gave it a go. It took me much longer to do than single crochet but I love the tight woven look! I'd like to see some fiberfill try to squeeze through those stitches!

I feel like flying to the UK...

to bring back some more enamelware!

My parents just bought me a washer and dryer as a gift so I've been hunting for a cute container to hold laundry soap.

Look at this simple and beautiful thing-


and this container below would be awesome to store shoemaking tools!

You can find these containers HERE.

Now that I think about it, I always bring back metal housewares when I visit Europe.

One day I will take some pics of my metal collection and post it.

Still on the laundry note, look at the retro packaging on this laundry powder-

I am definitely a sucker for nice packaging.

Added a few more things to the shop today...

Innocent mushroom


wool bonnets

Cat ornaments available at Art Star Philly!

photo by Art Star Philly

So Softies ornaments are available at Art Star Philly! I sent over some cats, snails, and bunnies this year. Stop by the holiday show to see over 30 handmade ornaments if you are in the Philly area.

Korean cloth tape

I spy cloth tape in NYC! I've been drooling over cloth tape on Etsy for about a year or more and finally find some while shopping around here. I found the red ones at the new Paper Source location in Brooklyn and I found the yellow plaid and brown stripes at Kate's Paperie last night in Soho.

I'm still eyeing the navy blue stripes and the red and blue one though!

Cute Knitting and Sewing Kit

I just saw these sweet vintage inspired knitting & sewing kit at Kate's Paperie. Organization inspiration!

shop update today!

shop update today, originally uploaded by m patrizio.

♪Baby, it's cold outside!♪

This afternoon I will be adding 6 Timmies, 6 Timmie coats sold separately, and a pink ballerina bunny to my shop at 4 pm (Eastern Standard Time).