Christmas comes early!

I've started work on what will be the first Christmas product batch of the year. I've been itching to start for ages and finally decided that as September was nearing it was time to get a move on. The picture above are the start of lots of Pom Trees. I've also got a few other bits of felt ready cut out, waiting to be sewn together for other cute little ornaments for this year. :)

Naming Contest - Winners!

You may remember I offered up a $5 voucher for the etsy shop if you could name my two new plushies. Well as there were only 3 entries I've decided to give all 3 of you a $5 voucher. :) So Emma, Hearthandmade and The Krafty Cupcake, do send me an email at: titchables(at)gmail(dot)com for a special code to use during checkout.

As much as I would like to call the fox "Sir Robert Foxington" it is a bit of a mouthful, though I did love the suggestion! I have decided to name him Mr Fox. He's friends with Mr Panda doncha know!

As for the squirrel, I did really like Cirral, so I'm going with that. Extra goodies will go into Hearthandmade's parcel for suggesting it!

Magazine Feature!

I am thrilled to say that my frog fabric covered buttons are featured in the new issue of Sew Hip that came out today! They are featured in the "Things We Love" section of the magazine on page 14.


Here they are!! I'm so excited! August has been really overwhelming with all the good things that have been happening to my little business and it's really exciting knowing that more people are discovering Titchables. I've been in business very nearly a year and I'm really proud of what I've managed to achieve so far, thanks to you guys!

My little buttons are even on the contents page!!

If you would like your own froggy buttons, you can purchase them here on etsy or here on Titchables.co.uk! And I of course have lots of other cute sets available too!

Be looking for some brand new designs coming very soon, along with a tutorial on how to make them!!

Gorjuss Art!

Gorjuss is a beautiful UK based shop featuring adorable original art by Suzanne. It has been in my favourites on etsy for quite some time and I often look through her lovely art longing to purchase one or two prints for my house but I am one for procrastination and have never been able to decide on anything.

I was saddened to hear that Suzanne has been ill for quite some time after having surgery on her spine and is not doing so great due to various complications. Sketches that used to take an hour are now taking weeks to complete which has had an effect on the family's income. You can read the full story here.

I know we can't do a great deal as a crafting community other than spread the word and share Suzanne's "gorjuss" artwork but I wanted to share some of her work in case you weren't familiar with it. I've now decided on a print that will look perfect in my little crafting space, the one above.

Here's some more favourites:

*bounces*

What an exciting week it's been for me. First, my tea cup buttons were featured in a storque article on etsy and I've just found out they were also on the front page this afternoon!!

I've also been doing well sales wise the last week which I'm super thrilled about. It's been a quiet (albeit steady) few months, and I'm hoping things will really start kicking into high gear as people start to stay indoors and craft as well as people buying Christmas presents.

I've been taking a short breather from sewing and have started working on my very abandoned crocheted blanket again. I'd really like to finish it soon, or at least get it done for this winter!

Don't forget to enter my naming contest for my new fox and squirrel. I'm liking the suggestions so far but would love some more!!