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The Holiday Rush Is Over!

Well......it's finally over. I'm a little sad because I just love the rush of holiday orders....and, of course, the last minute finishing touches that go with them. The holiday rush this year has been my best yet. A top number of return customers!!! Hooray!

I am sad to say that there were two orders in particular that were not photographed:( So I have no visual documentation of them. One was a beautiful run of grey chenille shawls and the other was a run of striped towels on natural cotton in various colors. Oh well. At least they were finished in time! :)

For next year BIG plans! The one thing I know I learned is that for Spring/Summer shows, Spring/Summer items are a MUST! It's a little difficult to sell scarves in 90 degree weather! :) My first objective is to work on the "Our Table" line with Lynn Isaacson of New Prospect Pottery. Lots of mats, towels, runners, napkins, etc....to accessorize and personalize your table right along with her fabulous made from scratch pots and glazes!

Next up is an end of the year run of brown chenille shawls......an order from the co-op seasonal store for our Etsy team. Then......well......it's time to weave some of those seasonal items for Spring/Summer shows.

Happy New Year!!!
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