Day Six gift guide: Thistle and Thread Design

This custom stitched house portrait will forever be in our home, even when we move onto the next. When I look at this all kinds of memories flood my brain and thanks to Jordan I'll have something to remember where our family had a lot of firsts, laughs, heartache, celebrations, meals shared with friends and family. I'll remember always wanting to have a big housewarming party when we moved her but then never actually making it happen. I'll remember all the dreams we dreamt our lives in this house. This was our first home we bought together and brought both of our babies home to. So. Many. Memories. It's such a small piece that brings me much joy.

I love seeing what Jordan is going to come up with next, she is a powerhouse and always full of great ideas. Jordan and her husband run this business together and it's pretty wonderful to see it growing! Be sure to take a look at where Thistle and Thread stemmed from below.

What inspired you to start Thistle and Thread?

Thistle and Thread started after I returned from living in Uganda. I was getting ready for my wedding and didn’t really have the desire to work anywhere else. I have always had a love for fibers and I wanted to create pieces that would withstand trends and enhance people’s living spaces.

What’s your favorite piece and why?

I love when I get to create our Custom House Portraits. They are so sentimental and personal for the people I’m creating them for, and I love that I get to be a part of that.

Who did you have in mind while creating your product?

I find that a lot of my customers are pretty sentimental. They like things that are personal to them or represent values they find important. When I am creating something new I imagine what it would look like or how it would fit into that person’s life and I go from there.

Describe your creative process from design to production.

The beginning is always a little hazy and jumbled. I usually write out all my ideas on paper then get to sketching or building a mood board around the idea. I don’t love making things that have a short lifespan, or won’t make a larger impact, so I’m willing to spend more time in the design phase to make sure that it’s something I’m committed to. From there I gather any materials I might need and make a few pieces for the critique phase. Usually, I show them off to some people who help me think through my ideas and get their feedback. Once the design, collection, new product line, whatever it is, make it through that I start the final production and launch it into the world.

All custom house pieces are due by December 5th if you're wanting them to arrive before Christmas! Thanks again for joining me on this fun week of gift guides! We still have a couple more favorites of mine to feature!

-B