Etsy Interview & Giveaway with feltgirl

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I am in LOVE with bright, bold color! And one of my favorite craft supplies to work with as of late is FELT. So I am IN LOVE with fun Etsy shop, feltgirl! Let's learn more...

Etsy Shop: feltgirl
Other Etsy Shop: V for Violet
Blog: V for Violet

Tell us a bit about yourself, feltgirl.
I work from home in my little sewing studio and love every aspect of my job. I love sewing, knitting and have just learned to crochet which it becoming a little bit of an obsession. I am also obsessed by buttons, and fabric and have quite a collection of both!

I am a big fan of the handmade ethic that is big at the moment. It's great that sewing and knitting is having a resurgence of popularity. I love handmade stuff and appreciate the time and effort that has gone into producing it.
I have 4 children who are all now at school during the day which gives me time to sew.

I drink lots of tea and eat far too many biscuits.

What 5 words would you use to describe yourself?
patient
creative
ambitious
optimistic
enthusiastic

Tell us a bit about your Etsy shop.
I set up Feltgirl in 2009 when I had become exasperated in wanting lovely felt and buttons for my sewing and I couldn't find any. I had the dream of creating a little shop where you could find gorgeous coloured felt, beautiful different buttons - polka dots and stripes and delicious bright ribbons all in the same place. I have now expanded to include other stuff such as ric rac and pom pom trims. I put everything in the shop that I would love to find there.

My aim for the shop is continue to be successful and expand the range even more, I am always on the look out for gorgeous supplies.

What 5 words would you use to describe your shop?
colourful
exciting
inspiring
happy
fun

(Can be found here at feltgirl's sister shop, V for Violet!)

Give your 5 favorite websites.
Attic24
Anna Maria
Lil Sonny Sky
loobylu
Cupcakes and Biscuits

Give your 5 favorite Etsy shops.
syko
Moaning Minnie
Gaia Conceptions
Lisa Stubbs
summersville

What advice would you give other Etsy sellers?
I would say give it a go - promote yourself, get out there and let people know you are there. Having a blog is also a good idea, it's nice to get a bit of background on the seller, see how they create, makes it more personal.

GIVEAWAY!
feltgirl is so kind to offer...
**Full 71 Colour Pack of Mini Felt Squares**
Thanks so much, feltgirl!

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