I am Cherie. I sew a lot. I also write sewing patterns. The pattern part of my business has been supporting the product part of my business for about 4 years and I need to change that. I believe my products are great enough to support the expansion of my pattern business with 2 new lines, printed patterns and sewing notions.

Where the money goes

This is where you come in. The rewards include some of my most popular products. Your pledge will fund the first sustainable run of these products and a new line of sewing notions and printed patterns.

10% of each pledge goes to Kickstarter and Amazon for their services.

About 40% of your pledge will go toward fabrication and shipping of the rewards. I will be buying fabrics by the bolt. Each bolt of fabric will produce about 10 duffles or 25 tablet cases, so the more support for each product, the more variety of fabric choices there will be. My minimum funding goal will create 5 fabric choices for each product. I use only the most popular American designer’s fabrics. A portion of your pledge will go toward activating one or more local workrooms just like mine where women sew from my patterns to produce my fun products. This is what it will take to fulfill the rewards.

About 15% of your pledge will go toward the materials, set up and precision cutting of the new notions line. Precision cutting will speed our production process tremendously and open up a new product line that will be especially exciting to DIY brides who want to make 25 or more luggage tags at a time. The pre-cut sewing notions product line is only possible with a successful Kickstarter campaign. The pre-cut stabilizers to make 25 luggage tags are one of the backer rewards. And the precut pieces for the Kindle Fire cases are included in the rewards too for those who want to set themselves up to make and sell the cases.

Lastly, about 35% of the funding will go toward the design and printing of a new line of printed patterns. The luggage tags pattern pictured in the rewards is my first sample of that line. Kickstarter backers will be able to choose rewards from that new line as they roll out. My intention with these patterns is to sell them in quantity to quilt shops. Buying these printed patterns one at a time will only be available to backers. The production of these patterns will take up 35% of your pledge. I intend to have 6 patterns ready to print at the close of the project and another 20 ready in time for Quilt Market in Portland in Spring 2013.

A leap of faith

I have been dreaming of these new product lines for about a year. They are only possible with a successful Kickstarter campaign, so I hope you find something in the rewards you want to get for yourself or as a gift. Many thanks for your support. I am excited to get these projects rolling.

Recent feedback on my handmade products and sewing patterns - your rewards

"Love all of Cherie's patterns, which is why I'm a multiple repeat customer! Very thorough, easy to follow, lovely results."

"The luggage tags are just adorable."

"Very nice socks thank you. Fast delivery and 100% worth it."

"The best (Kindle Fire) case anywhere and lovely too! Thank you!"

"I love my new Nexus cover! It's super adorable!"

"Gorgeous bag! I wanted it made larger but Cherie suggested I stick with the original size and she was so right. This bag is perfect for travel and SO unique! Could not be happier,,pat"

"Great pattern that turns out wonderful from the first stitch. Thanks"

"Cherie, Thank you so much for these beautiful travel bags. They were beautifully designed and constructed. I love how you coordinated the colors, keeping each person's favorite color in mind. My bridesmaids absolutely love them and are impressed with the beauty, size, and practicality. They will make perfect travel companions for my destination wedding!!!!!!!!! Thanks again!!!!!! Christy"

New Rewards

I plan to add a couple of rewards as I can. The first is these fingerless mitts. If you have already pledged and you would like to add on one of the new rewards, just add the new reward amount to your current pledge. I will be communicating with you before I send the rewards to make sure you are getting exactly what you want.