Aprons for Crafters and Vendors

Every gardener or crafter should have their own apron to hold the tools of their trade to had handy and ready to use.  My 9 pocket waist/ half aprons are the perfect thing for your tools.

Eight big rooming pockets and one pocket for your pen or pencil

                                 One print of fabric three different looks.

 Choose your print for a one of a kind garden apron

CAST Team Featured Artist is Me!

Check out this blog CAST - Christian Artists Street Team Blog, 

I am the featured artisan and you could win this lovely headband, below

if you follow all the steps to enter into the drawing.

Go to CAST Blog to enter!

On Fire Blog Award "Be My Valentine"

This is an amazing week. Yesterday, I was awarded the "On Fire Blog Award"

  I feel so honored to receive this award and recognition. 
 It's Valentine's this week, and being chosen as "Be My Valentine" Blog is so exciting!

Source: OnFireforHandmade.com
On Fire for Handmade is a group of handmade artisans promoting and supporting handmade.

Linkedin Recognition

To my surprise I received this email from Linkedin,  the online business website which endorses and recognized businesses and connects entrepreneurs, businesses and business professionals.  I am one of the top 1%  people most endorsed for sewing.  This is exciting, that my shop, Heart & Sow Designs, and I are recognized for my achievement of sewing.

Linkedin is the social network for work professionals created by Reid Hoffman in 2002. There are 161 million professionals worldwide who have connected with Linkedin since its official launch in May 2003. 

Source: Linkedin.com;  Mashable.com

Teens Love Victorian Lace Cuff Bracelets

New Products Just For You!

Recently finished these two cute aprons for your clothing protection. 

 Great for artist and crafting and even the kitchen cooking.

This apron is purple plaid with blue, grey and white.

Dress shirt apron in blue checked with red trim.

Interview with Stillwater Community Connection

Gail Metcalf: Owner/Designer, Heart & Sow Designs
Products include handmade and vintage aprons, purses, baby towels, lap blankets, scarves and accessories.

View products at: 
http://heartandsowdesigns.etsy.com
http://heartandsowdesigns.artfire.com
http://heartandsowdesigns.ecrater.com

Visit my blog at:
www.heartandsowdesigns.blogspot.com
Background:
I have a degree from OSU in Early Childhood Education, & Family and Consumer Sciences. I love creative projects! I have decorated cakes and made a variety of products for craft shows and family. About 3 years ago I was looking for cute aprons and had trouble finding some. I decided to make one and discovered I liked sewing aprons and family and friends loved them. My business started with aprons and I’ve added additional products over the years.

Marketing Tip: 
Facebook and my blog have played a key role in helping me get the word out about my business. If you have products to sell be sure to check out etsy, artfire and ecrater.

How long have you lived in Stillwater?
Since 1981

What do you love about living in Stillwater?
Community Atmosphere, Safe place to raise a family

Where is your favorite place to go in Stillwater?
Hobby Lobby, Rib Crib and Texas Roadhouse

Hobbies:
Sewing, Crafts & Golf

Favorite Book:
Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands
Battlefield of the Mind

Favorite Move:
The Notebook & Steel Magnolias

Married:
Yes, I’ve been married for 34yrs to a wonderful husband.

Do you have children?
Yes, 2 daughters, 1 son and 8 grandkids

How can residents connect with you?
heartandsowdesigns@yahoo.com
http://www.facebook.com/HeartandSowDesigns
You are also welcome to connect with me on facebook via my personal account which is listed as Gail Metcalf.

Source: http://www.stillwatercommunityconnection.com/?p=107

All Things Bright and Beautiful

Bright and sunny items of yellow and orange.

Thank you Cindy Stutzman of Sew It Softly

for featuring my yellow lap blanket.

See all these items at Etsy.com

Spring Fling Great Finds

Check out these great spring finds over at Great Finds by MadeforMebyOaklie.  

Special thanks goes to Anne Hopfer for creating this lovely collection of items. 

 This is also a contest, so when visiting the site be sure to vote

 for me  Heart & Sow Designs.

 Look on the left column and scroll down until you see the voting.

Click this link to vote:  Great Finds

Thanks!

Alice in Wonderland

Tie One On is having an Alice in Wonderland apron contest to win a sewing book.  I'm entering the contest because its just a great challenge for me to come up with my own Alice in Wonderland apron style.  My idea was to come up with a style that would make the wearer feel like it was a complete costume without adding anything to the apron.  It's complete with the light blue apron skirt and light blue strap cap like sleeve.

Also is included is the white pinfore apron on top of the apron skirt for the feel of wearing an apron. So its really an apron on top of another apron.  I've also linked up with the blog Everything Etsy!

A Day for Women Seminar

I recently attended a seminar called A Day for Women. It was a great seminar for connecting and networking but not for sales. I still need to find the right shows to present my products in. I need more exposure but not sure where yet. I'm still looking and open for ideas. I could be in lots of shows but I don't want to waste time if it doesn't bring in sales. I'm open for suggestions.

Here is my booth, it was smaller than we expected. So next time need to know more information before attending.

Interviewed for Local Networking Site

I was just featured on a Local Networking Site for Stillwater Oklahoma. What an exciting day today! Here is my interview:




Gail Metcalf: Owner/Designer, Heart & Sow Designs
Products include handmade and vintage aprons, purses, baby towels, lap blankets, scarves and accessories.

View products at:
http://heartandsowdesigns.etsy.com
http://heartandsowdesigns.artfire.com
http://heartandsowdesigns.ecrater.com

Visit my blog at:
www.heartandsowdesigns.blogspot.com

Background:
I have a degree from OSU in Early Childhood Education, & Family and Consumer Sciences. I love creative projects! I have decorated cakes and made a variety of products for craft shows and family. About 3 years ago I was looking for cute aprons and had trouble finding some. I decided to make one and discovered I liked sewing aprons and family and friends loved them. My business started with aprons and I’ve added additional products over the years.

Marketing Tip:
Facebook and my blog have played a key role in helping me get the word out about my business. If you have products to sell be sure to check out etsy, artfire and ecrater.

How long have you lived in Stillwater?
Since 1981

What do you love about living in Stillwater?
Community Atmosphere, Safe place to raise a family

Where is your favorite place to go in Stillwater?
Hobby Lobby, Rib Crib and Texas Roadhouse

Hobbies:
Sewing, Crafts & Golf

Favorite Book:
Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands
Battlefield of the Mind

Favorite Move:
The Notebook & Steel Magnolias

Married:
Yes, I’ve been married for 34yrs to a wonderful husband.

Do you have children?
Yes, 2 daughters, 1 son and 8 grandkids

How can residents connect with you?
heartandsowdesigns@yahoo.com
http://www.facebook.com/HeartandSowDesigns