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Theme Thursday
It's Springtime! Check out some of our team's lovely springy items available in their shops right now.
Spring Daisy Size 5 Girls Short Sleeve Nightgown from SEWsational Sarah
Peace Love & Flowers Girls Size 4 Peasant Dress from SEWsational Sarah
Spring Daisy Size 5 Girls Short Sleeve Nightgown from SEWsational SarahPeace Love & Flowers Girls Size 4 Peasant Dress from SEWsational SarahTo check out more items from our team, visit us on etsy!
Featured Artisan Friday ~ SEWsational Sarah
I'm Sarah, the WAHM behind SEWsational Sarah. I live in Northern New York State with my husband John and our 4 year old daughter Faith.
I've always sewn, well almost always. I started at about age 8. I've always liked sewing, but after my daughter was born, sewing became a passion. First, i started sewing her cloth diapers. That evolved into cute matching shirts and outfits. And from there it has blossomed into a small work at home mom business.
I don't enjoy "cookie cutter" sewing, so very rarely will you see me create the same look twice. Each item i make is a unique creation. I enjoy mixing and matching prints, colors and designs to make exciting one of a kind clothing.
But SEWsational Sarah is so much more than clothing. I also make handbags and carriers of all sorts. I enjoy sewing housewares and quilts. The variety of items I offer reflects my personality and my ever evolving creative nature.
Just a couple of my favorite shots of my princess modeling her mama made clothing. Nothing keeps me going more than her pleasure in sporting something I have created for her.
Question & Answer from my fellow teammates -
How long have you been sewing? I started at age 8.
What was the first item you ever sewed? A skirt to earn a badge in Girl Scouts. It was a sailboat print woven fabric, and i was so proud of myself. Wish now i had saved it.
What is your favorite thing to make? By far baby clothing. I just love itty bitty babies and making sweet little clothing is so fun.
What's your biggest business challenge? Wanting to keep items for myself is my biggest challenge, i create items that inspire me, color combinations i like, I tend to gravitate towards fabrics that are my taste/style, so when items are complete i sometimes struggle to let go.
What inspires you to create and keeps you going? Definately my inspiration is my daughter Faith. She loves handmade clothing, toys and other items and her enthusiasm over her mama made items is always a huge boost to my moral.
I've always sewn, well almost always. I started at about age 8. I've always liked sewing, but after my daughter was born, sewing became a passion. First, i started sewing her cloth diapers. That evolved into cute matching shirts and outfits. And from there it has blossomed into a small work at home mom business.
I don't enjoy "cookie cutter" sewing, so very rarely will you see me create the same look twice. Each item i make is a unique creation. I enjoy mixing and matching prints, colors and designs to make exciting one of a kind clothing.
But SEWsational Sarah is so much more than clothing. I also make handbags and carriers of all sorts. I enjoy sewing housewares and quilts. The variety of items I offer reflects my personality and my ever evolving creative nature.
Just a couple of my favorite shots of my princess modeling her mama made clothing. Nothing keeps me going more than her pleasure in sporting something I have created for her.
Question & Answer from my fellow teammates -
How long have you been sewing? I started at age 8.
What was the first item you ever sewed? A skirt to earn a badge in Girl Scouts. It was a sailboat print woven fabric, and i was so proud of myself. Wish now i had saved it.
What is your favorite thing to make? By far baby clothing. I just love itty bitty babies and making sweet little clothing is so fun.
What's your biggest business challenge? Wanting to keep items for myself is my biggest challenge, i create items that inspire me, color combinations i like, I tend to gravitate towards fabrics that are my taste/style, so when items are complete i sometimes struggle to let go.
What inspires you to create and keeps you going? Definately my inspiration is my daughter Faith. She loves handmade clothing, toys and other items and her enthusiasm over her mama made items is always a huge boost to my moral.
Think Spring: Down on the Farm
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping. Here in Connecticut, the maple sap is running like crazy! Time to take a trip to the farm with the team!
