HERE'S A BIG INTERNATIONAL HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHOUT-OUT TO MY SISTER. JOETTA BAILEY, THE FIRST BORN IN THE BAILEY CLAN

HAVE A HAPPY, HEALTHY, SAFE, ENJOYABLE AND WISH-FULL-FILLING BIRTHDAY!!!

PEACE

"ME"!!!

XENOBIA BAILEY'S ETSY SHOP IS OFFICIALLY ONLINE AND OPEN FOR THE WORLD TO VIEW: 2008 FALL & WINTER BEADED CROCHET SKULLCAPS, xenba.etsy.com

I ACCOMPLISHED A MAJOR MILE STONE,... SOMETHING THAT HAS BEEN ON MY MIND FOR WEEKS TO DO.... I FINALLY GOT MY ETSY SHOP UP AND RUNNING.

BUT... BEFORE I OPENED MY SHOP,... I RESEARCHED THE CROCHET ITEMS ON THE ETSY SITE,... I WAS REALLY EMPRESSED,... I FIGURED I SHOULD NOT LET MY RESEARCH GO TO WASTE,... SO I DECIDED TO MAKE A "XENOBIA BAILEY BEST ETSY CROCHET GIFT LIST".

I FURTHER RESEARCHED THE SITE AND WAS REALLY BLOWN OVER BY THE BRILLIANCE OF THIS GROUPS CREATIVE BUSINESS SAVVY.... THIS IS JUST A TOTALLY BRILLIANT MOVE ETSY FOLKS!!!

SO... AFTER ALL THAT GATHERING OF INFO,.... I FELT COMFORTABLE TO POST MY CROCHET WORK ON THE SITE.... I KNOW IT'S EARLY TO BE THINKING ABOUT CROCHET FALL AND WINTER BEADED HATS,... BUT I HAVE TO GET THE IMAGES OUT IN CYBER SPACE AND THE MARKETING PLAN WORKING EARLY,.... NEED I SAY MORE.

CHECK MY WORK OUT AT

XENBA.ETSY.COM

BOY!!!... I'M GLAD I GOT THAT OUT THE WAY....

XENOBIA BAILEY'S OUTSTANDING ETSY.COM CROCHET GIFT ITEM PICK: IRISH CROCHET LACE INSPIRED NECKLACE COLLECTION by HeddaVatter

I HAVE A GREAT APPRECIATION FOR ANYTHING CREATED WITH IRISH CROCHET LACE,... THIS IS ONE OF THE MANY REASON I THINK THIS COLLECTION OF CROCHET NECK PIECES ARE SO VERY STUNNING,.. THESE ARE DEFINITELY HAND MADE ITEM TO BE CHERISHED AND HANDED DOWN THROUGH THE FAMILY FOR AGES TO COME,... WELL PRESENTED... WONDERFUL JOB.

DESIGNER DESCRIPTION: www.HeddaVatter.etsy.com,

These necklaces are inspired by irish lace and is unique.

All items come from a non-smoking and non-pet household.

I welcome special requests. Please do not hesitate to contact me.
My Flickr album is here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/heddavatter/

hedda.vatter@mail.ee

Enjoy Your visit!
Female, Born on June 8

XENOBIA BAILEY'S OUTSTANDING ETSY.COM CROCHET GIFT ITEM PICK: HAND CROCHET WASH CLOTH by knotsewcute

I REALLY LIKE THESE HAND MADE WASH CLOTHES BECAUSE THEY PUT THE COMFORT OF PERSONAL GROOMING BACK IN YOUR HANDS,... I'M REALLY FEELIN THE ONENESS OF IT ALL, THE CIRCLE OF "LUV" KIND OF VIBE.... OK,.. I'M GETTING CARRIED AWAY WITH THIS... I KNOW YOU GET WHERE I'M COMING FROM. THIS A WONDERFULLY MADED AND WELL PHOTOGRAPHED HANDMADE PERSONAL GROOMING ITEM.

DESIGNERS DESCRIPTION: etsy.com, knotsewcute

Set of 4 100% Cotton Wash Cloths are made in classic neutrals to match any decor. Colours include Taupe, Cream, Ivory, and White.

These multi-purpose cloths may be used for anything from dishes to baby's sensitive skin.

The cloths measure approximately 19 cm (7 1/2") square.

XENOBIA BAILEY'S OUTSTANDING ETSY.COM CROCHET GIFT ITEM PICK: HAND CROCHET COASTERS by knotsewcute

THESE WONDERFUL COASTERS ARE THE TYPE OF HAND MADE ITEM THAT TURNS A HOUSE INTO A "CRIB".... REALLY NICE TOUCH HERE.

DESIGNER DESCRIPTION: etsy.com, knotsewcute

4 natural looking felted leaf coasters come in 4 autumn colors: Deep Olive, Rich Red, Paprika, and Old Gold.
Leaf veins have been needle felted on to add extra detail.

Felted coasters measure approximately 3 1/2" wide and 5" long.

