Within about an hour of posting pictures of
Presley's Kindergarten Rocks shirt, Kelli send me a message saying she just might need to order one for her daughter starting kindergarten in the fall. :)
If you recall my story for making Presley's, that all happened fast -- saw image, they liked it, emailed EB to see if I could test it, got design and stitched next day. What I hadn't thought through when I offered it to Nicole was the stitch count, which was HIGH. On my single needle it took me over an hour to do that design. So I proposed to Kelli a different version which would stitch quicker for me and be cheaper for her. :) I really like how it turned out!
The original
"Kindergarten ROCKS" design is from Embroidery Boutique. I used the stars and the word Kindergarten, but swapped out the applique word. Instead I used the zig zag version of
EB's Cade Applique Alphabet (with EB's blessing). Little Miss Rachel will be starting school this fall at the American School of Warsaw (her daddy is stationed in Poland). Their school colors are red and blue, so we went with a patriotic color scheme. I love how it turned out and think it will be adorable paired with a denim skirt!
Ok, I have two more Kindergarten Rocks shirts to do for little friends, and then that's all I can do for this school year! I can't believe how many requests I've gotten from folks who have stumbled upon my blog or
Facebook page. It has been so hard to turn down business, but I am closed to new orders until Sept 1. I'm taking August off for travel, personal projects, design testing, and to avoid unnecessary stress as the school year begins. Thanks for understanding! If you've got projects for fall, or dare I say it, Christmas?? Feel free to contact me in September!
I picked up this design on your recommendation. It is so cute. Got it for my 2nd grader and my neice's little pre-schooler. Maybe EB will do an easier version. I know how some designs can really take a long time.
ReplyDeleteI like both your shirts.
Jacquie, the original version is precious and stitches perfectly, definitely worth the effort. BUT I needed a cheaper option for customers. :)
ReplyDeleteI grabbed several of the other designs for future use, too. Might use the 2nd grade for Annaliese, although she said, "But I don't know for sure what second grade will be like, so maybe not." HA! I guess she wants to be sure it actually rocks before wearing a shirt that says so. :)
This is great! Rachel will look so cute in this!
ReplyDelete-Daisha
i am definitely an impulse buyer when it comes to your work. ;) i can't wait to see Rachel wearing this on the first day of K! thanks again!
ReplyDeleteKelli, I don't usually encourage impulse shopping but in this case... :)
ReplyDeleteI'm anxious to see pictures!!