{Featured Artist :: Tracie Seed Designs}

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Here at Gussy has a lot to say {and sew} we love to look at all things beautiful. Beautiful fabrics, beautiful colors, beautiful stories about finding joy and inner creativity.

Today marks week #20 of my series on Featured Artists, which is a bi-monthly event showcasing fun and sassy handmade shops! I love searching for new wares to show the Gussy community. You can read all back Featured Artist posts by clicking here.

Please join me in welcoming Tracie at Tracie Seed Designs.

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What inspires you?

I look for inspiration every day. I like to look at cool color combinations in magazines or while shopping. My daughter’s drawings inspire me and nature…especially since Spring is coming (live on East Coast so it isn’t here quite yet). I love flowers and floral prints so may of my news designs incorporate them. Lately I am focusing on using recycled items in my designs. My goal is to use 90% recycled materials in my line.

Where do you call home? Are you from there originally?

I am Texas born and raised (6th generation!). Now I live in Rhode Island and have for 15 years with my husband who is from here. I moved here for love. Big love is the only reason I would leave Texas.

Name something unique to where you live.

Smallest state in the Union. It really is!

Share an interesting fact about yourself.

My maiden name is Tracie Hill and I was born on St. Patrick’s Day. When I was a teenager, I wanted to legally change my name to Clover Hill. If I had, my name today would be Clover Seed!

How did you come up with your shop name?

I like my name and thought it was an easy choice, but I am actually working on changing the name of my shop to ReLove in honor of my recycled designs. I am waiting to build up my recycled line first.

Share a little bit about yourself.

I am married and a mother. I have two kids, two cats, and a Golden Retriever puppy. Since we were only able to have two children, I’ve named our animals my “extra” baby names: Scarlet, Samson, & Morgan

If you had to describe yourself in a word, what would that word be?

Creative.

What made you decide to open up shop?

I’ve been a long time purchaser on Etsy and decided it was a good outlet for me to get started.

Name your favorite thing about selling handmade.

When I make something, I put a little bit of myself in each piece. I love that the things aren’t manufactured and each one comes out to be its own unique self.

Do you have a day job or sell full-time?

I sell full-time but my day and night job is being a mother.

Give us a little glimpse into what a typical day in your life looks like.

Chaos, Breakfast, Chaos, Work, Lunch, Chaos.

Share with us a favorite handmade purchase or shop.

Love my Scrabble Family Pillow from designlab443.

List a few of your most favorite pastimes.

Sewing, scrapbooking, drawing, yoga.

Read any good books lately?

Uh, not lately. I want to!

What is your most prized possession?

Besides my family, I would have to say my wedding ring.

What are three of your favorite foods?

Peanut butter, gala apples, sharp cheddar cheese.

What would you like to learn to do?

Knit

What are you listening to right now?

My dog chew on a box.

Name one place you must visit in your lifetime and why.

Italy. It seems like such a romantic place in many ways. Plus, I love Italian food and would love some really authentic pasta, pizza and wine in Italy.

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The Giveaway Goods:

Tracie is giving away one Flower Bib Fabric necklace, sample below:

To enter:

Leave a comment sharing your favorite color!

EXTRA INFO:

• The giveaway will close Sunday, April 18 at 10 pm CST, and the winner will be announced the following day
• An email address must be listed on your blog profile or in the comment you leave

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Please check back Friday, April 30 for another Featured Artist post!

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