So this month I decided to stop buying Summer fabric and begin buying fabric to transition me into Fall. After the year that we all had, I’m ready for the change in weather. I feel like it’s been warm since March and I really am excited for the weather to break. Butttttt...since I also live…
Happy Monday friends! Can I just tell you that I am bursting all over with happiness and excitement concerning this announcement? I have been such a fan of Mood, going back to season 1 of Project Runway. And anytime I’m in New York I always find time to stop by the shop and take in…
Hey everyone! It has been a really long time since I wrote anything here, but with the recent deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor I had to take a step back from blogging and put my energy in other places. Have I been protesting? Yes, digitally. Have I been making meaningful changes…
Happy Saturday! I'm expanding my blogging horizons and I recorded my first fabric haul on IGTV! Woo-hoo! If you follow me on Instagram then you can find my video on my page (@ravenmaureen_)! I bought everything within the last month so everything should still be available. If you're interested in a more physical description of…
So I did a thing. I made a playlist of my top songs that I listen to when I'm sewing! I promise there's something there for everyone because I literally love everything and grew up in a musical household. Even words and songs that I can't understand sometimes. They still evoke an emotion that transcends…
Hey guys! This lockdown (even though restrictions are lifting) has brought up some questions. Lately a lot of you have been asking me how I got started, what are my favorite tools and some patterns that are great for beginners. I'm definitely going to talk about all of that, but I believe success starts with…
You spoke up! You voted unanimously, and here it is the flat lay tutorial! Let's start from the beginning. Flat lays have been around for a long time. It's not an original idea, but you can make it your own by adding your signature touch. Silly me, I didn't realize that this was a thing…
Continue reading ➞ How to make an Instagram worthy flat lay!
Hi everybody! March is Women History month and I could not think of a more appropriate time than now to talk to fellow women entrepreneurs about business. Woot! Woot! This is for anyone that's been juggling the idea of starting their own business, not sure where or how to start selling online and for those…
Continue reading ➞ Women Entrepreneurs weigh in! Etsy vs. Your own website
Happy Tuesday! As an Etsy seller, I feel a responsibility to make items that have some sort of utility. This has always been part of my platform. Each item in my shop is intentional, functional and convenient --with a dash of fun and color! My most popular item the Key chain coin pouch is all…
Continue reading ➞ March Madness Contest: The coin pouch giveaway!
“There is no greater gift you can give or receive than to honor your calling. It’s why you were born. And how you become most truly alive.” ―Oprah Winfrey One day last week I was feeling under the weather. I was on antibiotics, I had an awful headache and the day was just absolutely gloomy -weather…
