Bren's Destash: November 2012

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Struggling - photographer I am NOT!

We're trying oh so hard to get decent pictures!

This was always the hardest part of selling online - trying to get ACCURATE pictures.

I took advantage of the indirect morning light this morning, thinking that would be perfect - nope all the pics came out washed out and splotchy - which the wools are not!

So waited a little while longer and took them over to a corner - thinking not so much light= good thing. And my constant companion just HAS to be no more than 3 feet away from me at any given point! lol

Anyway... those pictures are still totally inaccurate :(

I will try early afternoon, late afternoon, and hey.. maybe pitch black with a flash! LOL!

Something's gotta work!!

Riiighhtt??

:0)

Friday, November 23, 2012

First Batch of Wools

Ok, the next installment in the de-stash!

Sheesh this is going to take me forever! This is just the tip of the iceberg! :(

Just to clear up some confusion... i am not quitting hooking. (granted it's taken a backseat to my quilting right now, but I still hook!)

However, I am no longer pursuing my hooking business. And I really haven't for the last couple of years. So, I need to start purging most of my inventory, which was quite an ongoing investment, and try to recoup a bit instead of just let it collect dust!

I considered selling it as a whole business, but didn't want to go that route, as I might change my mind and dive back in later! LOL

I considered contacting some friends that teach, to see if they were interested in purchasing these things in large quantities - But I decided to offer them to you all first. :)

Because let's be honest - 25-30% off my normal low prices of yummy wool and hooking goodies is a far happier place than paying 25-30% more if buying it from a teacher or camp, right?! : D

The hard part is knowing where to start!

I have many bolts of wool. Some lower yardage. Some already in fat quarters. Lots dyed in fat quarters. And other scragglers!

So... I just picked a few to get started. I'm not really sure what the best way to do this is?

If you have any suggestions, or preferences - pleeeaaseee drop a comment and let me know!!

Especially on the dyed wools!? Would you prefer yard bundles monochromatic? Or mixed colors?

There is no way I can do all of those separately, it really would take me forever! LOL!! I would love to hear your thoughts!

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Also, another question I've received... Yes, I am happy to start a box for you!

Shipping is so expensive these days, and since this might take me a little time, and I know you don't want to "miss out" because your other box just shipped! So just let me know what you would like, I will mark it as sold and put it in your box, and when you have hit your fill just let me know and we can settle up and ship your box!

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Ok, so how I decided to do this was the easiest way I could think of!

I've numbered them all, which should make it much easier for you, and for me! :)

The first 14 are bolt yardage. Please specify the number of the wool and how much you want. They are $19/yd. I have anywhere from 8-15 yards of each. (Some I have several bolts of... so 30 or 40 yards. It will all just boil down to communication!)

These are all wools that overdye beautifully!!! And are gorgeous neutrals!

#'s 15,16,17,18 I only have a couple yards of - but they are not cut into quarters or half yards yet.

19-35 are already in fat quarters and are $5 each.- normally 7.50 (i have 5 or 6 of each.. sometimes more. I will mark here as each is gone)

Neutral yardage

#4 SOLD OUT

#11 - SOLD OUT. #12 SOLD OUT

2-4 yards left.... of the next few

this brown and orange is mismarked below - it is #17 like above!! But these pics show the front and back - the colors are reversed. 19 & 20 are available in fat quarters.

Fat Quarters - $5 each

#23 SOLD OUT

#25 SOLD

Bundle #1 - $20 (one yard total)- I have 5 of these bundles

Bundle 3 - (I cannot get a good picture of these!!) Fabulous darks! I use these all together for gorgeous dark backgrounds!!

Two options here

$80- for 1/2yd of each of the 8

$40- for 1/2yd of 4, my choice

Ok, that's it for today. More to come, hopefully tomorrow!

Please give me your thoughts on how you would like to see the dyed wools!?

