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A Year of Growth, Grit & Hope at Rockin’ Threads Creations

This year hasn’t been the easiest one for Rockin’ Threads Creations — and that’s something I want to be open about.

Behind the pretty photos and carefully stitched flowers were quiet craft fairs, lower-than-hoped-for sales, and moments of wondering whether I was doing the right thing. Running a small handmade business can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be tough — especially when things don’t go as expected.

There were times this year where it felt heavy. Times where I had to step back, rethink, and learn the hard way. And yes, next year I may be getting a job alongside my business — not because I’m giving up, but because sometimes you do what you need to do to keep going.

And that’s okay.

What This Year Taught Me

Even in a difficult year, there was growth.

I learned:

  • What truly works and what doesn’t.

  • How important community and genuine support are.

  • That handmade still matters, even in quieter seasons.

  • That resilience is built one small step at a time.

Every slow fair and quiet week came with lessons I’ll be carrying forward.

Still Blooming

Despite everything, Rockin’ Threads Creations is still here.

This year, your favourite crocheted flowers included:

  • Birth Month Flowers

  • Sunflowers

  • Lilies

  • Delphinium

  • Gladiolus

Each order, message, and kind word reminded me why I started this journey — to create meaningful, lasting flowers for life’s moments, big and small.

Looking Ahead to 2026

I truly believe 2026 is going to be a better year.

Not a perfect one — but a more focused, sustainable, and thoughtful one. A year where I refine instead of rush, grow at my own pace, and build a business that works with life rather than against it.

Rockin’ Threads Creations isn’t going anywhere. If anything, it’s growing stronger roots.

A Small Thank You: End-of-Year Sale

As a thank you for supporting my small handmade business , especially through a tough year, I’m running an end-of-year sale until 1st January 2026.

If you’ve been thinking about:

  • Treating yourself to flowers that never fade.

  • Gifting something meaningful.

  • Supporting handmade as we head into a new year.

This is a lovely time to do so. 💛
Every order truly helps support this small business as it steps into its next chapter.

Thank you for being part of this journey — the good, the hard, and everything in between.

Here’s to learning, growing, and hopefully sorting out a blooming business in the year ahead 🌸

With love and the best wishes for 2026,
Willeke
Rockin’ Threads Creations

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