A little about ME!

I've noticed that there's really not an "about me" post! So here's a post that All About Me and a mini Q & A with some of the top questions I get!

Me ...

Hi, My name is Candace and I'm the owner and creator behind Tiny Hiney Business!

I've been sewing for 4 years now, and officially opened a sewing business a little more 3 years ago. My sole reason for starting a business was my little guy. I always got a little sad feeling every time I walked into a baby store or looked online and literally 95% of the store was nothing but shades of pink and ruffles. I wanted the same cute, custom stuff for my little guy!!

I got my first machine through a selling incentive with my other home business, it seemed like fate! It was your basic simple Singer machine, but it got the job done and was a great learning machine. I think one of my biggest regrets about my business is selling that machine! Now when I'm working on multiple projects and my machine is busy embroidering I wish I had that Singer to sew on! I'd get twice as much done in theory!

A year after opening we moved from California to Florida. My husband is in the Marine Corps so moving every now and than is just a fact of life. And shortly after getting to Florida we found out we were pregnant! I'm not going to lie, not much got done during this time! Second pregnancy wasn't the kindest to me and towards the end I couldn't do much with a big'ol belly in the way! Fast ward and we brought our second boy home! Now I really needed to dig deep and find good boy patterns. But it was around this time that I also upgraded to a sewing/embroidery machine! And that opened a whole new world ... or a can of worms ... however you want to view it! 

And I guess the rest is history! My business got bigger, I acquired more patterns and applique designs, learned new skills, and simply just GREW! Throw in another 2 moves and some normal life stresses and here we are! Re-launched in Hawaii and still growing!

So now for the Q & A's  ... here's some of the top questions I get asked ...

Are you formally trained?

NOPE!!! I learned everything from youtube, my sister in law who sews, and other bloggers! I did take a basic 2 hour sit down to go over my new sewing/embroidery machine. Didn't want to do something to mess up such an expensive machine!

What machine do you use?

I started on a VERY simple and FREE singer. An within the past 1+ upgraded to a Bernina Artista 635 with embroidery attachment. In the future somewhere I would LOVE to upgrade again to a multi-needle stand alone embroidery machine! 

Do you teach?

I've never really thought about it, but recently there's been some ladies that have come into my life that really have me thinking hard about it!

Do you like running a home business?

Yes and No. Like everything else it has it's pros and cons. If I were to work outside the home it would be a 9-5, day care, and lots of missed fun. But working at home means that those 9-5 hours sort of blur. But I also get to spend time at home with my boys and if I need to take a day(s) off I can! 

Do you do more than "little kids" stuff?

YES! I've made/appliqued a few things for myself and family. And pillows, dish towels and such for around the house.

What is your favorite thing to make?

I will always love boy stuff, it simple and fun! But I also REALLY love to make girly things! Ruffle and pink and total cuteness!!! If I had to pick a specific pattern though, I think it would have to be ruffle pants! They're jut SO CUTE!!!