A New Direction at Sew Gracious

Things are changing around here!  After many years of offering reversible organizer bins, holiday baskets & wallets, Sew Gracious is heading in an exciting, new direction; offering home decor items.
The brand new line of Sew Gracious Pillow Covers was launched on Etsy yesterday!  Here is a sampling of the new pillows.  You'll notice lots of your favorite fabrics as well as some new favorites.  More covers are in production now.  On trend colors & patterns will be the focus.

Here is a quick overview of what you will love about Sew Gracious Pillow Covers:

Front & Back of the cover are made from the same decorator weight fabric. Some pillow covers offered on Etsy, and elsewhere, are made using the decorative fabric only on the front. The backs are made from less expensive, solid cotton. The bottom line will result in a less expensive cover, but isn't it worth a few extra dollars to have a completely finished Sew Gracious cover that you are proud to display in your home?

Inside seams are serged to prevent fraying & insure durability of the cover

Envelope closure in back, with a generous overlap to prevent gapping . The envelope closure allows for an easy switch when you decide to change your decor or use new covers as the seasons change. All SG covers have a generous overlap so that your pillow doesn't gape open in the back.

Pillow forms are NOT INCLUDED but are readily available at fabric, craft & discount stores in standard sizes {18 x 18, 16 x 16, 12 x 16 an others}. Forms are inexpensive and you can save even more by using store coupons. I get my forms at Hobby Lobby using their 40% off coupon which offered most every week. You can print it directly off their website or even get it on your smartphone. By using the coupon, you can get forms for around $5 depending on the size.

Care instructions according to the fabric manufacturer: Use cold water & mild detergent such as Woolite. Air Dry Only. Do Not Dry Clean. Press with a warm iron to remove any wrinkles. Handwashing is best and will help retain the shape of your covers.

Most pillow covers are ready to ship!

Lanyards and keyfobs will still be available in the Etsy shop, as always.  New fabrics will be appearing in those categories as well!

Please VOTE for Sew Gracious

Do you know about Hawthorne Threads?  If you don't and you love fabric, you should!  I first discovered Hawthorne Threads on Etsy.  Now they have their own website and it is wonderful!  Their tagline has always been "two love birds who love fabric".  Well, I love fabric too so I knew they were perfect for me!   HT is owned by Lindsay  and Charlie . . a sweet couple who do love fabric.  They are dedicated to their business too.  They have a great blog, send regular newsletter updates and hit Quilt Market wide open!  If you don't know, Quilt Market is where is the fabric is released.  It's like a giant mall for fabric shops.  Good stuff!

Hawthorne Threads is currently hosting a contest, featuring items made with the popular Tip Top Elephant fabric by Diawabo.   They have been kind enough to include 2 Sew Gracious items in the contest.  As you know,  many times to win a contest you need to have votes from the public, your friends and fans.  It works for American Idol so I'm ok with it too.

So, I'm humbly asking for your vote.  You can click here to go directly to the page to vote.   You can vote for both Sew Gracious items at once and you can vote multiple times.   Will you please vote for both Sew Gracious items?

The prize is a $25 gift certificate from Hawthorne Threads.  As one who loves fabric, nothing is better than free fabric; so I'd love to win.  More than that, winning would bring lots of great publicity to Sew Gracious.   Hawthorne is a top rated website and fabric company.  They will spread the word about the winner.  That would be a good thing for Sew Gracious. ;)

So you know what to do.  Please go vote and feel free to comment here or on my FB page.

xoxo,
Pam

Here are pics of the Sew Gracious items in the contest:

This is the picture that is on the voting page

This is another shot of the wallet

This Wristlet Key Fob is up for voting.
It is also available in other color combos.  Check the >SG Etsy shop.

Thanks so much for your continued support! 

xo,
Pam

Sew Gracious on the FRONT PAGE 10.28.10

Happy Dancin' today!

A Sew Gracious Wristlet Key Fob was included

in this fun Stocking Stuffer treasury today and

made it to the FRONT PAGE of Etsy!

