Small Threads Daily Thread

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Show Season

So today I have the pleasure of reading over 20 emails sent to me by show coordinators. I have to read all of the details, sort them by location, popularity, cost, size of booth, etc...

There are baby fairs, art-walks, expecting mom expos, gift shows, school craft fairs, farmers markets, indie shows and festivals.

How do I choose!?! Sometimes I wish that I was a traveling artist, that I could go show to show, live in an RV and sew with my husband at the wheel.

Two years ago, I vowed to do one show a month. It was so exhilarating! Sleep was unheard of, my stress level was through the roof, and I felt like my life was falling to pieces... but I did enjoy getting out there, meeting my fans, knowing what Small Threads customers want, hearing useful feedback, mingling with artists, being outdoors and feeling the rush when my tent would be swarming with people.

I will let you know what I decide. :]

Friday, March 30, 2012

Celebrity Buns

As most of you may know, I originally made Small Skivvies for my own son. He was not impressed by Disney characters, sports emblems, or even the silly Nickelodeon characters.

After seeing them on his adorable little buns, I thought, hmm... maybe I should sell these.

I had been searching for ideas of other clothing items to create for the shop. Something that someone could buy on a whim. Anyone could buy on a whim.

I know that not everyone can afford to splurge on a $40+ custom shirt... but everyone can commit to a $16 pair of fabulous Skivvies.

The original Small Skivvies on the 'original buns'.

Small Skivvies are a wonderful potty training tool and it is so fun to see your little guy (or gal) running around in these Skivvies, they are adorable!!!

Small Skivvies have been a hit since they hit the shop! I have even received quite a few orders from celebrity Mom's for their potty training tots. You can even spot one celebrity's son, in this video, running around in his Small Skivvies!

http://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/Spend-a-Day-in-the-Life-of-Jenna-Lyons-of-JCrew-Video

And because little ones can be, how can I say this kindly?.... um.... OBSESSIVE! I also enjoy custom creating Small Skivvies just for your _____________ obsessed child. You may fill in the blank with words such as, train, truck, clown, ball, candy, rainbow, rabbit, dog, etc... Here is a slideshow of some custom designed Skivvies...

Want to see how Small Skivvies are made? Stay tuned for a production slide-show... until then... thank you for the support. I just LOVE my customers!

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

It's Official!

Small Threads has a workspace!

It is not in my bedroom. It is not behind my couch in the living room. It is not exposed to fighting boys or flying toys. It is not shoved up against our bookshelf. It is not exposed to dining room accidents. It is not a part of the hallway. It is no longer experiencing intruders.

(see below)

I now have to leave my work chair to eat, catch a show on TV, talk to the kids and visit with the husband. It's nice. I didn't know what I was missing. I became so used to the way it was.

Here is a little segment called "from that to this".

from a corner of my dining space to an office

from a small computer table to a sewing table

from an old broken bookshelf, turned on it's side to a huge shelving unit

from an overcrowded desk to an organized office desk

from plastic bags to fabric bins

It's all coming together. I can't wait to share some photos!

Saturday, March 5, 2011

That to THIS!

It was our good friend Bella's Birthday. I wanted to make her a custom shirt for her Toy Story birthday, but I wasn't sure where to begin. We decided to search out a western shirt. Bella's Mom dropped this shirt off to me on Thursday. It looked a bit like this. I felt it looked too masculine. I couldn't think of anything right away...