We did it. 263 Sales in my first year on Etsy

A big thank you to everyone who has purchased my baby bootie sewing patterns and cotton knit fabric during my first year on Etsy.

After eBay changed their policies and forced me out, I didn't know what I was going to do. I let my customers know I would be closing my store there because of the changes.

At the time I was only selling my patterns. Most of my sales were digital downloads with free shipping, so I able to email them all over the world.

The new policy put a stop to digital downloads. And put an end to the instant delivery people wanted.

To make a long story short...One of my eBay customers told me about Etsy, bless her heart.
It was free to set up a shop and only .20 to list. Wow! A great place to make a new start!

Etsy has a little more of a learning curve, but I love it there.

I highly recommend Etsy to anyone who does handmade and is looking for a place to showcase their work. Go here if you'd like to open a shop of your own.

Thank you again, for making my 1st year on Etsy a fabulous one!

Carolyn
Lil Baby Thangs Etsy Shop

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Save Handmade! Important CPSIA Rally & Briefing Updates

Many of you are aware of the upcoming CPSIA event in Washington DC April 1st. Volunteers are working feverishly to prepare to make this event have the most impact possible. Here is some important information:

If you are planning to attend:-Please register at www.amendthecpsia.com to let us know you will be there AND subscribe to email updates.-Let us know if you are available to attend meetings with Congressmen & Senators. Work with planners to arrange meetings with your own Representatives too.-Give yourself plenty of time and arrive at least 60-90 minutes before the event starts at 10AM sharp. (more details on official site)

If you cannot make it:-The proceedings will be streamed LIVE at www.amendthecpsia.com (10 AM April 1).-Many attendees will be "twittering" during the Briefing and during meetings. Follow "amendcpsia" and follow the overall conversation by searching "cpsia".

What EVERYONE can do to maximize the impact. There is a great blog post by Joli in the "Behind The Scenes" section. Here are a couple points I picked out:

-Call your Representatives & Senator's offices and invite them and their Legislative Aides to attend (details are on the site and the homepage of cpsia-central).
-Contact your local media (newspapers, radio, etc) and ask that their Washington Bureau cover the story. Or tell them of your story of trekking to DC.
-Want to have your voice heard? Submit your testimony to congress via the AmendTheCPSIA.com website. We will include it in the packet to be given to Congress.
-Blog about it, send e-newsletters to your customers, announce it as part of your email signature.

Be sure to check the website www.amendthecpsia.com often, and subscribe to updates.
We are looking forward to an action-packed day.

Thanks for all your support.
Rob Wilson

Visit cpsia-central at: http://cpsia-central.ning.com

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Come Celebrate My Etsy 1 Year Anniversary

My Etsy Anniversary is March 30th. I would like to hit it in style by getting 250 sales or more. I am at 221.

To help me achieve this goal, I am offering $1.00 off each item in my Etsy Shop from today through the 30th. I mean every item. So lets say you want 3 yards of fabric, you'd get $3.00 off.

In my Shop I have everything you would need to make my baby bootie patterns, or any other baby related pattern, such as;

My designer baby bootie patterns,
Hard to find Cotton knit fabric,
Woven cotton fabric,
Polyester knit fabric,
Ribbing,
Cording,
Ribbon,
Elastic.

I also do custom orders.

Now, the fine print...♥
To get this special sale discount, go to my Etsy Shop, pick out what you want by adding it to your cart. Then BEFORE you pay me, send me a convo (contact seller) and put "ANNIVERSARY COUPON" in the subject line. I'll then send you an updated invoice from PayPal or Revolution Money Exchange (let me know your preference). Pay me from the invoice and I'll send you your items the following day (M-F).

Thats it!
Come Shop!
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Happy St. Patty's Day

Todays Fabric of the Day

I love to make people happy.

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I know how hard it has been to find cotton knit fabric anywhere.

So, I searched and searched, for many years mind you, but I did manage to find some really cute baby and children's prints in Interlock, Rib and Jersey knits. I have been posting them in my Etsy Shop where you can find them too.

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Now I have been made aware of another problem.

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It is getting hard to find Ribbing too!

What is this world coming to?

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It is a good thing I have been buying it when I find it.

Today I added these Luscious Flavors of Ribbing to my Etsy Shop, in the Rib Knit Section

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They are 95% Cotton and 5% Lycra, so they retain their shape.

I have 2 kinds. The 9 on the left are 2x2 rib knit and the 4 on the right are a 1x1 rib knit.

The 1x1 is lighter weight and has a smoother surface.

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2 of my patterns call for ribbing, Baby Bootie Patterns 2 and 5.

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Till next time, Happy Sewing!

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The Fabric of the Day, is Dedicated to Dr. Seuss

Theodor Seuss Geisel was born March 2, 1904. He was most widely known for his children's books, written under his pen name, Dr. Seuss.

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Since Elementary Schools across the country are celebrating Dr. Seuss's birthday this month, I thought would too.

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I have always loved his books, especially his characters. So today, straight out of "The Cat in the Hat" we have "Thing 1 and Thing 2" fabric for you to enjoy.

This fabric is a soft 100% combed cotton interlock knit in a medium weight.

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It is perfect for making any of my baby bootie patterns or baby and children's clothing.

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This fabric is available by the yard in my Etsy Shop, HERE.

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Baby Bootie Pattern 1 and The Featured Fabric of the Day

Today I am Featuring Baby Bootie Pattern 1 and Bunny A-Go-Go Fabric.

This bootie pattern is easy to make. It is self-lining and has only 3 pattern pieces. (This pair is 4 inches long)

Bunny A-Go-Go, is a 100% cotton interlock knit fabric in a baby print. Interlock is a very easy type of knit to cut out and sew.

Both items are available in my Etsy Shop.

Fabric of the Day, Pre-empted

I tracked down and got a new shipment of "Hard to find" 100% Cotton Interlock Knits in Baby and Children's Prints.








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So...Todays Featured Fabric is a sampling of 3 of those super cute Baby Knits.

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Click on a picture to go see the details.

It will take you to my Etsy Shop Listing for each Knit.

(Hopefully! If it doesn't, click the blue link above, then on the right side, in Sections in this shop, click cotton interlock fabric or any other section to see what I have by type.)

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Fabric of the Day

Today's Featured Fabric is a "Hard to find" 100% Cotton Interlock Knit.
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BLUE OOGA BOOGA's
on a white background.

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It is available by the yard, Here for $12.50

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This fabric will make really cute baby booties from any of my patterns.

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These link above will take you to my Etsy Shop listing for this fabric. It will also give you more details and more pictures of this fabric.

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While you are in my Etsy Shop looking at this fabric, check out all my other goodies.

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Fabric of the Day

Today's Featured Fabric is a 100% Cotton Rib Knit.

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LIZARDS and FROGS

on a white background with a brown bark pattern.

It is available by the yard, Here for $8.50
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This fabric will make really cute baby booties from any of my patterns.
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These link above will take you to my Etsy Shop listing for this fabric. It will also give you more details and more pictures of this fabric.
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While you are in my Etsy Shop looking at this fabric, check out all my other goodies.
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