Treena in a Minute...

I started sewing and making personalized gifts shortly after the birth of my second son. It started because I couldn't find a bunting set that was affordable for his crib. So, I bought a sewing machine and some materials and made one. I was giddy at how well it turned out and I was happy to share with anyone who came to my home, that I made it myself!

Sometime later, as a reservist in the U.S. Army, I gained the only nickname I ever had -  "Sweetpolly." They told me it was because I was always bringing sweets to drill and I reminded them of Sweetpolly Purebred of the Underdog cartoon (yeah I know, I'm showing my age). 

Fast forward and I am now a single mother with three young children. I was working at the N.C. Department of Corrections as a Corrections Officer and was also a reservist. But, it still wasn't enough to support my little family. I needed a little extra money. This is when I put my sewing machine to work and started sewing and selling baby quilts under the name Sweetpolly's Creations. 

I loved being able to offer blanket personalization to new parents.   It was one less thing they had to worry about. I did this for many years and even sold baby blankets at the local flea market. 

In between then and now, my children grew up and I became a grandmother. I changed careers and spent a little over twenty years working in the Federal Government. I also went to night school and graduated from Johns Hopkins University. Oh yeah, I got married too. 

Currently, I reside in Maryland where I run my online gift shop "Sweetpolly's Creations." It's also where I live with my husband Clif, a couple of chickens, and our dogs Scottie and Hero. 

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