Announcement
Keep up to date with my shop news on instagram @miniaturerhino
My new book, Make and Mend, is out now! Check it out https://bit.ly/2J6xZlp
Miniature Rhino is a line of vintage inspired hand made goods - embroidery, books and paper goods, and creative kits. Modern hand crafted heirlooms, tokens of affection and markers of memory. Miniature Rhino became seeks to inspire and teach hands-on skills through a line of embroidery kits, patterns, classes and books.
Learn embroidery & product photography with me! I teach online class with Bluprint (fomerly Craftsy), so you can learn in your pajamas!
Design it, Stitch it- Hand Embroidery: www.craftsy.com/ext/JessicaMarquez_544_D
& Product photography at Home: www.craftsy.com/ext/JessicaMarquez_5069_D
See me & my work space in this Etsy video: http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2011/etsy-success-product-photography-for-beginners/
Drop me a line: miniaturerhino [at] gmail.com
all work, photographs and text ©2018 jessica marquez.
Announcement
Keep up to date with my shop news on instagram @miniaturerhino
My new book, Make and Mend, is out now! Check it out https://bit.ly/2J6xZlp
Miniature Rhino is a line of vintage inspired hand made goods - embroidery, books and paper goods, and creative kits. Modern hand crafted heirlooms, tokens of affection and markers of memory. Miniature Rhino became seeks to inspire and teach hands-on skills through a line of embroidery kits, patterns, classes and books.
Learn embroidery & product photography with me! I teach online class with Bluprint (fomerly Craftsy), so you can learn in your pajamas!
Design it, Stitch it- Hand Embroidery: www.craftsy.com/ext/JessicaMarquez_544_D
& Product photography at Home: www.craftsy.com/ext/JessicaMarquez_5069_D
See me & my work space in this Etsy video: http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2011/etsy-success-product-photography-for-beginners/
Drop me a line: miniaturerhino [at] gmail.com
all work, photographs and text ©2018 jessica marquez.
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Joyce on Jun 18, 2022
5 out of 5 starsWorking on the Sashiko coasters as I’m writing this. Glad to get started. I’m new to this style slow sewing and these are just the right size for a rank beginner. Thank you
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Sharon Nolen on Jun 15, 2022
5 out of 5 starsPackage arrived quickly and got a personalized note. I crochet, knit, embroider, tat and needle punch. I was looking for something new. I can't wait to try this kit.
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Vickie on Apr 25, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI cannot wait to begin this project. The graphics are delicate and lovely. Thanks
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annette on Feb 6, 2022
5 out of 5 starsVery happy with this purchase, it is the first Sashiko I have done and a pleasant experience!
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annalisatoth on Jun 20, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI am NOT an embroiderer...total beginner. I would recommend finding a video tutorial on doing a "French knot," but other than that, everything you need is in this kit. Very well put together and I'm pleased with the outcome. I would love to see what someone with embroidery experience could do with this kit to enhance it. Good for every level.
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Rebecca on May 17, 2022
5 out of 5 starsthis is so much fun to learn, and this kit has everything you need. can't wait for more!
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Susan on May 8, 2022
5 out of 5 starsHad a question on shipping and shop owner addressed promptly!!!
About MiniatureRhino
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Hai! It me in my studio (aka the spare bedroom) being very casual. -
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Teaching a Stitched Shibori workshop in Mexico City. -
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Making a Message in a Bottle at a live event. I often partner with brands to create unique & thoughtful DIY experiences. -
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Very proud to have the opportunity to write & photograph my first book, Stitched Gifts, Chronicle Books, 2012. -
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My latest book Make and Mend (Tenspeed Press, 2018) is a sashiko-inspired DIY book to decorate & repair textiles.
What the heck is a Miniature Rhino?
Hi I’m Jessica Marquez, a lifelong maker who found her way back to hands-on making , mainly in textiles, while working on an MFA in Photography from Rochester Institute of Technology. After countless hours working digitally, retouching images and staring at a computer screen I longed for the experience of physical, analog making. Through books purchased at library sale I taught myself embroidery and then never stopped stitching.
In 2008, while working a full time job that didn’t fulfill me, I started a creative handmade business (this very business!), Miniature Rhino, named after a young cousin's imaginary friend, a dentist she called Dr. Rhino. At first, it was just a place to play and be creative in my spare time, but I found myself pouring all my energy into it. Miniature Rhino became a symbol of creativity and imagination and seeks to inspire and teach hands-on skills through a line of embroidery kits, patterns, classes and books.
Now, Miniature Rhino is my full time job. I design patterns, create kits, teach classes, write and photograph DIY projects, and have authored two books- Make and Mend (Ten Speed, 2018) and Stitched Gifts (Chronicle, 2012). I sell my work in my online and to retails shops across the country and internationally. I also teach throughout the country, internationally and online through Bluprint (formerly Craftsy) classes in embroidery and photography. My work has been featured in many publications including, Grace Bonney's bestselling book, In the Company of Women, Real Simple, Bust, Country Living, and InStyle magazine.
Shop members
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Jessica Marquez
Owner, Maker, Designer
From concept to creation my work is designed, assembled & packaged by me. I'm the CEO & janitor doing all thats necessary to run a small handmade biz. I take pride in using quality materials, making great products & providing great customer service.
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Bug
Assistant
I help! QC on the threads and strings. I'm very good at string.
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Bullet
Shipper
I test all the boxes and make sure it fits.
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Bastian
Customer Service
kjlsjkdsfjk Stepping on the keyboard and answering all the convos fjhsfdkdsdoifl;
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Kuma
Marketer
Digging up that content. No bones about it.
Shop policies
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Customs and import taxes
Digital downloads
Payment options
Returns & exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Digital downloads
I accept returns I do not accept returns
I accept exchanges I do not accept exchanges
I accept cancellations I do not accept cancellations
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
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Frequently asked questions
When will my order ship?
Orders typically ship within 3-5 business days. I often batch packaging order & ship on Tuesdays and Friday/Saturday. If you are in a rush please do let me know via a convo or in the "Notes to Seller" at checkout, and I will do my best.
Please keep in mind that I'm a one-woman, small business creating these products, packaging & shipping orders. I'm a real person, not Amazon. I rarely take vacations or sick days, but when I'm out of town or away for any reason I will post a Shop Announcement & leave shipping timelines in the automatic message after purchase. Please make sure to take note of these.
During the holidays I'm working to get orders out regularly.
When will my package arrive? Seems like the package is lost?
You can track your package under "Purchases and Reviews". To the right of the item purchased click "Track Package". It may take a day for your package to be scanned into the system after postage is purchased. After delivering your package to the post office your package is now in the hands of USPS. I'll do my best to help you locate your package. If it seems it has been lost in the mail I'll confirm your mailing address and submit a Search Request with USPS-
https://www.usps.com/help/missing-mail.htm.
Wholesale availability
Yes, I do sell wholesale. You are welcome to buy through Etsy Wholesale or contact me at miniaturerhino [at] gmail [dot] com for a line sheet.
Gift wrapping and packaging
I'm happy to gift wrap and handwrite a gift message on a cute postcard. At checkout you have the option to add gift wrap ($4) and leave a gift message. I carefully wrap your gift in indigo blue tissue paper tied up with red and white twine. Your gift note is then tucked into the twine. It's ready for gifting when you receive it or will impress your recipient if you send directly to them.
I don't see the letter I want in your Monogram Kits. Can you make me a custom kit?
Sorry! But for right now I only have ten letters A, C, D, E, J, K, L, M, R, S. I'm planning on making the other letters available as PDF downloads. Always happy to hear you'd like a kit, but not sure when I'll have them available.