Christmas

 Merry Christmas to you and thanks to God for Jesus' birth.  Here are photos of my Christmas decorations. The photos are terrible, but the trees are quite beautiful. Although the tree gets put up and taken down, the lights on the artificial palm and the huge tabletop arrangement stay and get used  throughout the year. I also put a small white tree on either side of the front door, one has gold ornaments and the other has birds.  I can't get a good photo because the light from the windows puts the trees in too much shadow. If I remember I'll try to photo them at night. 

 My friend, Yvonne, puts up over 400 pieces (snow babies, Hallmarks, etc) throughout her house and several trees. It's breathtaking but all I can think of it how long it must take to put it all away. She just takes her time and enjoys it.  Ellen has a huge array of old-fashioned Byerly (sp?) dolls that she spreads around  her house and it is fabulous to see. I set out my four nativity sets, put a candle centerpiece on the table, and call it good! 

December has been a great month. It began with the Annual Lavender Association Christmas Fair.  It so nice to see and talk with the other members. Marianne was interested in the lavender-filled Cozy Coasters that I had pictured on this blog. Unfortunately, I had none to show. She was interested in coasters that had sheer material on one side so that the lavender buds would be visible (like the PillowCase Liners -- fabric on one side and organza on the other.)  But in experimenting with organza for the coasters, it quickly became obvious that the fabric is too slippery to use.  I could picture setting a cup of hot coffee on the coaster and see it slide off the table -- not good.  I can't think of any fabric that would have a bit of "grab" to it and still be able to see through it.  

I had a great show at a friend's home plus several custom orders. And now I'm done for the year. This is my "do nothing" week which means there's nothing that I "have" to do. So I read, sleep in, eat junk, putz around in my slippers, surf the web and just be a general slug.  Love it.  Happy New Year.

Lavender filled Products Price List as of 12 01 11

If this works the way I  hope it does, this will be page 2 of Product Descriptions and Prices.
12x12" Pillowcase Liners. Beautiful fabric on one side and 12 organza pockets on the other side hold fragrant lavender buds. Slide the liner between pillow and pillowcase for a relaxed, aromatic sleep. $13


Buckwheat Hull Napping Pillows 10"x14" have removable liners filled with fragrant lavender and buckwheat hulls. The hulls allow air flow so pillow stays cool and fragrant. Can be heated. Washable covers. $18

Slightly smaller Travel Pillows are perfect to tuck under neck when traveling in car or airplane. Filled with lavender buds and fiberfill. Sized 10x12. $16


Hanging Sachets for closets or drawers. Great for putting with stored clothing to keeps moths away. Variety from $2 to $10.


Sexy little camisoles 4x6" filled with lavender buds are fun "girlfriend" gifts. And little girls love the brightly decorated lavender filled "skirt purses." Bottom of purse is sewn closed and filled with lavender. Zippered pouch for carrying items. Size 6"x 6" not including purse strap. $8 to $10


Don't use chemical dryer sheets when you can have sweet smelling laundry by tossing a lavender-filled Dryer Bag in your dryer. The 4x6" bags last through many loads of wash. Set of 3 bags $7.50

Description and Price List for my Lavender-Filled Products

This is the busiest time of year for me, particularly this year since I have been sewing many custom orders.  I so enjoy creating beautiful and sweet smelling things for people.  The people who buy from me love lavender just as I do.  Of course, many purchases this time of year are for Christmas gifts.  I have put an advertisement in our local newspaper (special classified section "Handmade for the Holidays) to refer anyone who is interested to look up my blog and check out the products, descriptions and prices. Email me at rosemarylitz@yahoo.com or call me at 970.314.7613 is you see something that you would like to buy or for more information.  Merry Christmas!
4x6 drawer sachet set of 2 filled with lavender buds $7.50 per set. Put in dresser drawers to gently scent clothing with lavender.

Luxurious Neck Wraps measure 32x8" and Eye Pillows are 5" x 14." All have removable muslin liners. Liners are filled with fragrant lavender flowers for aroma and flaxseed to hold the heat when microwaved. Liners can be heated or chilled. Covers are a variety of washable fabrics including fleece, crushed velvet, satin, cotton and flannel. Neck Wraps are $22 each. Eye Pillows are $13 each.

 

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I'm Soooooooo Disorganized!



4x6" drawer pillow set



I can't find anything these days without moving something.  When did I become so disorganized?  All About Lavender is doing well with many custom orders in process for Christmas gifts. It is so nice to be able to make lavender things for people.  I love meeting and talking with people and seeing them happy with their purchase.  And the sewing is fun - I learn new things all the time.  You know what is the hardest part of sewing for me?  Threading the needle in the machine. I change thread often in the course of a day and have to use one of those little threader thingys. It is an extremely useful item but I still have to aim and hit the needle opening.  I know there are new sewing machines out there with "automatic" threaders -- they keep calling to me. So I think, well maybe I'll look into one of those machines. But then I see that there are machines that cut the threads for you ... boy would that save buying thread at $3.49 a spool (buy local)  not to mention the inconvenience of clipping threads with the scissors (now where did I put them)?  And the threads sticking to my fingers and dropping in my lap. And don't wear cordouroy pants while sewing -- every piece of lint is to be found snuggled in welts giving me that "don't you ever wash those pants look."  But I digress.

