Back in the Saddle!

~This week Belle and Burger returns to the Sunset Valley Farmers Market

Troy Kimmel's kvet forecast for Austin Saturday April 4Th Morning low clouds.. otherwise partly cloudy and warmer. High 79 to 83. Southerly wind 10 to 20 mph.

....I will say no more except here is a sneaky peak at some market goods.
I will be stocking my online store this week with whatever does not leave me on Saturday. So if you see something you like convo me(just joshing..I could not resist)... I mean email me and we can get it to you!

I made tons of cotton knit tanks in fun fabric
~I have several new sweet T shirts

....and summery skirts a few of them are from "The recycled sheets line"(hehehe)



~I will be premiering my new sprin/summer dresses ! I have three variations so far. Just finished this black and white halter style today.~ The halter is one of my favorite strap solutions(as of yet) cause it is more flexible on sizing not to mention the girls always look fantastic in a halter..... I always forget the halter solution till I am three designs into a garment( I am reflecting on some summer shirts I made pre-blog-o-mania land) ..... Hello? the girls are saying don't we matter????~ I learn my lessons hard, repeatedly .... ho hum

Didn't I say I was not going to say anything except Troy Kimmel's forecast(lalalalove Troy)

pretty spring things

~Finally the weathers is settling into a temperature that I can tolerate. That means we will be taking up a space at the Sunset Valley Farmer's Market again soon. April marks our one year anniversary at the Market, and the return of Belle and Burger after the "long hard Central Texas winter". I am super excited about some of my new spring looks .

~I have several new skirt designs this one I am very keen on. I liken it to a woman's 1970's sportswear look; That sits on the hips with elastic rather than over the tummy ( I am into new century comfort, after all)
~It has a faux row of buttons down the front, from my vintage stash, all dark brown and mismatched ....I made 2 lil pouch style topstitched pockets with little scrappy collages on them. ~ It is a little longer than last summer's "market skirt " and has a little wider flow in the skirt. This skirt is all recycled materials.The fabric for the skirt itself was a table cloth . The pockets and button flap are from old beloved pair of jeans....This skirt has lots of little quirky extras because this first one is for yours truly. (usually the first ones are mine so I can work out the kinks, kinda like the kinks plus I am a little more inspired when making something to actually wear)


~I am also making this skirt in a simpler version with no pockets and an applique on the bottom . I will have quite a few of these tone down simple skirts ready by next weekend.

~I have also been a busy lil pantie maker. This tanks and pantie set I made with the last of my twin cherry knit .
The bottoms have fold over elastic at the waist and legs( I did not fold it over at the waist). They are a hybrid hipster /bikini...with a low rise but full bum coverage; very comfy. This set is for sale and is a size medium. I also made a pair of thongs (for my self) . They are patterned after a cheap Target pair that I love. The leg finish was a quick solution they are wearable but still could use some tinkering

I also made this cute sun dress I am dying to photograph...so here are some bad bathroom shots. I have not added straps yet( it does not need them to stay up) but I will probably add spaghetti ties. The top edge is fold over elastic ...
...Then inside has a little lined bosom with flat fold over elastic sewn (and stretched) all around for a sort of empire waist. I will take some 'on' photos soon with the straps.
yay!! spring Is here but do not blink....

Sneek a peek for Valentine's

~We will be at the market Saturday for Valentine's and I will have lots of special things for the big day
...my undies will be priced special for "The day of lovely Panties!!" The singles will be 12, usually 15... and the Tanks and undy sets will be 22, usually 30
~I also made a few extra scrappy stuffed hearts


....and a handful of Handmade Valentine cards.
~I just love this duo the heart uses a pocket from a pearl snap shirt for a back pocket.
....It would make a great little bed pillow to keep your "security items" stashed in.


~Speaking of my scrappy pillows This blog post was featured in the latest Carnival at craft critique...Thanks Craft critique, the carnival is chock full of fabulous Valentine links!

~Well, I sure hope to see some of you locals down at the Farmers Market this weekend !

"Looks like it will be a glorious day to share with your Valentine – and what better place to do so than at the Sunset Valley Farmers Market? You’ll find the very best selections of locally grown vegetables and fruits, as well as your choice of pasture-raised beef, bison, pork, chicken, eggs and cheese. Flintrock Farm is bringing strawberries weekly. Edi is making chocolate covered strawberries in addition to her truffles; Blue House Flower Farm will be bringing some of their gorgeous bouquets; Rasmey’s Garden is bringing blooming Gerber daisies and citrus trees; and there will be many other Valentine surprises." from sunset Valley newsletter

Back in the Saddle again!!

I will be back (finally)at the Sunset Valley Farmers Market this saturday nov 8th. Joining me is my crafty compadre Blue mama....yay!!!***I am gonna give a little preview~ lots of photos little words(hopefully)***

~Size 7 super cute sporty panties (I have several pairs of undies)

~all the materials for this apron (except the thread ) were recycled

~Same(all recycled materials ) for this cute toteI love the woven piece I used for the strap
And the bouquet of vintage buttons on the front pocket




...and also on that pocket, a the little doggy train (not that kind of doggy train)

~I have two little chick aprons this half apron on sky blue tiny chord
and a full chic Apron not shown


~I will have a fresh crop of Raglan style t-shirts with cap sleeves... and also 3/4 length sleeves.Ranging in size and color combos(besides freddy kruger)~I have my Market style pocket skirts in 4 sizes and in tweeds and cuteypie chords


~I also have lots of pincushions
and other little surprises!
The weather is supposed to be perfect in Austin on Saturday! 82 and not a cloud in the sky. The best weather possible for an open air market; we are spoiled( 3 months out of 12), so let's enjoy it!