New Etsy Attitude

To put it plainly, I think I have been trying to compete with Walmart.

I've had more sales this season than at the same time last year, and it's given me some courage. Maybe it's time I started making more than 50c an hour.

It's time to upgrade my shops. By January 1, they will be more attractive, I hope.

My Favorite Charity

Warm Woolies, which for 8 years has sent wool clothing around the world to children who need it most, will cease operation at the end of this year. It has to do with problems with the distribution system (which has been facilitated by international adoption agencies).

I hadn't actually been active with them for the last year, but will send my last two pairs of socks and a sweater to them soon.

When I lived in Asia, I was surprised to see babies without shoes or socks, and bare to the diaper, in 30 degree F weather, in the arms of middle class parents. When I asked others about it, I was told it was a laundry consideration. Anyway, I learned that babies CAN survive without warm socks in the winter. SO.

Mr. P and I prayed over every garment sent, especially that those who wore them would come to know Jesus as Saviour. God grant me the heart to pray so still.

Congrats, Mr. and Mrs. Rabbit and a Compliment

Spot and Molly are the parents of 8 bunnies. One is black and the others are pink with black spots. We're happy.

I shouldn't say so myself, but I received a knitting compliment today. It means a lot to me because my things are not selling on Etsy, and I begin to worry that my product is bad. Anyhow, a really accomplished knitter and crocheter, who has won firsts at several different fairs, made the remark that everyone has runs when knitting with dpns. I tossed her a mitten and asked her to look for mine. She pronounced it run-free, and said that only six other people in her experience could knit on dpns without runs. (I think there are a lot more than she's met.)

Forgive me for repeating it. It just meant so much to me.

It was a tiny awl.

From the top, Patti's right ear, Patti's left ear, Pete's left ear, Pete's right ear.


The reason is in Ex. 21:2-6.



First time to ever see my nose in profile. I always thought I had a Roman nose. It seems that instead, I have a Jewish nose(I hope).

The earrings were made by Kathryn Reichert of etsy.com.

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ETSY TREASURY CLOCK

http://craftopolis.com/index.php?com=tc

The Country

is troubled.

God bless us, every one.

Just in case the Lord tarries, I'm moving forward with my etsy shops. I think that sales are increasing from last month. Good

Citrus-ade

My recipe for this changes, but this today's and I like it.

2/3 c orange juice
2/3 c lemon juice
1/3 c. lime juice

Put in 2 qt or 2 l pitcher

Add 12 packets blue sweetener or some syrup:

1 c sugar in 1 c water, heated until dissolved
or
1/2 c honey dissolved in 1 c hot water

stir, fill with water and ice,stir

Enjoy