To write or to sew, that is the question

I wasn't even trying to come up with an answer on this one. Yes, I need to be working my creative mind toward my MFA in creative writing. I love it. Writing is more than just an outlet for me, it's like weeding my brain each time I write a story. Getting rid of the clutter, the overgrown thoughts, the sticker bushes that impede the growth of deserving flowers. But I've always loved the blackberries, stickers and all. And who am I to designate what's a weed and what isn't. Heck, can't they all just grow together? I think so.

I'm off to finish a story...

Zillow Pillow Giveaway at Busy Working Mama

Little bird, Don't be shy Zillow Pillow is up for grabs at Busy Working Mama's retro/stylish blog. Don't forget to visit zillows on Etsy, pick your favorite Zillow Pillow and post on her blog. Giveaway end March 25th 11:00 p.m. ET.

http://busyworkingmama.blogspot.com/2010/03/zillow-pillows-giveaway.html

Zillow Pillows soon to be available at Mod Pod in Corvallis, OR

I'm so excited to have my Zillow Pillows in a local shop here in Corvallis called Mod Pod. Here's a link to the website: http://modpoddecor.com/

I spoke with the owner today who kindly deemed my Zillow Pillows "flippin' adorable" Hooray! Jessica seems to know how to target the college girl with her hip furniture, art, rugs and more. I'll be proud to have my Zillow Pillows for sale in such a stylish shop. Now we both win.

Just as buying on Etsy is addictive, I'm sure if they sell regularly at Mod Pod, I'll be getting a few super fancy items from her shop instead of money. Good for me...

Ten yards of fabric on the way, a story in my head and an ice cold Diet Pepsi. Life is fantastic.

It's a happy day to be on the front page of Etsy! Support handmade artists, buy from Etsy.

New Fabric, New Zillow Pillows

The newest Zillow Pillow fabric is in and now all I need is time to sew! Thought about the life of a pillow today, wishing I could have such a cozy life: under a back, under a head, sitting pretty on a cute couch - the details are endless. I love creating new Zillow Pillows and posting them at Etsy.com. Not only do I sell on that wonderful handmade website, of course I buy. My favorite thing is to put quirky words into the search and if I find someone has used the same word I have as a tag, I almost always buy it! The best necklaces on Etsy may have been tagged as "square rooting" or "cube this," either way, I'm sold.

Here's a few of my favorite Etsy shops:

elloh
mamaslittlebabies
marymaryhandmade
suzannaanna
circularaccessories
niceface

Check them out!

Zillow Pillow giveaway on a super cute blog!

Oh, I received the sweetest invite to be part of a giveaway on a very cute blog. Please follow the link and check out Amber's "For All of the 'OMG' Moments in Life"

I'm so happy to be part of the blog and giveaway. Making Zillow Pillows really does get me through my MFA in creative writing. It gives my brain time to relax and just sew. When I come across nice people who, not only like my Zillow Pillows, but help me reach more people with the cozy love of a pillow, life is fabulous.

http://amberfilkins.blogspot.com/