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Help me create a name for my fledgling craft business.

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MaryTheBookeeper Mon 22-Jun-20 20:08:06

I'll be making all sorts of one-of-a-kind things out of fabric. I'd like a name that encompasses the spirit of the countryside I used to play in as a child. Chalk streams with sunlight dancing on the surface, weeping willows, meadows full of rabbits, the moon at dusk, flowers in the hedgerow etc. Any ideas?

Jane10 Tue 23-Jun-20 09:46:41

You don't want to be too sickly though. An overly cutesie name could come over as unprofessional and you're setting up a business. That could be off-putting for some potential customers. Well. Me!

MaryTheBookeeper Tue 23-Jun-20 09:35:32

Ooooh keep them coming please, I'm loving this. I think 'All things bright & beautiful' is inspired but I don't want the religious connotations. Also Bunnies & Buttons is brilliant but my stuff will be aimed at adults. I really love Strawberry Stitches but it feels a bit old fashioned, I want a grown-up name. I've added a pic of the work of Alice Mary Lynch to illustrate the style/complexity I intend to sew - although I won't be making dolls.

Mouseybrown60 Tue 23-Jun-20 00:20:51

Buttercups and Daisies.

MummyBtothree Tue 23-Jun-20 00:08:38

"All things bright and beautiful "

Txquiltz Mon 22-Jun-20 23:27:52

Daydream Delights
Imagine This
Larks Unlimited

Callistemon Mon 22-Jun-20 23:21:22

MissAdventure

I would be wary of combining country craft work, after hearing of a receptionist who had the task of politely saying it to every caller on the phone. "Country craft work, may I help you?"
Until one day she got the words muddled.

I'm still trying to work it out hmm

I was going to say Meadowsweet then noticed Jane10's post from earlier suggesting that.

Two votes!

Grannynannywanny Mon 22-Jun-20 23:17:17

MaryTheBookeeper your business sounds lovely. I think it will bee sew good

lemongrove Mon 22-Jun-20 23:09:22

Willow Down
Watership Meadow
Daisy Chain

lemongrove Mon 22-Jun-20 23:08:24

Wind In The Willows

lemongrove Mon 22-Jun-20 23:07:36

Watership Down ?

Grannynannywanny Mon 22-Jun-20 23:01:52

MaryTheBookeeper Good luck with your new business venture.

Grannynannywanny Mon 22-Jun-20 22:52:16

MissAdventure ?

JuneRose Mon 22-Jun-20 22:34:52

Good luck with your venture. I envy anyone who can sew.

MaryTheBookeeper Mon 22-Jun-20 22:13:25

I'm not sure about Etsy yet, I'll have to look into it.

FlyingHandbag Mon 22-Jun-20 22:06:45

JuneRose

FlyingHandbag those are great ideas. Bunnies and Buttons and Strawberry Stitches are really clever.

Thanks. X

fevertree Mon 22-Jun-20 21:51:50

Mary what a lovely idea for a business.

I like Cherrycezzy's suggestions, they have a contemporary ring to them. For example a baker in our area has called her business Cake For Breakfast. So:

Mary Makes Her Memories.
Memories I Make.

Good luck with your venture, will you be on Etsy?

JuneRose Mon 22-Jun-20 21:42:29

FlyingHandbag those are great ideas. Bunnies and Buttons and Strawberry Stitches are really clever.

JuneRose Mon 22-Jun-20 21:41:19

MissAdventure that made me chuckle trying to guess what she said - the mind boggles ?

FlyingHandbag Mon 22-Jun-20 21:31:16

Meadow Makes?
Hydrangea Handicrafts?
Bunnies and Buttons? (may be good for a kids range)
Strawberry Stitches?
Willow Works?
Good luck. X

MissAdventure Mon 22-Jun-20 21:19:59

I would be wary of combining country craft work, after hearing of a receptionist who had the task of politely saying it to every caller on the phone. "Country craft work, may I help you?"
Until one day she got the words muddled.

CherryCezzy Mon 22-Jun-20 21:15:03

I think there's already a business called One of a Kind but some of the other suggestions are good.

You could combine some of the things you mentioned, eg. meadow and hedgerow could become MeadowRow or Chalk and Rabbits if your creations are targeted toward children.

Create a word board to capture the essence you are looking for.

Good luck.

JonesKpj000 Mon 22-Jun-20 20:39:55

Countryside Crafts.
Meadowview Arts & Crafts.

JuneRose Mon 22-Jun-20 20:37:59

Hedgerow Crafts

JuneRose Mon 22-Jun-20 20:30:24

Daisychain Designs

Jane10 Mon 22-Jun-20 20:21:36

Meadowsweet Country Crafts?