Meet the Maker: Kelley from Plum Pumpkin

Hi friends. How are you? We are just getting off of a family staycation where I spent 90% of the time making jewelry for a week-long show we have coming up next week. If you are in the Philly area head on up to Aldi Mansion in Doylestown and check out our table at the Lydia's Guild Holiday Market. I can't believe it is Halloween and November already. Where does the time go?

Sorry that Friday's Meet the Maker post is late. I have been so busy working and getting ready for this show I have missed some other things. This weeks Maker is Kelley from the Plum Pumpkin. So without further ado, let's meet our maker.

Where are you from? I'm from Utah but have lived in the Chicago area for 7 years.Where do you live now? South Jordan, Utah Cool.

How long have you been crafting? Since I can remember! That is fun.
Do you like other crafts than the one you sell? Yes, I'd love to learn to design stickers/graphic design. I would like to do some acrylic/oil paintings, I want to work on more signs and hand painting them. Sounds like you have lots of different interests.

What drew you to quilting or what inspired you? My mom, Becky, is an amazing talent, she has the golden touch with everything she does. I'm more of a photographer/business person, she is the inspiration behind the shop. I couldn't let all her quilts and things she makes just sit in her basement or be given away for free, so I started this shop with her.That is great you are working on this together. My mom, husband, and kids join in with me sometimes.

Is there a story behind your shop name and if so what is it? Not really, I am a HUGE fan of pumpkins and fall and color purple/plum; so the "Plum Pumpkin" just came together! It is s a cute name.

When did you start selling online? March of this year. Wow so recently.
And What drew you to sell online? I'm an introvert :) I'm no good at sales, my biggest fear is needing to market my products face to face. I don't want to talk about them, I like their beauty and quality to speak for themselves. I'm an introvert too.

What do you like most about selling online and what do you like least? That many many more people can see our things......that it takes a LOT of hard work to get our stuff in front of people. Social media marketing is very difficult! Yes, it certainly can be difficult.

What hopes do you have for your business in the future? I want to create a small, but steady custom order business, that provides a small but steady income stream for my mom, her designs are so beautiful and the quality she does is impeccable. She deserves a bit of compensation for her hard work and dedication! I believe in her! That is great how you are supporting her. Her stuff is beautiful.

What is your most favorite piece that you have made? The fall leaves quilt/runner and Create Sign! Very nice.

You can find Kelley and her Mom's beautiful quilts online at the following locations:

https://www.instagram.com/theplumpumpkin/

https://www.facebook.com/theplumpumpkin/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/ThePlumPumpkin

http://theplumpumpkin.com/

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Coming up:

Lydia's Guild Holiday Show November 6-14. Doylestown, PA

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