Making new friends in WOC

One of the best things I have enjoyed so far, besides making purses and selling them, is meeting new people in the world of crafting. A key factor in making any business successful is networking and its even more fun with people that have the same interest. I've made some great friends and business associates through various events and activities associated with Trizanh. People in the WOC range from making almost everything one can think of. Of course there are many other purse makers, even more jewelers, and of course photographers but everyone adds their own flare to their work and as the saying goes, "there's something for everyone."

I met Kim of Pepo Park during my first show of the year. It began horribly for me and Kim happen to be my neighbor. Being a WOC veteran for about five years, she was quick to see my newbie mistakes and hardships and she took me under her wing.

Kat of  Kat Miller Photos was a participant in some crafts fairs that I tried to put together. Although the event didn't come through as a success, I was able to make a new friend. Kat and I recently collaborated on a new art project together and I'll be posting pictures soon.

At an etsyRain meet up I met Yolanda, the brilliant mind behind Carlotta Valdes jewelry. She is my soul mate in the World of Crafting, or WOC as I like to call it. Her jewelry is so unique and amazing; we both agreed to do a trade off of our products. I'm still in the process of making her a purse and I think she still working on my bracelet. We were best friends at Seattle Square over the summer and I look forward to the next season of the market!

At another session of the craft fair I put together, I befriended Alix and her Recycled Caps and Memories work. Her work is fun and unique; from hair clips to notebooks. We are planning to get together for art night and her enthusiasm motivates me to do more art.

Of course I can't blog about the amazing people I've met and have inspired me without mentioning Mary from Happy Delusions, the first home of Trizanh! Mary is so amazing that words can't describe it. Her boutique has inspired me in many ways and Mary, herself, is an inspiration.

I can't help but be excited for all the new things to come and all the new people I will meet this year in the World of Crafting.

Fusible webbing

One day, while doing some Christmas shopping, a light bulb turned on for one of my on going projects. I've been in the works for creating a new collection for a couple of years now and I am slowly gather skills, equipment, and ideas to make this new collection come to life. It dawned on me that I needed a material, like a sheet with double sides of adhesive. I called the fabric store and described my request and low and behold, fusible webbing.

I just picked up a yard to play with so let's all hope that it works. Oh, the joys of experimenting!

2011... another year and a beginning of a new decade

New goals for this year:

• Make 50 products by May
• Unveil "Artist" and "Sudoku" collections
• Create a new style within the Checker Collection
• Possibly attend CCE in San Francisco
• Get accepted into the two EtsyRAIN shows

It's going to be another great year; thanks to all the fans that made 2010, launching year for Trizanh, such a success!

Bobbin prolems...

My new shipment of labels came so I was excited to finish up products that I've been working on. I took a two week break from sewing since I didn't have any labels but worked on aspects of my products that didn't require the machine. Now that I've been back on my machine, I think I need a new bobbin because the bottom thread is loose and I've tried everything, other than getting a new bobbin, but nothing seems to work. My dearly beloved machine is about ten years old so might be on it's last thread of life. We'll see. Maybe it's time to invest in a new machine. A new decade... possibly a new machine and new adventures of Trizanh!

Merry Christmas!

Happy Holidays and best wishes to you and your loved ones. Stay warm and safe!

Happy Holidays!

A fun, festive, and unique holiday themed Formal Collection bag. Lined with a red dress shirt, this bag is the only one of its kind that will be a great accessory to wear during the Christmas season.

Holiday shopping!

Now taking orders for holiday gifts. Customize the Checker Collection with a specific yarn or fabric! Make that Formal Collection a little more meaningful with personal ties! Check out the soon to come What the Pho Collection!