We're a pretty winter-hardy lot here in upstate New York, but the forecast for the last couple of days has been dire. Up to a foot of snow! Below-zero temperatures! Dangerous wind chills! I sprang into action and started sorting through feedsack.
I could not protect every single one of the 120 million Americans under winter storm warnings, but I could make sure that at least a few of them had access to quality vintage fabrics with which to make warm, snuggly quilts. As quickly as my cold-numbed fingers could work, I cut squares.
I sorted and counted them.
Assembled them in tidy bundles and listed them in my Etsy shop.
I thought I could provide hope for better days ahead by listing this charming vintage print.
And this happy feedsack.
I listed The Most Expensive Thing I've Ever Listed on Etsy with this gorgeous antique quilt top.
In the midst of all of this, I exchanged e-mails with a customer in Australia. She was replying to my e-mail at 4 a.m. her time, because it was so hot she couldn't sleep.
Since I was on something of a roll, I made tags.
Today the storm is over (it's super cold but the snow wasn't too bad) (of course, I hardly set foot outside), and I am still popping with ambition for my shop this year. I really need to carry over the enthusiasm of the Christmas season (my best ever, and many thanks to all of you for that!) into the new year. How about you? Do you have an Etsy goal this year?
And if you don't have any goals yet, you could start with this modest one a friend passed along: My goal in 2014 is to stop writing 2013 on my checks.
What a fun way to pass the time! We're predicted to 12+ inches of snow Saturday into Sunday and then more Monday into Tuesday. I think I will pass the time catching up on my etsy shop too! As long as I have power!
Posted by: Melissa's Antiques | January 03, 2014 at 11:55 AM
Definitely a fun way to pass time. It's certainly been a snowy cold early winter. I'm loving it now, but I think the love affair will end in February.
Posted by: Musings from Kim K. | January 03, 2014 at 04:54 PM
Hi--just found your blog and I think we're kindred spirits! I'll look forward to going back and checking out previous posts!
Posted by: KerryCan | January 03, 2014 at 05:24 PM
Love that modest goal..that is about my speed this time of year. Just tuckered out.
Crazy weather out your way..stay warm
Posted by: laurie magpie ethel | January 03, 2014 at 05:36 PM
I loved this post! Those stacks of feedsack squares are yummy and that resolution just about sums up what I'm willing to commit to - lol! So glad you made it through the storm okay.
Posted by: Kathy | January 04, 2014 at 10:52 AM
Wow, I'm exhausted for you! Hope you guys get to dig out soon. I'll not whine about my 6 inches of snow... : )
Posted by: Melissa | January 05, 2014 at 06:07 PM