Realizing a dream...

As early as I can remember I used to play "store" in my Grandma Esther's kitchen.  She would let me pull out all her spices and canned goods and arrange them on the 1950's formica countertop so that my customer (Grandma Esther) could happily "buy" her groceries from me. 

We would use pretend money that I would make from scratch paper. She always helped "restock" the shelves...a customer and employee all-in-one! Everything she bought was in the small size so that little can of Hershey chocolate syrup and small jar of mayonnaise was perfect for a little 6 year old's store.

Now that can of chocolate syrup and jar of mayonnaise have transformed into purses, scarves, hats, vests, pillows and even soap. 

Every time I  enter the store it feels familiar, perhaps because I have "stocked" these shelves for nearly 40 years.  The only thing missing is my all-in-one employee...

Catherine

Bellevue here I come...

Much to my delight, I have been accepted into the Bellevue Arts Fair.  Having been a patron of the fair for over 20 years, I am looking forward to the priviledge of seeing the inner workings of an art venue with such an outstanding reputation.  Both my textile and soap were accepted, for I had to submit each separately, and this is exciting for Bellevue does not usually carry bath/beauty products...only art...but they saw in my soap what I do...textural art!

The fair days are July 25, 26 and 27 from 10am to 8pm.  I do not have access to booth set-up until Thursday night after 10pm so being the morning person I am, this will be the biggest hurdle!

From here on out I will be busy washing, dying, spinning, felting, draping, cutting, sewing, beading, soaping!

Please come visit me at the fair.  I will be located directly across from International Jewelers on Bellevue Way, facing their door.

Off to work!

Catherine