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{new Gussy’s are LISTED!}

January 10, 2010 · Leave a Comment
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This giveaway is now closed. Yes, this is a surprise giveaway.27 new items.13 individual listings.all can be drooled over by clicking here ;) {please note that most items have 2 of each, some have 3 of each.} ***I am sew proud of these Gussy’s.They are made from Heather Bailey fabric — her new Nicey Jane… [Read More]

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{a sneak-peak}

January 10, 2010 · Leave a Comment
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Tomorrow, mid-afternoon {3 pm?} I’ll have all 27 of these babies listed in my shop. I know my shop has been piddly-low lately. Thanks for holding out and being patient :) PS. Most of the above Gussy items have 2 of each available, but a few have 3 of each…

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{wait for them}

January 9, 2010 · Leave a Comment
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Gussy is getting closer… …to having more Gussy’s in her shop. I just need to stay focused on my sewing… …and then I will have all 27 items LISTED! yeow :) I made some great progress last night.Here’s to a great, productive Saturday {cheers!} xo.

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{Featured Artist: whimsy and spice}

January 8, 2010 · Leave a Comment
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Here at Gussy has a lot to say we love to look at all things beautiful. Beautiful winter accessories, tasty treats to sink our teeth into, beautiful stories about creating something new. Today marks week #8 of my series on featured Etsy artists. It is my goal to introduce some drool-worthy eye-candy. Over the next… [Read More]

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{the d.}

January 8, 2010 · Leave a Comment
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There are times, and I admit more times than I’d like to admit, that I feel like the devil is trying to bring me down. Trying to take away my energy to sew. Trying to tell me my work isn’t good enough or that no one wants to own a Gussy. Other times I don’t… [Read More]

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{working hard…}

January 7, 2010 · Leave a Comment
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…by making LOTS more Gussy tags: …by continuing to sew 27 new items: …by getting my shop stocked for the weekend: …by loving what I do and not noticing the many hours of prep work/sewing: This pile may not look like much, but I assure you… it’s got nearly 200 pieces of fabric or interfacing… [Read More]

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{i just need a few more days!}

January 7, 2010 · Leave a Comment
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…new Gussy items coming soon!like, 27 new items.sewn from Heather Bailey fabric.drool-worthy. OK, I need to go gawk at them in the Sweat Shop. see ya!xo

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{sewing, Gussy tags, and nephews}

January 6, 2010 · Leave a Comment
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Read my guest post, My soul was telling me to sew, by clicking here. *** Last night was such a productive evening for Gussy! Yeow :) My friend that helped me get my job here in Minneapolis, Nikki, came over after work {we work at the same company}. She sewed on my machine while I… [Read More]

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{worries and risks}

January 5, 2010 · 1 Comment
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UPDATE! I just bought my Blissdom ticket! yeowwwwwwwwwww =) Original post: Saturday night, when we returned home from Michigan, I told Zack and if Gussy got any bigger then I would definitely be lacking in my housewife skillz. And I have mad housewife skillz. I think he was scared. Actually, I might be scared. Some… [Read More]

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{I’m baaaack!}

January 4, 2010 · Leave a Comment
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Holy Heavens, this post is the first personalized post I’ve actually written in like 3 thousand weeks. OK, fine, 2 weeks. Every post from Christmas on {maybe a few before even?!} has been pre-published. And I know, I know, they’ve been a little impersonal. I read your emails about the lack of Gussy stories and… [Read More]

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MAGGIE WHITLEY WEAVES HER WRITINGS around joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith, and simple living. She homeschools her children, enjoys a quiet room while reading, and roars with laughter over the challenges and delights of motherhood. Maggie and her husband, along with their five young children, live in northern Michigan. She has been writing online since 2008. CLICK TO READ MORE ♥

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