Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Worktable Wednesday -- N. Fallon Design Studio


Lately I've been knitting up a storm.  You see, I've had this idea spinning around in my head for quite some time now.  I love to create bags and purses for people who love simplicity, much like me.  In my line already I have the coin purse, a tiny zipper pocket to store small wallet-like items.  I also have a clutch design, but I've been dreaming of something in between.  Finally, all of these thoughts came to fruition, and now I have a hybrid:



The result is a bit bigger than the coin purse at 6 inches wide by 4 inches deep, not quite as big as the clutch.  This product (yet to be named) will be more wallet-y than my coin purses, containing pockets and pouches inside to organize all of your wallet-y stuff.  It also swipes the wristlet from my clutches so that you can be free from a purse on those days that you want to carry just the bare essentials.  At the moment I'm still developing the wristlet component, which will be detachable to offer you the choice!

In summary, this is my most versatile product yet, able to serve as a wallet in your purse, or a simple purse outside of your purse;)


A note about their pattern/ color availability: I've got a dichotomy of design lines going on here.  The first will be my seasons collection including the color schemes show above titled "Fall" and "Spring".  I've also got colors worked out for winter and summer, and other patterns worked out for each color scheme, soon to be revealed!  The second collection that these little guys will be available in called Sparkle, my glamour line.  I'm making you wait to see anything from that one though, so stay tuned!


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Monday, November 14, 2011

Artisan Spotlight -- Knit, Nicole, Knit!

7 Questions is our spotlight on our favorite artisans. Please welcome...
Nicole, creator of Knit, Nicole, Knit!

1. What do you sell in your shop?
I've been a seller since March, 2011. I sell hand knit accessories such as scarves, cowls, shawls and neck warmers. I've also been making button earrings, and selling quite a few of those.

2.  What is your favorite thing about etsy?
I absolutely love the variety of items on Etsy. Everything from socks to caramel to toys and clothes, if it's handmade, I can find it on Etsy. There are so many neat things I've discovered this way.

3.  What is your least favorite thing about etsy?
That I can't buy one of everything I see! Really though, my only major issue right now is the forums; I miss the old boards!

4.  What does your studio/workspace look like?

I don't currently have a dedicated studio. We are hoping to rearrange our apartment so one bedroom can be an office that we share. I have dreams of baskets overflowing with yarn, a wall covered in inspiring photos and bits of ephemera. As of right now, my studio is wherever I can take two sticks and some string and turn it into something. That can be the living room, a craft show, on the city bus or nearly anywhere else.

5.  What do you do to relax?
Believe it or not, I knit to relax. I am constantly knitting. My relaxation knitting usually consists of something for myself or a loved one. I sometimes treat myself to luxury yarns (angora, anyone?) and take my time finding a pattern I love.

6.  What accomplishments are you the most proud of?
Finally getting my butt in gear and opening the shop! My boyfriend has been hugely encouraging in that department. This past year has been a year of new things for me. The shop was opened in March, I participated in a fashion show, I will be submitting some knitted items into an art show and I learned lots of new knitting skills.
7. What are some of your goals for the next year?
I definitely want to reach 50 sales. That's my low-balling goal, I would do backflips if I reached 100. In addition, I want to get my items into a couple more stores. I am currently in one local shop, and I am in contact with a couple others.


Knit, Nicole, Knit! (Nicole): knits and button earrings
Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/KnitNicoleKnit
Blog: http://blog.knitnicoleknit.ca/
Tumblr: http://iloveetsy.knitnicoleknit.ca/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/KnitNicoleKnit

Friday, November 11, 2011

Friday Features -- Spice

November conjures up images of pumpkin pie, apple cider, and glorious colors of autumn leaves falling.

Cider Rum Punch Recipe
Verses from my Kitchen
Orange Vanilla Soap
DeShawn Marie soap

Live Your Truth Journal
Artful Rising
Wool Felt Brooch
Tamdoll
Art Doll Bella Aylesworth SALE
Miss Millificent

Goldtone Ring with Gold Filigree
MysticWynd
Tiramisu Cheesecake Recipe
Food Lovers Odyssey
QUESTION: What do you think of during the month of November?