Frayed Around The Edges
Buy Handmade - Buy Local - Learn To Create
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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
Blog
Frayed Around The Edges
Buy Handmade, Buy Local, Learn To Create
Gift Item
Bookmarks for those hard to buy people, that read of course. Another item that we have added to the store which is unisex and a good price point. I find they work great as they don't fall out of the book like the business cards I normally use. Though I may need to look for another book as I keep getting asked "How Much?" for my children's storybook.
Posted on 2 September 2010 | 4:35 pm
Stuffies - Perfect for any Age
Some new stuffies have arrived at the store. One of my original designs the Bewildered Bunny in dark blue knit, and some new friends. A monster that has some good days and some bad and a Kurious Kittty. The invasion has started. Most stuffies are $15 but some monsters are available for $10 and up.Keep your eyes open as I am presently working on some other designs.Holly has been busy making some new jewelry, the chunky rings have been restocked so we have a good variety of sizes and if we don't have it, remember there is a good chance we could make it.
Posted on 27 August 2010 | 11:44 am
Tie Again
In my search for some more items that can be considered unisex I got busy and created some luggage tags from ties. They turned out great. Also started were some phone holders and a laptop bag, now just to finish them. Sometimes my focus leaves a bit to be desired. But I am trying to come up with some items that one could buy the guy in their life.So thus far from ties we have luggage tags, eyeglass holders, cuffs and snakes- everyone needs a snake, don't they?
Posted on 21 August 2010 | 10:22 am
Painted Finally
They finished painting the front of the building yesterday. They were very meticulous in the process, but the colour choice does leave a bit to be desired. It is too unassuming. So now I am trying to think how to paint the flower box so there is at least a Tad of VaVoom. It is staid looking, very proper seeming aka kinda stuffy. It is very nice to have it completed but it really makes me want to do an outrageous window, will have to think about ideas and options.
Posted on 19 August 2010 | 4:42 pm
More Jackets
I got a couple more little jackets completed. Been trying to always restock the little, little ones as they are the jackets that always catch the customers eye. Because they are just so adorable looking.For what we are up to otherwise. I think both Holly and I are ready for the Kingston Women's Art Festival on Sunday(Tomorrow). We have both been trying to get a few new things done and we both have our fingers crossed for NO RAIN. I plan on taking the camera so look for some pictures of the event.
Posted on 14 August 2010 | 11:38 am
Basket O Monsters
It was the last Art In The Park in Napanee for the year and well it rained, and rained. Thus it was a quiet day. Was planning on taking a variety of pictures but since the weather wasn't cooperating here is a basket of Monsters. Been working on some new designs, I am making them out of reclaimed sweaters. Now I need to come up with some new names and bios for two new monsters. It's fun to come with little stories about them, it's the name giving that usually stump me.
Posted on 8 August 2010 | 8:41 pm
Yarn Bombing
Technically No. But I was inspired to put a cozy on the door handle after starting to read the book Yarn Bombing: The Art of Crochet and Knit Graffiti by Mandy Moore.Now I am looking at things differently again. I don't really need that much encouragement in that department, but now I am wandering around and thinking hhhmmm how could yarn improve the looks of that. So I think a few things might get bombed in downtown Napanee, it could do with some installation Art, already have two willing volunteers to help. It will be interesting to see what the general communities response will be. So now I am off to plot and plan.
Posted on 31 July 2010 | 10:20 am
New Stock
Well a box of goodies arrived yesterday. Yarn and fibres from Frabjous which always look so decandent when you open the box. Lots of new recycled silk yarns, silk/wool blend(a new product), beaded felt baubles(which are just fun), colourful silk cocoons and some little felted notion bags. Some of the order is on backorder so I get to look forward to opening another gorgeous box in a week or soAnd yes I was a good girl and it all made it out into the store.
Posted on 29 July 2010 | 5:31 pm
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 Quarters
Threads, Ribbons, Scissors, Stencils and More
Beads, Buttons and Bijoux
Threads, 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