I used to sell my dyed fat quarters for $10 each or $40/yd. I will be destashing them at $7.50each, or $30/yd.

Bren

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

More Patterns

Found a few more patterns...

Antique Trotter - 26 x36 - on Dorr Primitive linen - norm $68 - Destash $50

Beaver Valley - 24x34 - on Dorr Primitive linen - norm $68 - Destash $50

Bless Our Home - 32x38 - Dorr Primitive linen - norm $72 - Destash $50

Snowman Runner - on Dorr Primitive Linen - norm $48- Destash $30

Circle Whimsey - 16x24 on Dorr Primitive Linen - norm $42 - Destash $30

E Pluribus Unum - 24x24 Dorr Primitive linen - norm $54 - Destash $35

Primitive Cross Geo - 22x26 on Dorr primitive linen - norm $58 - Destash $35

1796 Love Birds - on Dorr Primitive linen -14.5x28 - norm $48 - destsash $30

Primitive Flight Runner - 16x90 - this is a biggie!! Great hallway runner!

On Dorr Primitive linen - norm $95 - Destash -$65

picture of the type of red dot I use. VERY see through. VERY easy to trace your patterns. Not the thick kind where the marker won't go through! Actually pretty hard to find the good stuff!

$2/yd

ok, now off to do some baking for Thanksgiving! I probably won't post anymore until Friday :) Check back!

Bren :)

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Hooker Accessories

more to come, but for now...

Hartman Hooks -current price $38 - Destash price $30 (sorry can't go lower on these)

#1 - 3 1/2" handle, primitive 8mm shank

#2 - Ball handle, extra coarse 9mm shank

#3 - primitive handle, 8mm shank - destash $30

Hooker Charms - handmade by me

soldered with silver solder, comes with a 24" ball chain - great gifts for your friends! :)

normally $24-$26

Destash price $15

click to enlarge - two photos - 1st is of the front, and below it, the backs

#1 - Prim Hookers - like them BIG!

#2 - Prim Hookers - Like em FAT!

#3 - Prim Hookers - like em chubby!

#4 - Hooker - wool fortified

#5 - Thank God - for Wool

#6 - Prim Wool - e'qual hap'pi'-ness

#7 I'm no romantic - But when it comes to WOOL...

#8 - Pure Instinct - HOARD n. cache, treasure, stockpile, store.

Last 3 wooly pouches on my shelf!

normally $30 - destash $18

(magnets on the front and one on the back, hold in place on your frame- to hold your hooks and tools) (copyright Hey Diddle, Diddle...Woolies)

Red Dot Tracer - $2/yd

Patterns

you can to click on pictures to enlarge

email me at callmemrsdant@aol.com if you'd like to purchase, or with questions :)

Tulip Garden - by Ballyhoo rugs 47x35 on monks cloth -destash $55

Olde Ducks - Magdalena Briner - Barb Carroll/woolley fox

19x24 on monks (normally $38) - SOLD

A Day in the Country - Madhen design - on soft linen

24x36 - (this is no longer available in this size) - SOLD

Bless This Cape/House - Edyth O'neill - on linen - 30x44

(This is no longer available with the word HOUSE on it! Barb Carroll sells Edyth's designs now... currently priced at $101) - destash $70

Dog & Frog - Nola Heidbreder - 14x20 on linen - destash $20

The Cow Jumped Over the Moon - Ballyhoo Rugs - on monks cloth

31 x39 - big one! She did this one just for me :) I don't know if there are any others out there except the one she hooked? Would look absolutely adorable in a nursery!! Which is why I bought it! LOL ! Calli is TEN now! Jeez!

Destash $45

Heartland Sampler - Nola Heidbreder - 23.5 x 39.5 on linen

ok, this is such a great design! I started it at camp with Nola, and never went any further with it! I am a primitive hooker and this design really needs sizes 7 and under!

Maybe you could put it to better use than I have!? :D

destash $45