I'm so happy to introduce you to Stephinie and Gypsy Forest. I've been blessed with some treasures from Stephinie's shop over the past few months including a favorite skirt of Lupine's and two lovely linen bags we take with us each week to the library to bring our books home. Her craftsmanship is stunning, her fabrics are lovely, and she is a kind- and kindred-soul.
Read on for our interview, a coupon code, and a giveaway!
What is your company and how long have you been in business?
I sew heirloom quality children's quilts, bags and clothing for children that are created with linen and organic cotton fabrics. I opened my shop in February of 2010 so I'll be celebrating my second anniversary very soon.
What inspires your work?
My family and trying my best to live simply inspire the designs of my creations. Anything that makes it into the shop must be useful and beautiful.
How do you believe you and your business are bringing good into the world?
In a world full of mass produced things, I feel good about creating beautiful one of a kind and eco minded designs. I strive to offer versatile products that can have many uses, all made of materials that will easily return to our earth. I also believe in creating something durable that can be used for years to come.
What are you most pleased that you offer?
My spindrift quilts. Each quilt is hand drawn with a curvy edge that has a natural organic feel to it. The whole cloth quilted design is easy to care for and very durable. They are truly one of a kind. Years ago when my first baby (now 15!) came into the world he was gifted with two beautiful quilts from a family friend. These were my most cherished gifts and have since been used again and again for each of our four children. They've been swaddled in them, played on them and even used them as a cape pinned under their chin with a clothespin. I always hope the quilts I send out will receive this much use & love.
Stephinie has offered a 10% discount to all readers, today through December 17! Use coupon code "wintergypsy" for your discount.
She is also offering a $25 gift certificate to one lucky winner! Throw your name in the hat by leaving a comment below. Take a peek in the Gypsy Forest shop to see all of her lovely wares.
Comments are now closed. The winner is Elizabeth Smith who said, "Oh my, these are beautiful! Please choose me :)" Congratulations, Elizabeth!
I love fabric!
I appreciate wanting your items to be well loved and USED.
Simply beautiful craftsmanship and fabric combinations. Love the spindrift quilts!
WOW. Just, wow. Those fabrics are fantastic. BEAUTIFUL.
Sounds Awsome. The fabrics look beautiful.
beautiful items! Thanks for the giveaway!
Beautiful! Love the patterns 🙂
I love quilts!!
I love her use of nature oriented fabrics. Wonderful work ethic too!
I LOVE your natural and life-filled materials!!! So rich and beautiful! Thank you for your giveaway!
Beautiful work! Can’t believe I’ve never heard of this shop before!
oh my goodness! i LOVE her precious quilts. the organic heirloom crafted spindrift quilt in swedish forest is my favorite. i’m adding it to my xmas list!
Beautiful and inspiring. I love the fabric combinations. Thanks for this great chance!
Oh my little girl would love a twirly skirt. The fabrics are just beautiful. thanks for the chance.
I have a quilt sewn by my grandmother, so I know exactly what you mean by that ‘vintage puckery’ look. I love it! Your quilts look beautiful, and I’d love to have one for my family.
Beautiful shop! Love the twirl skirts and tenderfoot bags.
Lovely shop! The bags are my favorite!
Oh, what lovely things! I wish I was a little more crafty… or, you know, able to hold sharp objects without cutting myself/impaling myself on them… XD
Such gorgeous work! So inspiring!
Beautiful fabric and patters! Love!
Such pretty stuff!
Every item in her shop is just gorgeous. Thanks so much for the chance!
Oh, so pretty — what a happy shop!
what beautiful creations, i’d love to win!
so pretty!!
So very beautiful, and inspiring!
Beautiful quilts and fabrics! Thank you for the opportunity!
I stumbled upon Gypsy Forest one day and fell in love – what a fun giveaway!
Such lovely lovely things
Oh I know just what to sew .. Thanks
The fabrics are fantastic!
Gorgeous! I especially love the fabrics.
very beautiful – thanks for sharing!
Really love your work!
loving this fabric, would love to win and appreciate the coupon
Everything is beautiful!!
Such lovely creations.
Lovely fabric!
lovely shop – the quilts are amazing…
I love the fabrics! Thanks for a chance to win!
So beautiful! Thanks for introducing us to her.
The fabric is amazing!
I know a little princess who would dance to the moon in one of your twirly skirts- the fabrics are so beautiful!
Beautiful work!!
w00t! Awesome.
Love the retro fabrics. Do you design your own stuff or are some of them made from “retro” patterns?
Makes me wanna get my sewing machine out this winter…
Such gorgeous fabrics & absolutely beautiful products! Thanks for such an amazing giveaway 🙂
Lovely!!
I am in love with her esty shop. Wow…
These are lovely items! The twirly skirt would be particularly appealing to my daughter, who turns 4 next week. I love the bags too!
Really lovely work. Fingers crossed!
Nice.
I love all of your fabrics and designs! Inspiring!
OOOOO! yum!
Love the prints!
Love those quilts! Thanks for the giveaway!
What beautiful things she has in her shop!
So gorgeous! I’m now getting a big itch to start a new project. 🙂
beautiful wares! Thank you!
Beautiful! What a lovely shop! How would I ever select one thing?
Gorgeous stuff!
Lovely, lovely wares! 🙂
I’d love a chance to win!
I think I’m going to win!
Beautiful.
Stunning! Fingers crossed.
Such lovely items. 🙂
Great shop name!, wonderful fabrics.
Oh, I love love love her spindrift quilts.
Really nice fabric patterns.
Such pretty little things!
Your work is amazing. Lovely prints!
Gypsy Forest products are already on my wish list, so I’d love to win 😀
I love the linen tote bags in your shop, in fact everthing is beautiful! Thanks for the giveaway.
What great fabrics! Looks like good quality items. Thanks for the opportunity at a giveaway.
Beautiful products. Thank you for the giveaway!
beautiful work!
Very beautiful! Thanks for the giveaway!
beautiful!
Oh my, these are beautiful! Please choose me 🙂
I love her choice of fabrics, the beautiful stitching and attention to detail! I agree with her that quilts are one of the best gifts; I love the idea of a treasured blanket.
Wow, beautiful creations, especially those quilts. Someone will be a very happy winner 🙂
I love the idea of things being both beautiful and useful and would love to enjoy something from Gypsy Forest.
This might be too late to enter, but I love the patterns!
What beautiful fabrics, thanks for the chance.
i’ve been eyeballing one of those twirly skirts for my girl.. so lovely!
Love it!!!
Love Gypsy’s wares!
I love Stephinie’s work. I would so love the gift certificate!
love gypsy forest and am a follower.
thanks for the sweet interview!
Beautiful!
Love the fabric and those skirts! Would love to win.
Thank you! Thank you!
Such lovely fun fabrics!
I love stephanie’s fabric choices. Just love them. She makes such beautiful things…so, of course I’d love to join in her giveaway! -heather