Spring Break in Sew Gracious-ville

Finally . . . almost . . . SPRING BREAK!





but there is still work to be done! 

Spring Break coincides with Easter for us this year.  That creates some challenges for things in the ol' SG Etsy Shop.  This has been the biggest year yet for SG Easter Baskets.  I'm happy, I'm blessed and I'm sewing like crazy!  :) 

I have established a work schedule to accomodate orders, but still have time to get ready for vacation. It's hard to get all of the details in the shop announcements at Etsy so I wanted to explain things here. 

• April 11-24 : Orders placed during this time will go into production the week of April 25
• All Easter Baskets & Organizer Bins currently listed in the shop are READY TO SHIP and can be mailed until April 14
• Easter Baskets ordered before April 3 will ship by April 14
• Some items {including wallets and organizer bins} have been temporarily removed from the shop to allow time to finish pending Easter Basket orders before spring break.  These items will be activated in the shop around April 15
• April 15-24 : The Etsy shop will remain open for your shopping convenience, I will check convos but not as often as usual.  No orders will be in production and no shipments will be made.

If you have questions about a pending order, please contact me via Etsy.


Have you had your Spring Break yet?  What did you do?

Easter Basket Order Deadline

Easter Basket DeadlineSunday April 3, 2011

Easter is coming soon and the SG studio is overflowing with orders for Easter Baskets!  It's a good thing, but there are only so many hours in the day.   This one-woman show will be busy for the next week or so. :) In order to have time to sew and ship in time for Easter, the last day to order Easter Baskets is this Sunday, April 3, 2011. 

After that date, any Easter Baskets listed in the shop will be ready-to-ship.  If time permits, there will be some OOAK {one of a kind} Baskets listed beginning Monday April 4.

Spring Break is coming up in Sew Gracious-ville too ... tentatively April 13-April 24.  No orders will be processed or shipped during that time.

Fabric Easter Baskets are back for 2011

Sew Gracious Easter Baskets are always a customer favorite.  Easter is April 24 this year so it's a great time to shop early while the selection is still good.  Most Easter fabrics are available in very small quantities.  This means that sometimes only 2 or 3 baskets in a particular fabric will be available. 

I do receive a number of questions about monogramming baskets.  Before I came to Etsy, the majority of my business was monogramming.  After offer the service for several years, I decided to take a break for now; however your basket can still be monogrammed!  If you have a local embroidery/monogram shop, they should be able to personalized the finished basket for about the same price that I would have charged.   Shops that specialize in monogramming generally have large, professional embroidery machines that can handle finished items.  You've probably seen some in the mall too.  Most malls have a kiosk that offers personalized luggage, backpacks, etc.

You can see all the Sew Gracious Easter Baskets here.  Also, most any Easter Basket can be made into an Organizer Bin . . . and most any Organizer Bin can be made into an Easter Basket.   How cool is that?  Just contact me via Etsy to order!

Worthy Is The Lamb

There is a song by Steven Curtis Chapman that says:
I can see the fingerprints of God
When I look at you
I can see the fingerprints of God
And I know it's true
You're a masterpiece
That all creation quietly applauds
And you're covered with the fingerprints of God

You can post your interpretation of God's Fingerprint and share at The Rusted Chain

Easter Baskets : Ready to Ship

4 brand new ready-to-ship Easter Baskets have been added to the shop.  Now matter the age; from Baby's First Easter to something sweet for your Little Princess to something cool for your Tween - you may find the perfect Easter gift for your little precious.  These along with a couple of others, noted in their individual listings, are ready to ship today!

Easter Baskets are Back!

Easter Baskets have been so popular with Sew Gracious customers for the past few years so I'm always on the look out for fun new fabric.

Ta-daaaah!

These are 3 of the new fabrics for 2010 Easter Baskets.  A couple these baskets have already sold & been relisted so don't miss out on yours.  These are sure to be popular for this spring.

Handles have been improved for this year's baskets.  I've made them a little wider, a tad shorter and reinforced them for even more durability.  The basket itself is also interfaced differently than in years past to make it even better.

Easter is Sunday April 4 this year.  It will be here before you know it! :)  Click here to see all of the Sew Gracious Easter Baskets in the shop.

Reversible Organizer Bins for 2010

If you've been a Sew Gracious customer, fan or follower since November 1, 2009 when they were first introduced; you know that Reversible Organizer Baskets were extremely popular during the Christmas season. So many customers asked if I would continue to offer them in the new year.

The answer is YES!

I appreciate so many of you letting me know that you love them! The first of the new bins for 2010 were listed in the shop this week.

ultra preppy : reverses to pink & green polka dots!
This one is sure to be a best-seller

Fun, Asian-inspired Yui Kokeshi fabric lined with Amy Butler dots

2D Zoo in blue!
How cute would this or the Polka Dot Puppy be for a baby shower?
Fill it with diapers or baby gear for a cute gift that Mom can use in the nursery!

polka dot puppy

the perfect place to keep your Valentines

Some of your favorite fabrics are already available, but you'll also find some new fabrics as well as cute Valentine prints. These are just the first of TONS of new fabrics that will be available.

