Category Archives: sewing

Pricing handmade goods

Posted on February 12, 2010 by admin

Pricing of handmade goods is a serious issue for many, many people. Artists, crafters and customers alike often struggle with this. I know I do find it hard to price my goods to reflect the cost not only of materials, … Continue reading →

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New products

Posted on January 27, 2010 by admin

I am adding two new products to the range. The first is a messenger-style bag which is the perfect size for your daily needs and will keep you organized in style. Well, at least your handbag contents will be organized, … Continue reading →

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Two new potentials

Posted on January 12, 2010 by admin

These are a couple of the potential new products I am working on. The design stage and preliminary mock-ups always take awhile, and some things are too time consuming or too fiddly to be practical, but I am hopeful that … Continue reading →

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Another new hat

Posted on January 7, 2010 by admin

I made another hat using the hat pattern my Nicole Mallalieu and I love it! I altered the crown height slightly to suit me better. I used raspberry coloured corduroy for the exterior and a heavy purple satin print for … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the new year with a new hat!

Posted on December 31, 2009 by admin

Happy New Year one and all! May it be the best yet! 2009 has been challenging on some fronts, but enormously satisfying and fulfilling on others. I anticipate a wonderful year ahead! I am starting the new year off with … Continue reading →

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Special project for Hanukkah

Posted on December 10, 2009 by admin

A lady approached me at the Market I participated in at the end of November and mentioned that she liked the idea of  something similar to an advent calendar for her children for Hanukkah. After various emails back and forth, … Continue reading →

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Custom orders

Posted on December 4, 2009 by admin

These are some of the products I have been working on lately. I also made an adorable purple and white tutu with a ribbon waistband and embellished with flowers, but forgot to take a picture before it left. Hopefully I … Continue reading →

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Pip ‘n’ Milly Creations, as seen in….

Posted on October 21, 2009 by admin

I am delighted to report that some of my work will soon be available at Side Street Studio in Victoria, BC! They have a location in Oak Bay and one on Humboldt Street in downtown Victoria. This is a tremendously … Continue reading →

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As seen in….

Posted on October 18, 2009 by admin

I mentioned a little while ago that I had an exciting retail opportunity coming up. I met with one of the owners of Side Street Studio yesterday and am exceedingly happy to report that some of my work will soon … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Quinn!

Posted on October 2, 2009 by admin

A favourite little boy turns 3 tomorrow, so I had the perfect excuse to make a deluxe grab ‘n’ go placemat!

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