Arm in a sling, Marketplace & Elle's Niche

Greeting from Becky's Pillow Shop!  I apologize for my disappearance for the last several months, but I've had a major case of writer's block due to some health issues.  In February, I fell and broke my shoulder and was in a sling for 8 weeks, and couldn't sew anything.  That's not all I " Couldn't DO" !  I couldn't  drive, do laundry, or even wash my hair without help! My left handed writing left a lot to be desired too!   It's pretty humiliating when you have to have help for bathing and tying your shoes!   On top of the broken shoulder I have had some other health issues going on, and just didn't feel like writing.  I have been in  Physical Therapy for 2 months. Unfortunately, I have what they call " frozen shoulder"so it's taking a long time.   Although, it is finally showing some improvement!

The good news is I am back in full swing with my business.  I have some new ventures since I last wrote.  I have my items in 2 brick and mortar stores now.  The first one happened back in April, and there is a group of craft vendors renting a booth at the " Marketplace in Sharpsburg" Maryland.

 My pillows, bags, aprons along with some other vendors items are pictured here.




Then, the real exciting news is that there is a new store in Charles Town called " Elle's Niche" which has all handmade items, and I am one of the artisans!  See pictures below! I made the small cosmetic bags,  tooth fairy pillows, small signature soap drawstring bags, aprons, laundry bags (on the tub) messenger bags, and a couple of nautical bags in the nautical display! The store is located in Charles Town at 103 West Liberty Street and has about 18 different artisans so far!  You can find home made soaps, signs, paintings, home decor items, dolls, baby quilts, & much more so if you are near by come check it out!
https://facebook.com/ellesniche

 

 My next show is this Saturday, June 27, at Morgan Grove Farmer's Market in Shepherdstown and I am excited about my new " flour sack towel aprons, July 4th pillow covers, new cosmetic bags.  I will also have tooth fairy pillows, pouches, beach bags, totes, & kids aprons & pillows!  Shepherdstown is having their big " Streetfest" festival on Saturday also.   So if you are in the area on Saturday, come check it out. The farmers' market is a little outside of town down past the Morgan Grove Park.

Purcellville Town Market on June 13 

To check out my Etsy Shop go to :  https://beckyspillowshop.etsy.com

Facebook page: https://facebook.com/beckyspillowshop  

New Tools & Clearance Sales

This year, I have been slow to get back to work, but trying to take a small break after a very busy Christmas season! Yet I am excited about the New Year and New tools I now have for my business!   I am working on getting my shop ready for the new year, doing inventory of supplies & merchandise.  I am also starting to learn a NEW bookkeeping program, which is going to be quite a challenge, since bookkeeping isn't my forte! Ha !  I have been learning how to use my NEW sewing machine, however there so much I don't know so am going to start classes on Wednesday.   I also got a NEW phone on January 1st. 

I am also trying to do some clearance in my shop so I have reduced the prices of all pillows on my website. Click here:   www.beckyspillowshop.com/apps/webstore  Check out your favorite team pillows, kids  pillows, & more.  Great prices as low as $6.00!   

I  have a few Valentine items in my Etsy shop including heart shaped pillows!  You can click here to see my selection.  https://www.etsy.com/shop/beckyspillowshop?section_id=16586230&ref=shopsection_leftnav_2

 

Also, I have a whole section of clearance items in my Etsy shop.   Totes, pillows, Christmas items, & aprons all on sale.  https://www.etsy.com/shop/beckyspillowshop?section_id=16423975&page=1

 

 Stay tuned for more news about what is in store for my business this year. 

Goodbye 2014 & Welcome 2015!

Happy New Year !

2014 was a good year for my business, and it has grown a lot partly due to my new line items I started this year and also due to one new farmers’ markets I have been participating in once a month.   As a result, I have made new friends, and got involved in some crafting groups where other craft business owners  network and give each other advice.   This year I have added infinity scarves, backpacks, cosmetic bags, to my brand.  I would like to thank all of my fans who have helped my business in some fashion this year.      

I had a very stressful year in 2014 due to my 2 aging parents with dementia.  I had to move my dad to a new home two times within 3 months, and I didn't have any help from family.  There were times when I thought I was going to lose my sanity,  but with friends praying for me, God helped me survive  the storms! So, I am praying for a much better 2015 with much less stress! 
  I got some unique surprises this Christmas including a package from Santa Claus, and also got some other gifts I wasn't expecting!    It took me a while to guess who played Santa,  but I finally figured it out a few days after Christmas! 

Also, I got a nice new toy for Christmas to myself and my business!!   A new sewing machine Viking Opal 650!  I am really excited about what I will be able to do with this new machine, and it will definitely make my life a lot easier and be beneficial to my business!!

Today, I am off to see my Dad at the nursing home and to pick up a much needed brand new cell phone!  The one I currently have has been replaced 3 times in 2.5 years, and currently has it’s own agenda . Lol.  After charging it all night, it sometimes says the battery is below 5 percent!  This has gone on for a while now & I finally decided it was not the battery but the phone!  Anyway, I am excited about what the new year will bring .  Hope you all have a Happy, Healthy & Safe New Year!  May God bless you in 2015!  

Many of my items have been reduced for clearance in my Etsy Shop, ( see the clearance Sale items section.)  and on my web site. 
See links below.

https://etsy.com/shop/beckyspillowshop

www.beckyspillowshop.com

Purcellville Town Market - Last event this year

Becky's Pillow Shop will be at the last event this year on Saturday,  December 20 at Purcellville Town Market.   We will be located inside the  "It's Bazaar" Store on 21st Street in Purcellville, VA. 