XENOBIA BAILEY'S OUTSTANDING ETSY.COM CROCHET GIFT ITEM PICK: SOPHISTCATED AFGHAN & PILLOW SET by NPJ Designs

THIS IS THE MOST CONTEMPORARY, SOPHISTICATED, CASUALLY ELEGANT AFGHAN AND PILLOW SET I HAVE EVER SEEN, FRESH & SIMPLE PATTERN, WONDERFUL COLORS COMBINATIONS. EXCELLENT PHOTO.

DESIGNER DESCRIPTION : etsy.com , NPJ Designs

Bright, multi-colored stripes. Afghan is approximately 4 ft. x 5 ft. Pillow is approximately 22 in. x 22 in. You won't find a better deal for an original, hand-crafted set! Great gift idea and/or home accessory.

100% Acrylic
Washing Instructions:
Machine wash separately in cold water.
Tumble Dry LOW.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions. We will happily combine shipping costs on multiple purchases.

Thanks for looking!

www.NPJDesigns.com

XENOBIA BAILEY'S OUTSTANDING ETSY.COM CROCHET GIFT ITEM PICK: ULTRA CHIC SUMMERTIME SHRUG by trendyknitting's Shop

THE SUMMER ACCESSORY PIECE OF CROCHET ADORNMENT IS JUST TOO PERFECT... WONDERFUL WORK... EXTREMLY FLATTERING GREAT PHOTO.

DESIGNER DESCRIPTION: etsy.com : trendyknitting's Shop

With this lovely shrug you will draw all the attention of all people around you. It is made of %100 bamboo yarn, so you can use it willingly in spring and summer.
You'll love wearing it.

Size: One size will fit XS, S and M.

Measurements ( For Xtralicious ):
Shoulder: 17 inches
Shulder to arm: 11 inches
Bicep: 14 inches

Handmade with great care, in a smoke-free, pet-free home. Never been worn.

This item will be packaged with lots of love and care and shipped the day after payment received.

Please, contact me if you would like to make an order for L and XL.

Thanks for visiting Trendy Knitting store...

XENOBIA BAILEY'S OUTSTANDING ETSY.COM CROCHET GIFT ITEM PICK: ADORABLE BABY BOOTIES by KNEAT HEAVEN BOUTIQUE

Aaaaaaah!,... When I first saw these cute "widdle" booties, I totally lost it, I just can't believe how adorable these small original master pieces are,... I am totally blown away,... check out those sneakers... The Cowgirl/boy booties,....Ain't nothing wrong with adorning a baby... Did I hear someone say "Family heirlooms",.. "best dressed baby photo's"... or, heck,... just hang a pair from your car rearview mirror... need I say more. Check out etsy.com : Kneat Heaven Boutique.

Designers Description

Custom Size Auction
You are looking at a pair of Baby Booties. These adorable booties will make a perfect gift for the little one in your life.
This is not a completed item. Please allow 1 day for this item to be finished. These booties will be hand crocheted for your from very soft machine washable and dryable baby yarn in colours of your choice and custom sized in any size from newborn to 9 months. Please include the size with your payment. If no size is specified, they will be made to fit a newborn up to 3 months in colours shown in the picture
These booties are new and come from a smoke-free and
pet-free environment.

XENOBIA BAILEY'S OUTSTANDING ETSY.COM CROCHETED ITEMS PICKS: HATS BY PHOTOJENIC DESIGNS...FUN!...FUN!...FUN!

THESE ARE THE MOST ADORABLE CROCHET CROWN HATS I HAVE EVER SEEN, THE CRAFTSMANSHIP, CHOICES OF COLOR COMBINATION IS TOP SHELF. AND, NEED I SAY THE PHOTOGRAPHS ARE TOTALLY WORKING. THIS ITEM IS WHAT FUTURE PRIZE VINTAGE WEARABLE FUN ART IS MADE OF...FUN!...FUN!...AND MORE FUN!... MORE INFO AT etsy.com

etsy.com : Custom Order Crochet Crown Hats by Photojenic Designs

Crown hats are fun to wear for kids ages 0 - 99! They make great every day hats, or wear them on special occasions such as birthdays, Purim, Renaissance Fairs, and more!

Hats are made from a cotton blend yarn, which is machine washable, dryable and colorfast.

Simply send me a convo with your color choices and head size needed, and you'll soon be the proud owner of an adorable crown.

Please allow up to two weeks for delivery, especially during high volume seasons.

GREEN FOODS FESTIVAL IN HARLEM 6/21/08 (Yummy, yum, yum)

GREETINGS WORLD

SORRY FOR THE LONG BREAK FROM CYBER SPACE,.. I HAVE A LOT GOING ON IN MY LIFE RIGHT NOW,.. THE TRAVELING EXHIBIT (RE) POSSESSED,.. A SEPT EXHIBIT IN JERSEY CITY, WITH OGECHI CHIEKE A FABULOUS DIGITAL ARTIST FROM NIGERIA THAT IS BI-COASTAL BETWEEN L.A. AND NEW YORK, THIS EXHIBIT WILL BE AT ESORO GALLERY IN JERSEY CITY www.esorogallery.com, THIS SMALL PUT VERY INNOVATED GALLERY IS FOUNDED BY THE BRILLIANT GALLERY OWNER ETO OTITIGBE, THE EXHIBIT WILL BE VERY 21ST CENTURY,... WE PROMISE!.

