I could give an inspiring speech, but I won't

Just a quick note to mention that Desert Sunset has been selected for the Carnivalesque Etsy poll! I am not sure why, exactly, and dang that peacock blue dress I'm up against is HOT, but I thought I would drop a line and let you vote for your favorite party item (*ahem*cough*ahem*)

Long time no post

Strawberry Fields shrug
Originally uploaded by I Will Fly design

I've been a little slow about my blogging, lately. I think I sort of ODed on craft show. And then I got caught up in myriad family and home issues and before I knew it life was happening. Luckily I have been able to keep up with my posting to Etsy (actually I had so much extra stock I had been hoarding before the craft show that I've been able to double my Etsy posting) so there are lots of new and exciting things to check out there. I've also been designing away and have great new plans for a cute nautical dress, a hooded wool vest, and some other projects TBA.

Anyway! Happy 75% off chocolate week (I just got two boxes of Russell Stover's for two bucks each. Sweet!)!

Table for IndieSacramento

Table for IndieSacramento
Originally uploaded by I Will Fly design

I'm back from my first craft show!
I met a few friendly faces, saw some interesting artwork, twinkled at the cute vendor across from me, and learned a lot about the whole craft show experience. All in all I am glad I did it, it was an experiment and a challenge and it crosses something off my list of New Year's resolutions!

Here you can see a picture of my table (and just the very edge of the clothing rack, to the right) with everything set out before the doors opened. I'm pretty happy with the way it looked, though I would love a bigger sign!

This Saturday!

Just a reminder to everyone that I Will Fly will have a booth at the IndieSacramento craft show this Saturday from 10am-3pm! They will give you cupcakes if you come, apparently, and how can you beat that?
As for me personally I will have new never before seen items for sale, plus discounts on stuff. that is right, ladies and gents, I am selling stockings for a sale price, some of my new items at less than the online price will be, AND I'll pay your sales taxes for you. Yep! I really will!
That, my friends, is a sweet dang deal.
It looks like the fashion show there were rumours of isn't going to happen. But just think of the opportunity that leaves you to eat cupcakes and drink cocoa and browse fabulous crafter's tables distraction free!

The entire Etsy shop is going to be on hiatus while I am at the craft show, and some things may sell there and never be seen again. Just a word to the wise ;)

See you there!

sew sew sew!

new and improved!
Originally uploaded by I Will Fly design

Sew... I mean SO, I am busy getting ready for the craft show in February! I made a little sign for my table, and some business cards and buttons. I borrowed baskets and clothes racks from friends and family, I found two whole models for the possible fashion show, bought and stamped shopping bags for customers, and now I need to actually sew some things to sell!
Psh! Boring! I'd rather work on my table!

sunshine, lollipops, and rainbows

rainbow dress
Originally uploaded by I Will Fly design

I'm now in official "freak out because I need a bunch of stuff for the craft show" mode. But before I embark on my daily freak out, here's a sneak peak at one of the designs that will undoubtedly be making an appearance at the show.
When this burgundy and rainbow striped fabric came into the fabric store recently I knew it had to be in the line. I didn't know what I would make with it, but it HAD to come home with me.
I love rainbows. As a 5 year old I named everything (including myself) Rainbow. I have a deep child-of-the-80's love for the rainbow in all it's forms.
I'm also spending a chunk of my time these days studying for my motorcycle license (!) so that I can get a Vespa and scoot around town like a hep young thing circa 1964. So here is my nod to mod skirt lengths (18" below the waist. Not the scant 13" I wore back in college, but SO much more flattering) and colorblocking mixed with a healthy dose of Rainbow Brite.

Adventure and excitement

Guess what guys? I just got word that I will be at this craft show on the first Saturday in February! I am a little frightened now, but I've been working on a few things to bring along just in case I got accepted so I should have some fun things to bring out!
I'll be premiering some new colors and prints in stockings and panties, some never-before seen shrugs and accessories, and I'll even have an amazing section of super-duper discounted garments! Check it out!
There are rumors that they are trying to set up a fashion show as well, but I don't think I'll have any time to sew for that. So, unless someone volunteers to model for me who can wear the sample clothes I designed for myself, I'll be out of luck, there!