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Etsy Store Launched!

After lots of work and a fair amount of procrastination I have finally made the leap and launched my Etsy store! It went live on Sunday with 8 throw pillow covers that make up my Spring 2011 collection: Not only … Continue reading

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Sweet Accomplishment

Last night I finally finished the 8 throw pillow covers that comprise my first ever Etsy collection! After I get the shipping costs figured out I’ll launch the store, hopefully later this week! When I saw the pile of 5 … Continue reading

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So much new fabric…

… makes me a happy girl! This weekend I took a very short trip out to Banksville Fabrics in Norwalk, CT to pick up some additional yardage so I can finish my throw pillows. While I was out, a family … Continue reading

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It’s Official!

Now I really have to finish those pillows… (This is my way of holding myself accountable – now that it’s public I’ve got to get it done!)

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Sewing Up a Storm

I took advantage of this past long weekend to make some headway in my first ever “collection” of throw pillows! My goal is to open an Etsy store in the next week or two, launching with a late-winter collection of … Continue reading

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This Season’s Throw Pillows

Making throw pillow covers is nearly a seasonal event for me. I think there is no better way to give a quick face-lift to a room and I really enjoy using pillows to celebrate seasons. Summer, of course, is the … Continue reading

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Wow! New Sewing Machine

My new Brother cs-6000i arrived last week and I finally took it out of the box today! It is so lightweight and simple, I swear it was all set up – including threading the bobbin and machine – in 15 … Continue reading

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