Saturday Artisan: Sweet Pea Designs by Dee

Meet Denise of Sweet Pea Designs by Dee, she is our Saturday Artisan this week. I adore her creations. Her dresses are so cute, oh how I wish I have a little girl to dress up.

Denise and I belong to a couple (or more) FB groups and she is such a nice lady to interact with. I'm sure you'll get a top notch customer service if you shop with her.

Visit her FB page, order a custom dress, I'm sure she'll be happy to help. 

Let's get to know her a bit more, shall we? 

Tell us a bit about yourself and what arts/ crafts that you make?

Hello! My name is Denise. I am the owner and designer of Sweet Pea Designs by Dee. I design and make handmade children's clothing. Little girls dresses, aprons and skirts. Also bow ties, suspenders, shorts and rompers for little boys.
From a very young age I have always enjoyed crafting, and sewing. I loved to draw and paint, winning several awards for some of my drawings and paintings. I always thought I'd be an artist! But life got in the way. I got married, had two beautiful babies and there just didn't seem time to follow that dream. Years passed. After retiring in 2013, I needed something to keep me busy. So I decided to turn my passion for sewing into a business. Sweet Pea Designs by Dee was born.
There are many historic homes and Businesses in and around Alburtis. One that we visit often is The Inn of Maple a Grove. A wonderful local restaurant with great food. Legend has it there is a ghost named Charlie. It is said that when the fireplace is lite Charlie will appear!
My home is on 10 beautiful acres, where wildlife is always present. From deer, fox, and even an occasion coyote! Built in 1787 we too have a friendly ghost!

What is the story behind your shop name?  

Sweet Pea Designs by Dee got its name from my beautiful granddaughter. The day she was born I gave her nick name was Sweet Pea.

Which part of creation process that you enjoy the most?

I love to create with fabrics and colors. Nothing is more rewarding than having a design come together just as you imagine it in your head.

For us who love to travel, could you share a bit about your beautiful town/ city? 

I live in Alburtis, a small town in northeast Pennsylvania. Local tradition holds that the town was named after Edward Alburtis, a civil engineer involved in the construction of the East Pennsylvania Rail Road.

Could you share on how your organize your products, we all can use a little tips here and there in this department?

My studio is where I spend most of my day. I have all my fabric arranged in a shelving unit arrange by color. All my threads are arranged by color in an antique spool case. I try to keep my workspace neat and tidy. I can't seem to sew in a messy workspace.

What is your best seller?

My best seller are my peasant dresses.

How does your day go in general?

I treat my Buisness as a full time job. I work Monday through Friday taking off the weekends. Weekends are spent doing chores and spending time with family.

How do you balance your personal and work life?

I treat my Buisness as a full time job. I work Monday through Friday taking off the weekends. Weekends are spent doing chores and spending time with family.

What inspires you?

I'm inspired by my granddaughter and also by all the beautiful little girls out there.

What sets you aparts from your competitors?

I think what sets my shop apart from other is the fabrics I use and colors.

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Feeling Fruity - Apples and Pears

It started with me looking for baby gifts for my sister who is due in February. It's just sad that I won't be there on her big day as I'm thousands miles away on the other side of the world. She is going to have a GIRL!Lucky her! We've been wanting a girl ourselves but God has different agenda and we come to acceptance as HIS what best for us. Our Ethan is such a cute little boy as you all know :-)

My search started with looking for those who trade. Boutiquegirl answered me on Twitter and this set of baby bib burp set caught my eyes right away. Apples and Pears fabric made by Alexander Henry.


Then my search continued to find more baby items. And that's what my favorites are for, a place where I can refer to when it's time for shopping.

3lilmuses, for example, has been on my favorite section. She has the cutest little girls dresses. It so much fun browsing her shop and this time I really can do the shopping.


Coincidentally while I went through my favorite section, I saw this cute pouch at Murwati's shop.


This adorable little dress is from Tosweetpeafromme.


And if you love scrapbooking like me, I'm sure you also fall in love with this baby memory book by chicmemories.