Welp, Port City Market was a success for both Greta and me! We both made a bit of money, but more importantly we sent our lovable creations out into the world via our satisfied customers. I think we'll definitely do it again in the future, and we'll be better prepared for the perils of outdoor marketing. Huzzah! Greta took pictures, but she's being a little tardy getting them to me. In the mean time, enjoy these little bags which are still available from Felt Up Goods.
Since I posted an ongoing update of how this bric-a-brac bag was turning out, here's the finished product. I wanted whimsical flower-esque things on the trees, so I needle felted white orbs on there. I like it.
This is a change purse with a little strawberry guy on it. He reminds me of a healthier version of Meatwad from Aqua Teen Hunger Force with that one tooth. He makes me laugh.
I started reading a book about why different societies over the last 13,000 years have either collapsed or been conquered or, conversely, have flourished and conquered others. It starts out by discussing the ancient Polynesians, who colonized New Zealand and killed off many of the large flightless birds native to the island. 
A lot of people think kiwis are extinct. They're not. You're thinking of the dodo. 
However, they are endangered, but much of their habitat in New Zealand is in protected forests and national parks.
The Maori people have ceased the hunting of kiwi, and now consider themselves the guardians of these shy, nocturnal birds.
This is Janette.
