Wednesday, 2 November 2011

Cottage Industry

I have been concentrating on sewing Christmas ornaments lately. I do know that I have to turn my mind back to my tablerunner, and will do. But meanwhile I am trying to produce wee things that people may spend a few pounds on, fingers crossed.

This is what my days are like right now.

High tech, isn't it?!
Step one, marking out the shapes.
No, I don't have a heart cutter for the Go!
Step two, pin the two layers of felt together,
and then cut the hearts out.
Step three, start stitching.
Stuffing the hearts with all the wadding trimmings
I've collected over the past few months.
Current productions numbers of white hearts,
and red hearts,
and multi-coloured stars.
These are the ones I got a big hate on for yesterday.
Kind of like them today.
A tangle of snowflakes. More ready to be dipped in the Stiffy.
And these need to have the yarn ends trimmed still.
 So, slowly, slowly I am building up some stock for the much mentioned Christmas Fair. I have decided to go with general opinion which was £2 each or three for £5, thinking that the majority of people would go for the three. Think I have a lot more making to do!

Susan
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26 comments:

  1. linda2 November 2011 at 15:44

    think they are all beautiful i would go for 3 for a fiver .your work is so neat !!

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  2. Annabella2 November 2011 at 16:18

    Uber cute Susan - love your little hearts. Hope you are feeling brighter.

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  3. Unknown2 November 2011 at 16:46

    S they're gorgeous!! I love the candy coloured stars.... whats wrong with them??

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  4. Unknown2 November 2011 at 17:29

    These are lovely, I think I might be wanting some- do you mind if I try to copy the idea?

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  5. Rosa2 November 2011 at 17:31

    These are very cute!!

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  6. Catherine2 November 2011 at 17:37

    hmmm, do you have some elves stashed away that you get out to help you with production? Where do you find the time to do all these and they are fantastic. My local garden centre is charging about £10 for their hearts and yours are way better!!

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  7. Archie The Wonder Dog2 November 2011 at 18:02

    I love all these ornaments, why didn't you like the stars? £2 each or 3 for £5 is a really good price - hope you're making a profit on them! Good luck with the production line, can't wait to see your stall!

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  8. Isisjem2 November 2011 at 19:28

    These all look fab. I was looking at the felt ones thinking - which one's doesn't she like because they are all lovely. I think that pricing is great. I think I used to sell some little quilted decs I made once for £2.50 but they were quite embellished and I wish I'd thought of the bulk buy deal. Think you're onto a winner!

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  9. Rhonda the Rambler2 November 2011 at 19:35

    I think they are super cute. Have you thought about doing some that are personalized with things like "baby's first Christmas" or "best sister" etc. You could embroider that on. Just a suggestion but I think these are great. I knew you were talented but you continue to surprise me.

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  10. Mrs Flying Blind...2 November 2011 at 20:00

    They all look great - your 'stall' will look amazing - have you got that all sorted yet - not just piles on a table I hope!

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  11. Katy Cameron2 November 2011 at 20:15

    Never mind having a heart die for your Go Baby, I'm impressed you've got a heart cookie cutter lol Love the felt hearts and stars, especially the contrast colour stitching, hope they get snapped up :o)

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  12. Sarah2 November 2011 at 20:21

    all lovely :-) especially love the stars!

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  13. Shay2 November 2011 at 20:24

    It all looks so pretty! I especially love those stars (and the snowflakes- put me down for three of those since I can't crochet my way out of a paper bag)

    What did the stars do to piss you off?

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  14. Dianne Neale2 November 2011 at 20:53

    I think the red hearts are my faves.

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  15. Sarah @ FairyFace Designs2 November 2011 at 21:23

    Love your decorations, they are gorgeous. The hearts are my fave!

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  16. Sheila2 November 2011 at 22:19

    Great job Susan, it all looks really Scandinavian - look forward to hearing how the sale goes.

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  17. Annaliese2 November 2011 at 22:37

    They all look great! The white hearts and stars are particularly wonderful. But bad Annaliese, at the end of the post all I could think was, "Oh Susan and her Stiffy...." tee hee
    ;)

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  18. Inspiredbyfelix2 November 2011 at 23:43

    Oh Susan, these look great, the hearts are my faves! For display, we're thinking of getting a glass jar filled with stones with a big branchy thing sticking out of the top, so we can hang all the decorations on the twigs...what are you planning? x

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  19. Toni3 November 2011 at 01:15

    They look great, Susan! Your stitching is so neat!!

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  20. thea3 November 2011 at 03:11

    Those are really cute. I think you'll do really well selling them.

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  21. Judith, Belfast3 November 2011 at 11:46

    Wow! So many yummies you've made. Are you employing child labour in that sweat shop?

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  22. Shocking Hocking3 November 2011 at 12:45

    fantastic - they'll sell like hotcakes

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  23. Wendy3 November 2011 at 16:26

    They're all so beautiful, it makes me wish I had time to make some! I think £2 is too cheap, I think £3 would be better, then you could do 4 for a tenner!

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  24. Cindy3 November 2011 at 19:42

    Wow! They're beautiful! I love them all!!!

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  25. Marg5 November 2011 at 21:50

    All so very lovely, your stall is going to look amazing. I am drooling over the hearts and the little touches of embroidery.

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  26. Nicky6 November 2011 at 16:17

    Get Emily working on the staging and you'll be the perfect team - love them all - your customers are getting a bargain!

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