Thursday, May 14, 2009

Fabrics Galore

I love fabric.

It is usually the inspiration of my products and the creation of new lines for the company.

Apparently there are not enough other people that feel the same way. Several months ago the only fabric store in my city shut down. Okay not that bad-there was another store close to work and I could just make trips then (30 mins away from home). Well now that store has shut down as well.

Now my option involves bridges and rush hour and a major inconvenience. But in some ways this has turned out to be a good thing.

I am now buying more fabric online which allows me to have fabric that all other 'local' companies dont use in their product lines as well. The variety online is much greater and I find more that I really love.

The problem however is that most fabrics online are available from the USA. This means the costs are in US dollars and I often get hit with duty charges on top of shipping. Another problem is that some fabrics are just too heavy to justify shipping charges. It makes no sense for me to order fabric that costs twice the cost to ship it here. All of this results in prices having to go up a bit to cover extra costs. I try as hard as I can to keep costs as reasonable as I can but may have to 'tweek' a few items or re-visit some products.

I hope I can continue to find great fabrics at reasonable prices so I can keep providing high-quality products for great prices!

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Features

Thanks to the following two blogs for writing about Kewt Kids

My friend's daughter decided to 'feed' her elmo doll and used the No peek-a-boobie for some privacy.

http://thesehappydays.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/5.jpg
and
tiny wiggles featured some items

Dribble Bandana Bib

I think these are so cute, and there nice because there different then your average bib! KewtKids has a variety of colour's and patterns for these wonderful bibs. Check them out at www.kewtkids.etsy.com.

As Kewtkids elegantly puts it: A creative and unique alternative to the traditional bib! Keep your little one dry while being stylish at the same .

Dribble Bandana Bib in Sweet Dragon

And their Dino Day Baby Gift Set is perfect for any baby shower. It's super cute.

Dino Day Baby Gift Set

Sunday, April 5, 2009

The Final Push



This is the last month before www.kewtkids.com becomes a full online shopping store.
It has been a crazy month trying to figure out all the stuff that goes into the site and getting everything prepared.
I am very excited to have my studio photos ready now. I have started to use some of them in my etsy store. They look great and I think they will work great on the site.
(thanks Evan form freestyle photography-www.freestylephotography.ca)

I am also currently making all those pretty little summer dresses for your girls (sorry boys I will try to get something for you in the making). I have some great bold prints that I think will be adorable!

My family is also in the midst of moving. So the house is chaotic and I dont help it any by insisting that my sewing room stays intact till the end.

Oh and thanks to www.tinywiggles.com for bloggin about my items!
It always makes me happy to see others loving my stuff!