New Skirts!!!

Finally...I have all my stuff packed for DIY...everything at Tamara's for her Holiday open house and all that is left to do is pack my overnight bag. Whew!!! I even found time to vacuum my car today :-)

The new skirts will be previewed on Saturday at both DIY in Chicago and at Tamara's here in Stoughton. I love the style and have sold a few to friends already! Denim skirt, cut on the bias so its a nice a-line shape, soft padded elastic waist (by request from Tam :p...but it works!) and fun print fabric at the hemline to add pizazz. Here's a few of the little girl's skirts and a sample of hemline fabrics from the women's skirts. I would have taken more pix but it started to rain!

More Shops, More info, More FUN!

As mentioned this morning, I am a loser when it comes to updating this blog thing! I'm trying to get better and have worked out kinks in sharing files between my PC and laptop to make photo upload easier!

Big news since my last substantial post. I am now in not 2, not 3, but 5 stores. Exciting, but stressful with all the upcoming shows. I'll get a list on here later tonight or tomorrow. For now, check out this great hat that my friend Jess made for Sofia. Her webstore address is: www.littledande.etsy.com awesome hats, snugbugs (which are great, snuggly buntings for babies), scarves, jewelry, baskets and magnetic pretty clips.

Peace-Out!

I am a blog loser!!! LOL, no time to post much lately with all the crazy sewing. I promise to get some fly photos of my newest designs (and those of my fellow artists) up here soon!

Jack 'N Jill welcomes The Painted Daisy

WOOHOO!

I am working like crazy to prepare for the upcoming shows, fill my Etsy orders, complete custom orders (including the ones I've promised to do for my darling little sis...yes I PROMISE to get them done in a reasonable time frame!)

Big news since I posted last...The Painted Daisy products are going to be added to the shelves of a great new specialty shop in Helena, Montana. Jack 'N Jill is quietly open for business and will have a big splash grand opening the weekend of October 24/25. So, if you're in Montana anytime soon...stop in a check out Jack 'N Jill.

Pretty cool, getting my products in two stores in a two week period!!

That's it for now...I'll be back with better stuff soon :-)

follow up to Lexington road trip

I know its been a long time since I made a post. I'm still trying to figure out how to keep up with all this computer time when I'd rather be sewing!

I made a roadtrip to Lexington, Kentucky for my second trunk show, hosted by my baby sis. I took product from 4 other etsiers. It was a VERY FULL minivan barreling down the interstate!

Everyone had sales (yah!) and overall show was great. Biggest news was my appointment with a great store. I am officially selling product in a store! Street Scene on Regency in Lexington, KY is proudly selling my Frances Skirts for Women. They have 18 on the racks for now and hopefully they will fly out the door so I can send more :-)

I also had a nice surprise a few weeks ago. My alternate status for the DIY Trunk Show hosted by the Chicago Craft Mafia changed to active! I will be at the Pulaski Park Auditorium on W. Blackhawk in Chicago, IL on Nov 21st. This was very exciting news and I can't wait to sell my ware in the Windy City. My cousin and his wonderful wife are hosting me the night before and assisting me in finding the place (which is always a challenge for me in Chicago) and set up.

As for other shows...I will also be at St. Ann Catholic Church (Stoughton, WI) for their fall arts/craft show on Oct 17/18 and a Holiday Open House in Stoughton also on Nov 21st. I will be there in spirit with my products since my body will be in Chicago!

Happy Fall...or is it winter...I just read on the week forecast that rain mixed with snow is coming our way...already?

Labor Day weekend

Fun Fun weekend at the cabin! Got back late tonight but had a great time hiking, fishing, canoeing and exploring with the kids and friends. Now back to reality...painting the house! Will this project never end?

Anyway, I spent the drive to and from our destination designing a great wrislet style bag!!! Can't wait to sew up the prototype tomorrow (after I get done painting). Hope its great! Also working on the little girl jackets I want to debut for fall. Looking good so far :-)

Welcome to my Blog!

Welcome to The Painted Daisy! This is the first blog I've ever started. I am a seller on Etsy. Check out my store at www.thepainteddaisy.etsy.com