Thanksgiving Weekend sale!

I find it kind of ridiculous that I haven't posted in over a month. Everyone who gets this on the RSS feed may well have forgotten who I am by now! It's been a very busy autumn and I'm still in the thick of things as it were. I've been working on a queensized quilt that is royally kicking my butt. I have underestimated every aspect of this beast except the amount of thread needed - from the time necessary to fussy cut the charm squares to the time it takes to get all these scrap fabrics to play well with each other.

In the midst of all this I've been planning some new WVP and Welcome Home Quilt designs for spring. So, it's time for a clear-out of existing stock. Everything currently in my Etsy shop is 15% off with coupon code THANKS2010. I've got a lot to be thankful for and hopefully your future gift recipients will, too!

As seen on Urbanite Baltimore!

As seen in the latest installment of Urbanite Baltimore's Green Shopping Guide:

It's time for a sale!

Several members of the Crest team and the Baltimore team are having sales this week, and quality goods abound. (No Regretsy crap there, I haven't listed Bunny's toe, so you're safe).

Find shop links to the Capital Region artists here and the Baltimore team here. Now if you will excuse me, I need to go buy fabric!

DC-Area Etsy Sale

The Capital Region Etsy Street Team (CREST) is holding a team sale -

Black Friday - November 27, 2009 to Cyber Monday - November 30, 2009.

Complete your holiday shopping with CREST . Please visit the following shops for amazing items and special deals. Check each shop announcement for details.

The following shops are offering Free Worldwide Shipping Nov 27 - Nov 30....
Free worldwide shipping at bijouxrocks...
bijouxrocks

Free worldwide shipping at aprilmist...
aprilmist

Free worldwide shipping at ardenjewelrydesign...
ardenjewelrydesign

Free worldwide shipping at stitchberry...
stitchberry

Free worldwide shipping at AWEshop...
aweshop

Free worldwide shipping at jetsy...
jetsy

Free worldwide shipping at sweetbeadstudio...
sweetbeadstudio

Free worldwide shipping at at JustinesJewelry...
justinesjewelry

Free worldwide shipping at tarabu...
tarabu

Free worldwide shipping at silverdotjewelry...
silverdotjewelry

Free worldwide shipping at lanyapi...
lanyapi

The following shops are offering Free Worldwide Shipping PLUS other discounts Nov 27 - Nov 30....
Free worldwide shipping plus 10% off all items at anastassiadesigns...
anastassiadesigns

Free worldwide shipping plus 15 % off all items at OceanSea...
OceanSea

Free worldwide shipping plus 20% off all items at morewarped...
morewarped

Free worldwide shipping plus 10% off all items at moonblossomdesigns...
moonblossomdesigns

Free worldwide shipping plus 15% off all items at sewartsy...
sewartsy

Free worldwide shipping plus 15% off all items at hitchcockcreative...
hitchcockcreative

Free worldwide shipping plus 20% off all items at rainestudios...
rainestudios

Free worldwide shipping plus 15% off all items at bellameidesigns...
bellameidesigns

Free worldwide shipping plus 10% off on $50 or more, 20% off on $100 or more at erinmapes...
erinmapes

Free worldwide shipping plus 20% off excluding clearance items at TashinaFalene...
tashinafalene

Free worldwide shipping plus 10% off on orders over $20 at sunflowerexpress...
sunflowerexpress

Free worldwide shipping plus 20% off and a free "Flower Power Ring" at doyoulovelucy...
doyoulovelucy

Free worldwide shipping plus 20% off on $20 or more at BrigaBauble...
BrigaBauble

Free worldwide shipping plus 10% off orders of $20 and up. 20% off orders $75 and up at BigHelmetHead...


Free worldwide shipping plus free gift with purchase over $20 at BelleCouleurJewelry...


Free worldwide shipping plus 10% off all items at GenerationsTieDye...
GenerationsTieDye

Free worldwide shipping plus 10% off on $50 or more at UPHORIA...
UPHORIA

The following shops are offering other Discounts Nov 27 - Nov 30....
Free shipping to US and Canada. $2.00 International shipping. 20% off all items at shellydaly...
shellydaly

Free shipping to US and Canada on purchases over $35 at wildhare...
wildhare

15% Off All Orchid Plants (prices will be adjusted to reflect discount) at sapphirechild...
sapphirechild

Free domestic shipping on orders over $10 plus 10% discount (on Black Friday only) for orders over $50 at theguestroomcloset...
theguestroomcloset

20% off all orders at DesignsbyJocelyn...
DesignsbyJocelyn

It's sale time!

And many, many of the Etsians I know are hosting sales in their shops this time of year.

Find free shipping by searching 'EtsyFreeShipping' in the Handmade>keyword search field.

Add Etsycrest or BaltimoreEtsy to your search and find regional artists from Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and the District.

*Note* some of those free shipping sales won't be live until Wednesday 11/25 or Friday 11/27 - take your time, heart your favourites, and buy when it's cheap!

JennyJen42

JennyJen42 may not be the the answer to life, the universe and everything, but her shop is definitely the answer for fun accessories. Totes, aprons, throw pillows, whatever the occasion she has something for the fashionable chick in your life.

. . . . speaking of chicks, some fabulous fun applique!

I feel I ought to remind everyone out there that Mother's Day is coming, and that you should offer your mother some token of love. I know, she will understand that the economy's in the tank and maybe you're not working, but she will also remember all the times she went without so that you could have soccer cleats or piano lessons or what-have-you in your youth. Maybe it's time for you to go buy a bag of dried beans and a few pounds of plain frozen vegetables and put that Dunkin' Donuts or Subway snack money towards showing your mom some love.

I'm just sayin.'

So if you would like to send your mother (who loves you, even if you aren't as successful as your cousin Richard) something that will last for years instead of a $30 bouquet of flowers that will last a week, if you're lucky, check out JennyJen42.

These items all fulfill my goal that gifts should be attractive, appropriate and useful. Score!

NovemberAir - Luxury on Sale

Sometimes even luxury goods go on sale - especially when they are very seasonal. Such is the case with the current November Air Sale. Reflecting discounts of 20-40%, most of the shop is currently on sale, offerring some great deals on winter accessories. When you've finally accepted the damp groundhog was right, and you realize you really have lost your favourite scarf on the train or in a cab, well now's as good a time as any to pick up another. Or possibly two.

Let's begin,

There are several scarves in this style in the shop right now, but this is my favourite colour pairing. It's somehow a sophisticated country palette that I adore. Currently on offer for $20.

The very subtle variations of this scarf do not scream spring - quite frankly they do not scream anything, but sometimes, you just want something fat, soft, and warm, and maybe a little subtle, too. Currently listed at $21, click the image to purchase.

Hey, that's Julia! Hi, Julia! And she's modeling the most affordable piece I am going to recommend - a great, cozy coffee-n-biscuits neckwarmer. At only $18.40, I am sorely tempted to pick one up for me. I adore neckwarmers (they button, see, so the wind doesn't unwind your ends) and I adore those two colors together. Yum.