✨ Cozy Season in Full Swing: Craft Shows, Holiday Orders & Attic Gratitude

Hello, my crochet friends!
It’s been a cozy whirlwind here in the Attic — yarn flying, cocoa flowing, and new plush friends coming to life faster than Santa’s workshop! Between prepping for the final craft market and finishing Christmas orders, every stitch feels a little extra magical this time of year. 🎄💜

🎪 Craft-Show Countdown

This weekend is the big one! The Attic is packing up for the Goose Creek Holiday Festival — Saturday, Dec 6, 2025. - Weather Permitting! If it is raining, as the forecast calls for, I will not be there. However, my online store is still available! 

Expect cozy chaos — twinkling lights, carols, and plenty of handmade magic. If you’re local to Goose Creek or nearby, stop by to say hi, snap a selfie, and meet some of the plush friends in person before they head into holiday hibernation. 🧸✨

🕒 When: Saturday, Dec 6 | 9 AM – 2 PM
📍 Where: Liberty Hall Plantation, Liberty Hall Road, Goose Creek, SC

Plan your visit — come see the Attic one last time in 2025! 

🧸 Customer Favorites (So Far!)

No official “best sellers” yet — but plenty of smiles and aww moments this season. 💜

• 🦭 Snowflake the Seal — Cuddly softness plus a sweet adoption certificate that made one new family melt!
• 🌰 Forest Nut Doll — A woodland cutie that had everyone talking at the fall markets.
• 🎄 Holiday Pillows & Bats — A little spooky, a little festive, and a whole lot of handmade charm!

See who’s still available in the shop →

🌰 Forest Nut Doll Update

The Attic has been busy! I just finished a baseball team’s worth of Forest Nut Dolls — nine festive little friends all ready to head off to their new Christmas homes. Each one stitched with love (and maybe a few late-night giggles). ⚾💕

📬 What’s Coming Next

After this weekend’s show, I’ll be taking stock of what’s left in the Attic and preparing a special year-end inventory clearance event. Subscribers will get first dibs — details coming soon!

Stay tuned — early-access clearance invite is coming! 

🧵 Maker’s Corner

✨ Yarn Pick

My favorite chenille yarn for soft plushies never lets me down.

See my favorite chenille yarn here (affiliate link)

✨ Hook of the Week

These bright-handled crochet hooks are my go-to for long nights of stitching.

Check out the hook set here (affiliate link)

💡 Maker Tip

If you’re finishing up holiday plush orders, try embroidered eyes instead of plastic safety eyes — they’re baby-safe, soft, and give every plush a sweet personality.

🧷 New Printables for Makers

• Thank-You Tag Template — personalize in Canva
• Adoption Certificate for Makers — perfect for gifting plushies
• Holiday Thank-You Cards — limited-edition festive designs

Explore the printable collection →

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💜 From the Attic

As the year winds down, I’m reminded that handmade isn’t about how many pieces we sell — it’s about the moments we create and the joy we share. Every smile, hug, and “I used to crochet too” at the markets fills my heart. Thank you for keeping the Attic glowing all season long. ✨

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Blessings from the Attic,
Nana Dawn

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