I haven’t made anything lately because my machine is misbehaving. I think I just wore it out during the holidays. And it’s more than 3 years old and has never been serviced. So it’s definitely time. I can’t sew more than a few inches without the bobbin thread getting all messed up or sucked back into the bobbin casing. So I need to take my little Kenmore in for servicing, and I’m having separation anxiety about it. I can’t use it in its current state, and I can’t stand the idea of leaving it somewhere for a few days, maybe even a week. I know this is completely ridiculous, especially since my self-imposed birthday Etsy deadline is just a couple of weeks away. Don’t think I’m going to make that deadline.
Tag: orange room shop
So the first things I’ve been working on for my Etsy store are coasters. Waaaay back in April of last year, I made my friend Maggie some coasters for her birthday. It was the subject of my very first post on this blog. I loved those coasters, and I decided that would be a good thing for me to make. But I wanted to speed up the process and do some cleaner, simpler designs to start with. So I’ve been working on all kinds of color variations and patterns, and these six are the first successful batch of combinations I’ve made. I’m really excited about them, and I’m becoming a little obsessed with coasters. They’re incredibly satisfying to make because they’re so quick, and they let me try different fabric combinations without the commitment of a big project.
So I mentioned in yesterday’s New Year’s Resolutions that I’m planning on opening my own Etsy store. I’ve registered as a seller, set up my shop policies and layout. There just isn’t anything in the shop yet. I’ve made a lot of cool stuff since I started sewing and knitting, but many of those items are from other people’s designs. I’ve been working on some original designs and some original fabric designs through Spoonflower, and hopefully I’ll have some items in my store really soon.