Thursday, April 29, 2010

50% off for all my followers....

Ok, so you need a little incentive to follow me, huh? Ok, how's 50% off of any item at www.sewmeamemory.artfire.com for you? Just sign up as a follower and I'll send you a special coupon code within 24 hours. 50% off one item at my artfire studio! Come on, follow me. I'll be sure to be posting more offers from time to time. Plus I'll be asking for your input on designs and fabrics.

Sign up today for your coupon code!

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Come see Sew Me a Memory Boutique at the following events!

Hello everyone! Here's a list of some fabulous events and venues I'll be at this spring and summer!

BEGINNING ON MAY 1ST, come shop the Village Artisan Collaborative for Sew Me a Memory items, as well as works from other fine artisans and crafters.

Hours
Wednesdays:
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursdays and Fridays:
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturdays:
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sundays:
11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Also watch for special events!

THE INDIE COLLECTION IN NATICK
This two day event in May will feature local New England designers and fashion artisans selling and showcasing their products to mainstream consumers.

Dates: Saturday, May 22nd from 10am-9pm and Sunday, May 23rd from 12pm-6pm

Location: Infinity Pool Court – common area of the mall
Natick Collection
Natick, Massachusetts


THE BEVERLY STREETS ART FESTIVAL

Saturday, June 19, 2010 from 10-4

Cabot Street in downtown Beverly

Rain or Shine!

Arts Fest Beverly is a free outdoor festival that's fun for the whole family! Over 100 juried fine artists and crafters, music and entertainment, art-on-the-spot creations, great food and more!


INDIE ART BY THE SEA

Indie Art by the Sea is a one-day, juried outdoor independent art, music and design festival. Over 100 local & national artists will be chosen to set up shop & sell their wares along the beautiful waterfront @ Fort Adams Sate Park in Newport RI. Shoppers can expect high quality handmade goods that reflect the unique aesthetic of the Open Markets, set against the backdrop of the sparkling Atlantic coast. We have hand selected a diverse collection of artists that create everything, including house wares, paper goods, handbags, jewelry, prints, ceramics, clothing, accessories, paintings/drawings, sculpture, and many other one-of-a-kind curiosities.
Date: Saturday, July 3, 2010
Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Fort Adam State Park, Newport, Rhode Island

For links to all these great events, see my favorites to the right!

Monday, April 26, 2010

Which ruffle tequnique do you like best?



So, I've started toying with ruffles. I love ruffles, a girl can never have too many ruffles. So, which is better? I've attached them two ways in these photos. Which do you prefer?

Sunday, April 25, 2010

Sew Me a Memory Boutique



Well, here goes nothing! I've never blogged before but I'm going to give it a try. My name is Debbie and I'm in the middle of my mid life crisis. So far, so good. I've reached half my goals in half my lifetime, so I guess I'm right on track.

I work a part time job, but most of my time goes to family and my passion for sewing and creating boutique clothing. Most of my clothing is for children, but I have been toying with some ladies clothing, as well

I began sewing when I was a child. I remember the first project my mother and I did together. It was a wonderful little pink terrycloth dress. I can almost feel that silky terrycloth in my hands when I think hard enough. My Mother made quite a few things for me. A fabulous Holly Hobby dress, a nice tailored brown cordoroy blazer.....I'm sure there were many more.

Today I have my grandmother's sewing machine as an inspiration. It's still threaded and set how she left it.

My children and husband are so supportive of my business. They try their best to give their opinions when I show them a new design. Funny that I make little girls clothing. I have one grown son and one teenage son. Both my most prescious gifts! I feel like they are proud of me, and that makes me smile.

Soon I will post some of my designs here for you to see and comment on. I hope I've stirred some interest with my first blog ever. See you soon.

Debbie

Oops, almost forgot. To see my clothing visit any of these sites...
http://www.sewmeamemory.artfire.com/
http://www.sewmeamemory.etsy.com/
http://www.sewmeamemory.com/

and follow me on facebook, twitter and here!