Visage Portrait Design

As my business grows I have more and more opportunities to work with some fabulous photographers. Ask anyone who sells online and you will hear that product photography is key. It is through the talent of these lovely ladies that I am able to bring my hats to life.

Working with Julie Walborn of Visage Portrait Design has been a pleasure. OK, truth be told I did very little work. I sent her a few hats and a swaddling cocoon and she captured the innocence of childhood in the most amazing newborn pictures I have ever seen.

Julie got her calling as a photographer at age 16. She started Visage Portrait Design in 1992. Her talent is beyond words. She captures an emotion - a moment in time - never to be forgotten. Just ask her long list of many happy clients.

I look forward to working with Julie in the future and hope to share with you a small portion of her amazing talent.

If you live in the Cleveland area, contact Julie Walborn for your next photography session.

Crochet on the Go

As fall quickly approaches I realize that hat season is just around the corner. Soon there will be football practice, cheerleading, dance class, taekwondoe and whatever other after school activities fall on our plate having four kids. With orders rolling in I realize that this year I will need to "Crochet on the Go" to make the most of my time. I've been searching for some practical and of course cute yarn project bags to take my work with me.

I asked my fellow Facebook fans what works best for them and here a few ideas.

1.) Drawstring Bag
2.) Tote or Market Bag
3.) Ziploc Baggie

I am huge supporter of handmade so of course I had to check out Etsy.com.

Here are a few of my favorite finds.

Deluxe Project/Spindle Bag
by MadBird

Love this one. Cute fabric, interior divider pocket, steady base, drawstring closure, padded for stability, big enough but not too big and an overall great project bag. 

Small Project Bag
by MadBird
Gorgeous colors and perfect for projects that require one ball of yarn. Like a hat!

Large Knitting Project Bag. HAPPY COW
by KnitterBag

 I just love the cow fabric. This yarn bag is a bit smaller than the first one and may be a better fit for my needs. This would tuck easily into my tote bag. It has interior pockets to keep my hooks organized and a cute little wristlet handle.

 Serena Project Bag for Knitting or Crocheting
by DianaCouture

 This one has the whole kit and kaboodle. It offers plenty of room, pockets, handle, expandable sides, great fabric and a neat center opening to feed your yarn.