It's been an adventure (for sure)!

Well, here I go sailing into blogland, so to speak. I'm a crafter by nature, trying to find my way selling my wares. Hopefully on Etsy's and Artfire.

In 2006 Prickly Pear, my business, was created. Prickly Pear began as an image in Nicole, my daughter's mind. She wanted a unique baby gift for her dear friend, Chrissy, who was expecting her first child. She settled on burpcloths, but could not find any she liked, so her imagination created a design, it was to be made of super soft flannel. With the concept in mind, she decided her Mother (me) would help her implement the perfect burpcloth. We purchased the cutest flannels and created all weekend. The burpcloths were the talk of the shower, everyone loved the softness of the flannel, the wild and fun fabric designs, but most of all the uniqueness of the item itself!

Thus, began Prickly Pear. From there I designed matching bibs, coordinating blankets, girls sunhats, ruffly aprons, cuddle me tabs (cuddling comfort cloths), and wiz protectors. I love beads and occasionally make jewelry. Especially when I need a break from the sewing machine! Fabrics inspire me, all through high school I made my own clothes, it's a gift now to be able to do what I love.

I sewed and I sewed until I had quite a collection of different prints. Along with selling to individuals, the thought was to peddle my wares to childrens boutiques. And...that I did....with the help of my sister, Tina. Honestly, Tina could sell ice to eskimos. Ya, ya, I heard that before, but I swear to you she can. So very shortly thereafter, Prickly Pear was in 5 boutiques around the Atlanta area and 2 in St. Augustine, Florida (where my other sister, Janine, lives).