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Slacking Off

I know, I know.  Where's the one blog post a week?  Seriously. 

Needing to pack the house, keep up on orders and enjoy all that summer has to offer has put a wrench in my plans to keep this blog updated.  I swear I have ideas for posts. :)

Meanwhile, I've been sewing items for stocking in  our Hyenacart Conglomerate "Make It Canadian, Eh" which stocks every two weeks including today!  Previews will be posted as of 3pm Eastern Standard Time with shopping opening at 7pm EST.  Here is a link for you to check it out: Make It Canadian, Eh on Hyenacart

Here's a photo to show you my current sewing/work area:


What you don't see is the mess of papers, yarn, buttons, patterns, post-it notes about moving stuff, shipping supplies hiding behind my computer's monitor.  We can't wait to move into our new house - including a new workspace for me!  I'll be going from an approximately 80 sq.ft work room that doubles as an office to at least double the size with a built-in desk and a closet with great storage for fabric and yarn!

Now it's time to get down to business and amp up my packing!  Unfortunately that means I'll have to pack up my sewing supplies and sewing machines for a little while.  Sewing orders will be closed until the beginning of September.  Crochet orders will continue as scheduled as long as I can - crochet is very portable. :)

I'll (hopefully) check-in with you again real soon!
-Allison

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  1. I can't wait to see how you design your new space! As for the blog a week thing...it's summer!!! That can be your excuse :) LOL

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