Featured Etsy Seller of the Week~Kookyhandbags

http://kookyhandbags.etsy.com/

Check out her cute shop!

1. Tell us a little about you and your shop:

I live in Whitby, just east of Toronto, with my wonderful guy, two cats and a beagle named Miss Lulu Belle. I'm a very crafty girl since junior high, I've been making stuff, including handbags which are my main interest, but I also enjoy making jewelry, pillows and just recently plush toys. Oh, and I adore drinking tea and coffee and baked goods, and the beach.

2. Are you a full time crafter? What else do you do?

I would classify myself as a full-time crafter since I no longer work in the real world so to speak. I am fortunate enough not to have to, so I can devote my time to creating things. I also like to walk my dog and read newspapers and magazines, and beautiful interior design books from the library in my sunroom.

3. What is your favorite item in your shop?

My favorite item is perhaps, My patchwork bag, which is make from an old 60's or 70's quilt. It's my Becky bag, named from 'Rebecca of SunnyBrook Farm'.

4. How did you get into this business?

About 10 years ago, I got a handbag pattern, and sewed it up, and shortly afterward, people and my family and friends asked about it, which got me behind the sewing machine alot more. I've always sewed my own cushions, and I used to sew in College, where I participated in making clothes for fashion shows.

5. Anything new and exciting we should look for?

Right this moment, I am into making lavender mini pillows with beautiful fabric. I am working on the patterns of animal shaped pillows too. Their in my other shop on Etsy, talkofthetown. But I will also be working on some more bags with a new pattern I found. It's a shoulder bag where the handle flows into the main bag.

6. Do you have a blog or website you would like to share?

I used to have a website but I gave up on it but I have a blog which is nearly 2 years old. I love visits from folks and comments. The addy is http://kookyhandbags.blogspot.com/