I love DutchNeedle, a fantastic shop filled with stuffed animals, decorations, garlands, etc.
There are classic and romantic designs and whimsical animals.
They are all beautiful and really well made.
The owner, Francis, knows what to do with a needle, the quality of her work is fantastic.
I've asked Francis a few questions to find out more about her and her shop:
When and how did your Etsy adventure start?
Unfortunately I lost my job because of the financial crisis. Suddenly I had a lot of free time and I started crafting. I opened my shop less than a year ago. The idea is to sell most of my creations on Etsy otherwise it will become very crowded in my house.
I get a lot of inspiration from browsing the Internet. I also like visiting stores and reading magazines.
Where did you learn how to craft?
I've learned to crochet when I was a child, at school. Later, when I was pregnant of my oldest daughter, I went to a sewing class. I practiced a lot while sewing my own baby clothes.
What are you really proud of?
I am proud of the fact that people from all parts of the world are interested in things that I have created. It is very nice to know that something of mine is cherished in for example a nursery on the other side of the world.
What can we expect from you in the future?
I hope I'll manage to keep plenty of inspiration and imagination to create many great items that a lot of people will enjoy.
I love the choice of materials and the color combinations.
Everything is so beautiful and it all looks perfect.
There's a great variety of items and I like that there's so much choice.
Check out this fantastic Etsy store.
Enjoy browsing...
And have fun shopping!
One very lucky reader of my blog will receive a fantastic prize:
This gorgeous heart decoration, a signature item of DutchNeedle, will be for the winner of the giveaway. Good luck!
I will contact the winner via e-mail. If I don't get a reply within 60 hours the prize will go to someone else. All of my giveaways are international, you can find the official rules here.
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ReplyDeleteI adore all items, their colors and their cute looks :)
ReplyDeleteI love that the items are so beautifully crocheted :)
ReplyDeleteI love the mix and match of the patterns! :)
ReplyDeletethe cute designs
ReplyDeleteI have three nieces under the age of 4, so I love all the baby-friendly, girlie present ideas.
ReplyDeleteI love the owls! They are so cute :)
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ReplyDeleteI adore all the creations they are super cute!
ReplyDeleteThe quality is lovely - I wish I could make the crochet animals
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ReplyDeleteThe items are so perfectly constructed- they are so interesting and cute.
ReplyDeleteI'm loving all of the owls.
ReplyDeleteLovely, beautifully made designs, so unique
ReplyDeleteThe owls :)
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ReplyDeleteI like all the hanging items and the mobiles :)
ReplyDeleteI have hearts hanging in my apartment and love that she makes so many heart themed items. So cute!! Thank-you!
ReplyDeleteAll the items are so cute.
ReplyDeleteThis shop has some lovely items.
ReplyDeleteI love that frog, I assume he's Kermit's Dutch cousin?
ReplyDeleteIt is adorable!
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ReplyDeleteI am partial to homemade things - they are just so comfortable. thanks for this suggestion.
I have fond memories of hand-knit and hand-crocheted toys, and have done a few myself. These are very imaginative and kids will love them!
ReplyDeleteI love hand sewn crafts and the Christmas ones are lovely here.
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ReplyDeletethe design and the color is very pretty .
ReplyDeletelove crocheted items
ReplyDeleteI love the talent that shines through.
ReplyDeleteI love that everything is handmade. She has some really beautiful things. I think it's great that you do these giveaways so that these shops can be seen.
ReplyDeleteI like how original all the items are
ReplyDeleteEverything is so beautiful and detailed.
ReplyDeleteI love how colorful each piece is.
ReplyDeleteI love the homemade, shabby chic look!
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