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Maggie Whitley

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{need a last-minute gift? shop our ready to ship section!}

November 8, 2011 · 11 Comments
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Hi friends! We’re in the process of changing the way we do things inside the Gussy studio, mainly the way we fulfill orders, so because of that I have a really exciting update for you this morning! We have a new category in the shop — really, more like a new way to shop — filled with ready to ship items.

Click on over, there are over 30 different items that are pre-sewn and will ship within 3 business days. This is amazing! The current turn around for an order is 2-3 weeks ~ but since we’re working on making most items ready to ship for 2012 {and a lot of them already are!} this totally changes things —yeow! This new process is a really exciting time for us.

Two of my assistants, Lisa & Beth, have worked so so so hard to get us to this point. They are a huge part of the shop side of Gussy Sews and I appreciate every single thing they do ♥.

So — if you’re looking for a last-minute gift, or something to put under the tree, or a stocking stuffer {tee hehe, or a little treat for yourself!} click on over to see our ready to ship section.

This section will be updated frequently, and soon nearly all of our ruffly products will be ready to ship!

xoxo

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  1. Lucy Jane says

    November 8, 2011 at 8:42 am

    How exciting! Now you just need to show us how you stay organized with all that inventory…I’m sure you have a wonderful Gussy solution for that. ;] Enjoy the holiday season!!!!

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    • Gussy Sews says

      November 8, 2011 at 9:20 am

      hey girl!

      i have a giant wall of a 6 foot wide x 6 foot tall shelf that houses all of our fabric + ready-to-ship products. i finally built UP instead of building AROUND the room. it’s been amazing and cost us maybe $100 {bought the shelving units from home depot}. xoxo

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      • Lucy Jane says

        November 9, 2011 at 10:53 am

        See, I knew you had a wonderful solution. :] xo

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  2. Andrea @ Knitty Bitties says

    November 8, 2011 at 9:26 am

    I knew you could get there :). Great job Gus Gus!!!!

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    • Gussy Sews says

      November 8, 2011 at 4:39 pm

      thanks pal! XOXO

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  3. Amy says

    November 8, 2011 at 4:34 pm

    I just want you to know that you have inspired me to sew. My mom gave me her sewing machine about 4 years ago and I have never used it once. My husband has told me that I should learn how to use it since I have it. But I was always kind of scared. But after reading your story and seeing all your FUN and beautiful stuff I decided to give it a try. Thanks for the inspiration!!

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    • Gussy Sews says

      November 8, 2011 at 5:12 pm

      she gave you HER sewing machine??? so, that means it’s super solid and amazing and will probably be the easiest {yet durable-est} machine to sew on??? girl, so glad you are learning :)

      let me know how it goes?? xoxo

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  4. kirstie says

    November 9, 2011 at 7:12 am

    hey, maggie! i just wanted to let you know that, on my blog today, i mentioned your response to lisa’s blog post yesterday.

    hmmm……didya get that?? :-p

    http://bonhomiejewels.blogspot.com/2011/11/encouraging-words-wednesdayfear.html

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  5. Kristin Smith says

    November 9, 2011 at 8:27 am

    This is awesome! We have a laptop that is exactly 15x10x1…so I am not sure if it will fit in your biggest bag. Any chance you will make a little larger laptop bag anytime soon?! :)

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  6. Denielle says

    November 9, 2011 at 1:09 pm

    Great post! Your blog is so inspirational and helpful for me as a new small craft business owner!
    I don’t have a dog, but I do work from the home, and I’ve been noticing that I feel less overwhelmed when I take the time to leave the house and get some fresh air (and not just on my way to mail orders or shop for supplies!).

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    • Denielle says

      November 9, 2011 at 1:12 pm

      Oops! Meant to comment on the post about walking Bauer :)

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