SCAM on Etsy!

My Monkey quilt photos were stolen and used in a SCAM shop on Etsy that is still in business! Etsy is dealing with Kroftwerk now but I convo'd the seller and asked them not to STEAL my copyrighted images. They sold their non-existent monkey quilt 5 times...OH! and they sold the Monkey Quilt pattern too! HAH!

I feel bad for the unsuspecting customers who think they are getting a really good deal and are really just getting their money stolen. Hopefully by the time you read this, the above link will no longer work but I am certain they will just open another shop under a different name. I have seen this exact thing happen before. Please be cautious and check feedback before making any purchases on Etsy or E-bay!

Thank you to Tanis who spied it by fluke on Etsy yesterday morning. It certainly is a small world and we artists have to watch out for one another. Thanks :o)

Teacup Pouch Saves the Day!

I wanted to share this message from a very thankful customer a few months ago but I forgot! Better late than never...

Hi Laurraine,

I have a HUGE thank you to say - my teacup pouch saved all my money and cards from a burglar this week!

We had an intruder in the shop where I work. While we were all cutting ribbons and counting beads for the Christmas shoppers, he snuck downstairs and went through my bags. He stole my cell phone, and went through my lip balm/tablets pouch (which looks like a wallet) - everything was strewn all over the floor, but left in my bag was my dear teacup, rejected by the burglar and safely containing my £100 cash, bank cards, railcards and everything else important!! Hooray!!

Everyone should have a teacup pouch!

~Katie from Bristol, UK