Ohio Pillows and a Gift for a College Graduate

Ohio Pillows and a Gift for a College Graduate

If it was up to my husband, money would be the universal gift. I think that is a bit boring – especially for a college grad. So I put together this gift. I started with Ohio pillows in scarlet and grey. There are free state downloads available. I found two...
Wedding Shower Gift for a Bride that Sews

Wedding Shower Gift for a Bride that Sews

It has been wedding and baby shower season here! I am a bit of a rebel when it comes to shower presents. I like to go “off-registry.” To me, there is excitement in giving a gift that the recipient doesn’t know she is going to receive. Plus, I love to...
Memory Teddy Bear

Memory Teddy Bear

This teddy bear has to be one of the most adorable items I have ever made. My customer approached me about having it made for her new grandson. The material is from a shirt that belonged to her late husband. She had previously purchased one from an Etsy seller whose...

Pricing My Custom Work

I have discussed some aspects of pricing in the past. It is actually challenging to find the right price points for my products and my work. As a custom sewing studio, I don’t create a design and then have it manufactured.  (Although I have some ideas….)...