Initial Impressions - 1999 and Beyond
In September, 1999 I wandered into an embroidery shop in Wayzata, MN during a family reunion there. Something clicked and I told my husband I really really wanted to do this. He did not take me seriously. Now mind you., this was not a completely wild idea. I have sewn since the summer I turned 10 and my grandmother took me for the whole summer to learn to sew. But it was out of the blue as far as my husband was concerned. And he thought was a little crazy to make a business of it.
Two days later, I was in Denver buying professional embroidery equipment and embroidery software. The embroidery learning curve was the easy part. I had to learn how to run a business, maintain inventory and manage time.
It took another eight months to get my website up and running. I started with baby things because they are so cute and I was missing having a baby in the house. Then I branched out to home and wedding.
In 2008 I discovered etsy and decided to add that to my repertoire, specializing in wedding. It seemed to be a good etsy fit.
I work exhausting hours during the holidays, but I can honestly say that I love what I do just as much today as I did in those early years. I am still developing ideas and learning new things I can do creatively.
And my commute and work wardrobe are the best!
I also have a vintage shop in development and it is called VerilyVintageVigil.
You can reach me at 303-362-0605 with any question
