Creative Monkeys have been let loose!

rFirst I would like to apologize for not posting anything new recently. I've been quite busy with craft shows, Pensacola Fair and creating new designs. I assure you, you won't be disappointed with my new products.

I'm expecting the new year to bring in more sales, more opportunities and more ideas! Let the creative monkeys loose, I say! Just to highlight some of the things that's been going on........... in October 2009, for the first time ever I placed some items I have created in the Pensacola Interstate Fair. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that I won ribbons on EVERYTHING I put up to be judged!!!!!!

First place ribbon for my Zebra Handbag

Second place for my Cupcake Pincushion created out of a jello mold and fancy pins.


And Third place for my Cupcake Baby Rag Quilt.

All of these items as well as many more can be found for sale at my website, http://www.caterpillar-cottage.com/

Then in November 2009 I set up my tent at the Old Farmhouse Craft Show for the firsttime and again was pleased with the turn out of people. Especially since we had a hurricane headed for us that week. Which, thank goodness, turned into a tropical storm and caused no damage at all.

As you can see from my display, not only have I improved on my tent and display from when I first started - but I have also increased my volume of products.

Handmade Handbags, Rag Quilts, Pillowcases, Rice Hot/Cold Therapy Bags

Florida Gators Rag Quilt Tote and a baby T with the cutest saying!

Baby Burp Cloths made with Gerber Cloth Diapers

Minky Security Taggie Cloths - babies just love these!

Minky Baby Blankets, Rag Quilts, Cupcake Pincushions and Baby T, Burp Cloth and Bibs sets

Handmade Christmas Stockings!

Beautiful hand loomed Navajo Rug Necklace, Beaded War Bonnets and Cabachon Jewelry

My beautiful daughter helping out with the shows. You can certainly see the Cherokee heritage in her!

In December I worked on some Pet Carrier bags for my two new Pocket Beagles I've recently adopted. Peanut is posing in the pictures, she's such a wonderful model.

Here's a pet bed I've made for a customer's loved fur baby for Christmas.

And here's the photo they shared with me showing how much their Pug loves their new bed!

I've also designed a new Messenger/Laptop bag. These are great for many purposes and there will be more coming.

Finally, the year has ended and a new one starts. I'm currently working on more jewelry items and getting more listed on my website. So please take the time to see some of my one of a kind creations. Please feel free to contact me for special orders as well!

Happy New Year from Queet at Caterpillar Cottage!

Rag Quilt Pincushions

Anyone that does sewing can appreciate the size of these rag quilt pincushions. Plenty of space for lots of pins and adorable to boot! How can it get any better?

These were very easy and quick to put together. Stuffed tightly with poly-fil and topped off with cute buttons! If you like the looks of these you can find them at my auction sites called Black Kat Kreations and Modern Cherokee Designs or my website at Caterpillar Cottage.

I'm working on a tutorial so anyone can make these. Perfect items for beginners. So make sure to check back often!

~Queet

Finished Master Bedroom Decorating

Finally I can show the finished Master Bedroom re-decorating pics. Yeah! This has been a slow process. Only because I have to make sure to take time for my orders or else I can't afford to do any re-decorating! LOL Thank you all for watching each step of the way. Now we've got two more rooms to do. Hubby's new office and my new sewing room! Keep watching for new posts.

Queet

Boots the Cat

Boots is our family cat. He is the most finicky, spoiled baby in the house. He states quite clearly "I'm NOT a alleycat! I'm an aristocat!"

Here he is pictured with his brother when he was just a baby.

Hard to believe he went from this adorable size to the big lug he has turned into.

He truly hates that he has to share his home with Koko (a German Shepard/Rotweiller mix) and Baby (a Boston Terrier/Husky/Wolf mix).

Come see Boots at one of his favorite past times. - click here.

Taylor Bag and Wallets

Since I just recently decided to quit my part-time job and stay home to save my hands from carpal tunnel and tendonitis I feel my creative energies overflowing!

This is my newest handbag design that I just love! I named it the Taylor Bag and have been making matching wallets as well. I just love the new fabrics out there today. But I'm thinking this bag would look great all in solids with your name or initials monogrammed on the flap. Hmmmmm see my brain is working again! LOL