~I'm In Overdrive~

One morning (a couple of weeks ago), I woke up feeling like I'd forgotten something very important, but couldn't put my finger on it.... Then when I was having my first cup of morning coffee, flipping through the paper, and POW! OMG! it can't be October! What happened to September?

What happened, is what happens every year; the Holiday Season has crept up on me. Now I'm in overdrive mode....BIG time. My first craft show is this coming weekend.

So I start going over my check list, and of course I need to increase my inventory. I think back of all the designs rolling around in my head, and wonder if I can fit them all in for this year's shows.

I did get this one messenger style bag out of my head and onto my sewing table...I LOVE the way it turned out, and can't wait to see the public response to it. I'm hoping they love it as much as I do. Inside the bag, I put in a couple of large, deep pockets, and a big zipper. It fits my Vaio laptop. I already know that after the shows, I'm making one for myself.......

Here it is............what do you think?

Come see it for yourself this weekend. I'll be at the Paradise Gift Bazaar in Auburn.

http://www.paradisegiftbazaar.com/

Check Out This Giveaway!

Check out my friend Margaret's Blog! She's having her first giveaway!

A hand painted Breast Cancer Martini Glass

Feel lucky??
Just leave a comment on her site~
classonglass.blogspot.com

Autumn Day In The Park

There's a saying where I live: "If you don't like the weather, just wait 10 minutes, and it'll change".

With that said, I noticed the sun peeking out (just a little), grabbed the dog leash, and quickly walked down to the park with my big eared companion.

We passed this tree on our way to the park...

Frosty, our white German Shepherd, checking out the grounds.....

Frosty resting after a run...good dog!

Notice the sky with the ominous clouds...we better get home.

And The Winner Is......

Congratulations Candice!

You're the winner of the Apron Giveaway!

Just contact me at

info@bymarilyn.com

with info on where you'd like your apron mailed, and I'll get it off to you asap.

Thanks to all that commented on the apron for a chance to win!

Hope you're all enjoying your beautiful Autumn Season.

Mixing Paint & Fabric

I brought out my fabric paints to see how my brush strokes would react to the pile of a micro fiber fabric......

I played around with free hand strokes, stencils and the combo.
After many trial and errors, I chose a black micro fiber fabric, a design and then base painted with a beautiful metallic sunset gold color. I highlighted the gold with a russet red. So fun!

Here's my final product. A pretty little clutch with an antique gold frame and chain. It's hard to see the russet highlighting in this picture, but I love the way it turned out! Click on the picture for a closer look.
Here's a peek inside. Of course I chose a red fabric for the lining........
You'll be able to see it in person at one of my craft shows next month.

Pico de Gallo

October is here, and the frost is coming. So I went out in my back yard and salvaged the remaining tomatoes. This is what I'm doing with them ......

Yummm, Salsa in the making.....

OK, I just need a nice big Margarita and I'm set for the evening......

Apron Giveaway!

Did you guess what yesterday's mystery post was? Well, here it is~

This will be the same as my clutch giveaway. All you have to do is leave a comment regardng the apron, or just say hi. Deadline for entry is Monday, October 12th. I will randomly chose a winner and announce the lucky winner on Tuesday, October 13th! Easy, easy!
Good luck!