white? wait...WOW! collection on Etsy

mckelvey dalton's collection white? wait...WOW!  is filled with contrasts. From the soft Bamboo Flutter Gown by consciousclothing to the light and shapely Flair Lampshade by Katty Barac to the stolid small white on white church birdhouse made by okawvalleybirdhouses we get surprising shape and texture to brighten up any day.

McKelveyDalton USA offers custom hand knit cardigans, hats, and wrist warmers and welcomes custom orders. Consciousclothing Specializes in hemp, soy, bamboo, organic cotton, wool, and recycled fiber clothing. Find more lampshades and other eleant, durable and economical items in Katty Barac's shop. John Williams offers a delightful collection of birdhouses from his shop in Illinois.

The featured item in this collection is the wide white cotton herringbone cuff turks head knot rope bracelet  made in the over two-under two signature herringbone weave. This weave design is available in a variety of colors and sizes including solid colors and more white designs in the classic whites section.  To request a custom design like this please use the Etsy convo utility or leave a comment here.

FOG .. quiet ..peaceful collection now settling in on Etsy

This wonderful relaxing collection by mary smith features a number of photographs softened by atmospheric moisture. Mary's shop corgipal is filled with more soft art supplies for threadbangers and knitters. I wonder what breed of dog lives in mary's house?


In the non photograph category is this Ghost Crows Chawan made by Zygote in an undisclosed north american location and sold through fetishghost BoneOrchard Teaware & Gothic Sterling Noir. If stoneware can emulate fog this is perhaps the best example I've seen.


I've been to the coast of Maine and Page Eastman's photograph of Schoodic Point titled Fog and Roses captures the cool wet intensity of a low tide beach. See more of her skillful compositions in her shop Page Eastman Photography. 


The featured item in this collection is fog grey turks head knot rope bracelet small one of the simple classic three part sold color rope bracelets  in my Etsy shop. This bracelet can be made in larger sizes by special order. To request a custom design like this please use the Etsy convo utility or leave a comment here.

How Blue (and Green) RU? Find out here

This morning's question offered by ToniBagDesigns is How Blue (and Green) R You? is answered with this cool collection of creatively crafted items and (drum roll) plants!

I'm a sucker for succulents so I like The Delosperma lehmannii succulent plant offered by Daniel who grows them in Fontanta CA. See more in his online shop TheSucculentGarden.

The crochet layered look also gets my vote with this crochet infinity scarf . immersed in sage advice . cowl . necklace . vegan fiber yarn made by KnotOriginal from Gig Harbor. See more creative stuff made with her favorite materials: "anything that is not nailed down"and offered in her Etsy shop.

The featured item in this collection is teal turks head knot sailor rope bracelet one of the more popular items in the solid colors section in my Etsy shop. This bracelet may be marked "sold" but if you want one please convo me and I'll make one just for you. I'm re-stocking soon! To request a custom design like this please use the Etsy convo utility or leave a comment here.

Getting Warm Getting Cool now on Etsy

Cool Blue and warm yellow combined in Getting Warm, Getting Cool collection by Malou Paul a jewelley artist from the Netherlands. See her list of favorite items, favorite Etsy shops, and her treasury collections. 


On the cool side of a warm cup of coffee is Jenna Bigott's Dark Teal Coffee Gauntlet with White Wood Grain Stitch part of her creative collection of cup cozies you can find in her Etsy shop. You can also follow her blog at Jennabigott.com for more illustrations, photos, and stitchery.


Even though this one is sold you should check out romiceramics Small Spinner (Dark Teal). There are more of these Spinners including some at steep discounts 50 percent off and 60 percent off. Apparently the kiln was not kind to some of these crisp geometric bowls which come in solid colors and decorated patterns. 


The featured item in this collection is the light teal blue BASIC turks head knot bracelet. These BASIC bracelets are a versatile accessory available in many colors. The fit is adjustable to suit your wrist size, illustrated instructions are sent with each order. See more of these in the BASIC bracelets section of my Etsy shop.

just one more day by the sea collection wasting away on Etsy

If only we had just one more day by the sea we could re-live summer's relaxation. Since it's back-to-school time for many we will have to live vicariously through PianoBenchDesigns treasury collection. This graduate student offers an elegant collection of sterling silver wire jewelry in her Etsy shop that communicates on many levels.

Wire is the material used by Xanadu2You to create this Sixteen sided copper wire basket in teal blue, green, and brown part of a collection of finely made baskets in an array of colors. See more in her shop and in Storque Spotlight, "Organization Nation" or in Etsy Gift Guide -- One Of A Kind (OOAK) gifts.

