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Carey On

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I learned to sew from my mother. She was the decorator in our house as well. Maddie designs jewellery to sell at the market. Greenthumb. Mr.

She made many of mine and my brothers clothes growing up as well as the curtains, the pillows and most of my Barbie clothes. She not only sewed, she crocheted, knitted, made ceramics, and attempted just about every craft I can think of. Refinishing wood floors, painting, hanging wallpaper, refinishing antiques, upholstering and gardening . I was surrounded by all this creativity as a child and cou

ldn’t help but pass this same experience along to my daughter, Madeline. It was Madeline that actually started the ball rolling with getting a booth in 2010. We had seen the advertisement in the Promoter and she started asking about what we could sell and if I’d be interested. Thinking it would be a good educational experience I agreed and decided I’d contribute some sewn goods to the booth. She uses beads and salvaged objects such as vintage buttons, antique skeleton keys and other closures to produce one of a kind bracelets, rings, earrings and necklaces. I produce market bags, purses, aprons, stuffed bears, nursing cover-ups and whatever strikes my fancy. My fabrics come from new and old sources. I love old chenille bedspreads, barkcloth draperies and Ikea fabrics. We live on a 100-acre farm here in Bobcaygeon. My husband and I own a greenhouse and sell hanging baskets locally under the name Mr. I am originally from Toronto, but Maddie is a 100% Bobcaygeon girl. Her first love is horses and that is actually where most of the money she makes from the market is spent. Tack, feed, farrier costs and vet bills can add up and this encourages her to work hard so she can afford to help with these costs. We needed a name for our market business. Greenthumb didn’t describe what Maddie and I where producing for sale at the market so, we came up with Carey On. This was taken from a poster ( Keep Calm and Carry On) which was produced by the British government in 1939 during the beginning of the Second World War. It was intended to raise the morale of the British public in the event of invasion. With a slight spelling alteration we were able imply the same sentiment yet make it practical for our use. We hope to see you at the market,

Ellen Carey

11/18/2022

I'll be at the Mini Farmers' Market at the Bobcaygeon Fairgrounds tomorrow along with some other great vendors.

12/09/2021

I've got another Blanket Bag available for sale!

11/19/2020

11/18/2020

I will have some of these aprons and more at the Crafter's Market at the Old Schoolhouse this weekend for Bobcaygeon' s Mingle Jingle Shopping event. Working on a child's size as well.

07/27/2020

Love using vintage sheeting to make aprons. These items are available for sale.

03/30/2020

Trying to get the creative mojo activated. It's been a struggle. Managed to make and deliver one wool blanket bag. Have my sites on sewing a Christmas stocking with some vintage fabric for the May 23rd Vintage Swap in Omemee.

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03/12/2020

Restock at Granny Bird's Wool Shoppe ! Come in and grab your project/ makeup bag! Granny Bird's Wool Shoppe

01/15/2020

Loved how this one turned out. I repurposed a green leather jacket for the sides and base of this wool army green bag. The pattern pieces were placed so the bag has two additional exterior pockets. Pretty cute if I do say so myself. Available at Granny Bird's Wool Shoppe in lovely Bobcaygeon. ***** SOLD!!!*****

01/05/2020

This bag was a Christmas present for one lovely actress. Hope she enjoys her new knitting bag. More bags to come soon.

12/22/2019

Finished sewing my last bag before Christmas. Coming up next are some cool military green bags. Can't post pics of the last one because it's been purchased as a gift. I'm hoping she loves it! P.s. thanks for the new follows

12/15/2019

Back to sewing and the response is overwhelming. Two bags in the mail now, one to Calgary and one to my hometown, Toronto. Next three bags are are already spoken for! Wow. Thank you everyone for the encouragement and support.

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