I was ten years old the first time I sat down at my mom's sewing machine. Her name was Vivian Gertrude, but everyone called her Trudi. She was the finest seamstress I've ever known. My first project was a smocked bishop bubble with little sheep on it for my baby sister, Luara, and Trudi stood right there beside me making sure every stitch was right.

She taught me more than sewing. She taught me that when you make something with your hands for someone's child, you're making something that matters. Something that gets packed away in tissue paper and pulled out years later with tears in your eyes. Something worth doing right.

That's what Gertie's Heirlooms is. It's her legacy and my promise to keep it going. Every piece I make carries the standard she set, which is do it right, work hard, and never forget that what you're creating was meant to be handed down for generations.

I specialize in heirloom baby and children’s items, the kind of pieces family’s treasure and pass along. If you're looking for something made with care and built to last longer than a lifetime, you're in the right place.

Welcome to Gertie's. Trudi would be glad you’re here.