Skeeter's Fine Crafts

Barefoot Wedding Season is Here!

2009-04-29T11:31:00.005-04:00

Are you having a Barefoot Wedding, if so, it is time to get your sandals ordered. There are dozens of colors available, many many more combinations! Custom made to show size. The come in Gold or Silver thread, mix or match the colors.

Mix and match your own colors.

The sandals come in silver and in gold, custom fit to your shoe size.

The sandals are crocheted using silver or gold metallic thread, they are comfortable to wear and are waterproof. Imagine, barefoot with the look of sandals! Skeeter's Barefoot Maui Sandals will add a sparkling touch of elegance, style and sophistication to any casual wardrobe, outfit or attire.

Your feet will have that no-shoes feeling of freedom and comfort, and still look pretty! These are great to wear to the beach or a pool party! They are the very comfortable to wear.

The Foot Thongs would make a great Gift for your favorite Barefoot Gal! Getting married on the beach, these are perfect for the beach wedding. Snowbirds, take these with you!

Wear them while:

Swimming
Boating
Pool side
On the beach
Yoga or exercise class
Entertaining guests

...or just lounging around

Here is another idea, are you Patriotic? Want to show your Colors?

The sandals come in silver and in gold, custom fit to your shoe size.

Skeeter's Fine Crafts

While you are on the webpage, look at the other gift giving ideas, the Tater Baker Bag, for Mom or for the college student. Anyone that loves baked potatoes would love the Tater Baker Bag! There are also Lucky Pennies, great for enclosing in a greeting card or a gift basket. There are other ideas for gift giving too.

If you have any questions about any of the items, please contact me. Info Via Email,

So, have a great spring and I will be talking to you soon!

Skeeter Jorgensen

~ Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. Joshua 1:9 ~

Easter is Coming!

2009-03-23T12:53:00.003-04:00

Three Weeks until Easter!

We have been having some nice weather and just when we start to get use to it and think that spring is here, old winter raises it's ugly head! It has been in the 20's the last few days, getting up to mid thirties during the day.

Back to Easter..... are you ready, do you have your gift baskets, for Easter, all filled? The perfect gift for those Easter Baskets would be a pair of Barefoot Maui Sandals! They come in a large array of colors, with special orders welcome. Mix and match your own colors.

The sandals come in silver and in gold, custom fit to your shoe size.

Your feet will have that no-shoes feeling of freedom and comfort, and still look pretty! These are great to wear to the beach or a pool party! They are the very comfortable to wear.

The Foot Thongs would make a great Gift for your favorite Barefoot Gal! Getting married on the beach, these are perfect for the beach wedding. Snowbirds, take these with you!

Wear them while:

Swimming
Boating
Pool side
On the beach
Yoga or exercise class
Entertaining guests

...or just lounging around

On a personal note, I just celebrated my 20th year anniversary of being "SMOKE FREE"! I had lost track of how long it had been, I was watching a video tape that I made back in the 1990's about my salt and pepper collection. At one point I mentioned a special set I got for being smoke free for a couple of years. I also mentioned the date, March 23rd 1989. So, now I have it marked on my calendar.

Thanks for reading and remember Jesus loves YOU!

~ Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. Joshua 1:9 ~

Until next time,

Skeeter Jorgensen

February 27 2009

2009-02-27T11:23:00.006-05:00

It is the next to last day of February and I just don't know where the time goes. It was very cold here last night, got down to minus 15 degrees. I hear that Lake Superior is nearly frozen all the way across! Now that is cold. I have lived here 11 years abd it has only happened once, where it nearly froze across. This makes the ice fisherman happy, eh?

Easter will be here before we know it. Check out the new fabrics in the Tater Baker Bags, as an added item for the Easter Basket!
Tater Bags for Microwave

Also, wedding season is upon us, so get your order in early. The sandals make nice gifts for the bridesmaid and other members of the wedding party! I can make them in any combination of colors, just email me and I will be happy to work with you.
The Original Barefoot Maui Sandals -

The pictures below are just a few of the most popular colors. The thread color is silver or gold, your choice.

Have some fun this summer, get a pedicure, polish up your toes and wear BAREFOOT SANDALS!

If you have any questions, please email me, I will be glad to help. Be sure to check out my other handcrafted items, which include Tater Baker Bags and lots of other handmade items. Thanks for reading this far and may the Good Lord Bless and keep you until the next time.....

God Bless you and until next time,
Skeeter Jorgensen

2009-02-19T15:15:00.010-05:00

Calling all Cooks!

