Labels

YAY! I got my labels/tags today. I've been waiting (not so patiently!) this week for them to arrive. Now my items won't be naked! I got two sets of sew-in ones, and two sets of iron/sew-on. My budget didn't allow for the nice woven ones that I've been drooling over, so I had to settle for the printed cotton ones. It cost me $70 for 300 labels in the 4 formats (75 of each style), and I thought that was pretty reasonable. So look for my labels coming soon to an item near you!

*Addendum* 2/17/09

I just found this tutorial for making your own labels, but they're meant for items that won't be washed. It's pretty convenient to make them at home though, so I may have to give it a shot sometime!

Today's Project

I decided to break out the sewing machine today (it's been sleeping for a week or so) and tackle a small project. I have a bad habit of starting things and not finishing them, but this was small enough that I made it through to the end without throwing it across the room! It's a small clutch/wristlet perfect for the basic essentials when I don't want to lug around a full-size purse. It has one interior pocket and closes with a magnetic snap. I embroidered my name across the flap for a little extra flourish. :-) Please see the website if you're interested in ordering one!

Business Name Change

As some of you may have figured out already (if you've been paying attention!), I've changed my business name from N Stitches Embroidery to N Stitches. The reason for this is because a web address I had originally wanted finally became available, so I snapped it up (it's now nstitches.com, although you can still reach me through the original URL). Also, I wanted to be able to offer a broader range of items, and not be limited to just those made exclusively on the embroidery machine. Plus, the new domain is easier to remember! :-) In addition to the website modification, I've also changed my blog address to n-stitches.blogspot.com. Please update your bookmarks accordingly!

CPSIA

*EDIT: There has been a 1 year stay on the law while lawmakers work out the kinks. This doesn't mean, however, that we're in the clear! Small crafters still need your help to make sure the revisions and "clarifications" will allow them to keep making safe toys and clothing. Please continue to contact your representatives! For now, I will continue to sell baby items*

Due to the new law going into effect on February 10, I will no longer be selling baby items through my website. I, like many other home-based businesses, will not be able to afford the thousands of dollars required to test EACH item prior to offering it for sale. Because every one of my baby items are one-of-a-kind (OOAK), the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) requires that each new item and its various components be tested by an third-party lab. Under the guise of protecting our children from harmful lead and pthalates, Congress is enforcing the belief that ALL children's items are toxic until proven otherwise. You didn't know there was lead in fabric & thread? That's because there isn't any. The CPSIA is an absurd & over-reaching law. If you like handmade toys & other children's products, made in the U.S.A. by small businesses that care about toy safety, please let your voice be heard! Contact your reps today to ask for their support in getting the CPSIA amended!

http://nationalbankruptcyday.com/
http://sites.google.com/site/handmadetoyalliance/
http://coolmompicks.com/savehandmade
http://www.forbes.com/2009/01/16/cpsia-safety-toys-oped-cx_wo_0116olson.html