I recently purchased one of her lovey rag quilts for a good friend of mine who just had a baby boy! Jessie was a joy to work with and I couldn't wait to get them! When the package arrived I came to find that she had included 2 loveys so that when one is in the wash he would still have the other! (I know how important that is!) I haven't seen the new baby boy yet to give him his new gift yet but I know he will love it!
Please enter below to win a custom made 37 x 37 rag quilt from Jessie! You can choose your fabric from her in stock selection! How awesome is that?!
What made you want to become an artist?
I wanted to learn to sew so that I could make my nephew a handmade baby blankie-my mother in law made my 2 sons' blankies and I wanted my nephew to have the same gift :) I think every baby deserves a handmade blankie :)
Do you have a job outside of Etsy? How do you handle both?
Yes-besides a mommy of 5 :) I am a part time Social worker! I sew when my kids are sleeping at night, and I only spend about 10-15 hours a week (if that) sewing. I wish I could spend more time sewing, but at this stage of my life it just isn't possible. I know that I'll have many more sewing years left-but my kids will all too soon be grown and off to college! Sewing is my hobby, what I do for fun :) I had to start selling products to support my fabric addiction :) LOL
What is your favorite item to create?
Rag quilts for babies :) 
What advice would you give to new artists on Etsy?
Find out what sells best before making all of your products-make a few products and then list them-before making a ton of products! You don't want to end up spending a lot of time on items that might not sell! Make sure your customers are happy, they'll come back for more orders if they are!
How do you promote your work?
Facebook fan page
Blog reviews/giveaways
Where do you create?
I iron and cut fabric in a workshop in my basement-I sew in my living room :)
Do you have any websites connected to your shop (blog, facebook, twitter)?
Blog: raggedybabylove.blogspot.com
Facebook Fan page: "raggedy baby gifts"--- http://www.facebook.com/pages/Raggedy-Baby-Gifts/122064247807076
Twitter: @raggedybabygift
What is the inspiration for your work?
I LOVE that my children each have a blanket that was made just for them with love. I love making blankets for babies that I know they will sleep with every night and that will provide endless hours of comfort :)
Do any of your items go toward a special cause?
I donate quilts for fundraiser events (usually silent auctions) from time to time, and I also volunteer my time to make quilts for local charities and organizations. I don't have a lot of extra time to do this, so it is a goal of mine to donate more of my quilts in the future :)
What are your goals for your shop?
I would like to one day be able to sew as a full time job, making enough money to quit my part time job. I would also like to have more "finished" products, most of my items are made to order because I haven't had time to make any products ahead of time with all of the orders I was getting :)
You can win a custom 37 x 37 inch rag quilt from
bagladystuff's shop!
If you don't want to wait for this giveaway to be over you can buy one now here!
This giveaway is now closed. Thank you to all who entered and congrats to the winner!
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