I WILL ALSO BE EXHIBITING MY CROCHET MANDALAS AT THE FULLER CRAFT MUSEUM AT BROCKTON, MA, www.fullercraft.org/ , THIS EXHIBIT WILL OPEN IN SEPT, I WILL HAVE MORE DETAILS ON THIS EXHIBIT IN THE NEAR FUTURE.

THE EXHIBIT (RE) POSSESSED WILL BE TRAVELING FROM THE JERSEY CITY MUSEUM AUG 24, 2008, TO COLUMBUS OHIO TO THE KING ARTS COMPLEX www.kingartscomplex.com/, FOR A OPENING THE EARLY PART OF SEPT, I WILL ALSO POST MORE DETAILS ON THIS EXHIBIT AND THE ALL THE EVENTS INVOLVED IN THE NEAR FUTURE.

NOW!.. I COME TO THE EVENT IN HARLEM THAT MADE ME POST THIS UPDATE IN THE FIRST PLACE,.. THERE IS AN AMAZING "GREENFOOD FESTIVAL" GOING ON IN HARLEM JUNE 21, 2008 FROM 12:00PM-6:00PM www.greenfoodsfestival.com... THIS EVENT IS REALLY TIMLY AND IMPORTANT TO ME, BECAUSE, I HAVE BEEN WORKING TO IMPROVE MY DIET FOR VERY MANY, MANY, OOOOH TO MANY YEARS,..AND I MEAN A WHOLE BUNCH OF MANY YEARS... "BACK IN THE DAY", I WAS A FULL TIME VEGETARIAN FOR 7 YEARS, I NOW HAVE ADDED FISH & VERY LITTLE CHICKEN TO MY DIET. BUT NOW, I AM WORKING ON CREATING A VERY HEALTHY, TASTY, QUICK & EASY TO PREPARE LIVE FOOD DIET AND LIFESTYLE.

I HAVE TAKEN MANY VALUABLE FOOD PREPARATION CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS,.. AND BELIEVE ME,.. UNTIL YOU CAN GET THE RIGHT RECIPES, MENUS, FOOD PLANS FOR YOUR TASTE BUDS, BODY TYPE AND LIFESTYLE,.. UPGRADING YOUR EATING FOR A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE, IS GOING TO BE IMPOSSIBLE.

THAT'S WHAT MAKES ME SO EXCITED ABOUT THE 2008 GREEN FOOD FESTIVAL IN HARLEM THAT IS HAPPENING THIS COMING WEEKEND... I HAVE TAKEN FOOD PREPARATION CLASSES AND WORKSHOP,.. INTERNAL BODY CLEANSING FAST,.. AND SHARED IN MANY EMPOWERING CONVERSATIONS ON THE POWER AND BENEFITS OF WHAT I CALL "THE SUPER-NATURAL, GREEN-LIFESTYLE EVOLUTION". WITH EVERYONE THAT IS A PART OF THIS FESTIVAL,.. AND TAKE MY WORD FOR IT!!.. WHEN HARLEM GETS A HAND ON LIVE-GREENS & "LIVE-FOOD" AND THE GREEN-LIFESTYLE... HOLD ON TO YOUR SEAT BELTS FOLKS... WHERE SPINNING FOR ANOTHER PLANET ON HIGHER GROUNDS FOLKS.

HOPEFULLY THIS FESTIVAL WILL FIND A WAY TO REACH OUT AND TRAVEL, SO THAT EVERYONE THAT IS INTERESTED CAN RECEIVE THIS VITAL INFORMATION.

I WILL TAKE GOOD NOTE, AND COLLECT LINK SO THAT I CAN SHARE THIS INFO IN MY BLOG.

SPRING IS HERE & IT'S TIME TO SHEAR, SPIN AND KNIT RABBIT FUR IN HARLEM WITH, THE ONE AND ONLY, FIBER ARTIST TWAIN REVELL

Fiber Artist Twain Revell is the only African American Fiber Artist that I know of that works with her fiber from start to finish.

I mean... Twain... “The Rabbit Lady”... (as the children Uptown refer to her)... is the only African American Fiber Artist that I know, that is raising her own live stock in her apartment in Harlem… Then, she combs and collects their fur, spins it, on one of her many spinning wheels or on a hand held drop spindle, knits and/or crochets it.

In the photo’s above you can see Twain with one of her rabbit, collecting fur to spin on her spinning wheel, The sweater that she is wearing in the photo, is made from fur that she spun from one of her rabbits.

She designed and knitted this sweater and the baby booties that she is holding in the last image.

Twain is a real talker, and she is very well informed about her fibers and the art of spinning. Like I said before, I don’t know anyone that does what Twain Revell does.

You can read more about Twain Revell is a wonderful article written by The Founder & Executive Director of Harlem Needle Arts Inc. Michelle Bishop in SPIN-OFF MAGAZINE, The summer issue 2007, pages 34-36 www.spinoffmagazine.com

Check out more of Twain Revell's Fiber Works on her website: http://www.twainstwines.com/