Cindy's Whimsies LLC

05/30/2026

With Eastern Market’s Tuesday and Sunday markets returning June 2, local couple Ben Dover and Tess Tickle say they can’t wait to spend the morning walking shoulder-to-shoulder directly in the middle of crowded aisles while remaining completely unaware of everyone around them.

Witnesses say the pair traditionally arrives carrying iced coffees before immediately stopping every 12 feet to look at flowers, point at bread, or discuss whether they should “become plant people this summer.”

“They move at the exact speed needed to ruin everyone else’s day,” said one frustrated shopper attempting to carry produce around them. “Somehow they block the entire market without even trying.”

At press time, Dover and Tickle had purchased one candle, a succulent they’ll accidentally kill by Friday, and a tote bag reminding others to “support local.”

04/29/2026

STURGIS
FARMERS
MARKET
OPENS MAY 9

04/16/2026

04/09/2026

If you produce something for others, you’re worth getting paid for it.

11/12/2025

Protect your softness. The world needs it.❤️

11/12/2025

We have limited jewelry again.
If you see something you like, let us know.
BTW, we will be at the Sturgis Farmers Market on Saturday, September 13 from 9am to 1pm.
Located at the north end of Oaklawn Park.

11/12/2025

Cindy’s Whimsies
Will wrap and mail
3 bars of goats milk
soap for $25 for Christmas

11/03/2025

This is amazing!
We embroider for free.

In Vietnam, a new wave of practical public service is emerging in the form of free sewing booths placed in city squares. These modest yet impactful spaces are equipped with basic sewing machines, spare thread, and materials — giving anyone the chance to mend, repair, or alter clothes at no cost. Open to all, the booths operate on the simple idea that everyone deserves a way to extend the life of their clothing, regardless of income or housing situation.

More than just a place to fix buttons or patch holes, these booths have also become informal micro-workstations. Skilled locals — including elderly tailors or job-seekers — often offer quick repairs or basic tailoring services to others for a small fee or donation. It's a space where creativity meets community support, where someone’s talent with a needle can translate into both self-worth and pocket income.

The booths are intentionally located near busy squares, transit stops, and flea markets — areas where both foot traffic and textile need are high. Volunteers and local NGOs keep them stocked and tidy, ensuring the equipment remains safe and usable for all. In some cities, weekend workshops are even offered to teach sewing basics to beginners.

This low-cost urban solution tackles waste, unemployment, and access all at once — proving that with just a sewing machine and an open booth, a little thread can stitch together much more than clothes.

09/13/2025

Come see us!