Kitchen Aid is giving away a free appliance every day during the month of February!
There are tons of recipes on the site and I am having a ball looking through them all and reading the posts on the forums.
"LINK REMOVED"

It has been a very long time since I posted, but because of illness, I have not been as active on the internet as I would like to be. Just there on spurts and jumps. I won't make any promises, because when I do, then something happens and I have a set back that keeps me from the computer.

I have added 30 new fabrics in the Tater Baker Bags, be sure to check them out at Skeeter's Fine Crafts-

Take care and I will talk to you later,
Remember, Jesus loves you!
Joshua 1:9
~ Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. Joshua 1:9 ~

Wedding Season is coming soon!

2008-03-16T15:14:00.001-04:00

What is BETTER than Barefoot?
Barefoot Maui Sandals are better than barefoot, and look elegant no matter the setting, be it pool side with your swim wear, boating or at the beach.
Spring is upon us! Won't be long and the daffadills will be blooming, the snow will be all gone and the trees will be getting new leaves. Also coming is Wedding season. If you are getting married this summer, or if you are planning an outdoor wedding, consider a Barefoot Wedding, wearing Barefoot Maui Sandals. Why not have all the wedding party in barefoot sandals. Get some extras for the honeymoon and don't forget gifts for the bridesmaids. You can mix and match the beads to match any outfit.

Barefoot Wedding

Barefoot Wedding on the Beach

Fancy Feet!
You're feet are sure to be a splash with this great look. Whether its at the Beach, by the pool, or out for an evening of play. This beautiful array of colors, looks great with all skin tones. The hardest thing is choosing your colors, over 75 different colors and there are hundreds of combinations.

The foot jewelry come in colors to match your bikini or other beachwear. Great as an addition to your lingerie wardrobe, at home or on vacation. The foot gems are comfortable to wear while exercising, swimming or just to dress up your toes. A excellent gift for the shut in, or someone in the hospital, everyone likes pretty feet.
The foot thongs would make a great anniversary gift, or a gift to the new bride to wear on her honeymoon. The foot flowers come in colors that would go perfect in the tropics, cruise or on a Hawaiian vacation. A perfect addition to the snowbirds wardrobe. Barefoot sandals are perfect for an outdoor weddings, gifts for the bridesmaids, tweens and teen fashions, and an addition to a gift basket.

Why not select beads that correspond to the birthstones for a unique birthday gift? Mix and match the colors to come up with classy foot decor. Why wear boring sandals when you can wear Skeeter's Barefoot Maui Sandals. The colorful foot gems are crocheted with silver or gold thread, with acrylic beads, and are made to size, for a comfortable fit.

Click on my Toe Buddy to go to the Barefoot Maui Sandals.

The pictures below are just a few of the most popular colors. The thread color is silver or gold, your choice.

Have some fun this summer, get a pedicure, polish up your toes and wear BAREFOOT SANDALS!

If you have any questions, please email me, I will be glad to help. Be sure to check out my other handcrafted items, which include Tater Baker Bags and lots of other handmade items. Thanks for reading this far and may the Good Lord Bless and keep you until the next time.....

Skeeter Jorgensen

Quick Update

2008-02-15T09:43:00.004-05:00

Don't you just hate it when LIFE gets in the way? I fell on the ice on January 11th and broke my leg. So here I am in a cast for at least another two weeks! I didn't know that a broken leg could hurt so bad and keep me from taking care of business. I am in a wheelchair, because I do not handle crutches very well. I am more of a hazard to myself and to others when I try to walk with crutches, so the Doctor said I should probably use the wheelchair. I have one for when my RA flares up.

So that is why the absence in posting, not that I am very good at keeping up with posting in my blog. I use to do the same thing when I tried to keep a diary!

Anyway, I am trying to get back to my business, I have had orders and have been able to take care of them, with the help of my husband. Which by the way, we both had a bad case of the stomach flu a week or so after I broke my leg. What a joy that was! :(

Two days before I broke my leg, I set 10 chicken eggs in the incubator, my husband, Randy, had to turn the eggs and monitor the temps and humidity for the next 19 or so days. He hatched out 7 cute little chickies! They are growing like little weeds. I am looking forward to warmer weather, so I can put them outside. We have them in our "mudroom/utility" room now.

Okay until next time, take care and may the Good Lord Bless and Keep you!

Skeeter

Take the Pledge to Buy Handmade

2007-11-21T01:16:00.000-05:00

I took the Pledge to buy handmade. Not only is it important to buy handmade, but made in the U.S.! Be unique and original, buy handmade goods! I have lots of links for unique crafts on the right side of the page. Check them out and buy HANDMADE IN AMERICA this year! Support independant designers and small business owners! There is always an handmade alternative. Handmade items make gifts special.

Black Friday is about here, instead of fighting the crowds at the mall, check out the links to the Unique Crafters, Crafte Galore Craft Mall and don't forget to check out my site, Skeeter's Fine Crafts.

I have added some new fabric in the Tater Baker Bags. Be sure to check them out. The Tater Baker Bags make great gifts for everyone on your shopping list! I will try to add some pictures later, but it is 1:30 in the morning and I can't sleep, so here I am on the computer, writing in my BLOG!

Until next time, when I am more prepared to post links and pictures, God be with you, please take the pledge to buy handmade and make this the best shopping season for all the Unique handcrafters!
Skeeter
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John 3:16

Christmas Shopping is Here!

2007-11-03T18:15:00.000-04:00

We are back from our California trip. Baby Ayden is the cutest thing we have seen for a long time! If you want to see some pictures and read about our trip, check out my other blog. Life in the U.P. I also have some pictures posted in my webshots albums too. Time is slipping by so quickly. Soon it will be Christmas! Have you even thought about Christmas shopping? I know I haven't, it will be here and gone before we know it.
I have posted some new prints in Tater Baker Bags on my website and have some more fabric on order. I will post them on my site as soon as I get them done.
I have been asked to make some Tater Baker Bags in a Nautical Theme, Lighthouses and such. I found this fabric.

Nautical Print, boats, lighthouses on Blue

The next one is little chickens on nests with little stars, the background is hunter green. I found this fabric while searching for the lighthouse theme fabric. I also found some little sunflowers with star on a red background. Remember. Tater Baker Bags make great gifts for the college student, or anyone on your gift list that loves baked potatoes! Remember Gift Giving Days coming up.... Easter, Mother's Day, Birthdays, Christmas. As a housewarming gift, with a scrubbie in a gift basket. You will have a chance to buy a Tater Scrubber with a potato bag, while supply lasts, you can note your preference in colors and I will try to come as close as I can, but may not be able to include the exact color.

Hens Nest Stars Green

I also found a couple of quilt prints. One is a retro print with orange and green, the other is a nice blue quilt design.

Retro Quilt Orange ~~~ Quilt Design Blue

The last but not least, Sunflowers! I love sunflowers, they just make me feel good. This print has stars and is on a red background. The little sunflowers are in pots and are just tossed. If you like sunflowers, I have several different prints available on my site. Skeeter's Fine Crafts ~ Tater Baker Bags.
If you don't see a theme that you are interested in, please let me know, I can look for it in my search for new fabric.

Sunflowers and Stars Red

These are handcrafted bags, designed to bake potatoes in the microwave. This simple bag creates a "JUST RIGHT" baked potato in your microwave. The inside of the potato is well done, yet moist, while the skin remains tender. The bag will cook from 1 to 3 potatoes at once.

Tater Scrubbers

Don't forget the Scrubbies. For Potatoes, Vegetables, Pots, Pans, Sinks, in every room of the house!This is the handiest scrubber for all types of non-scratch cleaning. Handcrafted from nylon yarn, so they are tough and will clean your vegetables, sink, pots and pans and other things around the house. At this time I am not selling them separately, just in combination with a Tater Baker Bag.

Well, that about brings me up to date with my blogs. At least I wrote something, it takes me a long time, but I hope to be more regular in posting this Christmas season. Don't forget the REASON for the SEASON! Put Christ back in CHRISTmas!

Luke 2:11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

So Until next time, take care and have a happy Christmas shopping season!

Skeeter47HarleyGal on eBay

My Domain Name

2007-10-11T13:53:00.000-04:00

Well, I have some good news to share today! I just found out that my domain name, that has been lost for about 3 years or so, has been restored to me! Praise the Lord! skeetersbarefootsandals is now my domain name again! I am so happy. I was registered with another company and they held my domain name for "hostage" so to speak. They went out of business and the name has been floating around for awhile now. Anyway, I had GoDaddy capture it for me, it took a while, but now the domain name is MINE again! It has my name in it, so why would anyone else want it?

We are getting ready to go on a trip to L.A. Now why would someone that lives in "God's Country The Upper Peninsula Michigan" go to Los Angeles??? We are making a trip to L.A. to visit with Randy's son and family. My husband is a new grandfather, the baby's name is Ayden and he is about a month old. It is partly a trip to get me out of the house, to visit family and other medical reasons. I will put up a notice on my website about accepting orders. We will only be gone for about 5 days, so this should not interfere with my business. Hopefully I will have a chance to check my email for any hotspots. I plan on taking a Lavender Eye Pod with me on the airplane. I am a little nervous about flying, as I have never flown before.

Speaking of Eye Pods, I am working on a page with all the Lavender Eye Pods along with the shopping cart. Seems like there is always something to update, edit or take care of in some way.

The Lavender Eye Pods are a welcome retreat from the pressures of modern life! Rest an eye pillow over your eyes when you are trying to doze off or taking a
break. It will provide total darkness and a gentle pressure that is
quite relaxing. The Eye Pillow may be placed near your pillow at
night to relax and help you to doze off. Lavender helps to relax and sooth you.

Use at room temperature or you may chill your eye pillow in a
plastic ziplock bag in the freezer. The eye pillow should be kept
in a ziplock bag when not in use. With proper care the eye pillow
should last for years. This eye pillow is not intended to be heated
in the microwave, this may destroy the usefulness of the herbs.

The Lavender Eye Pods contain Lavender, chamomile and flax seed. I also offer them with just lavender and flax seed. Those that are sensitive to aromas, I have plain eye pods, with just flax seed.

That is it for this time, back to building the ark, we are having so much rain, I think we may need it before we even get the plans drawn up!
Take care and remember Jesus Loves you!
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Philippians 4:13

Pod, pillow, lavender, gentle pressures, headaches

Tater Baker Bags

2007-10-06T17:02:00.000-04:00

Have you ever used a Tater Baker Bag to cook potatoes in the microwave? If not, I would like to introduce you to the BEST way to make baked potatoes. So easy and so simple and they are the best potatoes.

A handcrafted bag, designed to bake potatoes in the microwave. This simple bag creates a "JUST RIGHT" baked potato in your microwave. The inside of the potato is well done, yet moist, while the skin remains tender. The Tater Baker Bag will cook from 1 to 4 potatoes at once. Be sure to follow your microwave directions, as all microwaves do not cook the same. Start at the least time, checking often. No more pricking them with a knife, covering them with plastic wrap or hot plates..... Just cook them in the bag...take them to the table to keep them warm...remove from bag and cut them with a fork. They will be very fluffy. After use, let the bag air dry, cleaning is seldom necessary, but if needed, hand wash and air dry.

The size of this bag is about 10 X 10 inches. I am using up some of my fabric stash, so you may never see the print in potato bags again.
The Tater Baker Bags are made of cotton print in colorful kitchen designs, with a batting and lined with a cotton muslin. You can also order a matching Spud Scrubber, while supplies last, so get your scrubbers today. The scrubbies are good for Potatoes, or spuds as we call them, Vegetables, Pots, Pans, Sinks, in every room of the house! This is the handiest scrubber for all types of non-scratch cleaning. Handcrafted from nylon yarn, so they are tough and will clean your vegetables, sink, pots and pans and other things around the house.

Tater Bags make nice gifts for the college student, or anyone on your gift list that loves baked potatoes! Perfect housewarming gift
Be sure to check out Skeeter's Fine Crafts for other great gift giving ideas!

To see all the colorful prints available at Tater Baker Bags for Microwave
The bag comes with instructions on how to use, along with my contact information.

Tater Scrubbers

I love to shop for new fabric, so be sure to watch for new prints in the future. If you have a specific theme in mind, please let me know. It is hard to keep up with kitchen themes these days. All our fabric stores have closed in our area, so I have to travel a ways to find the prints that I want, I buy on line sometimes, if I find the right fabric.

Be sure to watch for my next entry, I will try to feature another gift idea from Skeeter's Fine Crafts! Thanks for reading and until next time, God Bless you!
Matthew 7:7
Ask, and it shall b given you; Seek, and you shall find; Knock, and it shall be opened unto you.
Skeeter
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Skeeter's Barefoot Maui Sandals

2007-10-03T20:18:00.000-04:00

Click on my Toe Buddy to go to the Barefoot Maui Sandals.

Want to be a step ahead of everyone else? Put your best foot forward in Skeeter's Barefoot Maui Sandals. Whether you are planning a beach wedding, a winter getaway to some warm tropical island, or just like to look good in bare feet, you will love these foot gems. Wear them at the pool, around the house, even with sandals. These handcrafted, beaded and crocheted sandals will give your feet either a casual or an elegant look - whichever you prefer. For the best in jewelry for your feet, step into the world of Skeeter's Barefoot Maui Sandals.

Welcome to my place on the internet. I have been making Barefoot Maui Sandals since the 1970s. I sold them in my beauty shop in the Seattle area. Since then I have been making and selling them at craft shows across the US. I have been selling them on the internet since 1996, along with all my other crafts.

Visit My Website for lots of gift giving ideas!
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