I came home yesterday evening to find this on my doorstep:
I noticed that it had a cute ribbon and note written on a chunk of wood, so I knew it wasn't trash or junky spammy stuff. What I never expected was to open it and find this:
I nearly had a fabric scrap stroke! Big thanks to my gal (and across-the-street neighbor) Laura of
laura davis design lab for giving me these amazing scraps. I am particularly in love with the houndstooth and ticking. Laura is a furniture designer who makes the sweetest aprons and embroidered pillows. Another couple of massive shout outs are in order. First to my close friend Cheyne of
Cut Out and Collect, who is not only a daily force of friendship, but who continuously gives me her sweet fabric scraps. Cheyne is a designer and seamstress who makes high quality bags and purses out of super secret special fabric (wink wink). She also runs the
Coffee Haus in Arlington where I sell some Tefi goods, as well as
Downtown Roasters, a new Etsy shop selling delish roasted coffee beans.
Secondly, to my gal Margaret of
Three Yellow Starfish who - out of nowhere - handed me a huge bag of large fabric scraps. Most of the pieces are hardly scraps at all, but large cuts of fabric that I can definitely put to good use. Margaret is a mom and children's clothing designer who is sending my Ian some rocket robot pants
on the house! Margaret is seriously kind and giving. In return, I'm sending her a thank you surprise. So far, I've used these scraps for making
brooches and
necklaces. Future fabric plans include coffee cozies, banners and buntings. Stay tuned!
Years ago I designed my first signature piece, the Juicy Fruit (pictured left). Since then, I've sold countless Juicy Fruits and hear compliments on the design everywhere I go. In five years the price has not changed from an affordable $28! These necklaces are made with top-quality pressed glass and silver leaves, and I have earrings available in several different styles. Thinking of purchasing a Juicy Fruit and other necklace(s) from my Etsy shop? Do! They'll come shipped to you in a free gift box! Last month I decided to create some monotone Juicy Fruits for those who prefer one splash of color instead of nine. So far, I've made Blue Raspberry, Pomegranate and Kiwi (pictured below). Coming up soon: Honey, Blueberry, Grape and Pink Grapefruit. Hello yummy! 