Becky’s Pillow Shop

Becky’s Pillow Shop will be back with a selection of great Christmas gifts including kids & sports pillows,  aprons, ( some matching mother/child and/or toddler), Christmas pillows,  infinity scarves, laptopbags, & totes.  Also, I will have great stocking stuffers including cell phone pouches, small tooth fairy pillows, notepad holders, & pouches .   You can get free Christmas gift bags with your purchase (while supplies last) and if you spend $25, you get 25% off of 1 more item.   You can see my some of my items online in my Etsy shop at this link. https://beckyspillowshop.etsy.com or in my web site at:http://www.beckyspillowshop.com

I am also having a 25% off any $15 purchase from my Etsy Shop  through December 25!  Check out my shop site from the link above. 

It's been a great year with my business and I have seen it grow a lot.  I want to thank all my customers and fans for making it possible.  I want to wish you all a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR! 

Becky's Pillow Shop

Becky Wiggins 

beckyspillowshop@gmail.com

Holiday Open House with 6 Local Artists

Are you still looking for that perfect unique gift for someone?  Come and browse all the handmade items.  Butterfly Bean makes little girls clothes and doll clothes. A Touch of Confection makes wonderful baked goods.  Come and sample some and order some Christmas goodies.   

Just Ducky Designs makes Christmas ornaments, small pouches, & dog collars/leashes. 

Dena Liston Designs makes beautiful handmade jewelry, she recycles old vintage pieces of jewelry as well as makes new jewelry. 

Becky's Pillow Shop will be there with handmade pillows ( Christmas pillows,  kids, tooth fairy pillows, Sports teams pillows, & more.)   Also, apron, toddler, child & adult, all kinds of bags including cosmetic, laundry, totes, messenger, handbags & drawstring.  I will also have cell phone pouches, notepad holders, & infinity scarves. 

If you need directions, you turn onto Old Martinsburg Road off of Rt. 45 at the light across from Subway & Dollar General.  Then an immediate right , then left onto Ashley Drive.   Follow the signs!  The house is on the left.  173 Ashley Drive 

Christmas Open House is this Weekend! Nov. 21-23

           Christmas Open House is Fri, Sat, & Sunday
           612 Albert St, Martinsburg, WV
            Friday - 1pm-7pm    Saturday 10am-7pm  &                               Sunday     1pm-7pm 

   Door Prizes,  Food, Special Sales & more.

 Spend $25 and get 25% off 1 item.   $2 off all tote bags  Get a gift bag & paper for $1 with purchase or Free with $20 or more. Clearance Sale table 

          To see a detailed list and more pictures go to my Facebook event page.
https://www.facebook.com/events/462638760544225/ 

         
 

I'm really getting excited about my Open House this weekend.  I am sharing a few new items I just made.  Frozen tote bag,  Bible tote bag, table runners, reversible place mats Toddler aprons,  wristlets, drawstring bags, pouches, wallets, backpacks & more. So come on by and check it out.  I've extended the hours this year so I hope to see you there!  

https://etsy.com/shop/beckyspillowshop     www.beckyspillowshop.com

 

Sneak peak of Open House November 21-23

Do you have people on your Christmas list who have everything and you don't know what to get them?  Or maybe you just want something unique or a one of a kind item.  I am excited to tell you about my Open House next weekend.  I have lots of unique handmade items, many small items that you can use as stocking stuffers.  If you want' something made in a specific fabric, I will take custom orders as well!  See a complete list of items at the bottom of the page!  So mark it on your calendar and come sometime next weekend.  It is for 3 days and times are listed below!

 Nov. 21, 22 & 23 @  612 Albert St, Martinsburg, WV 
 Fri. 1pm-7pm,     Saturday 10am-7pm,        Sunday 1pm-7pm

There will be refreshments, door prizes each day,  & lots of              special sales going on!  
                                          Specials: 
  
                       Spend $25 and get 1 item 25% off.
           Get a gift bag/tissue paper for $1.00 with purchase or                        get it FREE with a $20 purchase (while supplies last)
                             Clearance Sale table items $1-$10
                                  $2 OFF all Tote Bags 

                                                     




                  
 I have lots of unique items starting as low as $1.00.  Check out my drawstring bags.  These are great to put candy or small toys in for kids or a gift or gift card for an adult.  Then they have two gifts in one!  They can use the bags for money, toys,  or jewely or anything they like.

 
I will also have Christmas drawstring bags,   pillows, table runners, place mats, stockings, aprons  (Mom/toddler matching aprons).   I am also excited to introduce my new line of travel cosmetic bags and small cell phone holders.

  
       List of Items:

• Kids character pillows such as Batman & Sofia, Minnie Mouse, Frozen
• Tooth Fairy Pillows 
• Your favorite NFL team pillows, WVU & VA Tech pillows
• Geometric prints, Floral, & Novelty pillows
• Infinity Scarves 
• Laptop/messenger bags 
• Drawstring backpacks & laundry bags
• Tote bags for adults & kids
• Handbags for women & girls
• Aprons- Adult, child & toddler - some matching Adult/child and/or toddler
• Place Mats & Table Runners
• Cell Phone pouches/glasses cases
• Wallets, wristlets & large pouches ( great for checkbook holders, pencil pouches or notepad & Pen/pencil holders- some included) 
• Drawstring bags - starting at $1 depending on the size. 
• Christmas items include -  Table runners, place mats, aprons, ( adult, child & toddler - some matching!) pillows, stockings  & drawstring bags for gifts