Gift Swap Gift

My Etsy Texas Crafters group is just finishing up our 2nd quarter 1-1 gift swap. I received my gift from Kelley of TatteredTapestry. She sent me an adorable business card holder and a key fob. I love the fabric that she used for both. So pretty and springy. Also, I had seen the fabric she used on the key fob and had been thinking about getting some to make me a skirt. So, then they would match!

If you haven't checked out Kelley's shop, you really should! You will be in for a real treat!

She has things for baby, things for the kitchen, toys for baby, and really pretty totes. I can tell you that the gift items she made for me were really well sewn and great quality. You will not be sorry with a purchase from her shop.
Isn't this baby onesie adorable?Love these kitchen towels!This pear and apple set would make a great baby shower gift.

Thanks so much Kelley! I loved your gift!!

Wednesday's Featured Etsy Artist!

My Weekly Featured Etsy artist for this week is Kristi from KitchenStitchen (http://kitchenstitchen.etsy.com).

When I came across Kristi’s shop, I knew I had to feature her because I immediately fell in love with her kitchen towels and potholders. She uses really beautiful, fun, and modern fabric. Kristi says "I am currently selling hand sewn potholders and embellished waffle weave towels. I plan to expand to other kitchen type linens. I'm currently working on making casserole carriers to add next. I also have a design concept in my head for placemats."

Kristi grew up with a mom and grandma who sewed and who taught her most of her sewing skills. She has been selling her bags on etsy since mid 2007 in her other store, SunnyKristi.

Here’s a little something about Kristi’s design process: "First, I try to make sure that I am creating a unique design in relation to other sellers with similar products. Then I make it my goal to produce the highest caliber product possible. I use basic designs and materials that I find most functional, durable and comfortable. I'm not out to just make beautiful products, I want to make highly functional beautiful products. I shop around for the best quality materials I can find and then the really enjoyable part is shopping for the designer fabrics. I try to stay within color schemes that I believe and my friends tell me are in real people's kitchens. Finally, I make test products and discover tools and techiniques needed to get exactly the look I want."

Kristi is from Grayslake, Illinois on the north side of Chicago. She enjoys sewing for her two children and also making paper crafts. You can follow Kristi and her creative life on her blog: http://sunnypondhome.blogspot.com.

Thanks Kristi!! Your shop is beautiful!