Teachers Love Lanyards

and key chains . . . and anything else from your little sweetie! Why not give them something special . . . something handmade. It's the time of year to think of our wonderful hardworking teachers. Classroom parties will be happening within the next couple of weeks so it's time to shop for your favorite educator! Most of these items ship within a day or so of your purchase. Rush orders can usually be accomodated as well . . . just shoot me a convo.

Teachers not only teach our kids everyday, they also take care of them, nurture them and influence them in a mighty way. They put in countless hours for class prep, graduate classes, grading papers, etc. that many of us never consider.

As you know, most teachers need to wear ID these days, which is a very good thing. They also need to keep some keys handy as they go throughout their day. Show them a little love and give them something pretty to keep up with those necessities.
We are blessed with THE MOST WONDERFUL teacher this year. Her enthusiam is contageous and she truly makes learning a fun experience. It's all hands-on in her room and the kids love her.

Your teacher would love a new lanyard, wristlet key fob, mini key fob or even a tissue case. She might also enjoy an organizer bin. What a cute way to collect papers and keep her desk tidy.

See these and all the great teacher gifts {most $8 or less} at the Sew Gracious Etsy Shop! And show your teacher some love! Don't forget the school librarian, administrative assistants, teachers aides and the school nurse!

Thanks Proctor and Gamble

If you clip coupons, you probably got this Proctor & Gamble Brand Saver Coupon flyer in your Sunday paper yesterday. I'm not a professional coupon clipper, but I do save money by using coupons on items I would be buying anyway.


As usual, I was perusing the coupons yesterday and came upon this page. It immediately caught my eye. Can you see it? Put on your best "where's Waldo" thinking cap. {hint . . . it's NOT the coupons}

Right THERE!!! Lower left, right above the Venus Razor coupon.

It's a Sew Gracious Wristlet Key Fob
in a national ad campaign!

Can I get a huge WOO HOOOO?!

My family wondered why I yelled "OH MY GOSH!" when I was looking at coupons. I mean, saving money is exciting, but it's usually my own little personal victory. I didn't know if or when any of my products would be used, but I did know that several had been in a photo shoot for P&G. Needless to say, I was ecstatic to see one of my items in full color in a national ad!!!

So, take a look when you clip those coupons for this week. You can say, "Hey! I know her!"

Lots of Sew Gracious Wristlet Key Fobs as well as Mini Fobs & other accessories are always available in the Sew Gracious Etsy Shop. :-)

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!

I ♥ DAMASK

I love any kind of fabric, but damask has become one of my most favorite patterns. I could not wait to make something with the newest damasks to make their way into my studio. Here are some brand new accessories made with the new Apple Green Damask and the new Pink & Green Damask. Brand New for 2009.

I have to say, I'm still working to get the perfect pictures of this beautiful fabrics. Green tends to be one of the most difficult colors for me to capture. Even with photo editing, it can look too gold or brassy. Rest assured that these are classic, perfect pinks & greens.

So, you probably need a breath of spring, here in the midst of winter. Why not treat yourself to some new & pretty in fresh pink & green for spring. Click each pic to go to the list or visit the Sew Gracious Etsy Shop to see all the new goodies listed.

New Wristlet Key Fobs & Bags

As you can see, I have been "Back to It". My studio has been a flurry of activity this week {thus the lack of posts since Monday}. :-)

Key Fobs were SO popular during the holiday season. 2009 brings some new twists on customer favorites as well as the debut of Sew Gracious Limited Edition Wristlet Key Fobs.

So what makes them "limited edition" you ask? The fabric. Some of the fabrics are long out-of-print while others are simply treasures from my fabric stash. In either case, there isn't much of it. Once these are gone, they are gone. :-)

This cute pink & green groovy daisy and the pink Eiffel Tower Toile are 2 of my favorite limited edition fobs. There are many more in the shop.

Looking for a new bag for the new year? Two brand new bags are pictured below. Both are OOAK {one-of-a-kind} so don't miss out.

The New Laptop is Here

So, I haven't been posting pictures lately.

It's a small price to pay for getting A BRAND NEW LAPTOP!!! Can I get a WOO HOO? ;) It's an HP Pavilion and I love it. It's a little different; typing on a laptop as opposed to a regular keyboard, but I think I can adapt. :)

It was way past time to replace my old dinosaur desktop. Wireless is a good thing! So, pictures will be coming soon again. Sew Daddy is my technology guru and has worked hard to get all of my files moved from the dinosaur.

In the meantime, there is still time to shop for Christmas at the Sew Gracious Etsy Shop. :)

Tick Tock Time to Shop

Christmas is coming quickly, but there's still time to shop.

Visit the Sew Gracious Etsy shop for
new markdowns PLUS FREE SHIPPING on ALL BAGS
& a select group of mini wallets.

All sale items are ready to ship; no waiting!
Mark a few more names off your gift list TODAY!

Saturday, already?

How did it get to be Saturday so quickly? I realized my last post was Wednesday! ACK!

It's been a busy few days filled with lots of sewing, packing, shipping and such. I mailed 22 packages one day and most of them had multiple items inside. Yes, I've been sewing and have lots more to do. I'm thankful and blessed to be busy this holiday season.

Are you expecting an order? My postage software sends an email with delivery confirmation info when a package ships. Sometimes spam filters snag those emails, so check your spam folder if you haven't gotten your email yet. Some orders are still pending of course. {I really need Buddy and the Elves, but they haven't gotten here yet so I'm holding down the fort myself ;-) } I plan to have everything shipped by Dec. 15 so I appreciate your patience as I work to get these orders out quickly.

Real life has been pretty busy too . . . spelling bees, tournaments & a visit to doctor has filled the rest of hours of the day. Sleep is a good thing . . . there's just not enough of it.

I hope YOUR Saturday is going well. We are watching the Alabama-Florida Game. My team's not in the running, but I am pulling for the Tide today.

Have you visited the Sew Gracious Etsy Shop lately? I'm offering FREE SHIPPING on all ready to ship bags. Wristlet Key Fobs have been so popular this year. What a great gift for only $6.00! Mini Wallets, Clutch Wallet & Tissue Covers are all there too. Spend $10 or less for a great gifts & stocking stuffers!

CYBER MONDAY Sale

3-2-1 Countdown to Christmas SALE
Sunday & Monday

November 30 - December 1, 2008

Do you know about CYBER MONDAY? It is the Monday after Thanksgiving & is considered the busiest INTERNET SHOPPING day of the year. After a long holiday weekend, you are back to "real life" for a few days, but still have some gifts to buy. Why not shop the Sew Gracious Etsy Shop for the best prices of the season?

Take advantage of these specials, exclusively during this sale

in the Sew Gracious Etsy Shop

• All Regular Bags . . . $30 each
• All Christmas Bags . . . $25 each
• Mini Totes . . . $15 each
• Save $3 on each Clutch Wallet Eyeglass Case reg $10, now $7
• Save $2 on each Mini Wallet Card Case reg $8, now $6
• Save $1 on each Tissue Cover reg $7, now $6
• Save $1 on each Wristlet Key Fob reg $6, now $5

The fine print:

• This sale is good only thru December 1, 2008 in my Etsy Shop and while the sale info is posted in the Shop Announcements
• Sale prices will be applied to each bag during the sale
• Sale prices on all other items {key fobs . tissue covers . mini wallets . clutch wallets} will be taken after the purchase. Complete your purchase, checkout & pay as usual. Then I will issue a refund to your Paypal account for the discounts on each sale item you purchase.
• Once the sale info is removed from the shop announcements, the sale is over & the regular prices resumes
• Sorry, no "rainchecks" or discounts once the sale is over. That wouldn't be fair to those who purchased during the sale
• Sale prices cannot be applied to previously purchased items
• Standard shipping rates apply
• Combined Shipping Available . rates automatically figured at Etsy checkout
• It's the perfect time to pick up fabulous gifts & stocking stuffers and SAVE MONEY!
• Because of the huge volume of holiday orders, please allow an extra 7-10 business days for completion of your order. My postage software sends an email with delivery confirmation info when postage is printed. That will let you know your package is on the way.
• Giving a Gift? I'm happy to ship to your receipient with a gift message enclosed

