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My Favorite Shop – The Garden Shop

tshirtlady — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:26:11 +0000

One of the features I like to talk about is my favorite Etsy shop. Each week, I tell you about a shop that I found that has all kinds of wonderful items to offer.

Deb Robinson of The Garden Shop offers unique flowers, bulbs & seeds, custom knitting & crochet and patterns too! And if that’s not enough, Deb and her husband have opened a Garden Bake Shop – quite a combination – bulbs and brownies!

If I remember correctly, I included a child’s hat from Deb’s shop in one of my treasuries. I was so delighted with her children’s hat, that I knew I would want to go back and see more!

Isn’t this just so adorable and it’s a Pregnancy and Newborn Magazine Feature!

These are snowdrop bulbs right from Deb’s Garden!

Be sure to visit Deb’s Shop and check out all the items that you have to have!

Sandi

CPSIA Regulations & closing down children’s tee section on website

tshirtlady — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 10:47:37 +0000

I’ve had information that by August 14, retailers must have permanent labels on all of their children’s products – including information about when the item was manufactured – what location and what run – all the tee shirts that I have came from different times, and I have no clue as to when they were made, nor what the run number is.

Same with the embroidery thread.

And of course all the cotton fabric I have was purchased at a number of locations and times.

Someone asked me yesterday that since I was using textiles, wasn’t I exempt. There seems to be conflicting answers. However, I think what’s going to happen, is that in Feb 2010 – all items must be tested. That’s not an option for the tee shirts I use – since I have no idea which shirts that I have on hand were made at the same time – my inventory of blank tee shirts for children, turns over fairly quickly for some sizes and not for others. Do I test all of my tee shirts at once? What happens when I order more? Do those need to be tested?

Another thing that bothers me, is that each item needs to be permanently labeled with my store name, my name, contents, phone number, etc. Sewing a label is not an option as that can be taken off. So on a custom tee shirt for a child, I’m supposed to use permanent marker? I don’t think so!

I could be wrong, and all of this will change when congress decides that their regulations are too convoluted. But at this point – I’d rather take the safe route, not open myself up for lawsuits, and just fold my hand.

So as of August 14, 2009 – I will no longer be offering tee shirts for children – in any way on my website. You still have 8 days, in which to order children’s tee shirts – be sure to check out my website Sandi’s T’s and order while you still can!

Because I offer crib sets, toddler throws and bows for infants – I’m now in touch with the companies involved, to see if they will be able to comply with the upcoming labeling of items.

Independence Day Bloggy Giveaway!!

tshirtlady — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 13:27:35 +0000

In honor of our upcoming holiday – Independence Day – July 4th, I am having a bloggy giveaway!! I love giving away prizes.

This giveaway starts today – June 14 – Flag Day and runs until 5pm on Friday June 19th. At that time, I will pick a random entry.

This giveaway is open to US & Canada entries.

How do you enter to win this patriotic throw? Leave me a comment – with your favorite July 4th celebration. That’s all you need to do. Make sure that you provide your email address so I can contact you when you win!!

And I have picked a very special prize for this giveaway – a toddler quilted throw in a pattern called Little Patriot. This is an item from Victorian Heart that I sell on my website Sandi’s T’s.

Use this toddler throw for your child, or as a gift – enjoy the feeling of pride and your 4th of July celebration.

Want matching crib items – we sell those as well.

COMMENTS ARE CLOSED

Sandi

Etsy Shop of the Week – Bellflower Textiles

tshirtlady — Tue, 05 May 2009 10:47:34 +0000

I’d like to introduce you to Megan of Bellflower Textiles out of Seattle Washington, a stay at home Mom (after working years in the ‘real’ world) with so much creativity, the ideas just seem to flow non-stop.

Based on quilting ideas, Megan creates things for your home, for your children and more!

I just love the ideas she has for children:

For your budding artist – there is also one for crayons in her shop!

And the tooth fairy was always a favorite in our home as the children were growing up – what a delightful way to preserve those memories.

I just know you will love all of the items you will find in the Bellflower Textile shop – enjoy!

Sandi