Philadelphia, here I come!

I'm taking Wonder Threads on the road again this weekend. This time it's to Philly for Art Star Craft Bazaar! I'm really excited for this 2 day event. Live music, food and lots of art and crafts. Sounds like a good time to me. I've been sewing, sewing, sewing in preparation for a big turn out!

helping hands

Meet Ashley. She assists me with cutting appliques
for my Wonder Threads t-shirts and onesies. It's a big
job, and I'm so grateful to have her 'scissor hands'!
When Ashley's not cutting frogs and big wheels for me,
she spends time creating her own art. She's been busy
lately...check out her upcoming events here.



One day, Ashley even brought her li'l pup, Scully to lend
a helping paw. So cute!

happy li'l customer

How sweet! Lily is offering a little peek at her
wonder threads cupcake tank. What a cutie!!
Love it!

the view from my window

I noticed this while closing my blinds this evening.
Someone is really good at parallel parking a bed!

May Fair, Harvard Square

I fell in love with Boston while spending 2 years at the Massachusetts College of Art. I don't get up there as often as I would like, but I got to spend a little time there this past weekend. Sunday was May Fair-- a big street fair in Harvard Square, and I was there selling my wares. (very rhyme-y sentence!) It was a great day, despite some rain sprinkles in the afternoon. Tons of people came out to shop, hear great music, and eat all kinds of festive foods. By the time I decided to take a pic of my display, it had been wind blown and picked over. Oh well, you get the idea...

It was great to have these guys playing right near my booth... They're Speedsquare and they are awesome. One dude on a piano, one on the drums, and sometimes a horn; no amps, just great music. Check 'em out here.


It's a lot of work, but it's nice to take my Wonder Threads on the road sometimes. Next up...Philly! Art Star Craft Bazaar, May 30, 31. More on that later...

Happy Earth Day!

I make a really good effort to be Eco-friendly in both my personal life and my biz. Two of my friends however, have taken it to another level, and created Green businesses.

Jennifer started Clean Green, a cleaning company using only non-toxic and ecologically-friendly cleaning methods and products. Clean Green is based in New Jersey, but if that's not your neck of the woods, you can still sign up for the awesome weekly newsletter. It's chock full of green tips for living an eco-friendly lifestyle, and always includes an inspirational quote. Just send an email (from here) to be added to the list!

"Design Junkie" Tiffany started RePlayGround; a company where discarded materials take on a new life! Check out her products, including the ReMake It Recycling kits, and the DIY section of fun projects you can make with objects that might otherwise end up in a landfill, all here. Tiffany also works with TerraCycle, and was even on a new show tonight called Garbage Moguls! Check it all out, and you will never look at garbage the same way again!

I hope these 2 companies inspire you to make every day Earth Day!

li'l tractor

Cooper's 4th birthday was one of those times when only a custom applique t-shirt will do. He really loves and knows his tractors, and I hoped he would love to wear one on his belly, too. As you can see here, Cooper was happy to don his new shirt immediately upon opening the box, and strike a pose for me. His enthusiasm and most adorable smile are the perfect reminder of why I am in this biz. What a heart melter!

Cooper is the son of my very good friend Sara. She is one of the most creative people I know, and certainly one of the craftiest moms. Cooper's fantastic birthday crown, and the awesome pillow he is leaning against, are just a sampling of the amazing projects she accomplishes while raising 2 little ones. Check out her delicious art and crafty goodness on her blog, Paper and Cloth. You'll see the buttery soft dishtowels she just made for me. So beautiful! Thanks Sara!

Wonder Threads in Sunday's Daily News!!!

I'm so excited!!!
The New York Daily News featured 4 designers from
Brooklyn Indie Market
in a 2-page spread this Sunday, April 5th.
Click on the images, or read the online version here.

Yaayyy for press!!!

Opening Weekend at Brooklyn Indie Market

This weekend was a great start to a new season at Brooklyn Indie Market. We could barely keep our merchandise from flying away in the wind on Saturday, but the sun came out on Sunday and made up for it. TONS of people came out as well. Thanks for shopping!!!

My Bargain Bin sold especially well.

Dee-lish cupcakes from Nine Cakes.

Beautiful jewelry by Rebecca Shepherd.

Rockin' new spring hats by Rocks and Salt.

Awesome jewelry made from coins by Wabisabi Brooklyn.

Tees with tats by Andy & Bella

design time

It's time for some new spring Li'l threads styles. I've been thinking a Squirrel would be a good addition to the collection, and finally got myself to sit down and get designing. It's still a work in progress, but I'm hoping to have it ready for tomorrow at Brooklyn Indie Market's 3rd Birthday, Grand Re-Opening weekend!

Still so much to do...

Some research for a furry Squirrel tail at M&J.

Have you ever tried photographing a squirrel? Not so easy...