The bins are reversible so the interior is a complementary fabric. If you like the outside fabric, but prefer a solid color lining, that's no problem. Simply purchase the basket you like and let me know in your notes to seller at checkout. I'll make the change for you AND refund $2.00 to your Paypal account. Bins with solid linings are $18 while those with a coordinating print are $20. Not a bad price for getting 2 baskets in 1.

You may also remember last years Easter baskets with the single handle. Any organizer bin is available as a single handle basket. Just as above, make your purchase and note your desired change at checkout.

Keep watching for new fabrics. My work table is piled high with great fabric combinations that you will seeing soon!

Happy Easter

HAPPY EASTER!

He is Risen, indeed!

We are on vacation, but still marvel in the wonders of our Lord. He created this; the view from our window this morning.

No Greater Love

Good Friday 2009

Wordless Wednesday : A Good Egg

Ready to Ship EASTER BASKETS

There is still time to order these cute ready-to-ship Easter Baskets.

Want an upgrade to Priority Mail shipping at no additional charge?
Type SGBLOG in the "notes to seller" section at Etsy checkout. :)

Click here for more cute Easter Baskets.

More Baskets for the Boys

Two more Baskets for the BOYS
or girls too! :)

Easter Baskets for BOYS

So many of you have asked for more Boy Easter Baskets.

Your wish is my command!

The boxy style is great for boys or girls.

Find these and more great Easter baskets for boys and girls in the Sew Gracious Etsy Shop

Bustin' Out All Over

Welcome Spring 2009

Spring has made a beautiful appearance in my part of the world this week. The warmer temps and sunshine have boosted my spirits, my energy & my creativity. Here are the first Glimpses from my Garden for 2009.

{ A single, perfect dogwood bloom }

{ The beginning of something beautiful }


{ Serenity }


{ Japanese Maple }

{ Happy Little Faces }
: p a n s i e s :

{ Hosta la vista, baby }

{ { { For more Glimpses from my Garden, simply click here } } }

Not Your Average Easter Basket

Who says an Easter basket has to be pink & yellow with chicks & bunnies? How about a little zing in the spring holiday?

I give you . . . Easter Monkeys! Ok, I know monkeys aren't associated with Easter, but this is THE CUTEST fabric in sweet preppy shades of pink & green. It might be the perfect basket for YOUR Little Monkey!

This one certainly falls under the non-traditional category. :) After seeing the Zebra print Wristlet Key Fob, a sweet customer contacted me to ask if I could create a custom Easter basket in the same colors. Here it is! How cute is this! Traditional Hot Pink & Black for your stylish girl!

Visit the Sew Gracious Etsy Shop for these and lots more fabric Easter Baskets!

More BOY BASKETS are coming soon!

The Promise of Things to Come . . . again

The Promise of Things To Come . . . again :-)

This new bag {the 2nd of this original design} holds promise of summer in warm, citrus shades of orange, kiwi, mango & more. I love this fabric from the new Riley Collection by Anna Griffin.

It's little more than a month until Easter; time to pick up a cute little Easter basket.
This one is traditional in color & design with chicks, butterflies & Easter eggs.

Boys need cute baskets too.
Little yellow chicks & blue gingham; perfect for your little guy.

All of these items and lots more available in the Sew Gracious Etsy Shop.

Monday Bag Day

Super chic Espresso Brown & Kiwi Green Damask!

Perfect for Spring 2009

Preppy Palm Beach Pique

Lilly - esque

Happy Monday! :-)

The Last Princess

If you've visited The Shop lately, you've seen my fabric baskets. This little fabric basket is the last one I will make from this fabric. { :( I know }

I used the very last piece of this long out-of-print fabric by Michael Miller to make this cute basket. It is the ultimate girly-princess-fairy tale-pink & purple-silvery fabric ever. It's been in my stash for several years and I pulled it out last year to make some baskets. They were a huge hit with customers so I decided to finish the fabric by making a customer favorite. What's not to love?

So, fair warning . . . here she is. If you love, get her now.

The Last Princess

A Tisket, A Tasket : 2 New Baskets

Fabric baskets have quickly become a customer favorite. They are perfect little Easter baskets, but can also be used for home decor. Cute for candy, sweet for soap or towels in the bathroom or a nice gift for a friend. Fill it with flavor coffee, teas or CHOCOLATE! ;)

Just listing; 2 new baskets for Spring. The first features multi-colored flowers on a crisp white background. Sweet . simple. fun.

The 2nd is perfect for a little boy's Easter basket or a room with nautical decor. The fabric is a quality woven cotton plaid in shades of blue & green. The fabric tie is easily removeable, if you wish.

Click the pics to go to each listing or visit the Sew Gracious Etsy Shop to see the full line of fabric baskets as well as lots more goodies.

Baskets are BACK, Baby!

You love them

You asked for them

BASKETS are BACK!

Just in time for Valentines Day & Easter, a brand new series of bags are available in the Sew Gracious Etsy Shop. Each one is ready to ship, so if you are gift-giving for February 14; I've got ya covered.

Perfect for Valentines candy, Easter Egg hunts, candy basket, home decor, a gift for your secret pal, office mate or child's teacher. Don't wait . . .limited quantites available, but combined shipping is always available. :)

Click the pics to go to each listing or just visit the Sew Gracious Etsy Shop to see all of the new goodies!