{sharing my story and a dash of biz advice — with you!}

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Today is a special day for me — today I’m guest blogging over at Casey’s AND Ashley’s and I reallllly hope you’ll pop over and see what’s going on :) Both girls are so sweet and I just adore them. Plus, I’m touching on something that I don’t think I’ve shared before, so click over [...]

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{Quit Your Day Job, featuring Sarah Jane Studios}

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Hello, hello! Today’s post is super special and is a continuation of my {Quit Your Day Job} series from earlier this year. Today’s feature highlights the sweet shop & blog of Sarah Jane Studios. I know you will enjoy it. One of my favorite quotes, “Inspiration is all around you,” — wishing you baskets of [...]

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{Sew Indy, a shop makeover by My Little Buffalo}

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Hi everyone! Last month I hosted a giveaway with Lisa from My Little Buffalo offering a complete shop makeover to one Gussy Sews reader. The winner would receive a new shop banner image, two advertising buttons, a printable sign for their table at craft shows, and a business card design. AMAZING, right?! oh yes. …and [...]

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{win a *signed* copy of Vintage Notions by Amy Barickman}

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This giveaway is now closed. ♥ This is a fantastic feature + interview for those that love to be inspired by stories, needlework, cooking, sewing or fashion. Back in September 2010, I had the true pleasure of meeting Amy at The Creative Connection. We swapped some vintage sewing patterns I had for her book, Vintage [...]

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{mini-feature: For the love of Joy}

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I’m super excited to feature a little bit of Anna’s story with you. Having a handmade business is hard work — no doubt, but it is so rewarding. My favorite part of this blog is that it’s a source of encouragement for so many; this warms my heart. We all have amazing talents — some [...]

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{Quit Your Day Job, a story of bravery & uncertainty}

Editors note: It has been 8 months since I quit my day job to work on Gussy Sews full time — and to help celebrate the anniversary of this little dream of mine, I’ve put together a {Quit Your Day Job} mini-series. Please take some time and read through the features — each feature is [...]

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{Quit Your Day Job, featuring Wishful Nals}

Editors note: It has been 8 months since I quit my day job to work on Gussy Sews full time — and to help celebrate the anniversary of this little dream of mine, I’ve put together a {Quit Your Day Job} mini-series. If you’re looking for inspiration, be sure and read all the posts in [...]

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{Quit Your Day Job, featuring The Blogarista}

Editors note: It has been 8 months since I quit my day job to work on Gussy Sews full time — and to help celebrate the anniversary of this little dream of mine, I’ve put together a {Quit Your Day Job} mini-series. This mini-series is almost complete — just a few most stories to share [...]

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{Quit Your Day Job, featuring Lisa Leonard}

Editors note: It has been 8 months since I quit my day job to work on Gussy Sews full time — and to help celebrate the anniversary of this little dream of mine, I’ve put together a {Quit Your Day Job} mini-series. Coming up: more stories of encouragement, inspiration and how-to to get you through [...]

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{Quit Your Day Job, featuring Plumfield Shop}

Editors note: It has been 8 months since I quit my day job to work on Gussy Sews full time — and to help celebrate the anniversary of this little dream of mine, I’ve put together a {Quit Your Day Job} mini-series. Coming up: many more stories of encouragement, inspiration and how-to. * Bio: My [...]

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{Quit Your Day Job, featuring Oh, Sweet Joy!}

Editors note: It has been 8 months since I quit my day job to work on Gussy Sews full time — and to help celebrate the anniversary of this little dream of mine, I’ve put together a {Quit Your Day Job} mini-series. Coming up: many more stories of encouragement, inspiration and how-to. * Bio: I’m [...]

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{Quit Your Day Job, featuring Lisa From Scratch}

Editors note: It has been 8 lovely months since I quit my day job to work on Gussy Sews full time — and to help celebrate the anniversary of this little dream of mine, I’ve got a handful of artists lined up over the next week or so to share their “I quit my day [...]

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{Quit Your Day Job, featuring Gadanke}

Editors note: It has been 8 lovely months since I quit my day job to work on Gussy Sews full time — and to help celebrate the anniversary of this little dream of mine, I’ve got a handful of artists lined up over the next week or so to share their “I quit my day [...]

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{Quit Your Day Job, featuring Kyla Roma}

Editors note: It has been 8 lovely months since I quit my day job to work on Gussy Sews full time — and to help celebrate the anniversary of this little dream of mine, I’ve got a handful of artists lined up over the next week or so to share their “I quit my day [...]

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{featuring Heidi Lynn Photography}

Today’s post is sponsored by Heidi Lynn Photography, a Twin Cities photographer that specializes in romantic photo shoots {weddings/engagements}, high school seniors and additional events by request. Photographs are such special mementos of life — at the end of this feature is a chance to book a discounted session with HLP to create some mementos [...]

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{organizing the studio workspace + tips!}

Yeow! — I’m soooo excited to share this post with you. I’ve been waiting for just the right time to post it :] My studio is one of my favorite places to be in, especially because it has little memories of family/friends and encouragement {more on this below}. I have changed it around a few [...]

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