Get organized this spring!

Tired of your needles being a mess and never being able to find what you want?  Lets get you organized!  Our cases are designed to maximize your ability to organize and maintain your needles.  Here are some samples of how you can get your needles organized.

 Our DPN case features:

- Tri-fold structure with a strong magnetic closure
- Designed to accommodate the standard DPN set as well as the Knit Picks Sock needle set
   Fits 0,1,1,2,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,10.5 and 11
- Pockets will accommodate a 6"-8" needle comfortably (pictured with 6 and 7 inch needles)

 Our Interchangeable case features:

- 12 pockets for your interchangeable tips secured with a envelope style flap. 6 Larger pleated      pockets to hold large gauge needles.
- 6 pockets for your interchangeable needle cables also secured with a envelope style flap.
- Fully lined 5" X 7" zipper pouch in the middle to hold all your accessories (needle gauge, stitch   markers, etc).
- Closed pouch measures 8" X 6" small enough to fit in your knitting bag on the go.
- Made of cotton with a batting middle for increased stability.
- Magnetic closure for easy access.

Our Straights case Features:

- Full size of the case measures 15" tall and 18.5" wide
- Features 3 rows of 13 pockets ranging in size from 1" to 2" totaling 39 pockets
- Protective flap keeps needles from slipping out
- Two ties to secure your needle roll safety
- Light batting for extra protection of your needles
- Made of 100% cotton

And don't forget our notions bags for all the extra little bits!

Visit the shop today to see whats in stock.  Have a custom order in mind?  We can do that too!

New Fabrics!

So I went a little nuts this weekend and picked up some new fabrics to try out!  Here is a sneak peak of cases to come! If you see something you like let me know!  I am taking custom orders again and would be happy to work with you to create your dream case!

I have also decided to add an album to our facebook page dedicated to our available fabrics!  I am frequently asked what I have available and it would be great to be able to simply refer people to the album.  I will post the fabrics I have in matched sets I like.  This should be available for viewing in he next few days.

Watercolor Butterflies

Yoga Kitties

Golden Morocco

Sage Morocco

Moroccan Red

Nite Owl

Seamstress Too!

All matchy matchy, I get it!

  I get it that most knitters (including myself) tend to want everything to match.  As we are releasing new case styles this dream will become a reality.  Here is the first set of matching cases from Trinity;s Trinkets.  They look like the same case right?  They are not!

 One case is our classic case to hold your Interchangeable Knitting needles.

 The other is our latest design the DPN case! 

If you already have one of our interchangeable cases and are interested in a matching DPN case please contact us via Etsy or email us at TrinitysTrinkets@hotmail.com.  Many of the fabrics we have used in the past are still available and we can make your matchy matchy dream a reality!

Getting back to the studio! New cases on the way!

Hello everyone!  I finally feel like its time to get back into the studio.  Aiden is doing much better with amusing himself for a while.  That coupled with a nice afternoon nap means momma can get some work done!  Thanks to some amazing sales recently for the holidays, I have some fantastic new fabrics for cases.  Here is a sneak peak of things to come!

 

Hopefully some of these pouches will be in the shop this week!  Stay tuned!

Fall 20% off sale!

Just announced!

Starting today get 20% off your entire order by using the code  

OCT2012

This sale is only till the end of October.  Stop in today and pick up some lovely yarns, needle cases and stitch markers! 

Reminder that all jewelry is already marked down by 50%! 

Our latest addition!

So it has been almost a month since I have posted.  Well lets just say I have been a little busy!  On Sunday, August 5th at 5:44 am we welcomed the latest addition to the Trinity's Trinkets family.  Weighing 9 lbs 8 ozs and 22 inches in length meet Aiden!

At 2 weeks old now we are starting to settle into some routine.  I realized this morning the shop is a little low on a few things!  This week I plan to get in the shop and get a few things wiped out.  Here is hoping Aiden likes hanging out in the studio.  Stay tuned!

Featured Artist: Trinity's Trinkets

So I figured if I am going to ask others to put themselves out there I better be ready to do it myself!  So here is my about me.  We should have a few more featured artist coming soon!

·         Tell us a little about yourself.

Hello everyone!  My name is Stacy and I have been crafting for as long as I can remember.  My extremely supportive husband and I live on a nice piece of land settled in the woods.  Our quaint little farm house has been in his family for over 100 years.  We will soon have a new addition to our family as we are expecting our first baby in August.  Having grown up in a family that encouraged creativity it has always been a passion of mine.  When I am not making things for the shop I am usually knitting, spinning yarn or making Renaissance outfits for my husband and I.  I have a spoiled rotten cat Blackbeard, a noisy and stubborn Senegal Parrot Mindy and 3 sweet Sugar Gliders Fizzgig, Ludo and Stitch. 

 Where does your inspiration come from?

Colors and patterns.  I find fabric calls out to me.  I usually don’t have to look to hard because fabrics tend to scream at me when I am on the hunt.  I like mixing patterns that people would not normally place together.  

·     Who has influenced you the most in your creations?

