Jun 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
Graduation season is in full swing! I’ve already attended two parties. This blanket is for my niece. It is the hodge podge style. It has a nice, soft, furry backing like the one I made for Annie last year. It amazes me that even though I have been making T... 
May 27, 2015 | Uncategorized
My customer’s husband had an uncle nicknamed “Uncle Piggy.” His sister sent his last sweatshirt to me and we decided to make a pig using a free Martha Stewart pattern. The pattern presented challenges as some of the stitching lines were not provided.... 
May 23, 2015 | Uncategorized
My niece is getting married soon. She loves handmade supports handmade artisans all the time. Her wedding invitations were purchased from Etsy! She also loves chevron. I wanted to make his and her aprons for them. I started with a bottom weight twill and my classic,... 
May 19, 2015 | Uncategorized
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... 
May 13, 2015 | Uncategorized
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...Apr 28, 2015 | Uncategorized
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….)...