Brownie Goose & Molly Blossom Give Away....Hurry Up!!

I just happen to know two extremely talented women I must tell you all about!


Amy Norris

Amy is a super mom of these two adorable cuties......

and still manages to run her own business, Brownie Goose!

Brownie Goose produces fun, funky children's clothing that everyone tries to get their paws on! Brownie Goose is a one woman show that puts her family above all else, which is why customers count their lucky stars when they get the chance to purchase a BG thread!

(Amy also blogs, if you ever need a good laugh!)

Sara Upshaw is raising two beautiful girls......

and also managing her own business, Molly Blossom.

Molly Blossom offers stylish, unique bags and dazzling accessories as well!

(You can follow Sara's blog for great sewing tips!)

Amy and Sara both are extremely talented and have mad skills at the sewing machine! They have decided to team up and spread the love with others....yikes!!

Amy created an original pattern of the Milly Dress.....

and Sara will guide you step-by-step in creating your very own Milly dress in her newly offered sew along class!!

Have you been wanting to make your little girl beautiful, boutique style clothing but aren't the type that can sit down and breeze through a pattern? Do you have a sewing machine that needs dusting off and a yearning to make beautiful things? BG Originals and Molly Blossom have the perfect solution. Join the duo on June 18 at 3:30 pm with fabric and your machine and leave with a beautiful Milly Dress using Amy Norris' beautiful dress pattern.

Don't miss this opportunity to get the pattern at a discount and have a personal guide to ensure your success. There are only six slots available for the special rate of $27 per person. I will take you from beginning to end of this lovely, layered beauty and you'll have a dress and the pattern to take home with you to use again and again with endless combinations.

Message Sara for more information!

These two inspiring moms offer a little insight to their success!


What inspired you to start your business?


Amy-  I quit my 'day job' as a peds nurse to stay at home with louisa since daycare was not working out well for anyone. I had always sewn, and took the advice of a few friends to try my hand at selling some of my work to make some extra pocket money. I soon realized that BG helped to fuel the fire behind my fabric addiction, and the rest was history.

• • Is there a special story behind your business name? 

Amy-My business is named after my two Labradors.  I have a chocolate lab, named mallard, that is my side-kick and we call him Brownie. Lucy is my sweet, calm-natured black lab that we call Goosie. I love my dogs like I love my children, and I am still working on training them to help me in the sewing room when things get hairy. 


Sara- Molly Blossom is the name I gave one of my daughter's favorite plush toys. It has red eyes and I had to come up with something that would make my husband stop calling it a demon toy.



How do you manage being a stay-home mom and a business owner?


Amy- I honestly think this is the hardest part of it all. I have 
struggled every season trying to figure out how to scale the numbers back for BG to allow more time for family. before the arrival of Nash, baby #2 - it was easy for me to sew while lou was at mother's morning out, during nap time and keeping night-owl hours. But once Nash came along...BG production has come almost to a screeching halt while i am trying to figure out how to swing being a mom to 2 and a small business-owner. after my first year, I realized that no matter what, family came first - and thankfully I have the support of some amazing customers that understand I am a Mom first and their seamstress next. To tell the truth, I still have YET to find the perfect balance and BG will be 3 this fall!


Sara-Fortunately for me, I can afford to not be totally devoted to my business. In fact. one of my requirements for myself when I started is that if it ever interfered with mothering or I was no longer having fun, I would scale back or stop altogether. Mainly, I make it work by only having a few things in my shop at a time, sewing at nap time and in between my girls' bedtime and mine.

Describe the way you feel after you have completed one of your stunning creations, especially when everyone wants it? 


Amy- For a seamstress, 'tis no better feeling than to finish a project. but then for everyone to love it like I do - well, that feeling is amazing. extremely humbling and rewarding each and every time. I still get a rush every time that one of my creations becomes a hit. it is like your kid's laughter, such a great feeling!


Sara-I still feel pretty stunned when I get big compliments or special order requests for a particular bag.

How did the idea of working together come about? 


Sara-We've become somewhat of sewing buds through our mutual admiration of each others' work and I offered to be a tester for her Milly Dress pattern. Knowing it was going to sell like hotcakes, I thought it would be fun to offer an opportunity for ladies to have some help working through it since it's not a pattern for an absolute novice.


What are your words of wisdom to someone just starting out and trying to learn how to sew ? 

Amy- I always, always, always say you cannot sew without a good iron, sounds silly - I know, but trust me! Also, patience. it doesn't necessarily click overnight, but don't give up. when frustration hits (and it does this to me too) take a breather and walk away. I have 2 motto's. the first is "a clean sewing room is an inefficient sewing room." Sometimes when all your things are strewn from one end to the other, it is easier to work, at least that is my excuse, and the second, "rip and sip." When it comes time to rip seams if something is done wrong, do NOT do so without a good beverage. Whether it be wine, beer, diet coke or ice water...it helps to decrease stress and makes the whole ripping process not so bad after all. I prefer wine, so I rip at night. 

What do you hope to accomplish with the sew along class?

Sara- I'm most excited that this class will allow ladies to gain some confidence in their ability to read patterns and in their ability to sew garments. Buying boutique clothing can be bank account draining and when you can sew for yourself, you not only save money, but you get the extreme satisfaction of knowing that every compliment that garment receives is a compliment to your abilities. I love that feeling and I want others to experience it too!




Okay Ladies, now for the exciting news!!


One Milly Dress pattern and a FREE sew along class or 50% discount on any Molly Blossom product is up for grabs!!


All you have to do is leave a one word comment describing BG and Molly Blossom!


There will be one lucky winner randomly chosen.....GOOD LUCK!!




The Winner is......




C.Wilson!!




Congrats C.Wilson! Send me your contact information so you can get your awesome prize!!