Small Biz Feature: Why Supporting a Woman-Owned, Survivor-Based Business Matters

When you shop small, you’re doing more than just buying a product. You’re investing in a dream, a family, and a story — one that’s often filled with grit, perseverance, and heart.

At Sewing from the Hart, every stitch tells part of my journey — as a woman, a mom, a military wife, and a breast cancer survivor. My business isn’t just about making embroidered keepsakes and cozy gifts. It’s about healing, resilience, and connection, and why choosing to support businesses like mine matters more than ever.

More Than Just a Business Transaction

When you order from a big box store, it’s a simple exchange: money for a product.
When you order from a small business, you’re part of something much bigger.

Here’s what your purchase does:

• Feeds a family, not a corporation.
• Keeps dreams alive, even when times are hard.
• Supports local communities through donations, collaborations, and outreach.

For me, every order helps me continue creating memory animals for grieving families, cozy home goods for people who want to surround themselves with love, and custom embroidery for schools and local businesses.

Why Woman-Owned Businesses Deserve Your Support

Owning a business as a woman comes with challenges — balancing family, work, and often, the expectation of being everything to everyone.

When you shop from a woman-owned business, you’re:

• Supporting financial independence for women and families.
• Helping close the gap in industries where women are underrepresented.
• Encouraging creativity and innovation in spaces often dominated by big brands.

Every embroidered item I create represents hours of hard work, late nights, and the determination to build something lasting — for my family and my community.

The Heart Behind a Survivor-Based Business

My journey took a turn I never expected when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Going through treatment changed how I view my business, my customers, and my life.

Sewing became more than just a creative outlet — it became part of my healing process.
Each memory bear, each towel, each pillow carries a piece of that strength and resilience.

When you support a survivor-based business, you’re helping someone who has faced adversity turn pain into purpose. You’re saying, “I see you. I believe in you. Keep going.”

Why It Matters to YOU

Shopping small doesn’t just help the business owner — it helps you too.
Here’s what you get:

• Unique, meaningful products you can’t find anywhere else.
• Higher quality craftsmanship and attention to detail.
• A personal connection with the person who made your item, packaged it, and shipped it with care.

When you buy from Sewing from the Hart, you’re not just getting a product. You’re getting part of my story, stitched with love and purpose.

How You Can Make an Impact

Supporting small, woman-owned, survivor-based businesses doesn’t have to be complicated.
Here are a few simple ways to help:

• Shop directly — every purchase counts!
• Leave a review to help others discover us.
• Share on social media to spread the word.
• Tell a friend about your experience.

Even small actions create a ripple effect that strengthens our community and empowers makers like me to keep going.

Join the Movement

When you choose Sewing from the Hart, you’re choosing more than a product — you’re choosing a story of perseverance, healing, and heart.

Together, we can make sure that small businesses like mine don’t just survive, but thrive.