Wednesday, April 16, 2014

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
Baby Bib and Burp Cloth Set /FRENCH baby gift set/ Bonjour bib and burpie /3months to 2 years


the father is from Wales  (get it....whales...don't worry, took me a moment)
Bib and Burp Cloth / Whale Bib / Whale Burp Cloth / Newborn Gift / Baby shower gift

they used to ride bicycles around the Netherlands
Baby bib / Bike Baby Bib / Bicycle


they love to travel
 Baby bib and burp cloth set / World Map Baby / anchor / gift set / 100% cotton / fits 3 months to 2 years plus

NYC Bib and Burp Cloth Set / New York baby / NYC / NYC Skyline / baby gift set/

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!








Friday, April 4, 2014

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

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

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.