Welcome to The Hissing Possum
Hand made crafts for the whimsical
HI! Welcome to The Hissing Possum! Where all our gifts and keepsakes are as memorable and bizarre as our name! We’re 100% LGBTQIA+ woman-owned and operated by Shelby Shackleford. If you're looking for a gift that will last generations to come, you will find it here. We carry vintage style jewelry, a wide selection of crystal chunks, butterfly and fairy earrings, alt/goth/cottage style hand beaded belly chains, and so much more. You’ll find handmade children's dresses in fun and magical colors, kitchen scarves and aprons for the kitchen witch in your life, quilts that will add a touch of cottage coziness to any home, and last but not least, our special Guardian Fae Dolls. These dolls are fashioned after creatures of legend, critters, faelings, and fairies alike, with a crystal heart of its new homes choosing to channel their warding needs. Don't see something that catches your energy??? The Possum will gladly work with you on custom commission work for any dress, quilt, apron, or doll. Put in your custom request today!
Homecrafted, hand made, and personality fitted
Style Consultations
With my Style Consultations services, each client’s measurements, style preferences, and wardrobe needs are integrated with great detail into a unique set of designs. Working with the finest materials, I hand cut, sew, and finish garments so they’ll fit right, look great, and wear well for any business or social occasion. Every stitch is perfect, and everyone will notice the The Hissing Possum difference.
Heirloom Quilt Consultations
I'll work with each client to find their perfect fabric prints to fit their styles to create a custom one of a kind quilt to last generations.
Unique is key!
In a world of cheap replications and fast fashion, I have a goal to bring unique, singular, one of a kind gifts and clothing to the public.I strive to never make the same thing, in the same style or print twice to make sure that every purchase is going to a person who will have a conversation piece made just for them! 2020 hit hard around the world with the virus pandemic. Having become a new mother just as the worst was hitting, I left my job to stay home. After 2 years of being cooped up and things started returning to normal, I got a little part time job at a fabric store. With so much inspiration coming through the doors every day I decided to buy a machine and give sewing a go. I felt unstoppable! (And I in fact, didn't stop haha. ) a year of solid sewing and I've grown confident in my craft and with an increasing interest growing from my surrounding community, I decided to start out and make a small business from my hobby. I hope to continue growing and see where this adventure takes me!