I’m having a million dollar fantastic day. I’ve been reading through the comments being left on this post about how to be better at our businesses and blogs. They are great. I’m getting some really great ideas for my follow-up post. Aside from reading through the comments, Zack and I have had some really amazing [...]
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new Gussies are now available in my shop and for today only, every order placedwill receive a FREE set of 4 Gussy ruffle note cards,sewn by Gussy herself.oh right, that’s me :) and y’all know then were sewn in The Sweat Shop.so that’s like, double fun. these babies are perfect for Valentine’s Day.perfect for spring.perfectly [...]
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This giveaway is now closed. Yes, this is a surprise giveaway.27 new items.13 individual listings.all can be drooled over by clicking here ;) {please note that most items have 2 of each, some have 3 of each.} ***I am sew proud of these Gussy’s.They are made from Heather Bailey fabric — her new Nicey Jane [...]
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Tomorrow, mid-afternoon {3 pm?} I’ll have all 27 of these babies listed in my shop. I know my shop has been piddly-low lately. Thanks for holding out and being patient :) PS. Most of the above Gussy items have 2 of each available, but a few have 3 of each…
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Gussy is getting closer… …to having more Gussy’s in her shop. I just need to stay focused on my sewing… …and then I will have all 27 items LISTED! yeow :) I made some great progress last night.Here’s to a great, productive Saturday {cheers!} xo.
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…by making LOTS more Gussy tags: …by continuing to sew 27 new items: …by getting my shop stocked for the weekend: …by loving what I do and not noticing the many hours of prep work/sewing: This pile may not look like much, but I assure you… it’s got nearly 200 pieces of fabric or interfacing [...]
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Read my guest post, My soul was telling me to sew, by clicking here. *** Last night was such a productive evening for Gussy! Yeow :) My friend that helped me get my job here in Minneapolis, Nikki, came over after work {we work at the same company}. She sewed on my machine while I [...]
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UPDATE! I just bought my Blissdom ticket! yeowwwwwwwwwww =) Original post: Saturday night, when we returned home from Michigan, I told Zack and if Gussy got any bigger then I would definitely be lacking in my housewife skillz. And I have mad housewife skillz. I think he was scared. Actually, I might be scared. Some [...]
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Here’s another Custom Order I finished. Christmas is nearing so the buyer must remain anonymous! {I never know who might be reading this blog!} The buyer wanted a bag for her ______ to carry lotions and other liquid products in. The inside is wipe-able {wipeable?} and it’s beach-themed. Or, as Gussy calls it: mucho mega [...]
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Hello, hello. Gussy here. I’ve got some photos of a recent Custom Order for a man named C. He wanted a special Gussy bag for his girlfriend. Awwwww :) He had a whole list of “requirements”, and I believe I’ve met them all. Yay for me. Some times CO’s can be challenging… There can be [...]
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Remember yesterday when I showed you these two photos? Most of you guessed correctly! And some of you I wanted to squeeze. Just kidding. I TOTALLY laughed-out-loud at your comments. You guys are hilarious x 35. Yes, I made Hubbs and I matching stockings. See our matching green ruffles? And the matching plaid? And I’m [...]
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Lots of ruffles have been sewn, photographed, edited, and are now LISTED!Yeow :) Tonight is your last night to order if you want it in time for Christmas! Friday is my final shipping day for this year. That kind of makes me sad! I don’t want to be sad. OK, I’m not sad anymore. Check [...]
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Everyone.Big announcement!I made two cuties last night. I can’t wait to show them to you, but they aren’t ready. Not quite yet. I need some early-afternoon daylight. For now you get one hint. You have to keep reading though to get the hint :) ————————- This is our Gap Christmas tree. Do you love it [...]
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My sewing room is sew cute! Loving the new Christmas lights Zack hung for me this morning :) We also put up our Christmas tree this morning… Our second Christmas together as Mr. and Mrs. Soooooooooo fun :) Hopefully I can take some pics later with our real camera, and not just the one on [...]
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I wrote a post almost a month ago and it is haunting me. What post? This post: {nylons vs. tights}. Do you remember it? Almost once a day someone searches for me by Googling nylons. While that puts a little smile on my face, I love that someone typed Gussy talks a lot {instead of [...]
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Of utmost importance:In celebration of Cyber Monday, all Gussy orders placed today will receive 10%-off. All refunds will be given via PayPal within 24 hours of sale. This sale is good through 11.30.09 and cannot be combined with any other offers. Shop Gussy, share Gussy, be happy ♥ {Whew. Good thing I sewed a few [...]
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