Nuala Clothing and Accessories

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Necklaces now at Mag-Big!

I am so very happy with the response to my necklaces! They are selling so well and are now being featured at Mag-Big. Mag-Big has such a great selection of artists and designers. I am honored to be among them. Stop by and visit this wonderful shop, I guarantee you will find many things to fall in love with. The shop is also a source of inspiration, as the selection is so varied and there is always something new.

I hope to hear wonderful stories of how much you too, love Mag-Big!

Mag-Big
3279 SE Hawthorne Blvd (north corner of Hawthorne and 33rd)
Open 11am-6pm - Closed Mondays - (503) 236-6120

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

What's new!

For quite a long time I have dreamed of making delicate crochet necklaces. Teensy thread crochet motifs that seem antique and at the same time and fashion forward.

I finally did it, and I could not be more proud of the outcome.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/68450758/delicate-thread-crochet-necklace

http://www.etsy.com/listing/68501669/lovely-thread-and-silver-crochet

Both of these necklaces are made using crochet thread that is at least 59 years old. SO happy with them.

I have also been making some pieces using brand new thread that still carries the charm of the vintage thread.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/68934959/teal-and-silver-crochet-necklace

http://www.etsy.com/listing/68508228/orange-and-silver-crochet-necklace

Custom orders have been rolling in for these gems, and a fantastic store in Portland is interested in carrying them.

I am working on a new package design that I hope to have perfected in the next few days all while I am working on the crazy numbers of orders I have to complete over the next couple days.

I am so happy that I finally have the pretty little things that I have wanted to make for so long, and that they are as popular as I dreamed they could be.

I hope you enjoy them!

Saturday, January 29, 2011

New Bracelets available!!!

At my last sale I noticed that I was nearly sold out of bracelets! I somehow had failed to see that they were selling so well. While I was happy that they were such a popular item, I was already struggling with ideas for more.

Since my bracelets are made from scrap yarns and vintage, I am not always sitting on materials to make more. In the winter I tend to make thick hats and scarves, and those yarns just do not work great for bracelets. Buying yarn specifically for bracelets was not appealing to me since they take such small amounts of yarn I would be left with more than I could use in a year, and I am already up to my eyeballs in extra yarn.

I was rambling around Etsy one day, trying to justify spending $22-24 on a skein of sock yarn to make a couple bracelets with when I found this: http://www.etsy.com/transaction/41998271. It was like a dream come true! I could not believe my luck! I ordered it straight away and it was in my mailbox before I knew it!

The colors were vivid and beautiful. The skeins were JUST the right size! I was creating new and beautiful bracelets in no time. Gales Art is definitely one of my new favorite shops and I will be back for sure. Check her shop out, so many good things to find! http://www.etsy.com/shop/galesart

This yarn even broke my creative slump. Not only did I bump up production of my basic bracelets, I made new designs that I am so happy for. I also designed a whole new product line for Nuala Clothing and Accessories that will be debuting at the Hip Happening show on Feb 5th. Be there if you would like to see the unveiling,. If you cannot be there, tune in here or on Facebook on Sunday the 6th to hear how it went and see some pictures.

In the meantime, here's some of the new bracelets: