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Introducing the New Fresh Look for Pinks & Needles!

Hi everyone! Long time no blog for me as I am busier than I have ever been : )
Years ago when I had my own baking company I thought it couldn't get any busier than right now! I was wrong...since February our lives have changed. Hubby makes dinner on a regular basis, walks the dog and keeps the Minor household running smooth while I create, sculpt and build my business...I don't know how you people do it out there! We don't have children yet and the thought of adding midnight feedings to the mix is a bit daunting also I should mention that my husband has his own business too along with playing "1950's housewife" ha!
I under estimated how much Spring Time packaging I would need for my pins and pin cushions so Summer packaging is debuting about a month early. I have changed the look of my logo by adding a little birdie as my insignia and a new fresh font to tie it all together!
There's a fun blogland project in the works right now that will start in September and run for 8 months which I am thrilled to be a part of! Can't spill the beans yet on who will be involved and what it will be about but I think you all will love it
so stay tuned for updates. More to come soon ~ I'm shooting for the Monday morning blog ritual to kick in and keep me on track! Have a great week everyone!

My First Attempt at Insects

Heavenly Honey Bees
Originally uploaded by Gigi & Big Red

I usually don't make pin toppers of bugs but I couldn't resist trying these out! The wings are my favorite part! The perfect little Spring Time Bug!

My One Month Anniversay on Etsy!

new spring packaging!
Originally uploaded by Gigi & Big Red

To help celebrate my 1 month anniversary on Etsy I decided to change my presentation packaging for Spring! I love little daffodils so instead of pink cherry blossoms and black string I'm using these bright cheery yellow and orange daffodils with yellow string and softer pastel colors for the hang tag.
It has been in incredibly busy month and I want to thank all who have supported me though this life changing experience! Thanks so much for stopping by the shoppe!
I will be listing new designs every Friday morning!
Coming March 28th~ Mother's Day pin toppers!

Esty Launch February 22, 2008

This has been a very busy week for me but in a good way! I got another pin order and I made it a point to get some extra pins made to put on Etsy! I made quite a few with cute card stock backing and I tied each pin on with a twine or string of some kind : )
I posted 17 different items and within about an hour I sold about half! So that was fun!I hope my enthusiasm continues and customers are happy with my product! Please come visit me and tell me what you think about Pinks & Needles Etsy Shop! I'd love to hear your feedback.
Thanks also to all of my supportive friends and family that have been trying to talk me into doing something like this for years.....yippy! .......Finally

Fun Custom Order

I'll admit I was very excited and surprised to get an order for my pin toppers from fabric designer Sandi Henderson! She has a second line of new fabric debuting in May called Ginger Blossom which is a very fun, vibrant line of whimsical delight! I'm already imagining all of the fun things I can sew with these fabrics. She asked me to make these pin toppers for her Cupcake Pin Cushions ~ the pattern will be available in May along with her new line. She will be posting pics of my pins with her pin toppers very soon on her blog Portabellopixie Go check her stuff out! It's very inspiring and will bring a smile to your face for sure!

Fruit Orchard Kids

While out and about a couple weeks ago I happened upon a pattern dated June 15th, 1940. There it was in the back of a VERY dusty old antique shop here in Tucson. I paid a whopping $3.00 for it and got busy hand sewing each and every little part you see. It's a McCalls pattern called Fruit Kids. There are 5 different kids in the gang. Stella Strawberry, Billy Banana, Charlie Cherry, Lee Lemon and Penny Pineapple. They're just the cutest tiniest little things. this one measures 5 X 8 inches. Lee Lemons jingle says " Little Lee Lemon sleeps a lot, because she lives where it's very hot!" Well....I concur...I live in the desert! I'm not quite done with her - as I still have to put a bow in her hair and do some decorative stitching around her neck. She's a sweetie though, isn't she?