Frayed Around The Edges

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Ingrid & Holly

Location

  • 11 Dundas Street West
  • Napanee, On
  • 613-409-0909
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Hours

  • Sunday Closed
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday 11-6
  • Thursday 11-7
  • Friday 11-6
  • Saturday 10-5

 

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Frayed Around The Edges

Buy Handmade, Buy Local, Learn To Create

Yeah Momentum

I know it is probably a silly thing to be excited about. But we finally have a handrail on the entrance of the store. It will be replaced at a later date with the permanent one, actually there will be one on each side. But work is being done on the exterior again. We also got the final lights installed and there are rumours of painting starting soon.So perhaps by the end of August the exterior of the building will be done. It's exciting. The colour is still a secret but it sounds like it will be brown with accents. I am reserving judgement until I see the finished project.

Posted on 24 July 2010 | 11:24 am






Ear Cuffs

New jewelry in the store. Ear cuffs ranging in price from $15-$20. The perfect accessory for those who don't have pierced ears, or just because you want something a little funky.

Posted on 23 July 2010 | 5:15 pm






The other children - aka Pets

Well I finally finished some dog collars. My house still smells of lemongrass and other essential oils. Better then the skunk smell which arrived on Monday night. Why Oh Why do dogs pick disagreements with skunks.Anyways we now have all natural dog collars good to keep away fleas and mosquitoes. Also available are doggie biscuits, all natural of course(local free range eggs even).So them along with the toys and catnip pillows for the kitties we got the other children covered. And hey some of our stuffies make great gifts for any of the children in your house be they have two or four legs.

Posted on 15 July 2010 | 5:03 pm






Stitch Away

Sublime Stitching is such a fun company. They have a variety of patterns that they have been designed by artists such as Julie West, Lisa Petrucci, Jim Woodring etc. Then they have ones called Pirates Ahoy, Camp Out, Gnome and Fairies, Sexy Librarians, Darling Daschunds, Unicorn Believers to name just a few more. They are wonderful for beginners or veteran stitchers and we have a selection at $5 each.I know I have been having fun using them and creating things like ATC's, postcards, towels and pillows.

Posted on 10 July 2010 | 10:08 am






When You Are On The Go

Utensil Rolls. Something I decided to make after going on a daytrip. It was a perfect day for eating in the local park, so we stopped at the grocery store got some food, and alas no utensils. So now I have one of these in the car. Next time I will be prepared. They are available in a variety of colours and include a knife, spoon and fork.($10) Great for whenever you may need some utensils, especially if you are like me and really dislike the plastic ones.Coffee Sleeves. ($4.50 ea. or 3 for $12) These are made with commercial coffee bags for the inner lining, cotton quilt batt and 100% cotton fabrics. Fit standard medium and large takeout cups. A wonderful way to personalize your takeout beverages and to do your bit for decreasing waste. All you need to do is get in the habit of carrying it with you.

Posted on 3 July 2010 | 2:09 pm






SleepOver

So the gnomes have arrived for a sleepover. Right now they are residing in the front window having a great time watching people walk by on the sidewalk. I am sure they could tell us all sorts of stories about what happens on the streets when people think nobodies watching. They are anxiously awaiting the arrival of their friends the blossom fairies, who hope to arrive by the end of the week.I am sure the community shall grow for the next while as they tell us what is necessary for them to be happy in the space. I should probably create them some trees as right now they only have a wooden(puzzle) one and a couple of mushrooms. Perhaps a field of flowers would be a nice addition. I shall see what wants to be created this evening and the next few days.

Posted on 24 June 2010 | 6:13 pm






Not a Traditional Pearl Necklace

So we decided why not create a necklace that has the feel of a pearl necklace but with a little twist. A pearl necklace is the perfect accessory for many outfits but personally I would never wear the traditional pearl necklace. So here is something I would put on.

Posted on 17 June 2010 | 2:43 pm






Waldorf Inspired

SO Holly and I have been inspired this last month. She has been busy sanding and staining an assortment of wood puzzles. That is after she found some totally non-toxic stains.I have been busy stitching up little wool felt ducks and clothing, then I had to make clotheslines and a duck pond of course. My next project is some little gnomes with felt sleeping bags, and I am going to try my hand at some little mushroom people.All of this probably won't help the concept that we are just a kids store but we are having fun. It is also because I finally found a supplier for felt wool so now I have an assortment of colors to work with and we have felt squares for sale in the store.

Posted on 12 June 2010 | 11:20 am






Yarns, Buttons, Beads & Bijoux

Recycled silk Yarn, Wool Rovings, Local Alpaca Yarn, Sari Yarn and HandDyed Cotton Fat QuartersThreads, Ribbons, Scissors, Stencils and MoreBeads, Buttons and BijouxThreads, Needles, and More

Posted on 11 June 2010 | 7:40 pm






Storefront

So here is the storefront picture I promised. The sign is up and yes we know it is crooked. Artistic License.

Posted on 5 June 2010 | 12:11 pm






A New Venture

So we bit the bullet and opened a storefront. AND we actually got our sign up today, but of course then it decided to rain. So I shall have to try to take a picture tomorrow. It has been an adventure thus far trying to work with the space. It is so hard to accurately imagine things until you finally see them in place. But we are getting settled.

Posted on 3 June 2010 | 3:52 pm