Buzz Blog

So it turned out that my 10-year-old Kenmore sewing machine, while fabulous for occasional crafting, was not up to the challenge of producing Buzz’s new line of super-sturdy, super-roomy tote bags. I kept the old girl around for more lightweight sewing assistance, but I knew I was ready to take on something a little faster and more powerful - a commerical machine.

I discovered this wonderful decades-old, family-run, independent sewing machine shop a short drive away, the Domestic Sewing Center in Warren, Ohio.

The wonderful owners helped me test-drive and purchase my new Janome 1600P commercial machine. I never knew a machine could be so powerful and fast yet easy to use. I got it set up as soon as I returned home and gave it some vintage upholstery fabric to chew on.

A short while later I had a new tote to add to the Buzz spring line-up… but more on that later.

But that’s not the only reason I hired her as my part-time assistant. She’s an art major, is a natural with scissors, glue, and hole punch, and loves the Buzz so much she was willing to hang her head (and arm) out of a wreath for like an hour in freezing rain so Don could get this amazing holiday photo showcasing the Buzz wristlet:

Her usual less inclement-weather-impacted assignments include making the lovely Buzz product tags, cutting fabric for Buzz Bags, and stamping “Buzz” on anything that’s not moving. Thus you just might just find me with a little more time to work on the Winer line. I swear, it’s coming soon.

Yep, you heard right. All the modern whimsy of Buzz Jewelry in greeting card form…

While this completely recycled vintage card may be blank inside so you can express yourself… yourself, to me it says “hey baby we got so much passion we better keep a fire extinguisher handy… or at least notify area wildlife to create an evacuation plan.”

This one sold for $5 at Craftin’ Outlaws, but, don’t worry, there’s more where that came from (in the brain behind Buzz Greetings?)