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oneada on Mar 20, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThank You Thank You Thank You!! I sent a note to the seller asking if she can send my package earlier than scheduled. She literally messaged me back in like seconds, and shipped my order within a couple of hours of speaking. AMAZING SERVICE!! I will come back for a lifetime just because of the customer service I received. I truly appreciate you getting my package to me ahead of time. God Bless You & Your Shop. 💕💕 Thank You again🤩
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Happy on Mar 24, 2021
5 out of 5 starsSuch a cute bonnet! Can’t wait to see it on my Granddaughter. Well done.
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Hannah on Feb 5, 2021
5 out of 5 starsVery quick shipping, packaged well and exactly as described. Thank you!
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Anaïs on Feb 4, 2021
5 out of 5 starsVery beautiful, my girls thought so too. It will be great for our homeschooling
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Catherine on Feb 2, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI adore this shop! We purchased the letters a few months ago and I had heard that the owner was thinking about adding numbers to her shop. I am so happy she did, they are absolutely perfect!
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Melena on Jan 30, 2021
5 out of 5 starsEven more stunning in person. Can’t wait to use this in our homeschool space!
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About ShopNeedlesandSpines
Homeschool, Homestead, Apothecary and Art
Hello, my name is Grace. I am a mother of 3, a wife, a daughter, and an adventurer. We live on an 8 acre ranch in North County San Diego. When I became pregnant with my first child my husband and I stated that our life and our interest were to continue. Having children changes your life in so many ways, we didn’t feel it should have to change the things we enjoy doing and who we are at our core. And so, as a family we continue to travel, hike, camp, an adventure. I continue to create and sew, though now it is mostly done at night as everyone else sleeps. And just because we have children, does not give us an excuse to throw out our morals because it is so much more convenient. Our children have never eaten meat, we are continually striving to reduce our amount of waste (cloth diapers, cloth napkins, filtered water, etc.), and are always teaching and showing our children and ourselves the beauty and wonder this world holds.
Before making a product, I do not ask myself. “Could I make this?” Instead, I ask, “Should I make this?” While designing I often think of a line from a Kimya Dawson song, “Is the price of every living thing what your product is worth?” Sure, that may sound a little extreme, but in the grand scope of things it is not. There are all different types of approaches when it comes to sustainability. My biggest worry and focus in creating a clothing line is how much waste will ultimately end up in landfills because of this? There are greater things in this world then running my own creative business, like the World itself. So what am I doing about it?
Organic + Recycled: There are many alternative fibers and fabrics these days. How do I decide on the right one? For now I am sticking with organic and recycled. Here’s why: If I use natural fibers, then they should at least break down if/when they eventually find themselves in a landfill. I use Organic natural fibers so that less chemicals are infecting our ground, water, and animals. Additionally I use recycled fabrics. These fabrics may be either a natural or synthetic fiber or a combination of the 2. This not only gives the fabric a longer life before its final resting place, but in the end it reduced the amount of trash on this earth by 1/2 of what it would be if I were to by new fabric that would be eventually trashed in addition to the recycled piece that was trashed earlier (did that make sense?). If I need synthetic fabric for items I search for a recycled polyester or nylon
Reduced Waste: My items are all handmade right here in America. This gives me more control over inventory. I do not have to mass produce items and then worry about the ones that don’t sell and end up, you guessed it, in the landfills. What about all those small pieces of scraps cut away from the pattern pieces? Again, since Indi Scout items are handmade I can get great yield out of fabric and end up with few scraps. The scraps that I do receive either get recycled into appliqué or other decorative items, OR I use them as stuffing in fun floor cushions for myself or friends.
Packaging: Items are mailed in either eco-enclose biodegradable/recyclable mailers or recycled boxes. Cards and hang tags are printed on recycled paper in non toxic inks and attached with scrap fabric or organic naturally dyed yarn. Retail items are packaged in biodegradable paper splattered with homemade natural dyes and organic yarn.
Shop members
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Grace Spath
Owner, Maker, Designer, Curator
I create and I make because my soul yearns to do so. I need it almost as much as I need air to breathe. I create things I love, and I hope you love them too.
Shop policies
Organic + Recycled: There are many alternative fibers and fabrics these days. How do I decide on the right one? For now I am sticking with organic and recycled. Here’s why: If I use natural fibers, then they should at least break down if/when they eventually find themselves in a landfill. I use Organic natural fibers so that less chemicals are infecting our ground, water, and animals. Additionally I use recycled fabrics. These fabrics may be either a natural or synthetic fiber or a combination of the 2. This not only gives the fabric a longer life before its final resting place, but in the end it reduced the amount of trash on this earth by 1/2 of what it would be if I were to by new fabric that would be eventually trashed in addition to the recycled piece that was trashed earlier (did that make sense?). If I need synthetic fabric for items I search for a recycled polyester or nylon
Reduced Waste: My items are all handmade right here in America. This gives me more control over inventory. I do not have to mass produce items and then worry about the ones that don’t sell and end up, you guessed it, in the landfills. What about all those small pieces of scraps cut away from the pattern pieces? Again, since Indi Scout items are handmade I can get great yield out of fabric and end up with few scraps. The scraps that I do receive either get recycled into appliqué or other decorative items, OR I use them as stuffing in fun floor cushions for myself or friends.
Packaging: Items are mailed in either eco-enclose biodegradable/recyclable mailers or recycled boxes. Cards and hang tags are printed on recycled paper in non toxic inks and attached with scrap fabric or organic naturally dyed yarn. Retail items are packaged in biodegradable paper splattered with homemade natural dyes and organic yarn.
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Returns and exchanges
If by any chance you are not fully happy, simply return the item within a week and we will issue a refund, replace the item or give you a store credit to your convenience.
Please understand that custom and made to measure items are not refundable.
All refunds will be issued once item has been received and the condition has been assessed. Item must return in its original condition unworn and unwashed.
All refunds are sent through PayPal or etsy, minus the shipping cost.