Clover the Cow Custom Cloth Nappy from Holden's Landing
Half a dozen cotton eggs from Fair Trade Family
Down on the Farm Curriculum Unit from Earth*School
Garden Gnome Bageez from My Beautiful Girl
Clover the Scraprabbit from Beneath the Rowan Tree
Froggy Appliqued Infant Tee from Zany Zebra
Plant Dyed light Worsted Weight Wool Yarn from Alfabette Zoope
Gnomes One of A Kind Tee from Lilikoi Lane
Pinky the Piggy Custom Nappy from Holden's Landing
Artisan Tuesday - Tip from SEWsational Sarah
Love fancy boutique dresses?
Hate ironing?
I have a spritz bottle of water (i use distilled water so it doesn't get yucky) near my dryer. I spritz the dress down with water and toss in the dryer on low heat/no heat for 10-15 minutes. Pull it out and put on right away or hang up.
It will be wrinkle free and the bonus to my daughter is that it's warm.
Hate ironing?
I have a spritz bottle of water (i use distilled water so it doesn't get yucky) near my dryer. I spritz the dress down with water and toss in the dryer on low heat/no heat for 10-15 minutes. Pull it out and put on right away or hang up.
It will be wrinkle free and the bonus to my daughter is that it's warm.
Theme Thursday - Think Spring
Here in northern NY it's 34 degrees, windy and rainy today. Hoping this rain will get rid of the massive amount of snow that's been hanging on.
Let's take a moment and think about green grass, fresh dirt, gorgeous colorful flowers and all those things that make us think "spring!"
Chocolate Lollipop Hair Pins from SEWsationalSarah
How Does Your Garden Grow? from Holden's Landing
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Peter Rabbit Ran and Ran from Holden's Landing
Hop To It from Holden's Landing
Floral Print A-Line Skirt from SEWsationalSarah
Let's take a moment and think about green grass, fresh dirt, gorgeous colorful flowers and all those things that make us think "spring!"
Chocolate Lollipop Hair Pins from SEWsationalSarah
How Does Your Garden Grow? from Holden's Landing
Peter Rabbit Ran and Ran from Holden's Landing
Hop To It from Holden's Landing
Floral Print A-Line Skirt from SEWsationalSarah
Oooh Baby
A new treasury featuring many of our team members.
A collection of lovely baby and toddler-friendly items from the Etsy HC Street Team.
'Ohhhh Baby' by wordgirl
A collection of lovely baby and toddler-friendly items from the Etsy HC Street Team.
 Free Ship- Custom Embellishe... $10.00 |  Small Filligree Butterfly AI... $39.00 |  Nebula Bamboo Velour Mei Tai $78.00 |
 Hang 10, 12x15 Zippered Wetb... $16.00 |  Organic Bamboo Velour Newbor... $5.25 |  Milky Way Fragrance-Free Goa... $6.00 |
 Hearts & Teddy Bear Embellis... $10.00 |  Fawning Over You - M/L OBV F... $41.00 |  Crouching Tiger, Sleeping Ba... $50.00 |
 Organic Merino Wool Interloc... $33.50 |  Free Ship - Applique Infant ... $18.00 |  Nursery Circles in Blue XXL ... $32.00 |
 Wool Interlock Pants Bublegu... $36.00 |  Custom Slot for up to 12 Fle... $10.00 |  Brown Bear Brown Bear What D... $16.00 |
 March Break Sale 2 Pairs of ... $5.40 |
Treasury tool is sponsored by Lazzia.com A/B image testing.
Manic Monday - Discount Codes
Use coupon code HYENATEAM15 for 15% off your order at SEWSational Sarah (etsy shop only) in March.
20% off anything at Gillyweeds - coupon code FB20off
Theme Thursday: Think Spring!
It is 11 degrees this morning here in Connecticut. Brr!!! Maybe if we all "think spring" hard enough, it will warm up! Here are some cute spring-inspired from the team items to get you going:
HeartWood Medium BedBug Plus Cloth Diaper from Holden's Landing
Thermal Flowers Knit nightgown - Size 5 from SEWSational Sarah
Happy Bunny Small BedBug Cloth Diaper from Holden's Landing
Conversation Hearts on Mambo Fine Merino from Big Bad Voodoo Mama
Spring Rainbow Medium BedBug Plus from Holden's Landing