This Deep Aqua Turquoise Blue Ocean Beach Sea Coral Art Glass Bowl will remind you of the sea no matter where you live. Made by Joan Rosen from the bay area you can find more in her shop UneekGlassFusions or on her website.

The featured item in this collection is the black paracord small turks head knot sailor rope bracelet a traditional pattern in a a modern material. Parachute cord has a comfortable elastic quality which makes it an ideal material for these rope bracelets. See more simple black designs in the Etsy shop.

got A Green Thumb? (maybe!) collection now growing on Etsy

This new collection A Green Thumb? is curated by Florence see her shop laidbackladies where you can find handcrafted pretties, vintage items, and prim needfuls for your home.

My favorites from this collection are the Grassy Green Naturally dyed hanwoven shawl made with natural dyed wool by Lucia Squillari. See more of her "edjy and minimal, organic and the very romantic and feminine" style of handmade clothing in her shop larimeloom.

From the soft to the hard but sensuous Fat Bellied Mug in Grey-Green made by Justin and available in his shop RosenbushPottery where you will find more mugs as well as Linsey Kalley sculpture.

The featured item in this collection is wide green & blue turks head knot sailor bracelet  one of the more popular blended color combinations in my Etsy shop. This bracelet can be made in both smaller and larger sizes by special order.

Throw me a bone... a new collection now getting chewed up on Etsy

If you have a dog the request is obvious Throw me a bone.... if you are Megan Martin owner of SpiceofLifeDesigns it all about herringbones especially the charcoal, grey, and off white palette. Visit her shop to see Modern Eco Friendly Jewelry Recycled Sterling Silver  featuring recycled low-tarnish Argentium sterling silver and genuine gemstones. You can also find SpiceofLifeDesigns on Facebook.

In my book this Blank Book in Herringbone and Dove Gray made by NatalieAsIs gets a top rating. You can find more of her beautiful anachronisms in figurative and fiber arts on her website and see work in progress on her Flickr page.

Even though these GRAY Herringbone leg warmers made by RunSystem53 are sold you should click through to see the rest of Amelie's fine work including more leg warmers, leggings, and tops.

The featured item in this collection is the ecru cotton medium herringbone weave turks head sailor knot rope bracelet made in the over two-under two signature herringbone weave. This weave design is available in a variety of colors and sizes including solid colors section and some dramatic wide cuff designs in the classic whites section.  If you see a design you like but need a special size please convo for more information. 

A Day on Lake Michigan collection on Etsy

Summer means A Day on Lake Michigan for goodriddance a self described "stay-at-home mom raising three crazy kids a few blocks from Lake Michigan.

It also means you will need a High Quality Hand Woven Turkish Cotton towel made by Turkishtowel from (where else?) Bursa, Turkey. See more of this couple's fine work including mathing, robes, and of course more colorful and soft towels.

Carry your towels and sunscreen to the beach in this Water resistant /STOCKHOLM Soft Red and Ecru Pleated Diaper bag one of a line of attractive bags from Feysa Demirtas in her shop Ikabags based in Paris.

The featured item in this collection is the ocean & sky turks head knot sailor bracelet one of the more popular color combinations. If it this items is showing "sold" simply send me a message. I'll re-stock as soon as I can. 

The last bit of summer collection now warming up on Etsy

It's still August but the dog days are soon upon us and with them The Last Bit of Summer collection put together by Alyssia. Be sure to see her other curated collections click here.

I really like this Macaron Rainbow - 8" x 12" Original Signed Fine Art Photograph made by SonjaCaldwell. Maybe it's the California sun but her photos are bursting with color. Visit her blog Pictures from Paris to see the gargoyle eating the ?? and other continental sensibilities.

Speaking of rainbows you can't pass up these FORTUNE COOKIE CRAYONS Recycled / Upcycled made by Merrill and offered in her shop ivylanedesigns which is filled with cool recycled stuff.

The featured item in this collection is the bright orange BASIC turks head knot bracelet which is a smaller version sized for smaller adults and teenagers. This adjustable rope bracelet is made from soft hand dyed cotton cord. See all the color options in the BASIC section of the Etsy shop.

Ah Summer collection on Etsy

Ah Summer collection by mystichintime on Etsy captures the relaxed feeling of late July. Happiness one stitch at a time explains Marcy's passion for crochet so visit her shop to find hair clips, hats, earwarmers, headbands, legwarmers, fingerless gloves, washcloths, cozies, bags, and home decor.

For a casual beach-y look go for this BLUE VOYAGE BRACELET made by Stone Alone. Demet finds beach stones then builds whimsical layering bracelets like this one. Her shop is filled with more great work.


