Hoops n’ more

A lot is going on in my personal life lately, which is making me so away from here. I am sorry for it 🥲. I miss you all 🫶🏻. I thought I should share some old content not to let you forget me.

I will fly to Brazil in two weeks, and because of it, my shop will stay closed in April. If you need something from there or if you are a wholesale customer, please reach out to me asap, as I won’t be able to fulfill orders during the time out.

Creative block is a real thing, and I am dealing with it for the first time since I opened up this biz. It’s weird! Anyway, I am treating myself with extra kindness, and hopefully, I will be bringing new cool stuff for you all soon.

Close up to this tiny 5 mm orchid I stitch on this monogram. I can use up to 30 different color threads to build small letters - it's the real meaning of slow art 💞.

New mini hoop shape alert ‼️ Meet the newest addition to the fam: Elliptical Mini Hoop. Measuring app 2 x 3 inches, this mini hoop has the perfect shape for landscapes and fits well words and numbers. I thought it would be great to have a mini hoop with more stitching area, which inspired me to design this new shape.

Any mini hoop shape you want to see next year? Leave your suggestion bellow 🫶🏼💘.

Those who see me like that may not realize the struggle behind the scenes.

Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 2019, I saw my life ruining slowly as the disease manifested. I lost a career, job, confidence, and hope. I thought I would never be able to be productive again as I felt so affected by the medication and symptoms.

Embroidery came into my life in the worst scenario and saved me. It seemed impossible to grow a business due to how much I had to learn and how low my energy level was. I’ve been fighting for health to spend on this business because, for sure, I never felt so proud of myself as when I look back and see where I am right now.

I feel this year was the best one so far for me and my little business. Having more energy to apply on it allowed me to grow up in sales, experience, and connections. I don’t show it here often, but I work super hard daily to balance the disease control strategy and business tasks. I can’t keep up with everything always, and I also allow myself to rest a lot when needed.

I’m grateful for all those of you who enjoy my work and encourage me to keep going. Be sure, on my bad days, I come here often to read your messages, and it makes a big difference in my recovery.

I appreciate you being here 💖

I see you today, Woodstock 🎄🥳.

I’m so happy to announce that we are going to have Hoops n’ more in a retail store! Isn’t that so cool? 🥳 I appreciate Craft Collective for putting together these great small businesses and for having me.

You will find a lit bit of all my products at the Craft Collective store in downtown Palatine - IL, which is opening this Friday, 12/02. I am so grateful for my local community support 💕🛍️ this is such a dream!

I miss my organized workspace 💔. Knowing I will need more time to get there again at the new house, I will share some of my favorite pictures from a photoshoot I did with .harden in my old studio.
Who else struggles to feel productive around mess? 🙋🏼‍♀️

My BDAY sale is on! Shop all my products with 20% OFF until Sunday the 14th.

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Today is my BDAY 🎈 I am turning 40, isn’t it crazy?! 🥹 To celebrate with all of you, I am making a 4 days sale in my shop - 20% OFF on ALL my products! And the best? My shop is shipping worldwide* again ( hi international friends 🫶🏼).

I was hoping you could take advantage of my most profound discount sale of the year and stock up on supplies and keepsakes 🛍.

The sale starts today at noon CST and continues until Sunday the 14th. Cheers to the 40s 💃🏻🍾.

Happy for all embroidery lovers 💖.

The next shop update will happen in two days, and I’m excited to show you guys the new needle minders designs that are joined to the family.
Some cute florals & more 🌸🪷.

Set the reminder in this post if you don’t wanna lose it, and you can also favorite my Etsy shop to stay updated on my new products.

Happy Friday, folks 💖

This illustration stamps my business cards and I realized I’ve never posted here before. I loooove it so much, my friend did a great job as always 💘 .
My wishes for a very happy Sunday for you’ll ☀️.

After some days dedicated to fulfilling wholesale mini hoops orders and taking a lot of time doing business stuff, I’m back to stitch 🪡. I love embroidering so much, and I recognize how lucky I am to work full time with something I enjoy this big 💘.

With this beautiful weather outside, I thought it would be fair to these babies to have a closeup shot 💞.

What are your weekend plans? I hope you guys are enjoying some way 🫶🏼.

Happy Mother's Day to all lovely mamas out there 💖 especially for my mom, Tereza. She is my sunshine and I love her so much 😍.

No matter how you finish your tiny work on those mini hoops, either keychain or pendant, they’ll pop up very cute 💜.

** GIVEAWAY**
I’m so happy to announce that it’s giveaway time! A great chance for you to win this superb STELLA TWO TASK LAMP – a lamp designed for crafting with 10 different brightness settings. Its designs make it easy the light to be rotated, which was the best part when I use while embroidering.

If you want to win a STELLA TWO TASK LAMP and experience all amazing features of this lamp, follow the steps bellow:

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🌈Tag a friend or more, each comment is an entry!

The giveaway ends MONDAY, May 2, 6 pm CST. Winner will be announced in my story the day after.

Open to US Residents 🇺🇸 only (sorry my international friends 🫶🏼)

Following Instagram rules, this giveaway is in no way sponsored or associated with Instagram.
 
Good luck friends 🍀

Throwback to this beautiful sunset I stitched a year ago 🌤. It's such a glorious day outside, and I can finally tell that Spring is here 🙌🏼.

After missing a big hoop, I stitched this giant 8 inches full of daisies in a sunny mood 💛.

I hope you guys have a fun weekend ahead! Happy Friday 🫶🏼.

That’s how I wish my Spring could be 🌸🌼🌺🌷💐💞.

Hi friends 👋🏼. With some new faces around, I thought it would be great to share a few facts about me and this lil business.

🌻I’m Giselle, and I’ll be turning 40 in 4 months. Half of me is afraid of the new decade, and the other half is excited to say - “respect me, baby, I’m 40” 😂

🌸I live in Illinois (USA) with my husband and our 3 cats, and I’m originally from Brazil.

🌼I got ill around 4 years ago, and my life changed drastically. I have fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome; on top of that, I was recently diagnosed with advanced endometriosis. Having the opportunity to work from home while I also take care of my health is a blessing.

🌷Hoops n’ more will turn 3 this year, and it’s incredible how much joy and happiness it brings me. I can’t forget to mention that nothing would be real without my husband's support. He’s also part of the team, and I appreciate his efforts to help me (especially with taxes and hard stuff!)

💐The best of this journey is you 💕I’m fully grateful for having your support as part of this story 🫶🏼.

Close shot of my fav tiny stitches 🤏🏼💘.

I have a feeling that these three weeks here in Brazil have flown by! I've been so busy taking health care and visiting family and friends, that's the reason why I am so quiet lately. I’ll be back here full time soon 💖 missing you’ll!

Embroidered pieces are always best among gift ideas, right? 💕🎁

Living surrounded by threads is my best winter survival strategy ❄️💘

Close shot of this little cuteness 💐.

I’m working on updating my shop, and all jewelry pieces will be available this Friday. I hope to have also new needle minders and others stitches available for you all.

I’m so grateful for all support and love I get from here 💖 thank you all for sticking with me!

Since 2018 ✂️❣️.

The struggle for taking good shots of these tiny flowers is reaaaal 😅📷🌸. Anyone else has photography as your last favorite business task? 🙋🏼‍♀️

I was always drawn to mini embroideries, and I believe that’s all because I care too much about every single little detail✨.