My Grandma started teaching me how to sew when I was five. I made my first Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls when I was about ten years old. My most prized possession is my 1940 Singer Featherweight sewing machine that I learned to sew on at my grandma's house. It is still my favorite machine to use. I also inherited my husbands Grandmas 1950 Singer Featherweight sewing machine. Last spring I talked my Mom into going to an all day maintenance and repair class for my machines. The class was very fun and helpful.

I started sewing items to sell when I was a teenager. My Mom drove me to juried craft shows. The first items I sold were handmade fake fur animals and fabric dolls. Everyone told me that I needed to make smaller items. Ten years ago I downsized and started making old fashioned felt ornaments. I sold them at craft shows and at a craft mall. My business really took off when I got the idea to start personalizing them. The down side was I had to be there. I purchased a Viking Quilting machine that was designed to embroider names on quilts. I was not satisfied with the quality of the lettering although I sold a lot of ornaments. My Mom saw small embroidery machines advertised that I could take to shows with me that do a much nicer job of lettering. My business took off when she bought me my first one. I usually take three embroidery machines to shows with me and keep them all humming. The machines draw people who like to watch them work. I am sure I could have sold machines if I had extras. It is sometimes hard to keep up with orders for waiting customers so I started taking orders and mailing them their ornaments.

I make about one hundred different ornaments that I personalize on my embroidery machines. There is no additional charge to have name or year or both embroidered on your choice of ornaments. Some ornaments are available in different colors.

I also make personalized Christmas stockings for both people and their animals. I also started making baby bibs in two sizes that can be personalized.

I also make items that cannot be personalized such as dog toys, cat toys, hot pads, pillow cases, tapestry tote bags, rustic birdhouses, traditional archery bow socks and arm guards out of leather for bow shooters.

I also feature some quality gift items in my store including puzzles, tapestry wall hangings, T-shirts, and coffee mugs.

I have sold on ebay for several years and have received positive feedback. I have had many repeat customers.

Please email me any questions that you might have about the merchandise that I sell.