Tuesday, March 4, 2008

More Fun Framed Mini Quilts and a Sale!

I painted more frames in reds and blues so I could frame up some more mini quilts for my etsy shop. They are each 5" x 7" when framed. These are just so much fun and I love the way they look framed. I might have to frame up all my work that I have hanging in my hallway. I really can't afford professional framing at this point. I will have to settle for the pile of frames I bought at IKEA this weekend and paint them all myself. I actually try to avoid anything expensive at this point in our family life. The kids are more important than any "thing," but I would hate to put that to the test if they broke something valueable. I don't like to live with a disposable mindset, but kids will be kids and we have a lot of them in a small space. For now I will pick my battles.
I also made my first sale on Etsy! I am so excited. I even managed to be on top of things and mailed it out yesterday. Kate North bought my "Laugh" as a birthday gift for her friend Lana, a big purple fan. A girl after my own heart. Thank You!

7 comments:

Françoise said...

Congratulations on your first sale!
Love the blue mini quilt, btw.

Karoda said...

congrats on your etsy sale! i keep promising myself to take the etsy plunge and just got off the phone with another artist telling her about it...

but yes, its not what you have or don't have but what you do with what you got! nothing but honour in that!

Ulla said...

Congratulations on your first Etsy sale! It was a good item to start with, will make a wonderful gift.

Kate North said...

You can mention her name :) My friend is not a big blog reader, so I'm sure it's safe...

Susan Lenz said...

Hi!
Congratulations on your sale!

Your frames you GREAT....speaking as a professional framer!

I loved your "tagged" post!

I'd write more...but Steve said, "Five minutes on the computer...then dinner time!"
Susan

Mary said...

Congrats on the sale! I love these mini-pieces and they look awesome framed.

Cathie said...

Hi NIkki!

These are soooo cute. Not surprised at your sale. Your work is awesome. Guess I should expect that now that you've hit the "big time!"