Happy Thanksgiving, Shelbourne Show LOT of pics!!

OKay, First I have to say, I am sorry. A LOT of sample swatches got lost in the mail. If you would like to make sure you are on the list to receive swatches email me at

erica@heavens-to-betsy.com 

I most likely will NOT reply to you

 ( cause there are so many and I am just one)

but I will make sure you are on our list to receive the next set, Due out in the beginning of Feb. 

Second I apologize for typing the way I talk, I know it is confusing. 

Third I apologize for not having all of the name for the MOST amazing rugs at Shelbourne VT.

My hubby and Grace ( and me ) went to go Shelbourne VT to help mom pack up and come home after the 10 day show in Shelbourne. ( Okay we went because we ABSOLUTELY love Vermont and we know they have the best cheeses and smoked meats) 

we literary arrived, took pics and left ( stopping only at Harrington's to pick up the BEST smoked meats, cheeses and some crackers. Although service didn't come with the  well known smile and hospitality, THEY rock)

So without further ado the rug pics, Again without names, I apologize deeply. 

One of my absolute favorites did NOT have enough lighting! 

and that is my only complaint.

 Wish I could Have gotten a better pic of this one, It was one of my absolute favorites:

White Enamel Dye Pots Coming Soon!!!!!

We are extremely pleased that we will soon have White Enamel Dye Pots for sale on our website and at shows!!!!

As many of you know Manhattan Wardrobe ( where most of us get our dye pots ) are no longer selling our beloved pots.

Speaking of shows.... Mom is leaving shortly for Shelbourne Vermont for the Green Mountain Rug Show.

Hope to see you there :)

A Give Away and a pillow....

Mom took some down time to get a little hooking done during our snowstorm.

The pattern is by Wooden Sails , Debbie St. Germain

The pattern is called: Antique Black Cats

( It is a $3.00 Paper pattern and is adjustible to any size by enlarging )

And if your here for the GiveAway you need to go here:

WOODLAND JUNCTION

If you are not a hooker, Just leave a comment on your favorite hobbie :)

Saundra also has a website that showcases her primitive dolls.

 Christmas presents anyone ?



The Dummies at Heavens to Betsy

Mom and I have been having a whole lot of fun with the two new Dummies at Heavens to Betsy!

and a bit of sewing was done a few weeks ago too!

:) SEE I told you they were Dummies!!!

I have always been afraid to attempt to make a hat, I thought I would just be saying bad words the whole time. My daughter really does not need to hear those, Next thing you know I would be down at the principal's office...

But I got the pattern for the hat that is in the second photo on etsy from MCHATS ( for $4.50 in PDF form)

 AND she sent me a link to the other Bucket hat pattern FREE!

The hat in the second photo is too big for my head ( I have a beetlejuice head ) so as soon as I get time I am going to adjust the pattern.

Get this - It is only TWO pieces, Two for the main hat and two for the liner. The process is SO much simpler than I thought it would be.

I am no longer afraid to make hats! Fear Conquered, I am the queen of the world... (Who still has to do laundry and cooking and grocery shopping, Well you get the idea.)

 I found these hats an absolute JOY to make. The bucket hat didn't come with instructions but if you have made a bag with a liner, It is the same process of pulling the right sides out through a gap in stitching. I am definitely going to take a whole day to devote to making hats (and a mess of the living room because my husband hasn't built my dream sewing room yet) soon.

Hope everyone had a great Halloween!!! We went tricker treating and had a blast seeing so many adults dressed up this year! ( we were prisoners and Grace was a witch ) Here is the only photo of Rick and Grace I managed to quickly take while it was light out:

I wish I could have taken photos of all the Grown ups in costume!!!

but it got dark really quickly. The great thing was there were alot of people out in there yards with bonfires and music just having a really good time, Lots and lots of smiles. Which is what it is all about :)

Way Behind.... Going with the flow

Just when we think we have this down to a science....

We are a little scattered at the moment :)

But I did find out why my posts weren't posting: I wasn't signed in under the right name, GUHH , Really?...

I was hoping to write an actual intelligent post but it just isn't in the cards, Sorry.

I know most of you are waiting for the Give Away Post so you know the new wools are coming soon, But we got it all backwards this time around.

The new wools are up on the website now and I am attempting to make it so you can actually see the wools without a magnifying glass! :)

I feel absolutely HORRIBLE about not giving the Blogger with the most-est Her proper Intro. I have not even sent her the wools!!! Aaack ( It going out today, I swear, Just as sooon as I find my brains ).

Saundra of Woodland Junction is just one of those gals you instantly like. Someone knew what they were doing when they put us two in sepperate states that is for sure! We would paint the town and have Wayy tooo much fun together.

Saundra also has a special connection with this mailers' wool but she can tell you about that!

Again, I have not even sent her the wools so do please give her some time, please. But you can certainly stop in and enjoy her blog. 

Okay , I am going back to work now. Mom is probably waiting for her coffee as I type ! But her is a little teaser :)

 

Blogger!!!!!!

I have written posts... We are not ignoring you

BLOGGER has changed everything! and has lost my posts. 

 I don't even know if this will reach you.

We will get this back to normal. 

We do have NEW wools coming soon, I promise.

Fall Bag from 1,2,3 Sew book By Blog host The Longthread

My jaw dropped when I saw this bag, I was so J-E-A-L-O-U-S .

Imagine my utter shock when I realized it was sewn with Our Wool!



Now, Isnt that just the most beautiful fall handbag?

I own the book 1,2,3 Sew and I have to say I enjoy it because of the fact I have litterally picked a pattern from the book, Picked the fabric and sewn it without any Cusssing!!

That is a sure testiment of a good craft book - in my opinion.

I love the reversible skirt patttern so much! Thank you Ellen.

Check out the Longthread blog here  I linked it to the post on the purse but Ellen has alot of great things over there to check out Including great Tutorials that you can use cottons or wools with.

We are Here

Thank you for all of your warm wishes to us Irene took hold over us.

Thankfully we escaped most of the fury.

Are Hearts go out to all of those who were effected by Irene.

I am so saddened by the devestation in particular to Vermont.

My husband and I love to take weekend getaways to the small towns of Vermont. We have met some of the most WONDERFUL people there.

If you ever stay or travel in VT. Please stop in to

The Jamaica House Bed and Breakfast

Jamaica was one of the towns effected by Irene.

It is filled with the most good natured, truly caring people and Best! baked goods. Just down the road is Harmonyville ( yes, I almost talked my husband into moving there just so I could say I lived in Harmonyville ). A little farther down the road is Townshend ( stop in for great smoked meats and cheeses ), The town in which scenes from Chevy Chases' movie Funny Farm was filmed. A truly warm and kind community.

Folk N' Fiber has a new website Be sure to check it out!


And a few etsy finds ( links directly to etsy page )

Those are our wools! :)

Backpack:

And there is a slight possibillity this will be gone by the time you see this:

Another pillow by the same seller equally as cute: