Holiday Gifts from Vermont

art quilt : Bartonsville covered bridge Vermont

the Bartonsville covered bridge met it's demise during hurricane Irene this summer. You may have seen the picture on the news of this wonderful old covered bridge being swept away by the river. There is a picture included of the site after the bridge with nothing there. so sad but yet amazing. The bridge stood strong since 1805 and the date is stitched on the sign over the mouth of the bridge. The piece is 11" long and 16.5" wide and has triangles on the back for hanging with a dowel . It is going to be at the Chandler holiday bazaar in Randolph for purchase starting in late November. Feel free to email me with details on this one or I could make another:-) for you.
I would need at least a week to make it but it could be to your specs, I can't make anything exactly the same of course. 

Leather Wrap Fire Agate Dragonfly Chan Luu style cuff- 5 wrap

This Chan Luu style Leather wrap is made with semi precious Fire Agate 8mm beads and cream colored glass beads all carefully strung around a high quality natural antique brown American leather cord using a forest green super strong thread. It is 38 inches in length plus the closures, it will fit anyone with a 6.0 wrist to a 7.5 wrist ( wraps 6 times on a 6.0 wrist). It has an adjustable dragonfly closure and silver button with four different loops, you simply find you size and trim the excess leather. This time I used larger diameter beads and little trinkets on the closures to create a chunky, erthy, organic look that is simply one of a kind.

*** FIRE AGATE INFO***
Fire Agate has a deep calming energy that brings security and safety. It is a protection stone with strong grounding powers.

Fire agate is said to represent absolute perfection. It instills spiritual fortitude.
Fire agate links to the fire element and is used as an aid to improve sexual activity, stimulating vitality and opening the base chakra.

Hold a fire agate to inspire inner knowledge to emerge in the resolution of problems. It also helps in overcoming addictions, and other destructive desires.

Healing properties of fire agate
Healers use fire agate to:


Assist with healing the stomach, nervous, endocrine systems
Strengthen night vision
Reduce hot flashes 

Womens Fall Dress Gray with Local Vermont Wool Plaid Bib. Medium/Large READY TO SHIP.

This is a one of a kind dress that I made from scratch out of a stretchy gray knit and a wool plaid bib. The wool fabric comes from a local woolen mill that still sources makes all of its own wool right here in New England.
-stretchy & comfortable
-local beautiful wool
-long sleeves
-ready to ship

It would fit a Medium or Large best but check measurements below to be sure it will fit you. If you have any questions, message me or e-mail at nicoleerincarey [!at] gmail.com

Armpit to armpit: 16 inches
Armpit to bottom:31 inches
Shoulder to bottom: 36 inches

I'll gladly ship anywhere! E-mail me with your location for a quote.. Thanks for looking!

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Organic Vermont Maple Roller Play Dough

We selectively harvested maple saplings from crowded forest areas and peeled the bark to reveal a beautiful light honey colored wood.

Next we cut the pieces to six inch lengths and hand sanded each piece smooth. Finally, a coat of our homemade beeswax finish was applied.

A great source of natural homemade dough can be found in Mama Ks shop here http://www.etsy.com/shop/MamaKs?ref=top_trail.

Upcycled Trivet made from Wine Corks with Polka Dot Ribbon Edge

This handy and handsome trivet will keep your table looking fabulous and those delicate surfaces unharmed by hot pans and dishes! Made from wine corks saved from a local wine shop, this trivet is giving new life to what would otherwise has been disposable material.

Length: 7 3/4"
Width: 6 3/4"
Depth: 3/4 "



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If you're near Burlington, Vermont and would like to pick up this item, please use the code VTPICKUP at check out and the shipping cost will be removed.