Sweet Marmalade

A Time for Everything

2010-10-23T10:41:00.000-07:00

Danny and I have been searching our hearts and praying for guidance in our lives. This has included many changes in our lives during the past couple of months. Some welcomed, and some have been stretching of the heart and will.

One area of my life that I have come to terms with is my desire to create a "niche" for myself outside of my home. My heart has been pricked with the realization that I spend too much of myself pleasing others than I do molding my children, preparing my home, and being a help meet to my husband. I have asked Danny what he would have me do...what he desires of me through my time and efforts. We both feel I should cut out my online selling presence. I will still have my domain name and link it to here instead of a shop front. I will post all my crafting goodness, and occasionally, I will still be offering up customs here as first come, first serve basis. Every now and then, I will be stocking my etsy as creativity strikes me. All of this, of course, will be second to my home and family obligations.

If you are local, I will be doing two festivals a year...one in the spring and one in the fall. I would love to see you, so I will give you notice of where I'll be in plenty so you can come by! All my readers will be getting a sneak peak at what I will be offering at the local festivals and occasionally on etsy!

Make sure you follow me here so you can get the latest on my creations and occasional offerings!

Thank you all for understand and supporting me through all my endeavors. I have truly loved serving my customers!

Bitsy's new threads

2010-10-16T08:38:00.001-07:00

So, I found this cute retro/vintagy pillow case set at a local thrift store (gotta love thrift store shopping!). I used Kwik Sew pattern 3673 to come up with my creation.

And of course, an opportunity for a photo shoot by my talented Ashley!

The Night Before

2010-04-19T13:48:00.000-07:00

We were so excited to do our first local festival! I have been preparing for it for the last two months. Hence why my storefront has been empty. ;)

Well, the weekend arrived and here we are the night before setting up. Danny was also competing in the Boston Butt competition at the festival so we were able to camp there on the grounds. It was a blast for all of us!

Here are pics from the night before opening.

Setting up the booth

The space behind our booth.

The children playing in the grass while we set up...

our campsite

Are you ready for a PAAARRRTTTYYY!!

2009-10-19T12:52:00.001-07:00

Get ready! There's a party going on tonight at Sweet Marmalade!! It all starts at 8:00pm est. You'll want to be early, or you'll miss out on some awesome party favors!!

We are having some wonderful guests to liven up the event...Laines Magnifiques, Tickity Bu, Lewis Family Mercantile, Purple Cow Customs, Beneath the Rowan Tree, Cake, Nana's Toy Box, Tadpoles & Butterflies, Rising Sun Earthworks, and Plain Baby Jane~

Here are just a few things being offered~

And the winner is!!!!!!

2009-08-01T17:02:00.000-07:00

"19. wearyourcake said...
Boy, July 25th, 8lbs 5oz June 11, 2009 7:02 AM"

How odd that no one guessed the day he was born!! He was born July 24th, and weighed 8lb, 5oz...and of course, was a boy. ;D

Wearyourcake, Congratulations!!! You can contact me through my store, http://hyenacart.com/SweetMarmalade

Thank you, everyone, for playing along with me!!

Introducing Titus Anthony!!

2009-08-01T16:31:00.000-07:00

Finally...long awaited pictures of our newest addition!

Just born...

1 day old...

2 days old...

it's arrival day!!!

2009-07-24T14:58:00.000-07:00

just a quick note let everyone know we have a new member of the family!! Welcome, Titus Anthony Hunter!! He was born this morning, July 24th, at 8:20am. He weighed in at 8 lb, 5oz and was 21" long!!

I will post pics soon, but for now, I am going back to cuddling my newest little man!!

I will announce the winner of my baby contest in a couple of days...keep an eye out!

while waiting...

2009-07-22T10:05:00.000-07:00

...for this baby to make his/her arrival, I have occupied my time sewing for my gaggle of girls. Beside these, I have also made matchy dresses for the 4 little girls (still need to make Ashley a khaki skirt to go with them), 4 head coverings, and a couple of pantelets.

Here is Kyla in all her "pinkness"

And here is Ruthy ready for the orchard...

No new baby updates.

2009-07-21T15:43:00.001-07:00

Here I sit, still with no newbie babe in my arms. I am starting to get restless! I am so anxious for this little one to make it's presence and to see what gender it will be. I want to count its toes and kiss its sweet cheek, and smell the newborn smell...

Want to have some fun?

2009-06-10T13:52:00.001-07:00

I thought it would be fun to bide my time while waiting for this new blessing by having a contest!! Here it is...the person to be the closest to guessing the sex, weight and date will win a custom item of their choice:

3 Sweet Dribblers
2 Jelly Bellies
1 Sugar Smock
or
1 Mama Apron

Of course, the winner will get their custom AFTER my babymoon, and I request shipping is paid for.

To make things fair, here are my other babies' stats:

Ashley~ 6lb-2oz, 13 days early, girl
Evan~ 10lb even, 1 day early, boy
Zebidiah~8lb-5oz, 10 days early, boy
Shauna~7lb-13oz, 9 days early, girl
Kyla~ 7lb-9oz, 10 days early, girl
AnnaRuth~ 9lb-13oz, 2 days early, girl
Ruby~ 8lb-4oz, 8 days early, girl

I am due July 26th. Give me a date, not how early/late I will be. Just drop me your guess in a comment here.

Have fun!!

Gift for a fellow soon-to-be mom.

2009-06-06T10:40:00.000-07:00

This set was created for Sherry, a wonderful soon-to-be first time mama at our church.

I hope she enjoys them thoroughly!

Custom for Joanne

2009-06-01T09:34:00.000-07:00

I have enlisted for another custom order for Joanne.

Here are the fabrics to be used..

My first custom with Sweet Marmalade

2009-05-29T22:10:00.000-07:00

I am working with Carrie on this custom. She wants a "Mama and Me" set and then an addtional Sugar Smock. Here are the fabrics she has chosen...

What the "Mama and Me" will be made from~

and the other Sugar Smock~

SSSHHHHH....Sneak peak!!

2009-05-20T23:40:00.000-07:00

If you want to see more, make sure to be there on May 25th!!

GETTING READY!!

2009-05-14T07:27:00.000-07:00

I only have 11 more days until the big day!!! Am I ready? Mostly. I will post teaser pics shortly. This is going to be such an awesome event and some wonderful WAHM's are coming to help me celebrate! Make sure you all come on time so you don't miss out. :D