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'Feed me!' for a fiver

A little birdie tells me that he's ready to move on.  For a very limited time, until supplies last really, the 'Feed me!' 100% cotton t shirt is only a fiver.  Tweet!  Tweet!  Choose from either sky blue or baby pink. 

Find it in the Wear Me section at Gee How Quaint.

Low levels

Now that everything is in its place and in its place is everything, it is time to take stock.  Alarmingly, my Florie Swim Bags are a bit on the low level side so I think next week is swim bag sewing week.  With summer in the not so distant future, I need to ensure that these are ready to fly off the shelf as they are my best sellers. 

I also need to get my greedy little mits on some polka dot fabric as the Polka Dottie bag supply is looking a bit undernourished.  Oh dear.  So many things to do.  There is also the matter of approaching local shops in Edinburgh.  I have been doing recon missions for the past few weeks and have spotted a few targets.  Do not fret, dear readers (of which I believe there are now 3 of you), I will report back on success and obviously leave out the failure as no one wants to read about the bad news.  Unless you suffer from a severe case of schadenfreude, in which case you are not a very nice person and should possibly consider mending your wicked ways.

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I'm such a sell out

Apparently, I may feature in the next edition of Sew Hip! Magazine.  I will let you know if this happens.  Magazine exposure is always such a happy thing to have happen.  The cupcake transfer kit will most likely be the featured item.  Again, not sure but will update.

But I must say, this Christmas shopping blitz has sold me out of so many Gee How Quaint goodies and now I am deciding whether or not to re-stock those particular items.  Is it time for a change?  Is it time to inject new life into the website with an array of new items?!  I have been doing this for 5 years now and I somehow think that a change is upon me. 

I have sold out of my Florie Travel Sets, all of my Men's Travel Sets, some swim bags and knicker bags.  Decisions.  Decisions. 

Tea for Three tote

Totes are so clever and handy.  I have an entire drawer over-stuffed with the things.  Choice is important as I don't want my nicely-put-together-outfit being destroyed by an ill chosen bag.  No clashing, unless it's part of the ensemble.

My latest addition to the Gee How Quaint empire includes totes, printed in one of three delicate prints.  The one featured is a personal favourite.  Shimmy on over to www.geehowquaint.com to see the others.

Bespoke Bride Travel Set

 

 

They're here!  They're here!  The first order for a bespoke 'BRIDE' travel set has arrived and I am lovin' it!  This order was especially made for a dear friend of an even dearer friend, for her wedding day. 

How can you get your pretty, dainty fingers onto your own Bride gift set?  Simply click on www.geehowquaint.com and visit the 'Wedding and Wedding Party' Section to make your purchase.  Please be aware that these are bespoke bags.  You decide (yes, you!) on the lining colour and ribbon colour.  The nifty and super fabulous thing about this is that you tell us the Bride's wedding colours and we use those colours to make the bags!  Hurrah!  O Happy Joyous Day! 

The outer shell is white and printed with that fun and fluid (yet somehow boxy, too) print. 

Please be aware that it will take up to 3 weeks from the date of your order to the time you receive it.  These are hand printed and handmade and completely adorable.

Becky's at the Beach waterproof swimsuit bag revamp

 

Previously, I have mentioned getting rid of the old and coming up with something new, now, more vibrant, more interesting.  It seems that Becky has lost a popularity contest and is no longer wanted.  Such is life.  We live.  We learn.  We re-ajust.  And we move on.

As in life, so also in art.  Here is the new Becky design.  You may notice that we have strayed from the usual single colour background and have gone for something in pattern.  You can thank your lucky stars and Amy Butler for this geometric design.  It wouldn't be a Cassandra product if it didn't have a little linear detail, thus the addition of the retro swim wear... when bottoms were adequately covered and halter necks began the rage.

These will soon be on offer at the usual place: www.geehowquaint.com

Sometimes labels are good

Today's update, brought to you by the letter B.  Why the letter B?  Because my Back is aching after sitting very hunched over my sewing machine all the day long.  Label after label after label.  But you know, those Authentic Tea Shirts don't label themselves, so I must stick a label on for them.

The bees have been busy at GHQ HQ finding, creating, slicing and dicing up new images for more t-shirts.  There is one idea in particular that I think will take off, right out of its cage.  We are also antici....pating the arrival of freshly made aprons.  With designs and printing machines at the ready, we are like little giddy school children waiting to make pretty marks with pretty colours that will look quite, uhm, pretty. Tidy.  And possibly quite gorgeous. 

I can say 'we' now because GHQ has a good little sidekick (not to be confused with Psychic, although that would be helpful) in the form of Josey the mascot, as well as busy fingers Candydoll Couture star Emma. 

Hello, Dollface

With Gocco supplies becoming more and more scarce, I have been buying in as much stock as my little business bank account will allow.  This has been a difficult, yet necessary decision to make as it has meant curtailing some much needed new designs and designs on bags.  That money has instead had to go to preparing my little business for the death of Gocco. Selah.

The Work Placement student is doing just fine.  She had a go-go on the Gocco and realised that it can be a game of luck.  One of her screens didn't flash properly. We did begin to print her new fabric and I tell you, Dollface, it is going to be smashing.  Super cute.  Very candy-coloured and fun.  But that's what we are all about here at GHQ HQ.  Producing fun, cute, quirky and a bit of madness.

Work has also begun with creating a website to feature my artwork.  My plan is to create art pieces that are more affordable (ie; without heavy, expensive frames).  Updates will follow regarding that progress.

Bespoke Bridal Bags is on the agenda for next week.

Over and out, little buddy.

Imperfection doesn't sell

 

What's a girl to do when an order goes terribly wrong?  For some reason, the print did not come out clearly on the fabric AND the bag has been made too small.  I won't sell it.  At all.  At any discount.  I have my good name and Gee How Quaint's reputation to keep in mind.  So, the only thing that I can do, am willing to do, is give it away for free.

Here's your chance to win a FREE imperfect Florie Shoe Bag and matching Knicker Bag!  Whoo hoo!  Simply make a little comment at the end of this entry.  I will be left with your email info and will contact the winner on Friday.  It's as easy as that.  And you don't even need to be based in the UK.

Matching Candie Knicker Bag

 

Here's the new design to match the current Candie Shoe Bag.  This is fresh off of the printing press and I just know that it's going to be a great addition to the 'Candie' Travel Set.  Rest assured, the colour that appears on your screen is not an exact match.  The background is a pistachio and not this nasty yellowing dying grass version.

 

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