meet Gussy { a giveaway! }

I mega heart bags and wallets... it's a weakness.

Gussy wallets are a.dor.a.ble!!!

I think this one is my favorite!!! I am really into the black and white lately :)


Meet Gussy:

Hello, my name is Gussy, but if you call me Maggie I'll turn my head to that, too! I'm married to a super-supportive man named Zack. We moved to Minneapolis, MN from Detroit, MI about two months ago. Since then my life has been crazy busy. I work full-time at a large advertising agency and sew/work on Gussy in the evening and on weekends.


Almost one year ago today I borrowed my parent's sewing machine; I wanted to learn how to sew. With the help of many, many books from the public library, and online video tutorials, I did. Learning to sew has been an incredible transformation. I had zero-experience when I started {is that OK to admit out loud?!}, but I had a determined spirit and a big heart for the trade.


In March I decided Gussy would be the name of my products and purchased a handful of embroidered twill tags to sew into the seam. My awesome mom nicknamed me after Gussy the Goose from Charlotte's Web (2006). The character, as stated on a TY Beanie Baby tag, "always, always, always has a lot to say, say, say."

Man, is that ever me :) Give me your ears and I'll talk for hours!

And so, Gussy was born.


I love to sew; it makes my heart so happy. I love to sew a colorful ruffle on pretty much everything I make: zipped pouches, accessory cases, clutches, wallets, coin purses -- I've even made a few diaper bags and laptop bags. It is truly an evening passion that I'd love to do full-time. For now I'm praying God will show me what He has planned for Gussy.


To advertise my products I sell on etsy: www.maggiewhitley.etsy.com. I also have a blog, Gussy has a lot to say: www.maggiewhitley.com

Please visit my shop, and good luck :)


Gussy is giving away a $35 gift certificate to her shop!!!

Go visit her shop and then come back and tell us what your favorite item is and you are entered!

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Good luck!