Shop opening tomorry (+ how to get a lifetime 10% off)

When I told my mom my big plans for the spinning and the photos and the Etsy shop, she told me that my grandmother used to spin those little pads for Band-Aids at the mill where she worked. That's when I remembered this picture:

This whole yarn business was a spur of the moment decision, but it felt really right - so here we are. I like to think Grandmama would be cheering me on.

I'm opening the shop tomorrow with a few yarns, starting with this one. I'm calling it Fresh Cantaloupe. It's soft orange with a rind of very pale green. It's more of a mini-skein, really - not a lot of yardage, but it's chunky and squishy soft. For some reason, I'm particularly fond of it.

I have 12 finished yarns at the moment, but it will take me a few days to get them all listed. I'm planning for three a day. And I have more wool on its way that I can't wait to get my hands on. I'm starting off slow, but I've got lots of big plans for the future and I hope you'll join me.

I'll also have notecards in the shop - should be by the end of the week (but I'll let you know!). I'm starting with two different sets, three different scenes in each. One is a yarny theme and the other is more of a "things you see in the South" theme. But I plan to expand on that as well and to offer a few prints by next month. More about that soon.

Now for the good stuff - I want to give a few people a lifetime 10% off for being so kind as to place an order with me. So the first person to buy something from the yarn section and the first person to buy something from the photography section will get 10% off any order they place with me, forever. Also, because it's going to take a little while to fill the shop, anyone who buys something for the first month that the shop is open will be entered into a drawing to win a third lifetime 10% off.

So wish me luck & tell all your friends - I'm open for business tomorrow!

Comments

[renee]

good luck with the shop. I love etsy :)I'll be stalking your shop tomorrow!

[maya]

thanks renee! :)

[Casey]

ooh! that's exciting, I can't wait for your shop to open. I hope I am one of the first to buy from you :)

[Gayle]

Spinning is in your blood! Good luck to you, maya! I wish all the best for you in your new business!

[cmv]

what a wonderful post! that picture of your grandmother is amazing- i love the image of her weaving tiny bandaid pads!
and what an exciting and satisfying day tomorrow will be to finally be opening your own etsy shop! congratulations and i can't wait to see all the amazing things you have to offer!

[Des]

I wil definitely heart your shop! My Mom taught me to spin before Christmas and I am soo addicted! Lucky for us my 14yr old sister has an esty shop where she sells batts and handspuns, LoL!

[Amy]

Good luck Maya. I'm sure you'll be a huge success.

[Natalie]

Congratulations and Good luck!

I'll be checking out the shop in the morning.

[astrid]

Good luck!
I'm off to check out your shop!

[Alexis]

Woo-hoo!

I can't wait for the notecards!

[genny]

Maya,
congratulations on opening your shop! How wonderful to be spinning this yarn and selling it. I love the Fresh Cantaloupe - the colors are so summery!
-genny

[Paula aka Afropix]

Love the picture of Grandma!

[jessica]

I am so excited for the opening of your shop!!!

[JoAnne Gerwe]

awesome, can't wait for the notecards, and your yarn is really special. i love it! must be in your hands dear lady!

best to all, and can't wait to see the shop!
JoAnne from Moa

[elk]

that photo means it was meant to be ! happy first day to you friend

[shelli]

Yay, Maya!!!

[melissa]

congratulations on the shop opening!

love the picture of your grandma, what a special connection to have with her.

[Sandra]

Wishing you the greatest of success and loved the Grandma photo and story!

[Leah]

Great vintage photo. Thanks for sharing the post!