A combined order

 Hello! How are you going? Are you managing to find time to have relaxation? Do you have a hobby?

I was looking at a list of unique hobbies recently, and saw this: 

"Competitive duck herding. The perfect hobby if you have a dog to help you herd."

Doesn't strike me as very exciting, but to each their own, right?

I knit 😂

I was watching a seminar about knitting, and the lady said 

"set a reminder to knit every day"

Wow!

Do I set a reminder to breathe?

Nup!

 Why would I need a reminder to knit????

Anyway, that's enough about me!

Let me share another recent order...

Hopefully giving much joy to their new forever friends!

A BIG bunny!

My second BIG bunny was ordered without clothes ☺

At 50cm (19.5") these bunnies are very large, and this particular one was soft and very cuddly.

Pictured with Tilly, who enjoyed a few cuddles before the bunny was packaged up and mailed to his new forever home!

 

Cuddles are important! Make sure you get some today ☺☺☺

Starry, starry night!!!

 How are you doing? Do you have a hobby? 

Some people do the most amazing handicrafts, seems the sky is the limit there! It is always amazing to see something that someone has done, and you really had never thought of such a thing, isn't it?

Talking about the sky.

I got an order for a star blanket! 

That was definitely a new idea to me. I didn't even know you could do one!!! 

This could be done in SO many different colour combinations...

Oooooh, that is one of my favourite subjects! 

Knitted items change SO much when you just change the yarn colour. I have never got over how amazing that is, hehehe.

I found another star blanket pattern when I found the one above. Perhaps one day I will have the opportunity to try it too. 

In the meantime, it sits with my all other patterns ideas 👀

Over the rainbow...

 Many people are unfamiliar with handcrafts. They may remember some old aunt, or grandparent who did such things, but have never learnt for themselves, or were never presented with such an opportunity.

My mother taught me to knit when I was a young girl, and I knitted up the obligatory scarf, but didn't really do more. Until I was in my late 30's, when I rediscovered knitting and started with yet another scarf!!! 😆

I have had customers ask me for an item which is crocheted. And I don't crochet. Much. Yet. 

However, many crocheted items can also be knitted, so it just means I need to search for a pattern if I don't already have one. 

I have HEAPS of patterns.

When you are as addicted to knitting as I am, you start to avidly collect them. 

Just in case!

Here is the result of one such request. It turned out just amazing!!!

The colours just went SO well together. 

I'm pleased to report that both my customer and I were VERY pleased with the result! 

Phew!

Got a musical bub?

I was seized with inspiration one day, and created rattles shaped as maracas!

I can make them any colour you like...

Each maraca has a rattle inside, so if your baby likes to get attention, I am sure they would love these!

I think that's a winner!!!!

I love to get pictures of my toys with their forever friends!

It is wonderful to see how much they are loved!

It doesn't matter how old, or young you are - Betsy-toys are always delightful! 😍

My most popular item

I continue to make blankies. Have made over 120 of them now. 

That definitely qualifies them as my most popular item, right?

I always have some blankies made up, for urgent orders. 

I then only need to grab the blankie and make an animal to go on top!

The bunny is always popular

So are elephants

Koalas are a new favourite

Placed on different colours

Occasionally there is an order for a teddy

Puppies are much loved

 

Teddies still get ordered too!

Now that is colourful!

A cuddly new range

Please welcome my Critter range!

Thanks to Lorraine of Rainebo Designs, I am adding yet another range of cute, cuddly little toys.

Perfect for little hands to hold for comfort and cuddles.

I have started with making the lion, puppy and lamb, but hope to get to the bunny, kitten and teddy soon.

The photo below gives you an idea of their size on my hand. Just 14cm long from nose tip to tail.

Oh baby!

A few months ago I showed you some blankets that I had made for my nieces. 

But recently I was asked about baby blankets, and it set me thinking that I could find a pattern for stroller blankets! I am not always sure if these experiments will work, but I can only try out new ideas and see if they sell!

A bright green one, measuring approximately 80cm (32") - the perfect size to keep a little one cosy on a walk to the park, to the shop, or when a parent needs to go for a jog!

Pink and black varigated yarn. Rather dazzling for some perhaps, but no doubt trendy for others =) 

We all have individual tastes, and I was trying to cover a wide spectrum.

Who can resist?

Who can resist a picture of a baby?

And what could be better than a picture of a baby 

with their very own toy

from

Betsy's Boutique?

It gives me a special thrill that this baby does not live in Australia

but overseas!

The thought of my toys being all over the world, 

giving joy to many little ones, 

is amazing!

So, I hope this little boy and his new best friend have many hours of great joy together!

Blankies galore!!!

Hey there! How are you doing?

I've been clicking those knitting needles super fast lately!

Most of my work has been blankies.

In fact, I have now made over 100 of them! 

So now I am working towards my next goal of 200 blankies. I wonder how long it will take to make that many?

I have been getting orders of other products, but that is in another post! 

See you then!

Hi! I'm Jake!

Another order done! Such a huge sense of achievement!

Jake is a handsome boy, and to be the best friend of a little boy in the US! 

I'm sure they will have lots of fun together!

Do you have a friend from your childhood that you loved lots and lots?

Blankies are always popular!

I get regular orders for blankies, and it is easy to see why...

I have blankies of different colours available at all times,

then the customer lets me know which animal they want,

and it only takes a few hours for me to finish!

Here was an order for a new baby down in Tasmania - 

I get regular orders from a customer down there!

Blankie twins

Never done a grey bunny on a blankie before!

There are so many variations!

Back to the beginning Part 2

Betsy's Boutique really started with blankies.

I didn't expect them to be SO popular.

I love the variety there is in different colours.

And the variety of animals means it has appeal to a wider number of customers.

The 100th blankie will be free - just to celebrate! I wonder who will order it?

Zany Zebra!

Made this zebra for a gift! The stripey effect on the mane just makes me laugh!!!

And the stripes are dark brown - but they still look OK ☺ And much easier for me to see!

Perfect for little hands

This gorgeous little monkey - one of my "Hugables" range - is perfect for little hands!

They all come with a removable jacket - any choice of colour! 

Even a little tail!!!! ☺☺

Black and White

Like the lions, I also took a break from making zebra blankies

but this is also an available option for your blankie

I have not made a blankie like this one before

what do YOU think of these colours?

Lovely Lion

I took a break from lion blankies

their manes are more labour intensive than I had time for

but I now have them available again!

The perfect baby toy - bright and colourful!

Cutie duckie!

I have done this duckie before, but this one is special because it is made to the customer's specific requirements! A dress and a bow in her hair to match!

A real cutie!