Shake Rattle and Sew

One of the things I love most about doing shows and events is the people you meet along the way.

When you’re setting up, working long days, and doing event after event, you get to know the people behind the scenes. The ones directing traffic, fixing problems before anyone knows they exist, answering questions, finding solutions, and doing all the little things that make an event successful.

Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo has become one of my favorite events each year, not just because of the show itself, but because of the people. Over the years I’ve grown to genuinely care about so many of them and consider many of them friends.

That’s why this week’s tragedy hits especially hard.

Please keep Paul “Pauly” Nebel, his family, his friends, and the entire Central States Fair family in your thoughts and prayers. When you’ve seen firsthand how much someone gives to others and how hard they work to make things better for everyone around them, it hurts even more to see them and those who love them facing something so unimaginable.

We’re praying for healing, strength, and comfort for everyone affected.

Sometimes the people who help make our events successful become so much more than event staff. They become friends, and this one hits hard. ❤️

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As we unpack the trailer and put everything away, our hearts are full.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by Shake Rattle & Sew this weekend at The Market at White Barns. Whether you purchased a blanket, squeezed every fabric we had, shared a story, or simply stopped to say hello, we appreciate every single one of you.

This was our first time at White Barns, and we honestly didn’t know what to expect. You welcomed us, supported us, and reminded us why we love doing what we do.

Every blanket we make is sewn with love right here in South Dakota, and every purchase helps support a small family business with a big dream.

Thank you for the conversations.
Thank you for the encouragement.
Thank you for choosing handmade.

We are so grateful for all the love and support this weekend and can’t wait to see many of you again soon. ❤️

I had someone ask me recently why handmade blankets cost more than store blankets.

And honestly?
Because you’re not just buying fabric.

You’re buying:
• late nights
• sore hands
• creativity
• problem solving
• quality materials
• tiny details most people never notice
• years of learning
• love sewn into every single stitch

You’re buying something made by an actual person who does a happy dance when customers send photos, cries when people share stories behind their blankets, and still gets excited every single time fabric arrives. 😂

There are cheaper blankets everywhere. I know that.

But there’s only one you can message and say:
“My friend lost her mom.”
“My daughter is leaving for college.”
“My grandma is sick.”
“My kid needs comfort.”
“My dog stole my blanket and now I need another one.” 😅

…and have someone genuinely CARE while making it.

That’s the difference.

And I’ll never stop being grateful for every single order, share, comment, recommendation, and person cheering on this crazy dream of mine.

Seriously. Thank you. ❤️

Shake Rattle & Sew