I’m so happy to introduce Erin from the charming, cross stitch shop Atlantic Treefox. I came across her wonderful cross stitch crown badges last winter and fell in love with her shop on the spot.
Erin and Finnigan
Q. Could you tell us a little about yourself?
A. My name is Erin. I was born & raised in good ol’ Ontari-ari-ari-o & have been spending time in the state of New York with my boy & two kittens. On weekdays I walk a pup named Finnigan & on weekends I sift through old stuff at antique stores & estate sales.
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Q. How did you become interested in cross stitching?
A. I started cross stitching while I was in school back home. I got interested in old women’s crafts because it was impressive to me how young girls would work so long & hard on intricate samplers. I wanted to be like them, so here I am!
Q. Every item in your shop is so intricate and beautiful! What is your creative process like?
A. Thank you! I take my time flipping through old books about cross stitching & collecting images that I can appropriate & simplify. A lot of my inspiration comes from samplers of the 1800s. I like to keep my colour choices basic & my patterns simple while adding a bit of a clean, modern touch.
a cross stitch crown and cross stitch rose earrings
Q. Your Etsy anniversary is coming up on September 1st. What has your first year on Etsy been like?
A. Eee! Yes! It’s been quite successful! I was very nervous about starting up & didn’t expect to make any sales. I think my Cross Stitch Monogram Badges have been my biggest hit. My boy & I wear our letters on our bags every day! I’ve met so many e-friends with similar interests since I started & I’m super thankful for that. I plan on keeping up with it for years to come!
I love all the unique monograms!
Q. What inspires you most of all?
A. I’m always checking out what other people online are up to. It’s really helped me find myself & my aesthetic. Going to estate sales & antique places also inspires me to keep the old world alive. I love finding ideas from vintage photos of people & their homes as well. Thinking of what people long gone would like, mix that with my personal taste & create.
The Giveaway: Adorable Cross Stitch Earrings
Cross Stitch Heart Earrings
To enter simply visit Erin’s shop and leave a comment here about your favorite Atlantic Tree Fox item.
The giveaway will be open until September 4th. Good luck!
Tags: atlantic treefox, etsy interview, giveaway
marina on 
My favorite are these deer
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21135190
Great shop – thank you for featuring! I adore cross stitch work
What a cute blog! And very nice shop too :-) Think my favorite item is this one:http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28614650
I love these great cross stitch rosebud earrings.. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28479273
wow Jess, one awesome giveaway after another! they all look fantastic!
Berries Plus Leaves-Cross Stitch, because they look like blueberries!! I also adore her earrings. They would be great keepsakes. Just a wonderful shop all around
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20586754
Hollie/ blueberryshoes
i love her monograms! i bought one a while back and have been enjoying it since.
I love them all but I really love the cute little fox badge.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25834439
Its adorable. Love the Heart earings too. I have always loved hearts.
I love the Beaver crest, because beavers are my favorite animals! :D I love the Heart Earrings too, they’re so cute and they’re simple enough to match a lot of outfits. :)
The cross stitch crown badge would make me feel like a queen! I also think the monograms are very cute!
Hello! Thanks for introducing me to such wonderful work! I love the beaver crest badge–very cool. btw–i recently bought a pair of lara lewis’ earrings because of your blog! nice.
Great interview gal! Went to Erin’s shop – I’ve cross-stitched for years but never thought about the delightful items that she makes.
My favorite? It would be the Love Birds – such delicate work.
Thanks for the opportunity to enter!
Sandi
The cross stitch earrings are adorable!
I also love the Canadian beaver crest – embroidery.
wow those earrings are adorable…I’m just starting to learn how to cross-stitch and I’d never thought of making them into earrings.
My favourite items in Atlantic treefox are the “berries plus leaves”- a lovely colour combination =)
I love the berries plus leaves – cross stitch.
i heart the small blackwork – cross stitch… and i can’t stop staring at all the intricate details!! its just so loooverlay :)
I LOVE the Canadian beaver crest! Erin’s stuff is so great — I am a big fan!
I really love this dutch cross stitch! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28618384
Great interview! I love the creative idea of cross stitching these designs!