New from my Sewing Table...

Batik Hand Printed Headband

  As the weather starts to heat up so does my desire to dye and paint fabrics.  I love using natural dyes and usually turn my patio into a dyeing studio with boiling pots of natural dyes and fabrics hanging everywhere to dry. My first batch of fabric is drying and waiting to be sewn into beautiful accessories for my Etsy shop. 

Here comes June!

Father's day is just around the corner.  Although we love making handmade gifts for my husband, we also like to buy handmade gifts from artists as well.  I have found some amazing items on Etsy (my second home) that could easily be the perfect gift for any dad.

Handmade Leather Wallet with Personalized Monogramming:
  https://www.etsy.com/shop/SivaniAccessories

Handmade Cologne:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/SymbolicImports

Hand Stamped Copper Keyring:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/ATwistOfWhimsy

Black Walnut Keepsake Box:

  https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheArtisanWoodShed

Handmade Card:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/IrishVikingDesigns

Hand Painted Cotton Scarf:

  https://www.etsy.com/shop/Shovava

New items in the shop

Limited Quantities only $12 

From the sewing table

New designs in headbands...I love the vintage fabric that I finally cut into for the new dolly designs.  The Dick and Jane fabric is a coveted piece in my vintage collection. 

Dick and Jane Pink Dolly Tie Headband Only $12

New Dolly Tie Headbands $12

Autumn Flower Silhouette Headbands $12

Promotional SALE...

More Headbands

I love ultra suede fabric!  I used a vintage ultra suede when making these new headbands for my Etsy shop.

Ultra Suede Headband with Ombre Stitching $20

At the sewing table

My latest and trendy headbands in my Etsy shop.  I have an amazing collection of vintage fabric that I have decided to finally cut into for new products.  After much persuasion from my daughter, I started making headbands.  A rather simple task at the sewing table but a unique trendy accessory for my daughter and my Etsy shop.

Bohemian Twist $10

Extra Wide Turban $20

Batik Headband $18

A recent review from an Etsy client:

Boho Headband. Vintage Batik fabric. Black and White. Lattice design.

"Such a great headband, beautifully made! An easy transaction! Will definitely shop here again."

Proud Mama

My daughter is currently in art school woking many hours into each night on projects.  As a proud Mama, I wanted to share some of her latest work in sculpture class.


                  

This is the cast for the sculpture.

The finished sculpture.  "Life" 

I love her self portrait and sense of humor! I'm begging her for this piece.  It's a huge piece and I have the perfect space for it in my home. : )

Mother's Day Gift Ideas

As Mother's Day approaches, I wanted to share a few of my favorite gift ideas from Etsy.

d'or...gold pearl necklace from one of my favorite Etsy shops, AveryBethDesigns.

Gorgeous handcrafted jewelry display fixture made from patina copper and a hand turned wooden base.

Bring her flowers in this gorgeous ceramic vase from alley while helping support Breast Cancer Research.

What Mom would not want this beautiful Teapot by NewDayPottery on Etsy?  Simply spectacular! 

New Earrings

Antique Brass

Antique African Batik Bone Beads

Stunning Rare Yellow Turquoise Gemstones

Wooden Beads

Limited Supply Only $28

Latest Projects

My latest work includes this dreamy infinity scarf and knitted cowl scarf, both are available at my Etsy shop.

I used local hand spun ombre wool for the knitted cowl.

Welcome to my blog

   Welcome to my handcrafted life and blog, fiber bungalow.  I have wanted to produce a blog for some time now, finding the time has not been easy with three children going in different directions.  School is now back in session and voila, a little time craved out of the day for me!  

  My blog will be many things; how to's, advice & tips, my latest work, time in the studio with me and my etsy shop.  I work in many different mediums.  My current project is a mixed media piece which I will post soon.  I cannot wait to get started!  

~Kim

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