I’m not sure if I have people who have influenced me so much as encouraged me in my creativity.  My mother growing up was very crafty and was always encouraging of me.  Even when I was getting in trouble in elementary school when I was making things and selling them to friends.  Yes I started peddling my wears at a very young age.  In my most recent endeavors my husband has been my driving force.  For starters he built me a BEAUTIFUL studio in which I could work in.  Since then he is always asking what are you working on today?  Shouldn’t you be sewing?  He also plays the important role of seeing that my packages make it to the post office in a timely manner!  He is also pushing me to quit my day job and pursue my passion full time.  There is support and inspiration!

 How would you describe your creative process?

My creative process is a bit of a ritual for me.  Each time I step into the studio to work I always light a candle, turn on my machines, turn on that little table lamp that serves no purpose but warmth and beauty, then I pick my music for the day.  If I have in mind already what I am going to work on I find upbeat music like country to just get me to it.  When I am sitting down to create something new I tend to lean toward slower more relaxing music usually Lorenna McKennitt.  What I am working on usually is a reflection of my mind state at the time.

·       
    How do you get out of creative ruts?

Creative ruts.  We all have them.  I have to say when I am in a rut I usually go to the fabric or beading store.  I find inspiration in new fabrics and beads.  There appears to always be something new available.  When I look at my stash and say I have used all that before I find new things to throw in and make a splash.  Sometimes you also need to just walk away.  I have had so many times that I said I have to get some work done today even though I don’t feel like it.  Those days tend to be very unproductive and frustrating.  I have found it is usually better to take a break and give your creativity a rest.  It will not take long for the itch to return and you are right back at it in full swing.  

·         What advice would you give to aspiring artists?

Just do it!  Tacky I know but it is true.  Some of my biggest fears when I started Trinity’s Trinkets was my stuff was not good enough to sell.  I was always worried someone would pick apart my work, those seams are not straight or that fabric is ugly or I don’t like that design.  Since starting my shop I feel I have grown so much as an artisan and a business person.  Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there.  The Etsy community is a great source of supportive artists.  There are lots of forums for you to ask questions and get feedback from fellow artists.  Don’t undersell yourself either.  Make sure you are getting your time and materials worth out of your art.  Last but not least it takes time, don’t get discouraged.  

I have an Etsy Shop which can be found here:  The Trinity's Trinkets 

You have already found my blog here:  The Trinity's Trinkets Blog 

You can also follow us on facebook here:  The Trinity's Trinkets on facebook

Considering a custom order?

Have you been checking out some of our pouches and considered doing a custom order?  We would love to work with you on your order.  You can initiate your custom order through Etsy or by emailing us at Trinitystrinkets@hotmail.com.  Please be sure to check out the feedback from some of our custom clients in our feedback section on Etsy.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

As we are expecting our first wee one on August 1st, we will stop taking custom orders as of July 1st.  This is only temporary till we settle into a schedule with our new addition.  I don't want to take custom orders and then potentially not be able to follow through with them in the timely manner I would like. 

New Releases and RAVE reviews!

I hope everyone had a wonderful relaxing holiday weekend.  While I did get some time to get out and enjoy the wonderful weather we had, I also made time to get 5 new pouches complete for the shop!  All are available today, stop by and check out the new lovelies.

I also wanted to share this with you.  I have to say, I never imagined that something I created would become so popular.  This started out as a hobbie and has slowly turned into a business.  I have always been hesitant to sell my creations at the fear that someone would pick apart my work.  Lately I have been receiving some RAVE reviews that have made me so much more confident in my work. I am very particular with my creations right down to the finishing techniques I use to insure longevity of our items.  This attention to detail has not gone unnoticed.  I received this booming review below and I have to say it honestly brought a tear to my eye.  An artist always appreciates feedback, this just made me feel on top of the world.  Thanks everyone for your kind words and support!

"Wow. This is a knitter's dream come true. It looks exactly as pictured online and is beautifully crafted. If you are a knitter and thinking about buying something to keep yourself organized, don't hesitate to purchase this. This one case replaces the big plastic bag, notions pouch, and 7 cable pouches that I was previously using. I can comfortably (with extra room) fit my entire Knitpicks interchangeable needle set, 2 or 3 of every size cable (from 24"-50"), a couple of fixed sock needles/cables, row counter, ruler/needle gauge, mini scissors, sewing needle, cable end keepers, small pill box with stitch markers and a couple of other small notions (in the zippered pouch). Plus, I can even put my folded pattern right in the middle and the whole thing buttons up beautifully into a small little pouch without wrinkling my pattern. Where has this been all my life?! The needles fit comfortably without anything poking out and both the cables and the needles have a little piece of fabric that covers them so they will not fall out or get damaged. I've seen other needle cases on Etsy but they are huge and fold out in a strange way and then you have to tie them closed. Plus I hate the layout of those other ones. The snap closure on this one is so much quicker and convenient and the way the needles and cable pockets line up on top of each other makes this much more compact than other ones. The fabric is of great quality and even though I have only had this in my possession for a short time I knew I didn't have to wait to see how this would hold up...it's great and well worth the money."