Product Update

This past November I put my shops on vacation to prepare for the upcoming Stitch Market. Once the Stitch market was over I decided to close my shops down permanently. Etsy just wasn't the right fit for me and was becoming more of a task than anything to list items. After researching, rebranding, and getting in the groove of making things again I have decided to relaunch this summer. I've looked around for other shop options and have narrowed it down to a few, but the big reveal will have to wait a few more months. I am also currently working on a landing page that will direct you either to my shop or blog, which will be a part of the big reveal. 

The reason for the closing of my shops and the rebranding of everything was mostly that I had evolved from where I started. Much like my blog The Little Willow Tree, my two Etsy shops were starting to merge into one brand and I needed a change that reflected more of where I am now and where I plan to go. After the Stitch Market was over I finally found the direction I needed to be in and changed the name of everything to Chevron Stitches. But because I flew right out the gate with every name I've have and every product I've made in the past, I wanted to take some time in reopening a shop and introducing product that is unique to me and is for everyone. 

Currently I am in the process of getting business cards, labels, stamps, and packaging made to fit the Chevron Stitches name. I am pretty excited about them and cannot wait to share in the big reveal. I am also currently rebuilding stock for the Spring Stitch Market that will be happening in the next few months. Though I am not guaranteed a spot in the market, I am keeping my fingers crossed and making sure I am fully prepared by the time my application is accepted so I can avoid cramming over 200 items in a four day period like last time {where the time went last year I do not know!}. 

The past week I have been working on building up stock for the market and thought I would give you all an update on what I've made so far. 

One of my most popular sales at the market were these mustache and bow tie appliqued onesies

Not a huge seller, but still popular, paci/toy clips

I'm going to be sitting down and making some more items today that involve Melody Miller and Etsuko Furuya fabric and zippers....

Keep your fingers crossed for me that I get accepted to do the Spring Stitch Market! Thanks!

{W.I.P} Wednesday

Baby scarves are all the craze right now and of course I want little Oliver in a few so to start out, I am making him a couple of custom bandana scarves before I purchase some from some of my fave shops. I have lots of the mustard arrow fabric left over from my bag and mug hug so I decided to use that along with some other cute fabric remnants I have. 

Front

Back

I know it looks funky now, but it will be so cute when it's finished! Here is one of the other fabrics I have chosen along with the plaid jersey knit that is on the back of the chevron arrow fabric as well.

Isn't the plaid adorbs?

 Along with my infinity scarves, these just might be incredibly addicting too! Scarves might just be my thing now. 

Are there any projects you're currently working on? Share with me below in the comments. Happy hump day!

Vintage Woodland Theme Baby Shower

I can't believe that Oliver is going to be 36 weeks this week! {For all of you go-by-monthers out there, that's 9 months!} It seems like just yesterday I was in the hospital getting ready to have him! With him being 36 weeks {9 months} that means his birthday is only 16 weeks away! I'm sort of already planning his first birthday. I'm not sure yet on how it will all come together, but all I know is that it will be nautical theme. 

Thinking about his first birthday and the planning going along with it brings me back to his baby shower. It was such a lovely baby shower and everything that I had envisioned and wanted. My mom, step-dad, Richard and friends really did an amazing job putting it all together. It was a vintage woodland theme with the cutest of details. We had it at a local park and the sun was shining bright. It was a gorgeous day to celebrate baby. 

I thought I would share with you some photos from that day. 

Dried fruit and mixed nuts in hand stamped paper sacks as well as orange marmalade jars as favors. Not to mention my moms yummy candy boxes!

We set aside a little space for the diapers

Those candy boxes I was talkin’ about

Vintage Beatrix Potter books from my childhood.

We took a lot of vintage and woodland pieces from our home to complete the look of the shower.

And the spread my mom did… wow! Everyone that came has been asking about the bacon cheddar pinwheels she made.

Little acorn treats Amy & I put together a couple days before the shower. Super easy to make! All you need is mini nilla wafers, herseys kisses and some chocolate frosting! {Link to tutorial below}

My friend Lori handmade the place card holders for the food. She has them available in her Etsy shop along with other rad wedding/event supplies.

My mom made the cake pops into bears! So cute.

We played a couple of silly games

{cotton ball pick up – blindfolded}

And I made two girls arm wrestle for the last prize!

The lovely ladies at Picking Daisies put together a cute and amazing bunting for the shower that is hanging in Oliver’s nursery.

We had cut out woodland shapes on card stock and had the guests leave Oliver a little note. I strung them up on some twine in his nursery to be reminded of how much he is loved by more than just us.

After the shower, Richard snapped some photos of me and little Oli in my belly

I had purple in my hair then. I kinda miss it...

My favorite!

{P.S. those are little fawns on my dress! It’s all about the small details people! Dress found at ModCloth}

He also got a couple of Bry too. Gosh my daughter is so gorgeous!

I would like to thank my mom for all of the time, money, and energy put into helping my little woodland dream come true; Richard for helping set up, for the support, and taking photos; my step-dad John for helping with the set up; Richelle for handwriting out the place cards and signs for us; Lori for handcrafting the place card holders; Amy for helping with the acorn treats; Picking Daisies & crew for the lovely bunting and for lending us the cloth napkins; Alex, Michelle, Amy, Christina, Linda, Bry and Moe for being there; and Bry for being a supportive big sister and the best big sister ever. I love you all and our day to celebrate Oliver would have been nothing with out you!

Please check out Richard’s photography page!

Inspiration Blogs:

On To Baby

Simplified Bee

Such is Life Photo

Bump Smitten

And here is where you can find directions on how to make those delicious acorn treats:

Lipstick and Laundry

It's so wild how quickly our kids grow up! But I am excited to see my kids' milestones along the way. And I can't wait to see Oliver smush cake all in his face!