Fairy Child Heirlooms Weblog

Hi!  This is me with my beautiful family.  My husband, Shawn, and I have 4 daughters.  Sarah, Allyson, Samantha, & Felicity.  (yes, I do have two red headed children)

With all these girls, it’s no wonder that I love heirloom sewing.   I was introduced to heirloom sewing when Sarah was 2 years old. (wow! 12 years ago already?)  I went to San Diego to visit my sister, Beth.  She told me to “bring some fabric because I’m going to teach you how to smock!”  My first smocked project got done on that trip.

Samantha’s modeling my first smocked outfit

Beth sent me home with a new skill and a passion for heirloom sewing!  I just HAD to buy the sewing magazines she had… Sew Beautiful and Creative Needle .  It wasn’t long until I added Australian Smocking & Embroidery to my magazine list.

After a few years of sewing for my own girls, I decided to make things for friends that were having babies.  Before I knew it, I was making blessing outfits for friends that were willing to pay for them! That’s when I decided that  I wanted to make a business from my passion. 

So now I have my own website Fairy Child Heirlooms.  The set-up is slow going because Shawn is the one putting it together for me but doesn’t have much free time with his 2 jobs.  That’s when I decided  to put my projects on this blog.  I also put my stuff at local boutiques once in a while.  

I have just opened up a new SHOP where you can buy my creations directly from me!

So if you are interested in a one of a kind heirloom outfit for your little angel…or you’d like pretty doll clothes that aren’t mass produced by American girl…then please contact me and we can see what beautiful creation I can make for you.

~Missy

Want to see my creations at a glance?  Visit my ***Portfolio*** !!!

For those of you that want to see more about my family, we recently started a family blog

Bella the pug & Hans the long haired, mini dauchshund

CONTACT INFO: 

missy@fairychildheirlooms.com

cell phone:  480-216-4737

I’ve had some people wanting to know more about what I like… enjoy getting to know me!

•  Initials: MGH
•  Birthdate: 8/13/72
• Anniversary: 8/21/92
• Birthstone: peridot
• Fave Holiday(s):  I like all of them
• Fave Colors: red, gold, silver, white, pink, well I really don’t have a favorite.  I DON”T like country blue.
• Fave Scent(s): rose, lavender, vanilla, fressia… not too strong though!
• Fave Gemstone: pearl
• Fave Animal: birds, hedgehog, squirrel (see a pattern happening?) I do love my pug and mini dachshund and 2 cats too
• Any Allergies: seasonal
• Fave Food: lasagna, bean and cheese chimi (not at the same time)
• Fave Snack: brownies with nuts
• Fave Candy: caramello, any European chocolate with hazelnuts
• Fave Gum: orbitz mint
• Fave Cold Drink: Dr pepper
• Fave Hot Drink: cocoa
• Fave place to shop:(besides fabric stores?) Tuesday Morning, Target
• Do you have a JoAnn’s/Michael’s/Hobby Lobby: yes, all 3
• Do you have an Amazon or Etsy Wishlist? not yet.
• pierced ears?: yes
• preferred metal: sterling/gold, my wedding ring is black hills gold.
• Top Size: XL or 16-18
• Flip Flop/Shoe Size: 10
• Slippers/Socks Size: I don’t know. I never pay attention. probably whatever the big ones are
• Fave Style: Primitive/Vintage/Nostalgic/Victorian/Shabby Chic/Whimsical.  lets put it this way… Pottery Barn meets Martha Stewart, Mary Engelbreit, and Shabby Chic and they all had a party at my house and forgot to clean up!)
• Collections: fairies, music boxes, strawberries
• Faerie Style: Cecily Mary Barker, I don’t really like fairies with huge eyes or without their sweet clothes, but I like most fairies.
• Fave Artists:(besides my Dad) I LOVE Tasha Tudor
• Fave Books:Harry Potter, anything by Robin McKinley, Tasha Tudor, L.M. Montgomery
• Fave Crafts: I’m one of those people that likes to do everything crafty. 
• Fave Supplies: French laces for heirloom sewing.  cardstock is good, and glitter
• Sewing Machine: Pfaff
• Fave type of Fabric: Liberty of London (it’s expensive!) or cotton lawn is good too… okay, I guess I mean cotton.
• Fave embellishments: rickrack/buttons/thread/pins Hmmm… I don’t necessarily have a favorite
• Pattern WishList: any amy butler patterns, hmmm… I’ll add more later