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{Featured Artist :: Tracie Seed Designs}

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Here at Gussy has a lot to say {and sew} we love to look at all things beautiful. Beautiful fabrics, beautiful colors, beautiful stories about finding joy and inner creativity.

Today marks week #20 of my series on Featured Artists, which is a bi-monthly event showcasing fun and sassy handmade shops! I love searching for new wares to show the Gussy community. You can read all back Featured Artist posts by clicking here.

Please join me in welcoming Tracie at Tracie Seed Designs.

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What inspires you?

I look for inspiration every day. I like to look at cool color combinations in magazines or while shopping. My daughter’s drawings inspire me and nature…especially since Spring is coming (live on East Coast so it isn’t here quite yet). I love flowers and floral prints so may of my news designs incorporate them. Lately I am focusing on using recycled items in my designs. My goal is to use 90% recycled materials in my line.

Where do you call home? Are you from there originally?

I am Texas born and raised (6th generation!). Now I live in Rhode Island and have for 15 years with my husband who is from here. I moved here for love. Big love is the only reason I would leave Texas.

Name something unique to where you live.

Smallest state in the Union. It really is!

Share an interesting fact about yourself.

My maiden name is Tracie Hill and I was born on St. Patrick’s Day. When I was a teenager, I wanted to legally change my name to Clover Hill. If I had, my name today would be Clover Seed!

How did you come up with your shop name?

I like my name and thought it was an easy choice, but I am actually working on changing the name of my shop to ReLove in honor of my recycled designs. I am waiting to build up my recycled line first.

Share a little bit about yourself.

I am married and a mother. I have two kids, two cats, and a Golden Retriever puppy. Since we were only able to have two children, I’ve named our animals my “extra” baby names: Scarlet, Samson, & Morgan

If you had to describe yourself in a word, what would that word be?

Creative.

What made you decide to open up shop?

I’ve been a long time purchaser on Etsy and decided it was a good outlet for me to get started.

Name your favorite thing about selling handmade.

When I make something, I put a little bit of myself in each piece. I love that the things aren’t manufactured and each one comes out to be its own unique self.

Do you have a day job or sell full-time?

I sell full-time but my day and night job is being a mother.

Give us a little glimpse into what a typical day in your life looks like.

Chaos, Breakfast, Chaos, Work, Lunch, Chaos.

Share with us a favorite handmade purchase or shop.

Love my Scrabble Family Pillow from designlab443.

List a few of your most favorite pastimes.

Sewing, scrapbooking, drawing, yoga.

Read any good books lately?

Uh, not lately. I want to!

What is your most prized possession?

Besides my family, I would have to say my wedding ring.

What are three of your favorite foods?

Peanut butter, gala apples, sharp cheddar cheese.

What would you like to learn to do?

Knit

What are you listening to right now?

My dog chew on a box.

Name one place you must visit in your lifetime and why.

Italy. It seems like such a romantic place in many ways. Plus, I love Italian food and would love some really authentic pasta, pizza and wine in Italy.

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The Giveaway Goods:

Tracie is giving away one Flower Bib Fabric necklace, sample below:

To enter:

Leave a comment sharing your favorite color!

EXTRA INFO:
  • The giveaway will close Sunday, April 18 at 10 pm CST, and the winner will be announced the following day
  • An email address must be listed on your blog profile or in the comment you leave

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Please check back Friday, April 30 for another Featured Artist post!

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Comments

  6. Meg says

    So pretty! I love red and turquoise together, although yellow and gray are growing on me! Look at your numbers…they are growing!! Have a lovely weekend!
    xoxo~Meg

  10. Nicole says

    Love, Love, Love these! They are so adorable! Thank you for introducing us to these!! I love the way green and brown look together. It’s all over my home! The yellow and gray is also growing on me~ very classy looking.

  13. Lisa says

    Blue! It was my high school and university team color, and since I work at the university now, I have about 10 blue t-shirts. Plus, when I wear blue, it makes my eyes look blue!

  16. Jingle says

    Wow! These are truly amazing! My favorite color is red. It always has been. I just love it! It makes me happy! jinglesells at gmail dot com

  17. Pamela says

    You mean I have to choose. I love … Color!!!! Right now I have teal blue, grey, purple and pink on. God was good in giving us so many hues to choose from. I truly love purple especially in combo with shades of grey and blue! I LOVE your stuff. I have sent links to my sis and co worker before knowing you were the featured artist. Beautiful.

    beehope3@gmail.com

  21. Delaney says

    Oooh, those necklaces are gorgeous!!
    My favorite color would have to be bright blue….it’s such a happy, fun color! :)

    Thanks for the giveaway!

  23. becca says

    i love orange. love it. but that gray/yellow combination is quickly becoming one of my favorites too. beautiful work!

  26. shelly swope says

    oh my goodness i am LOVING these bib necklaces. they are growing on me for sure! my favorite color has got to be burgandy/wine/the deep deep purple red – but i love it when paired with pearls and lace – the vintage classic look!! SO CUTE!!!

  29. mkbruin says

    My favorite color is french blue. I’ve always been a fan of blue being a Southern California girl, but going to UCLA cemented my love for that blue forever : )

  33. Mary B says

    Purple. My favorite color is purple :) Just look at my calendar, cell phone and ipod!

  34. Katie says

    “Lellow”, like my 2-year old would say! How could you not like something sounding so cute out of her mouth?? Plus, it’s so sunny, and an instant pick-me-up. :)

  37. Heather G. says

    My favorite color is pink. Never grew out of my love for it, but I also lurve turquoise! Lots of turquoise in my house, because the hubs is not so big on the pink, but will tolerate turquoise.

    And wowsa, am I in love with the recycled magenta and pink necklace! So pretty!

  44. Leslie Schneemann says

    Oh my goodness. These are some beautiful necklaces. I really want one. My favorite color for summer is sea blue….

    Leslie Schneemann

  46. Sarah Hurst says

    i absolutely love GRAY! any shade of gray! and then of course blue and green…oh and that fun coral-y pink color! and those necklaces, ADORABLE!

  48. Paige says

    I love magenta and green apple together and I love red and turquoise together too! Thanks for the chance.

    epfaulkner at gmail dot com

  49. hiyaluv says

    Gussy! you rock my world! I love the featured artists because I would never have found this amazing lady!!! Lovely items!!! I love the blues, yellows, gorgeous color combinations!!!
    smiles,
    gina
    regina_dixon763 at yahoo dot com

  52. Chacoy says

    ivory, beige, skyblue, grey, it changes all of the time depending on my mood;}
    i love how you have feature friday, we probably wouldn’t know of these shops without you-Thank You!

  53. Rachel O. says

    I LOVE blue! Black, blue, and gray are the most perfect colors created. Love them! (I can be reached at greatnarf at gmail dot com)

  54. meg says

    oh my how i love this shop. they are extra gorgeous!
    my fav color is grey i would have to say. but love it with splashes of pink and mustard!!!

    hugs