The NorthWesternBelle

March has been keeping me busy! We're still working on the Custom Sigil Cape order, which should be complete this week. I really lucked out finding a crafty friend to cut the vinyl and give me pointers for ironing it on (parchment paper is apparently better than the expensive Teflon sheets that are sold specifically for this purpose). I'll be going at the first one tonight; it will be my first attempt at applying heat-transfer vinyl, so wish me luck! Speaking of capes, we've been getting a lot of hits on Etsy for "white cape," so I implored the lovely and talented Taiza P. to create one. Unsurprisingly, she did not disappoint: My friends are so beautiful :) This is the wonderful and amazing Dia, who was kind enough to let us use her beauty to market our handmade goods. Pretty sure she could pull anything and everything off.  This particular cape has an extra-large hood and is very flowy! It's perfect for a ghost or a spirit of any sort. I suspect it ...

Handmade Crochet Baby Afghan - Green & White Crochet Thread Time left : 23h 56m 28s Price : $ 8.00 Bids : 0 [View Detail]

Handmade Crochet Baby Afghan - Chevron Ripple - Pastel Blue & Pink with White Time left : 2d 2h 28m Price : $ 10.00 [View Detail] The waves are coming in! This beautiful vintage ripple afghan is made in baby colors, but it could be a lapghan too! Pastel blue and pink with white. Acrylic. Measures 35" by 40". Great condition! No pilling/tears/stains/pulls/holes/loose threads.

I hate waiting for shipping, but I just love being able to buy quality yarn in practically any color/fiber combination online. Amazon has been my online go-to place for yarn thus far because I'm a prime member and shipping is free on select items. I usually get my kitchen cotton from there as add-on items when they're less than $3 a piece. Having to spend $25 on other merchandise isn't always an option, though, so I went in search of an alternative yesterday. Lucky for me, I basically when straight to the solution. RedHeart.com had a 15% off sale yesterday, and I discovered that they do $3 shipping. Sooooooooooooo, naturally I purchased a large amount of Soft and Creme de la Creme Cotton yarn. You may already know that I'm totally obsessed with cotton yarn, and the Soft stuff is great for these Crocodile Clutches I've been making. My BFF wants one, in fact, in pink & green, so I picked up the following two colors: Leaf Rose Blush Also, Off White ...

Went on an inventory acquisition trip today and came across some great vintage crochet! Up first, this awesome retro dreamcicle potholder. Orange and white acrylic, this 9" across, extra thick flower is going to protect your countertops from basically any pot or pan.  A great gift for the vintage-loving foodie in your life! Available now on Etsy!