Sew Cute by Katie Opens!

Congratulations to our Bluegrass Etsy team member, Katie Bertrand of Sew Cute by Katie.

Katie recently opened her own alterations and sewing shop on Main Street in Middletown (Louisville, KY) and was featured in the Courier Journal weekly shopping report.

Katie is hosting a special Open House this Saturday, January 23 from 10 am - 1 pm. Stop by to see some great ideas for gifts and sample some SweetieCakes cupcakes while you shop!

Sew Cute by Katie's normal hours are: Wednesday 1 - 5 pm, Thursday 12 - 5 pm, Friday 10 am - 5 pm, Saturday 10 am - 1 pm. She also makes special hours by appointment.

Be sure to check out her shop and support our Bluegrass etsy team members!


If you can't make it to the open house, you can always visit her Sew Cute by Katie etsy shop online.

Congrats to Tina Mackin of Smackin Art

Today’s Woman Magazine recently issued an Artists’ Call to Entries for an art piece representative of its 18th birthday. Tina Mackin's piece “18” landed in the top 5 (out of 52 entries) and is featured in the December issue of the magazine, on its website and on a T-shirt.

Check out the 18 finalists at the Today's Woman website.

Click here to see the top 5 winners featured in depth, including Tina.

Way to go Tina!!

Etsy Mini For the week BROWN!

This weeks Etsy Mini is late,yes but it was worth the wait Check it out!

Enjoy these earthy brown creations from our VERY talented artists and craftspeople, If your looking for more items handmade in the state of Kentucky Please search teambluegrass
On Etsy!

Support your state, your neighbors,work at home mama's and your economy and Buy Local!

Next weeks Etsy Mini will be YELLOW

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BEST Team Meet and Greet

Our Kentucky etsy team held their first Meet and Greet on April 25 at Tina Mackin's Smackin Art Studio in Louisville. Team members traveled from all parts of the state to attend. There is something to be said for placing a face with a name and meeting the people you've been chatting with online! Libby Goldsmith was introduced as our new team leader, taking over for Corinne Sullivan, who recently moved to Chicago. Libby has big shoes to fill, but we know she will do a great job.


Our team went around a circle and introduced ourselves and explained our history with the team, the items we create and how long we've been with etsy. Of particular interest was hearing how our team was originally formed, which was explained to us by Carolyn Campbell, one of our founding members. We took a break for lunch and walked to the very popular & funky Lynn's Paradise Cafe and stopped at some of the shops along Barret Avenue.

Returning to Tina's studio later that afternoon, we had an informal discussion about some of the challenges we face and new ways to market our shops. We discussed the etsy forums, twitter and plurk, shipping questions, special sales and contests, development of a team shop, tags in our listings and promo items. Team members brought samples and business cards to exchange at the close of the meeting. Tina Mackin and Kim Ries donated items for a door prize and Tammie Fosbart's mom was our winner.


Everyone had a wonderful time and we were already planning a fall meeting before this meeting ended!

If you were unable to attend the spring meeting, stay tuned for the details of our fall Meet & Greet. We hope to have it in central Kentucky in September.

See you then!