To light up those soft summer nights you need this End of Summer Nights Sapphire Blue Pressed Glass Floral Print Mid Century Tumbler Chandelier made by  Jeff and Mark. Their shop BootsNGus from Ann Arbor has a boatload of wonderful up cycled chandeliers and fixtures made from mixing bowls, mason jars and other glass containers. Just the thing for that porch or living room by the sea.

The featured item in this collection is the popular navy blue BASIC turks head knot bracelet . These BASIC bracelets are a versatile accessory available in many colors. The fit is adjustable to suit your wrist size, illustrated instructions are sent with each order. See more of these in the BASIC bracelets section of my Etsy shop.

Blue Cream. now showing on Etsy

Two comfortable colors organize blue cream. a collection by Arlie Trowbridge. See more of her  Shredded T-Shirt Apparel, Accessories and Glass Jewelry in her shop  UrbanRevisions on Etsy.

One of my favorites is the Laurel crocheted necklace in fisherman cream white made by jess o. from Philadelphia. She offers an intriguing variety of knit and crochet accessories in her shop ohjustjess. The knit jersey bracelets with the industrial couplings combine soft crochet with hardware for a dramatic contrast.

On the blue side is this handsome Large German Pottery Vessel made by Hindsvik from Canada. There is a lot more Vintage Home Decor and Furniture in the shop well worth a visit.

The featured item in this collection is the navy blue BASIC turks head knot bracelet which is part of the BASIC bracelets collection available in a wide variety of colors and sizes. Each BASIC bracelet is adjustable to maker a perfect fit. Illustrated instructions are included with each order and are available online as well. 

Sail away with me collection now departing on Etsy

Summer is the best time for ocean or lake cruises so welcome aboard the sail away with me tour with Becky King. Before you leave you won't want to miss her shop SincerelyCrafted where she perfects some high quality handcrafts in vibrant colors.

These Bergamot Moisturizing Vegetable Based Pocket Full of Shells Soap collection looks like the real thing but it's just one of Jennifer's great handmade soap products that you can find in her shop thecharmingfrog or on her blog.

I like the spirit of this Huge 16 x 20 paper print - Salt Water - inspirational ocean artwork by Mae Chevrette. After all we are 78% water why not admit to it? See more of Mae's art in her shop full of lively colorful poster art.

The featured item in this collection is the popular navy blue BASIC turks head knot bracelet which seems to be popping up in treasuries all over the place (thanks!) These BASIC bracelets are a versatile accessory available in many colors. The fit is adjustable to suit your wrist size, illustrated instructions are sent with each order. See more of these in the BASIC bracelets section of my Etsy shop.

One of these things is not like the others... can you solve the riddle?

Now who among us can resist a riddle? Alison Ugur offers us a puzzle to solve in One of these things is not like the others... collection. Visit her shop Knitty Turks to find Handmade shawls, scarves, slippers, mitts and more...brought to you all the way from Usak, Turkey.

My guess is that it's the Fortune Cookie Soap Set made by Kasey Hachler from her shop KcSoapsNmore who BTW was an Etsy featured seller who hoo!

OR it could be the Robins Egg Blue or Any Color TV Cabinet... offered by usacreations something old made new again just like many of the furnishings in her shop.

The featured listing in this collection which IS like the other wearable items is the light blue medium turks head knot sailor bracelet made with 100% hand dyed cotton cord. This is one of the many limited edition colors that are offered in the solid colors section of my Etsy shop. 

I want to be under the sea collection now drowning on Etsy

Sing along time "I want to be under the sea...in an octopus's garden in the shade..." and if that's not possible click on this collection by Alexa to see a nautical-themed treasury to celebrate the peace and serenity one may find by the seashore. You should also visit TheNerdsNest where there are all kinds of crazy cute crochet and accessories for humans. (Octopi must wait...)

I once had a shirt made out of an old flour sack of this Grain Sack Pillow made by Leslie has the same repurposed style. Find more Repurposed vintage home goods and jewelry in her shop lesliejanson.

Pure interior decor fun is this Seagulls flock Vinyl Decal by Pat and her design studio team sure to make your summer living space seem like beachfront. There's more in ghettovinyl's shop from kids to chalkboard to spiritual patterns.

The featured item in this collection is the black paracord small turks head knot sailor rope bracelet a recent addition to the WhatKnotShop product line. Para cord is a unique material that is both durable and soft much favored by the outdoor survival fraternity. More colors and styles coming soon.

I'm in a New York State of Mind collection now on Etsy

Billy Joel said it in the song and Alycia D'Avino says it in this treasury collection New York State of Mind. Check out Yummi Shop for a colorful collection of Felt Balls Handbags Purses Rugs Rugs Rugs Wool Felt.

