I adore this lady. She is funny, refreshing, and crazy talented. She told me she would be attending Funky Finds Spring Fling, which has already taken place, and asked if I would make a credit card sign for her. The obvious answer was yes, so we decided to do a little trade, because I wanted one of her adorable toddler skirts for Darcy. I was *this* close to being selfish and trading for a gorgeous apron.
After brainstorming via text messaging, we decided a cross stitched pillow would be perfect for craft shows.
I should mention that Jemellia and our other friend Robin often team up at craft shows, operating under 2 Birds in a Pod. When they do this, you are hit with 2 times the amount of pretty, so you'd better have your pocketbook ready.
Jemellia & I met for dinner, to do our little trade, and of course I wasn't finished. At the last minute, I decided to add a little bit more to the design, had to go to my tattoo appointment, and ended up finishing the last bit of stitching at the dinner table.
She took the finished piece home and transformed it in to a pillow.
She even created a pocket on the backside of the pillow to hold their business cards. Brilliant!
She loved her item, and I loved mine. Darcy gave her skirt a big hug when she saw it, and she said she felt like a princess.
(Digital frame is from the fabric covered button kit by Kitschy Digitals.)
After this trade, and over the weekend, I decided crafting for profit just isn't for me. I am much happier making things as gifts, for my home, or for trades. Don't get me wrong, I admire those who can find the drive to craft for profit, and maintain an online shop and do craft shows throughout the year. But right now, that's just not for me.
Perhaps when the girls are older and in school I might change my mind, but for now crafting for bliss is what I love.
xoxo
Amy
Are you going to the Experiment in Social Crafting? If you are, I'll be there with my embroidery.
ReplyDeleteIf crafts become a chore and interfere with your family life, it's just another job. Keep it special.
Cute pillow, BTW.
As long as you still make cute stuff for me, I'm happy. :)
ReplyDeleteYou're making me want to cross-stitch again!
I'm not sure if I'm going to the Experiment in Social Crafting this month. It really just depends on how the day goes. But if I do end up going, I'll enjoy seeing you again!
ReplyDeleteLaura: Whether you like it or not, you fall in to the "make gifts for this person forever" category. Even if they're shitty. :P
I have seen this pillow in person and can say not only is it fabulous, it holds up to drool. Your stitches are so perfect. I mean, it is a crazy amount of perfection. So please, never look closely at my work. Thanks for helping my bird. She is talented. Darcy looks precious in Jemellia's wares. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThe compliments that I received about that pillow at the show were endless, I love it! I guess I should return your book that ended up in that bag w/your linen. Thank you, Amy. The skirt is cute on D!
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