HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE…
I don’t know why, but it still surprises me sometimes when people to not appreciate handmade stuff. Been sewing for almost five years and appreciate what I do and what others do so much more than I did before. I now know the amount of time it takes to make something. The amount of love you put into the work you do.
When I first started sewing, my plan was just to make stuff for me, my family and maybe a few friends. Those friends I gave stuff to always encouraged me to open my own online shop. They appreciated my work and felt it was good enough to sell. I was honored because there are soooo many talented people out there doing what I do and they do better work. It took me a long time to actually believe that my work was good enough to be sold. Not that I didn’t believe my friends, I just didn’t believe in myself.
It sucks that I felt that way, I haven’t felt that way in a long time. I thank my friends for the constant encouragement, the love and the support.
Last month I decided to get a booth at the annual holiday boutique at work. This past week I took some stuff in to the office to show the girls some of the stuff I would be selling. A few came in and they liked what I had. Some asked prices and some didnn’t. I later found out that those that did, were talking about me behind my back. Saying that the stuff was too expensive and other stuff that I really don’t care to get into. I was pissed and hurt. One of them is my friend or so I thought. I never push anybody into buying anything from me. Sure I post my shop link all the time, but I never force anybody. I don’t do it at work either. If they don’t agree with the prices then that’s not problem. I work hard and I always use good quality material so that I can put a good product out there.
I had decided to not do the boutique anymore. I was very discouraged on friday. Very upset and thought why should I do it if my everyday coworkers weren’t going to support me.
Then earlier as I was telling the sister I wasn’t going to do it anymore I realized that I do not need their support. I have friends who support me and care to see me do good. I remembered twitter comments I got from marilla, cece and bri on friday COMMENTS THAT I GOT FROM A FRIEND AT WORK WHO DOES APPRECIATE ME (TRACEY). They were pissed just as much as I was and that is enough for me to want to do this.
I ALSO REMEMBERED THIS FROM A FRIENDS PARENTS
A SEAMSTRESS OF 60+ YEARS THISK MY STUFF LOOKS PRO.
I WAS VERY HONORED
I WILL MAKE YOU ALL PROUD! THANK YOU LADIES.
Thanks for visiting. Sale sunday a little later!!
November 2nd, 2009 at 7:31 pm
Hi Babygirl! First of all, I love you, I really do….although we have never met, I feel like I know you like I know my own daughter…you are so tremendously talented, I tell you this all the time…your work is so incredible that I’m in awe, it’s something that I’ve tried to do but just “didn’t get”….the pocket prayer quilts that you made for me & my friends were such big hits that EVERYONE wanted one! They are helping 2 dear friends, one’s sister has pancreatic cancer, one has tumors in her lung…you know my story…and my 91 year old Mom..how can I ever thank you or repay you for what these things mean to people? People are petty, people are jealous….you can’t let them get to you, baby…keep on doing what you do so well…those of us who appreciate excellent craftsmanship & your commitment to what you do, think you are awesome & love everything you do….the others??? Pfffttt……who the hell needs ‘em anyway….love you heaps, XOXOX and sending you more thanks than you know…
November 3rd, 2009 at 12:12 am
i always tell you to sell the stuff and you never sent me anything. :rolleyes