Telling a story in gifts

There are many wonderful things that I love about running a business, making your own hours, your own designs, no one to answer to etc but one of the greatest perks is the contact with my customers, I love hearing the individual stories behind their purchases.

I had a wonderful lady contact me tonight.  She is putting together a present for fantastic friends of hers that are expecting a baby.  She was so delighted at the range of bibs in my Etsy shop because she found exactly what she was looking for, items that represent who the parents are.....I am so thrilled to be a part of this.

Here's their story (mini version)

the mother is french

the father is from Wales  (get it....whales...don't worry, took me a moment)

they used to ride bicycles around the Netherlands

they love to travel

 

And have settled in Fiji for now.....can't manage a fiji bib  :o)

How cool is that?  Their story has been told in bib and burp cloths!!!!!  LOL  LOVE IT!

Custom Order for new Navy Parents

Hi Guys

Just thought I'd swing by to show some pics of the latest custom order.  Bit of a challenge this....my friend asked me to put together a blanket, bib and burp cloth for friends of his that had just had their first child.  Both parents were in the Navy so he wanted something nautical....only problem is that it was for a girl!

I had so many 'boy' fabric ideas and I know it really shouldn't make a difference but sometimes it still does.
Anyway after much searching Michael Miller solved my problem with his 'Out to Sea' collection...phew!

Here's some pics of what I made

A selection of burp cloths

World Map Blanket....it will be available in white soon too

Bib 'O' the world....or mostly South America

Everyone loves mermaids right?

.....and Narwhals

Love this collection, so glad I stumbled across it.  Check out the shop for availability if you would like to purchase anything  Textile Trolley Shop on Etsy

Hoboken Arts and Music Festival 2014

HOBOKEN ARTS AND MUSIC FESTIVAL

I'll be in Hoboken May 4th

11am to 6pm

Look for the tent with bibs on washing lines and stop by and say hello.