The new blog is up and running!!

I could not be more delighted with my new and improved site! I will only be blogging on one blog now so everything from Reluctant Quilter and Suzan's Little Nest have been moved over to the new site. My posts will all be catagorized to make searching for a particular topic much easier. I know nothing about Wordpress so this will be a learning experience for me as I move forward. So far, so good!

I cannot begin to thank the lovely and talented, Brandy Fishback, for all that she did to make this a reality. It is so easy working with Brandy. Sometimes I think she is a mind reader! If you have any graphic design needs from a logo or a site transfer from Blogger to Wordpress, Brandy is the one to contact. If you need help setting up a Facebook business page or an Etsy storefront, Brandy can help you do that as well. 

Let me know what you think about my new "look"!

My reasoning for moving everything to one blog is that I am more than just the Reluctant Quilter or the lady who makes purses or the crazy lady living in her crooked little house. Putting everything under one umbrella makes it easier for me to blog. I would appreciate your changing your blog reader to the new address and follow me at:

Hazelnutdeux.com

Thank you for all your support over the years! 

Treasure is in the eye of the beholder!

You ever find something in a Goodwill or other thrift store and wrap your body around it so no one else will get it? Just me?!

My granddaughter and I were poking around in a Goodwill in Great Bridge, Virginia. I saw this bowl in a discount bin. The tag was $2.25. I squeeled and wrapped my arms around it. A large yellow ware bowl? It isn't perfect and it does have one large crack down the side but still that price was too good to walk away.

It is going to look so pretty with a big fluffy fern inside and sitting in my kitchen window. Or maybe a pot of red geraniums inside with a top dressing of spagnum moss and sitting on the front porch!

Have you found any treasures lately?

Linking to Southern Hospitality Thrifty Treasures

Starting "the move"...

I have begun posting only on Hazelnut deux. Hazelnut duex will become my home base and the new header (coming soon) will reflect the changes. Eventually this blog will redirect you there but if you want to pop over and start following there, I would be thrilled!

Merry Christmas

This is my favorite Christmas song. Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas!

On any order $15 or more, use discount code CYBER13 for free shipping from my Etsy shop! Offer expires at midnight tonight.

Thanksgiving weekend discount code

I am offering a 15% discount on anything in my Etsy shop through 12/1. The code to use at check out is THXGVING13.

Thanks for looking!

Holiday crafting frenzy!

This time of the year I am just a little bit crazier than normal. I have been in "sewing mode" for months. Yesterday someone asked me if I was sewing. Why, yes, I am. Every morning about 3:30 you will find me with a cup of coffee either standing in front of my cutting station, at the ironing board or sitting at one of the two sewing machines that I have set up at all times. I sew until about 6am and then get ready for my real job. I don't sew at night very often usually because I am bleary eyed not long after I return home in the evening. I crochet scarves at night. Right now I have lots of inventory in preparation for the Hazelnut deux (my small business) holiday boutique this weekend.

This is the first time I have joined forces with a lovely group of women who also craft and created locally. Too often I have found myself at "craft fairs" with vendors for large companies. I wanted to be part of a group that only featured real craftspeople and artists and I think we offer a great blend of creativity. If you live nearby, please stop in on Sunday afternoon!

On Monday, November 25th, I will be listing a significant number of items in my Etsy shop. Please check it out next week! If you sign up for my newletter (click HERE to take you to the blog site for Hazelnut deux) I am offering a 15% discount code in the Etsy shop on anything purchased after November 24th.

Now - back to the sewing machine!