New Labels!

Whenever people see that my items have sewn-in tags with my logo on them, they love them. They think it's so neat that a small shop like mine has something like that. I put these labels in my items because it's like having a business card attached to the item. Someone asks, "Oh, where did you get that purse?" They respond, "Let me look at the tag." Voila. Company name and website is there. I think the tags scream professionalism and are definitely worth the investment.
For a while, I had printed labels that looked like this:

But I love woven labels and have finally found a place that has reasonable pricing on them! Here's an example:

I can't wait until they get here!!! Here is what the image looks like:

Friday Favorites (Monday Installment)

From OutaAfrica, I picked these fabric gift tags! I love the colors!


I've been trying to figure out where I could put this hanging airplant pod from mudpuppy:


And this fire pit from johntunger belongs in my back yard:

Custom Apron in Purple

My cousin's wife is undertaking a baking project with her friend and asked me to make them some matching aprons. They chose Robert Kaufman's Flower Child in purple for their fabric. Enjoy the photos!

The One That Started it All

This is the same style of apron that I made for myself about a year and a half ago! I was instantly hooked! I love browsing Etsy at all the different styles available. There are really complicated aprons with frills and such, but I'm a simple girl and just love beautiful fabrics. You can find this apron in my shop!

Changes!

Greetings to all of my clients and friends!

I have been busier than ever this spring, thanks to you! It's been a lot of fun. I've had time to pause to evaluate my business and have seen that changes are needed in my policies and pricing. The changes are not drastic but will better help me to serve my clients with the attention they deserve. I find myself being upset by companies who keep their prices the same but greatly diminish the quality of their product (like the now non-half gallon of ice cream!!! You all know what I'm talking about!). Rest assured that this will not be happening here! I wouldn't be able to sleep at night.

My sales come from both my Etsy store (www.forsheedesigns.com) and from direct orders (people I know, word of mouth, etc.). I have set up my new pricing to differentiate between those different types of sales. Etsy costs money to use and I don't believe that non-Etsy buyers should have to bear the cost of that. There is a new pricing sheet with Etsy Prices, Direct Prices, and the Old Prices.

Attached you will find a new pricing sheet and a copy of my revised policies. These will go into effect on June 15. Until then, I will continue to operate at the Old Prices.

Thanks so much for reading and for your business! I truly value my clients and look forward to sewing for you!

My contact information:
April Forshee
www.forsheedesigns.com
aprilforshee {at} gmail {dot} com
404-274-4153

Friday Favorites

I haven't done this in while because I've been overwhelmingly busy! But here we are! It's May 7th and I have some favorites to share with you!

A beautiful cutting board (for MY kitchen) from deliasophia:


I love this bracelet from nancywallisdesigns:



The most fantastic Berry Bowl by vesselsandwares:

School Colors Quilted Tote

I did these totes a few months ago in Hillgrove High School's colors. These would make great coach/teacher gifts or for the graduate in their college's colors. $40 includes monogram or name! (Plus tax and shipping.)