Great Gifts & Stocking Stuffers for less than $10

. : . Deadline for Christmas Monogram Orders . : .
from sewgracious.com is Monday Dec 1, 2008

Key Fob Sale Extended!

Key Fob Sale Extended!

••• ALL KEY FOBS only $5.00 each •••

SHOP NOW for the HOLIDAYS SALE : thru the weekend
Stock up on great Christmas & holiday gifts!
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Need more details?
Check the announcements in the Sew Gracious Etsy Shop!

Wristlet Key Fobs on Sale thru Oct 31

••• ALL KEY FOBS only $5.00 each •••

Don't forget!
: SHOP NOW for the HOLIDAYS SALE : thru October 31

Stock up on great holiday gifts!
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Need more details?
Check the announcements in the
Sew Gracious Etsy Shop!

SHOP NOW for the HOLIDAYS * SALE *

••• : 'SHOP NOW for the HOLIDAYS' SALE : •••
thru October 31

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••• ALL KEY FOBS only $5.00 each •••

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• Shop NOW for the upcoming Christmas & Holiday Season
  
• Stock up on ♥ Sew Gracious WRISTLET KEY FOBS ♥
  
• Great gifts for ONLY $5.00 each!!!
  
• No Coupon Code needed at checkout : All fobs in the shop are marked down to $5.00 during this sale
  
• An affordable, yet thoughtful gift for: teachers . baby sitter . hair dresser . nail tech . the mail lady . your neighbor . "Dirty Santa" . office mates . stocking stuffers . a "just because" gift for anyone-anytime . Sweet 16 . tweens . teenagers . college students . church nursery workers . random acts of kindness . secret pal
  
• Perfect to have on hand when you need a little extra "something"
  
• See a fabric you like on another item in the shop, but can find the key fob? NO PROBLEM! Convo me for a reserved listing. Most all fabrics are available!
  
• Love the fabric on a key fob, but want a different color webbing? NO PROBLEM! Convo me for a custom order!
  
• NO LIMIT : Order as many as you need, plus a few extras :-)
  
• Offer good on orders placed until 11:59pm CDT on October 31, 2008
  
• Standard postage rates applies

• Happy Shopping! :-)

To find the full selection of Sew Gracious Wristlet Key Fobs,
visit the Sew Gracious Etsy Shop!
Find more great gift ideas for under $10 as well as beautiful handmade bags!

Wristlet Key Fobs Blog Feature

I got the nicest Etsy convo this morning from Elaina! She wrote to let me know that she featured this Sew Gracious Wristlet Key Fob on her blog; Fun Finds for Moms! If you take a look around Elainas blog, you'll see that she does indeed find the coolest things that appeal to moms. She's featured everything from the 2008 Holiday flavors at Starbucks to apple stamping to lunchbox fun. All the stuff the moms love!

Elaina likes this one, but there are 50 others available currently available in my Etsy shop. I'm also able to accept custom orders for Wristlet Key Fobs. If you see a bag or a wallet in a fabric you love, I can make a key fob to match! Just contact me via Etsy!

At $6.00, these are wonderful, thoughtful gifts. Don't let the economy get you down. The holiday season is coming and there will be gifts to buy. You can give a great Sew Gracious Wristlet Key Fob without breaking the bank. Combined shipping is always available too, so order several at a time. If you don't see what you need in the shop, let me know and I'll set up a reserved listing for you.

Here's an example of what you will find in the Sew Gracious Etsy Shop

Thanks again to Elaina for the great feature at Fun Finds for Moms!