J.Duke Hand Embroidery

Somehow I’ve been entrusted with NINETY EIGHT (yes 98!!!!) Christmas ornaments this year! My Etsy has been popping off and I’m so so grateful for the many internet strangers who have trusted me to make keepsakes for them. The two ornaments in this photo are on their way home to Alaska, which is just really really cool to me and sheds the imposter syndrome right out of my brain! I had 11 customers from previous years return this season to buy for new babies of their own and to gift sweet keepsakes to their friends and family…that has meant the world to me as a maker 🩷

I’ve been MIA lately, in part because LIFE, but I also did a big and refreshing social media break. Truthfully, business is really slow these days, which isn’t ideal…but what can you do?! I’m rarely posting on socials or seeking out custom work because parenthood and stay-at-home mom life is TIRING 🥴🤣 but I have really been enjoying more evenings reading books instead of busting every free hour for custom orders. I was asked in February if I could do a custom stitch for a pair of Blundstones as a bridal gift. I was so excited to pick up my needle for something new! These boots were a challenge to stitch on, but I think the end result was spot on and I’m so excited to see photos of them on the wedding day! Here’s to more fun and challenging pieces this year—y’all reach out to me if you’re wanting something. I’m here, I promise 🤍