Sewing Like the Wind!

One of my favorite movies growing up was Three Amigos. My brother and I still quote it and my family pretty much always references the Village of Santa Poco because "We Can Sew!". When my mom, sister and I are getting ready for something that requires a lot of sewing we comment that we are in the Village of Santa Poco and are Sewing Like the Wind. For that past month, I have temporarily relocated to the Village of Santa Poco where I have been sewing like the wind pretty much every day! And of course I couldn't be happier!

Why you ask? Well summer is heating up fast for Purplelicious. I wish I could say the same for the weather! I am very excited that Purplelicious Accessories can now be found at two different shops at the Jersey Shore. The first shop is in Stone Harbor New Jersey and is called Alice. It is located on the famous 96th street where all of the shops are. Inside Alice you can not only find my accessories but great jewelry, handbags, painted glass, and a many other handmade items. If you are visiting Stone Harbor NJ, stop by and check it out!

The other shop is called The Maple Tree and it is located in Seaville, NJ. It is inland but right off of Route 9 and you can make a quick stop in there while you are en route to your favorite shore destination! The Maple Tree is an adorable shop filled with handmade gifts. You can find handmade candles, soaps, painted glass, quilts, hand painted garden art, purses, and so much more! The shop is amazing and as soon as you walk in you are instantly relaxed due to the calm and beautiful setting. The Maple Tree is also in the running for the Best of the Shore Hot List in the Gift Shop Category, last time I checked they were only a few votes from first place! Below is a picture of my item display at The Maple Tree, the keychains are selling like crazy there which is pretty awesome!


As if I have not been busy enough trying to keep two stores stocked with product, I forgot about my 3rd shop, VIX Emporium in West Philly. I am in the process now of stocking them up with some new inventory! I also have two craft shows coming up in July which happen to be back to back. I have been accepted again to the Haddonfield Crafts and Fine Arts Festival July 11-12 and the following week was just accepted to The Handmade Faire - Summer of Love Edition at Freedom Park in Medford which is on July 18. July is going to be a busy month but I can't wait, I love craft shows because I am able to showcase new products and most importantly meet some of my amazing customers! I am also excited about the Handmade Faire because I will get a chance to meet many of my Etsy NJ Team friends as they will be vending there as well!

I have not stopped there! In the midst of all of this sewing madness I have been introducing some new products! I have been using this time to tap into my fabric stash that has been sitting there screaming to be made into accessories! Below are just a few of the new headband styles I have created, check out my Purplelicious Etsy Shop for more!



Whew! I am exhausted just by writing this blog. All of this hard work is definitely worth it though! It just goes to show that all of those tiny little things that you do eventually add up and make you successful! Now if you'll excuse me, I have some, I mean a LOT of sewing to do!

Summer is in Full Swing!

Wow, I cannot believe that we are already into the second week of June, this year is really moving at warp speed! Clearly my schedule has been pretty hectic since I have not blogged in a couple weeks. So let me catch you up. I would like to introduce you to my new Baby...My Husqvarna Viking Emerald Sewing Machine. Yeah, the rescue mission performed on my other sewing machine was a short term fix. I went back into full sewing mode and the machine just failed me. I could not be without a machine so I took a road trip up to the Joann Fabrics Superstore (aka The Mothership) and tested out some sewing machines. I got a great deal on this one and it had my heart when it sewed through 4 layers of denim like nothing and has a built in needle threader. It doesn't take much for me to get excited! Here is a picture of her, isn't she lovely?

I may still get my other machine repaired, it would be a good machine for Bella when she is ready to start sewing. I know she is only 5 but she's already got a good eye for fabric, must take after her Mommy!

Making this investment into my business could not have come at a better time. This summer is looking to be pretty busy for Purplelicious! You can now find my products at an adorable little shop at the Jersey Shore in Stone Harbor called Alice. I headed down to the shop last week and set up all of my products. It was beyond fun setting up my accessories display and even more fun seeing it in a store and not a craft show! I was upset I didn't bring my camera to take a picture of the display. The owner wants to give me a bigger space in the store but I need to give her more product which I am working on with my new sewing machine! This week I am headed down to another shop down the shore who wants to sell my headbands. It is very fun being a sales rep for your own products!

I ended the week with a little creative baking. It is almost the end of T Ball season and the start of me having my Saturdays back! There was a party at the coach's house and I said I would make cookies. Any excuse to make a creative dessert! I decided to make sugar cookies that look like baseballs! Below is a picture of them, they were a big "hit" - no pun intended.


Things are definitely heating up at Purplelicious with getting the shops at the shore set up for product and preparing for two craft shows in July. I am also only 8 sales away from 500 Etsy sales. I could not be happier! Summer is my favorite season and if I can have a summer full of strong Purplelicious business, well that would just make it even better!