~~~Please, read through the post and get to know Linsey Gjerstad. Also, visit
her shop, favorite some of her items and share her shop with others to
show your support for Linsey as one of our team members.~~~
Meet Linsey of Eli's Blankies
-How did you get your start on Etsy? I was introduced to Etsy the same day I opened
my shop March 2010. A friend talked me into selling my blankets after about a
year of harassment, and after I told my sister, she told me all about Etsy. I
signed up that day and opened my shop.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The winner for last week's giveaway is - Niki Jackson who commented "Welcome Samantha, your work is stunning. I love the pink rose filigree ring so pretty. Blessings Niki x!"~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Congratulations Niki of Vintage Niki, I will be contacting you soon
by Zuda Gay Pease of ZudaGay's Etsy Shop
Meet Linsey of Eli's Blankies
-Introduction on you: HI!! My name is Linsey, I have been married to my
best friend for 8 years, and we have 2 amazing daughters, Ellianna and Iwalani.
We live in Livermore, CA, and moved here last year from Pearl City, HI. I
started sewing in 2003 after I moved 2000 miles to run off with my
husband. He was in the Navy so he deployed frequently and I was
bored out of my mind and needed something to do. I taught myself how to sew
while learning how to be a housewife... so boring (housewife, not sewing).That
only lasted about 8 months, then I finally went and got a job. I dabbled in
sewing off and on until Ellianna was born in 2007. I couldn't bring myself to
spend all that money in the store for the trendy little blankets, so I decided
to make my own. I had the sewing machine, and relatively knew what I was
doing. I made my first blanket for Elli when she was about 6
months old, then I just kept sewing. My friends kept
getting pregnant, so I kept sewing!
Eric, Iwalani, Me, Ellianna
-How did you choose your shop name? My favorite cheerleader named my shop. It's
Ellianna Linsey Iwalani (ELI) and since my main products are blankets, it just
worked.
-What does a typical day look like for you? 7 am
wake-up call from my 4 year old wanting to watch tv. I start breakfast, make a
latte, and play. Once every couple weeks I have "mommy days" where I
sew from morning til I decide to stop. Otherwise I just fit sewing into
naptimes and after bed.
-If you could be anywhere in the world for one
day, where would it be? Home for Christmas.
Christmas has always been the favorite holiday in my family, and because of
living in Hawaii, I haven't been there for about 5 years. Since, my
mom has fought cancer and survived, gotten divorced, and moved a few times. I
am so excited for the time that God allows me to be home with my mom, brothers
and sisters, so we can share the day.
-What is your favorite Bible verse? My all time
favorite is By the Grace of God I am what I am and his
grace to me was not without effect 1 Corinthians 15:10
I have to add 1 more,
these verses always just make me stop and think.
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with
God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the
beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made
that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of
men. The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not
understood it. John 1:1-5
( If you replace word with Jesus, it takes on a whole
new meaning, and gives an interesting understanding... and him is in reference
to Jesus)
-What is your favorite Etsy item listing to feature?
I LOVE my mini blankies. It's the one thing I keep a huge supply of, and I love
to make them. They are always cute and cuddly, plus my kids love them! both of
my daughters have dragged theirs along everywhere...
-URLs to where else we can find you on the internet :
www.twitter.com/ELIsBlankies~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The winner for last week's giveaway is - Niki Jackson who commented "Welcome Samantha, your work is stunning. I love the pink rose filigree ring so pretty. Blessings Niki x!"~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Congratulations Niki of Vintage Niki, I will be contacting you soon
by Zuda Gay Pease of ZudaGay's Etsy Shop
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Good work, Zuda!
Your little ones are so sweet, Linsey!
Love your shop! I just wish there was a little one around to buy for.
Enjoyed this interview very much. Cute Blankets. Cuter kids. Sweet scriptures; especially enjoyed hearing how it was thought about! Soli Deo Gloria!
Cute shop! Maybe someday I'll have some grandkids to buy for. :D
HI Linsey, so great to meet you! You have such a sweet shop, I love all of your blankets. My favorite is the glow in the dark space one, so awesome! http://www.etsy.com/listing/49979534/glow-in-the-dark-space-and-star-baby
Hugs,
Elfie
Hi Linsey!
I love your blankets and burp cloths. Here is one of my favorites.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/91005736/vintage-chenille-mini-blanket
♥♥♥
Sue
Your blankies are beautiful and cuddly! What gift the lord has given you! My favorite is the first one featured:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/87807674
Many blessings to you and yours!
wow, thank you all so much!!! i am so honored to be able to share.
In Christ,
linsey
Your blankies are awesome and so are your babies.
Linsey, we are neighbors!! Well sort of, I live in Sacramento. Nice meeting you and seeing your adorable blankets (and family) :-)
Great feature! I enjoyed meeting a new cast teammate. I like the facebook page.
Very sweet post! Enjoyed so much hearing about Linsey and her shop and family.
Nice interview Lindsey, and your blankets are lovely :)
Welcome Linsey so lovely to hear about your work. Your blankets look great!
Zuda, Thank you so much for announcing me winner of the giveaway, very surprised :) Blessings Niki x
Hello Linsey - your blankets are so colourful and full of beautiful fabrics!
Linsey your blankets are beautiful! Welcome to the group.
Great to meet you Linsey! Wonderful job on the feature Zuda Gay! Thanks so much.
Great article, Linsey! Congratulations on being featured!