My beautiful crafting friends,
With Mother's Day just around the corner, I've been reflecting a lot on what this day means to me, especially through the lens of being a single mom. It's a role that's brought a fair share of challenges, no doubt, but it's also one that fills me with an immense sense of pride.Â
Each day, as I juggle the joys and trials of parenthood and prioritizing my passion for creating art as the second most important thing in my life, I'm reminded of the strength and resilience we all carry within us, especially the incredible mothers and mother figures in our lives.
-- my daughter and I, the love of my life, a few years ago at a maker’s market
This Mother's Day, I wanted to celebrate all of us who nurture, inspire, and create - not just in our crafting world but in every aspect of life. That's why I'm thrilled
to highlight some special treasures from our collection that I believe make the perfect Mother's Day gifts: our handcrafted thread gloss, our beautifully designed quilted zipper bags and pouches, and our unique, modern quilt patterns.
Our thread gloss, made with the utmost love and care, is more than just a tool; it's a companion for those long quilting sessions, ensuring your threads glide smoothly and your stitches tell stories without any snags. It's a small token to remind the special women in our lives of the beauty and ease in every creation.
And then, our quilted zipper bags - oh, how I adore these! They're not just bags; they're portable havens for your thread gloss, embroidery floss, and dreams. Each bag is a testament to the journey of creating we're all on, perfect for keeping your treasures safe and your inspirations close, no matter where life takes you.
Lastly, I'm also excited to highlight our quilt patterns that truly empower you, the artist, to channel your inner creativity and craft something entirely new and personal. These patterns are designed not just as guides but as starting points for your own creative exploration, allowing you to add your own stories, colors, and textures to each piece. It's a beautiful way to celebrate the individuality and creativity of each quilter, making every creation uniquely yours.
This Mother's Day, let's honor the incredible journey of motherhood and the creative spirit that binds us all. Whether you're celebrating your mom, a motherly figure, or yourself, these gifts are a way to say "I see you, I appreciate you, and I'm so dang proud of you." You should say it, too, though. It matters.
-- me with my local olympia sewing mom friends, who mean the world to me. There’s a super sweet special joy we share when we get together and sew, with all our children underfoot. It’s an energy I can’t quite describe but that I adore very much. I love you, Kaitlyn and Olivia! You two teach me so much about sewing, and motherhood, all the time.
Thank you for being a part of this vibrant quilting family. Your support means the world to me and fuels this incredible journey we're on together. Here's to a Mother's Day filled with love, stitches, and a whole lot of crafting magic.
With all my heart,
Paige (and kiddo!)
P.S. And yes, it feels weird to talk about selling consumer goods in conjunction with celebrating strong women, but, this is late-stage capitalism that we’re living in, and we might as well. Even artists have bills to pay. So hi. I’m glad you’re here. Thanks for reading.