When Con comes home I'll ask him to take down the 2 folding tables that are still in the living room from last week's Salon. The bedroom/office has an open space in the middle but everything that I unpacked from the LAWC Christmas Fair sits in stacks around the room waiting to be put away. One corner of the kitchen table still has the bowl of pins and price tags and other little stuff awaiting attention. There is not a piece of wood to be found in the dining room (where I sew) because everything is covered with fabric and items for my projects. Well I am worn out just typing about it, so I think I'll warm up my lavender neck wrap, pour a cup of coffee, sit down and  read the newspaper. Ha, ha, ha                                                           12/7/11

 

I've been working on some new items for the Lavender Sachet Salon to be held at my house on Tuesday, Nov 29th. It's a drop-in, open house where people can browse and buy items. Everything I sew is filled with sweet, fragrant lavender.
Customers are great at suggesting new items. That's where the idea for coffee cozy pads came from. Putting a hot cup on the pad releases a scent of lavender. Another customer came up with the idea for bookmarks. I've been using one at my bedside for years now but it didn't occur to me to make them for others until she suggested it. The photo doesn't do them justice. I used a beautiful white brocade for some. And a cream colored satin for the others.
I'm excited about Tuesday's event ... it's fun to see the folks that come. Refreshments and time to chat -- real nice. 11/27/11

Lavender Sachet Salon at Angie's-Fun!

I had a great time last night.  Angie graciously offered her home for me to display and sell my recent lavender-filled products. She invited her friends and we served refreshments. I had baked cookies and brought some hot chocolate.  She made coffee and snacks and, as usual did a fantastic job. Her kitchen table looked so nice, loaded with goodies.  I had told her that she didn't need to make anything special, but she did anyway.  Like me, Ang loves to have friends over to her house - for any reason - and she always wants them to feel comfortable and have a good time. I was able to see some of her old friends that I know and to meet some new ones.  Everyone seemed to have a good time, chatting, laughing , browsing and buying (women are so good at multi-tasking).

Some people who were unable to attend last night want to see my products. Since I am unable to get new photos onto a separate page, I'll put them here in the body of this text. Contact Angie or me (970-314-7613) if you see something you like.  I will be having a Lavender Sachet Salon at my house on Tuesday, Nov 29.  Drop in anytime between 4 and 7 pm.  For more info, contact me.    (See Photos Below)

All NeckWraps are 30 to 32" long and 8 to 9" wide: $18 & $22.  Eye Pillows are 4 to 6" wide and 11 to 15" long at $13.  All Neck and Eye Pillows have removable liners that can be microwaved or chilled. And covers can be hand washed separately. The same goes for the large Back Neck Wraps which are 14" long from neck to cover shoulder blades.  Pillow Case Liners ($12 & $13)  are satin or suede on one side and have 12 or 16 organza pockets filled with lavender buds. Slip one between the pillow and the case for aromatic sleep. Buckwheat hull and Comfy Pillows are usually 8x10" & 10x12" priced from $16 to $18.  Assorted drawer and closet hangers and Christmas hangers run from $1.00 to $5.00. Bookmarks are $2.
Of course, everything is filled with sweet, fragrant lavender buds -- otherwise, what's the point?  Enjoy.



1 of a kind fleece and satin neck wraps 32x8" (Liners not shown in photo)



Flannel and Fleece

Asian motif. Blue brocade has flannel on one side. 

Front view of soft flannel BackNeckWrap. Extra long back 10" from neck to cover shoulder blades.

This is the sued side of a BackNeckWrap (sold) with a multi-colored front. Neck down back is 14" long

Pale blue crushed velvet and brown satin. Peach satin with flowered cotton.

Warm and soft, this pale yellow neck wrap is 32x9.  Buckwheat pillow is sold.caption

Variety of eye pillows - removable liners to heat or chill. Washable covers.

Peach satin eye pillows. One has soft knit on the other side. Braided one has cotton side, braid trim.

Cotton flowered eye pillow.  Cream colored satin and soft yellow fleece.

Eye Pillow of brown suede and pale yellow satin.  Brown leaf brocade is rich and luxurious.

CreamWhite satin eye pillow. Other side is thick, soft, warm yellow fleece.

Soft warm flannel one side and pale blue crushed velvet on other side.  4x15"

Green flannel and pink flowered flannel eye pillows

This is the other side of the creamwhite one above.

Lavender & Buckwheat Hull pillow 8x10". Removable liner, cotton cover.

3pak Comfy Pillows. Lavender buds and fiberfill 8x10",6x6",2x4". Spot wash damp sponge only.

Comfy pillow, lavender and fiberfill, 10x8x3"

Cute demin, skirt purses, zipper compartment. Bottom sewn to hold lavender inside.

Christmas items filled with lavender. Red bags $4, sox $2.50, plaid $1.00

Assorted lavender filled hangers for closets or doorknobs or drawers. $2 to $4

Gorgeous white brocade fiberfill Comfy Pillow 10x12

PillowCase Liners variety of fabrics. On bottom, see opened one showing pockets of lavender.

Insert liner into pillowcase. On top for strong aroma, underneath pillow for less aroma.