Last Wednesday the Belgian newspaper 'De Morgen' announced Etsy.com as number 5 of the 10 websites that will really boom in 2008. How great's that!
I'm so proud to be one of it's 60.000 sellers :)

GO ETSY!

b. my lover - gift set
Originally uploaded by queenBlingerie

Romantic gift set, a present for someone special or a treat for yourself...

• 1 very cute and sexy low rise bikini in size Medium
• 1 garter/choker
• 1 eye mask for your daytime naps or for evening playtime...

This set is one of a kind!
For sale in my Etsy and Dawanda stores.

Trying out some embroidery on this Audrey boyshorts. Feel free to tell me what you think... :)

For more photos check out my Flickr.

'Do It Yourself' is hot, and we know it! So do some others who give people that lack the skill the opportunity to 'Almost Do It Yourself'.

My own 'Design your own panties' at Dawanda is one example. But on a larger scale there's also StyleShake. Not for panties, but for gorgeous dresses.
Creative customers can design their own dress from a selection of patterns and fabrics. The dress is handmade in London and delivered to your door within 10 days for 195 EUR.

source: springwise.com

This is so great! I just loooooooooove this original idea from Netgranny of Switzerland.
On their website you can buy handmade knit socks and you can choose which granny has to knit them. How cool is that ?!?
The whole idea just makes me smile. For only € 26 you can have your handmade knit socks from you favorite granny.

I've been fabric hunting this week at stocksales from several famous Belgian designers. I was thrilled to find some real treasures that I can use for my own designs.

Last night I could not go to sleep without making this sexy thing first. I baptised her 'Carolina'. It's a black nylon/spandex with semi transparent stripes, trimmed with soft bright fuchsia cotton. To finish it of, a little bow was attached on the right front side. You can see more pictures on Flickr.

A matching tanktop will follow soon...

Here's my little sweatshop in the attic. Thanks to my dearest husband who dedicated several months to finishing this room. You could see the bare roof in here, no floor, no nothing. And look how nice it is now...

I love having a handy man in the house :)

A variation on my original Red Rosie panties, same fabric, little different design. I just love this set. Adorable, comfy and sexy.

Only 1 set made in size M-L (fits B-C cups). Check this item in my Etsy shop (USD) or Dawanda shop (EURO).

Janet Leigh halter set
Originally uploaded by queenBlingerie

Very sexy set: halter top and boyshorts in beautiful, high quality fabrics (viscose/elastan). The haltertop has an adjustable neck strap. Boyshorts is lined with a coton crotch. Pink little bows are added for extra cuteness. This set is a real old school pin-up style...

Check out this really cool handbag that I bought from Ira Grant. I really love it and have received many compliments from people.

Ira makes very beautiful and colorful handbags and pretty preppy jewelry. Check out her store 'My Little Bird' or read this interview on the European Street Team Blog.

Queen B. is featured among some other designers of the blog of Kiss The Frog. Click here to read it.

This week I was interviewed by the very nice Elizabeth from Dawanda.com. Her nice comments make me blush when I read it, so thanks Elizabeth!
Click here to read the interview.

The fabulous website Indie Quarter has just featured Queen B.
Indie Quarter is a UK based blog, dedicated to independent designers, makers, artists and crafters. It is updated each week day to bring you the latest offerings from fashion designers, artists, handbag designers, ceramicists, photographers, jewellery designers, stationers, knitwear designers and so on.

I'm working on a new collection called: the Bling collection, with sexy G-strings, boyshorts and matching tops. All in black, all with rhinestones. So if you like things shiny, this is the collection for you! :)
Here's the first out of many to follow:

the Bling collection G-String

Thanks to the Dawanda Stylelab you can now design Queen B.'s handmade panties in your own unique style. You can choose between different styles (hipster, bikini, low rise bikini or thong), fabrics and add-ons. From time to time the fabrics will change, so you will have tons of possible variations.
Click here to start creating...

My latest treasury on Etsy:

HeliS makes the most beautiful handpainted illustrations. She's a Finnish girl living in Turkey.
I fell in love with her 'Lost Heart' illustration. I can't wait to get the t-shirt that I bought from her...

During my holidays I finally had some time to work out some new panties styles. I was used to making my favorite low rise bikinis, but have now created patterns for regular bikinis, thong, boyshorts and hipster.
All designs can be made in these different styles, so there's one for every taste. The sizes range from XS to XL.

Waw, my panties are featured on Wickedly Chic. What a nice surprise!

I was so looking forward to some vacation, and am very happy it's finally there. We're leaving at dawn tomorrow to the South of France: 1.100 km by car. And then: 10 days of camping near the sea. Finally some time to relax....

But also to create some more. I'm taking my sewing machine, fabrics and lots of ideas with me.

See you in August!

I have photographed all my panties on a mannequin, but wasn't 100% happy with the photo's.

A mannequin doesn't have real life sizes, so every pair of panties I put on it always seem larger then they actually are.

So... here are some real life pictures of panties that I made for myself. These are the 'very low rise bikini panties' in size M.

I just love everything that's made by Yasmin Bochi...
She's 25, from Antwerp in Belgium and makes the most beautiful accessories (handbags, jewelry,...).
Please check out her shop to see her collection: http://yasminbochi.etsy.com

My latest treasury...

Check out the latest treasury from Karlita. She included my Sweet Jane panties.
Thanks Karlita!

This leather cuff is very cool!!! I just love it, looks great when wearing a simple t-shirt and jeans. It just makes any outfit look special.

'strapped leather cuff in pink' by hollyhawk

I've also made a cami to go with the Groovy Chick panties. This set is SOOOOOOO sexy!

Check out the newest collection of creative European craftmanship at Etsy. Since the European Street Team is so active, we have 2 Treasuries online at the moment.
Please check them out to support us. Or even better: buy something from one of us... *lol*

A summer in Europe
All thing European...

Sexy and comfy low rise panties in stretch cotton and lycra fabric. Beautiful black trimming and little heart detail in the middle.

A buyers' comment:
"Ooooh these are so very, very sexy! These panties have a bit of a vintage look along with excellent quality, wonderful craftsmanship and a ton of comfort. I think this is the kind of panties Marilyn Monroe would have worn if she shopped on Etsy. I absolutely love them! Many thanks to the very nice seller and I look forward to her new collections!"

Sexy and comfy low rise panties in pink and white stretch cotton with black lace detail.

A buyers' comment:
"I LOVE THESE PANTIES!! They are the ultimate most comfortable sexiest pair of underwear EVER. And the presentation is great: they arrive in a cute little bag. The seller is fantastic!"

Very comfy low rise panties in stretch cotton fabric: light blue with white and black trimming.

A buyers' comment:

"These panties are fantastic! So cute and sweet, so comfortable and yet very sexy. I absolutely love them. If you want to feel special, this is the underwear for you! The seller is a great girl and a pleasure to deal with!"

Bandana top and low rise thong in stretch jersey cotton tiger print.

Very comfy low rise panties in stretch cotton fabric: leopard print with fuchsia and black lace detail.

Check out these items handmade by Europeans and for sale on Etsy.
Thanks to Yasminbochi for publishing this Treasury!