Then click on Hotel New Yorker Black and White Print 8x12 by Heather Riggs. Her shyphotog Etsy store has a wide variety of images from abstract to realistic all informed by her strong sense of design.

With all the bull coming out of Washington it might be easy to overlook the real symbol of Wall Street. Bull, Manhattan by paul reminds us that crazy optimism is all that is required to build a financial empire. Check out his shop gargala to see more scenes through his lens.

The featured item in this white small turks head knot sailor rope bracelet made from 100% cotton cord. See more of these in the classic whites section of my Etsy shop.

Peace like a river collection now flowing on Etsy

This peaceful collection on Etsy was made by Bekah Mae. Now when I visited the shop there were no items for sale there but maybe this is a temporary situation. She does have an extensive treasury list click here.

I like like A Foggy Toutle River Sunrise Panorama made by Suzanne Joyce. Her shop of the same name is filled with crisp photographs of nature scenes and landscapes.

This Pale Blue Ruffle Design Two Layer 3/4 Length Cotton Dress made by MayaModa (my fashion) from Bangkok. This mother daughter and aunt team has a bright colorful collection of dresses, skirts, and blouses in their shop.

The featured item in this collection is the white & pale blue medium turks head knot rope bracelet one of the many blended colors available in the Etsy shop. Many color combinations are available in a variety of sizes by special order.

So Tan collection now catching some rays on Etsy

Kinda 60's retro this collection by nonlethalforce has a nice mix of nautical themed items and woven objects as well. See more of Susanne's patterns and finds from "back in the day" including some Black Velvet Burnout Zebra Print Pumps (hope you are a size 7)

In keeping with my knotical proclivities one of my favorites is this Ocean Plait Rope Doormat made by KnoticallyInclined from Erie PA.

Another woven find is this Vintage 1970s Natural Rattan Rectangle Wallet with White Stripe offered by D Hanson along with more vintage goodies in her shop   concetta's closet. If you are in New England stop by her B+M shop in Newmarket, NH.

The featured item in this So Tan collection is tan leather small turks head knot herringbone bracelet a perfect accessory for a rattan summer. Find this and other herringbone designs in the solid colors section of my Etsy shop.

Nautical Retreat Collection on Etsy

Summer is the time to visit the shore but if you can't get away check out this Nautical Retreat collection put together by Lindsey from Baltimore. Her shop name is Lnizzb offering personal wear pieces in  mix of metal finishes.

blueroompottery from my hometown of Minneapolis makes these Sandy Textured Sea Urchins that look just like the real thing. Check out Marietta's other great work including the Blue Velvet Purple Pomegranate and the Sage Twist Bowl.

I also like the Lobster Original watercolor painting made by Elena from Barcelona. Visit her shop  fairysomnia to see more skillful water colors of animals and other sea creatures. Her abstract cityscapes and old City scenes are especially appealing.

The featured item in this collection is black BASIC turks head knot bracelet one of many colors available in this do-it-yourself style. The BASIC series of bracelets come in a loose but complete form allowing the wearer to adjust the fit to a comfortable size. See more of these in the BASIC bracelet section of the Etsy Shop.

Twilight is my favorite time on Etsy

Here's a small but fun collection Twilight is my favorite time made by Christina Furst. Check out her other recent collection Soft Relaxation for more casual items in blue and grey.

I like Sammie The Sock Monster Knitting Pattern available from dangercrafts in Bellingham. This is the pattern only so you will need to find some materials elsewhere. See more of Rebecca's knit menagerie and read her blog.
I also was drawn to dreamscape: autumn fire sundown a painting made by Jeanne Hospod who has an impressive collection of self portraits and imaginary landscapes in her Etsy shop as well as her blog.

The featured item in this collection is the black BASIC turks head knot bracelet one the do-it-yourself style rope bracelets in the BASIC series. This one is a small size just right for teenagers. You can request a custom color or order multiples for gift giving just by making a request in my Etsy shop.

A Muted Cape Cod Weekend now showing on Etsy

EcoChicHandKnits created this collection A Muted Cape Cod Weekend in anticipation of a visit to Cape Cod. I'd much rather visit Barbara's shop where she offers 100% organic cotton yarn bowls , scrubbies and coasters. If you do go to the cape wait until September when all the tourists are gone.

Meanwhile check out this Tulum Garden deck chair made by Gwyneth and Tamra with their exclusive fabric designs in the old school English style. See more of their work in their shop gallantandjones.

Dog owners will want a Nautical Dog Leash - The Fair Lead "Classic" made by Jessica. She has more in her shop TheFairLead.

The featured item in this collection is the white BASIC turks head knot bracelet which is adjustable so you can slip it over your hand and work it up to a comfortable fit. See more in the BASIC section of my Etsy shop.