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Kids clothes & toys now online

Onesies, baby bibs, and tooth fairy pillows

Introducing a range of breathable, high-quality cotton face masks for all your quarantine fashion needs.

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The art of old-fashioned, personalized dressmaking is evident in every one of my Elsie Q dresses. I can turn Grandma’s vintage lace or Dad’s favorite plaid jacket into a glamorous summer dress.

The art of old-fashioned, personalized dressmaking is evident in every one of my Elsie Q dresses. I can turn Grandma’s vintage lace or Dad’s favorite plaid jacket into a glamorous summer dress.

Come visit me at the Kalamazoo Farmer's Market or one of the summer festivals around West Michigan! Click to learn where you can purchase!

Come visit me at the Kalamazoo Farmer's Market or one of the summer festivals around West Michigan! Click to learn where you can purchase!

Plant holders: Each plant holder is made from 80-100% recycled materials, including thrifted t-shirts, vintage belt buckles, and salvaged beads.

Plant holders: Each plant holder is made from 80-100% recycled materials, including thrifted t-shirts, vintage belt buckles, and salvaged beads.

Let them express and explore in an Elsie Q screen printed t-shirt! Each soft t-shirt is ready for action, with a selection of bicycles, motorbikes, old-fashioned airplanes and pirate ships to choose from.

Let them express and explore in an Elsie Q screen printed t-shirt! Each soft t-shirt is ready for action, with a selection of bicycles, motorbikes, old-fashioned airplanes and pirate ships to choose from.

Up-cycled dog bandanas. Made from vintage t-shirts.

Up-cycled dog bandanas. Made from vintage t-shirts.

One-of-a-Kind dress detailing. Made from up-cycled fabric and vintage trimmings. Each piece is unique and hand sewn.

One-of-a-Kind dress detailing. Made from up-cycled fabric and vintage trimmings. Each piece is unique and hand sewn.

Match your Elsie Q dress to a handmade, reversible headband. Let me turn your favorite fabrics and prints into a one-of-a-kind way to top off any look.

Match your Elsie Q dress to a handmade, reversible headband. Let me turn your favorite fabrics and prints into a one-of-a-kind way to top off any look.

Create a family tradition with my custome Tooth Fairy Pillows! Choose from your child’s favorite colors, prints, or animals and give them a gift they can use and cherish for years.

Create a family tradition with my custome Tooth Fairy Pillows! Choose from your child’s favorite colors, prints, or animals and give them a gift they can use and cherish for years.

Hand-crocheted Everything Baskets are made of a variety of re-purposed fibers, from outgrown wool sweaters to unraveled cotton stocking caps. I use mine to store my socks; my friends use them for their children’s stuffed animals, and one lucky cat s…

Hand-crocheted Everything Baskets are made of a variety of re-purposed fibers, from outgrown wool sweaters to unraveled cotton stocking caps. I use mine to store my socks; my friends use them for their children’s stuffed animals, and one lucky cat sleeps in his basket every afternoon.

Join the tea party and take home hand-crocheted fruits, vegetables, and baked goodies! I started making these soft, plush pieces for the children in my life, and now playtime is always a sweet treat.

Join the tea party and take home hand-crocheted fruits, vegetables, and baked goodies! I started making these soft, plush pieces for the children in my life, and now playtime is always a sweet treat.

Each Elsie Q dress is one of a kind and custom-made to fit you and your little one just right. She can match your style in her very own Elsie Q dress, or turn any reversible dress inside-out for a cute contrasting look!

Each Elsie Q dress is one of a kind and custom-made to fit you and your little one just right. She can match your style in her very own Elsie Q dress, or turn any reversible dress inside-out for a cute contrasting look!

So many dresses! So little time!

So many dresses! So little time!