Wednesday, February 23, 2011

{What I’ve Been Working On}

So far this week has kept me very busy!

I’ve been finishing up my custom orders for the month. Ever wonder how I do custom orders? Well, I limit myself to 3-4 per month. Otherwise they take too much time away from my ready to ship item schedule. So if you ever want to place a custom order…get it in towards the first of the month :) Here are the orders I’ve been working on…

Checkbook Cover for a friend from church

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Ruffley Tote for Dolce Vita MiaI BIG FAT PUFFY HEART how this came out! You might be seeing them in the shop soon!

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St. Patty’s Day Shabby Blossom Hairclips for some sweet little girls!

Tissue box cover {Amy Butler Pattern} for another church friend.

Once I finish up these orders I will start working on my very fist wholesale order! Yep, you read that right…Sew Chatty goodness will now be available at a local {Orange County, CA} handmade and vintage shop! I am beyond excited about this endeavor! This first order will include Patchwork Coasters and Dishtowels, Burlap Market Totes, Coffee Cuffs, and Covered Notebooks. More details on the shop opening soon!

Lastly, I am teaching myself to crochet. My son has occupational therapy appointments during the week that leave me sitting in a waiting room for an hour at a time…so why not keep myself busy! My friend is an awesome crocheter and she came over on Sunday to refresh my memory on some of the basics. Look what I made…

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It’s a crocheted cookie :) Now I want cookies. Real Ones. I decided my first official project is going to be a cowl. I love this pattern. You can find it here.

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Hope mine comes out okay! Here’s what I have so far…

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Well that’s what I’ve been working on. What have you been working on???

22 comments:

  1. I BIG FAT PUFFY HEART x1000 that bag too. SUPER CUTE!!

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  2. Seems like you have been a busy little beaver :) Busy is good...it means money, right? LOL! Love the tote. And congrats on your first wholesale order :)

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  3. Your ruffle tote is adorable! You should definitely put it in your shop!

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  4. So cute!! Love the tote and the checkbook cover!!! Can't wait to check out your shop too.

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  5. LOVE that cowel and yea for returning to an old interest! Right now I'm working on a custom order for a party printables pack & am about to finishing binding a very special quilt I just made.

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  6. Love your ruffle tote! The fabric is darling!

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  7. Congrats on your first wholesale order, you must be so excited.

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  8. Wow, you've been busy and made such pretty things. Good luck with teh crochet, it's the best thing I ever did, I'm addicted. And I bet your cowl turns out perfect, crochet is very forgiving if you do make a mistake

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  9. What great stuff I especially love the ruffly tote!

    Also, I have a great Dove chocolate giveaway going on right now and would love if stopped by and entered: http://eyespydiy.blogspot.com/2011/02/dove-chocolate-discoveries-giveaway.html

    ~Katie @ Eye Spy DIY

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  10. That bag is wonderful!!! I can't wait to try and make one of my own (or buy one from you if they go up for sale).
    http://enjoylifeandlove.blogspot.com/

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  11. The bag is so cute and so spring-y. I love it!

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  12. Lots of good things, love your creativity! I invite you to link your Etsy shop to The Homespun Slate @ The Tattered Tag, I would love to feature your shop one week. :)

    http://thetatteredtag.blogspot.com

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  13. I love the fabric you used on the checkbook cover...so nice. I also love your blossom hair clips. Sewing has always been one of my biggest challenges, so I love to see the creations of someone who does it so well. Your crocheting seems to be going well too--and that is one thing I could never master. LOL

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  14. That ruffly tote is darling! Super cute stuff. Love your blog!

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  15. That chocolate chip cookie is ADORABLE. Could you imagine a cute little plateful of those as a centerpiece? Mmmmm...

    And that ruffly tote. To. Die. For.

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  16. crocheted cookies??? WOW I love it... I love all of these... :)

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  17. Great ideas! The ruffled tote is so girly and lovely...perfectly sweet!

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  18. Love the tote! And your blog header, too cute. The cookie is making me hungry. =]

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  19. Oh your stuff is fabulous! LOVE the tote! Thanks for sharing - come by and say Hi sometime!

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  20. Love, love, love that ruffly tote bag! Too cute!!!

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  21. Congrats on the wholesale deal! :) Thanks for sharing how you organize your custom orders; it's always insightful to hear how other crafty-mummas are running their businesses.

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  22. Love the ideas! Your fabulous!!!
    www.dashing-home.blogspot.com

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