Noreen at Hankering for Yarn tagged me for the 7 Random Facts Meme, in which I list seven facts about myself. I also was tagged at my Home Biz Notes blog and have listed seven there.
So even though I’ve listed seven facts at Home Biz Notes, I’ll see what information I can provide here that may […]
What happens to your quilting or fabric business when you move? With the traditional quilting or fabric store that depends on customers stopping in to purchase, you lose business when you relocate. An Internet fabric or quilting business, often operated out of your home, continues wherever you may move.
Of course, with a business that’s entirely […]
Chloe, at Tangled Thread, called my attention to the magnificent Quilt of Belonging that represents the many cultures and diverse people of Canada, made by quilters and artists throughout the country. It’s 120 feet long and 10 feet high and currently is on tour.
You’ll find a photo of this quilt of many blocks at Chloe’s blog. […]
Do you ever find yourself in the situation where you’re thinking about one topic and suddenly information crops up everywhere? When I started writing about photographing one’s quilting and fabric art projects, I began to find a number of articles and blogs with tips that quilters and other craftspeople can use.
At Stitch Witch, lunarawe […]
Photographing your quilting and fabric art is easy for some but a challenge for others, especially if you want a really nice photo to send in for a contest, juried show, or publication. Photos for your own use, your scrapbook, family memories, or just so you’ll have a record of what you made aren’t so […]
If you’re thinking of starting a quilting/fabric arts business, whether solely on the Internet or a shop in your home where customers stop by, it’s a good idea to develop a business plan. Even if you’ve started your quilting business and don’t have a business plan, you could benefit by developing one for future direction and growth. If you’re […]
Getting paid from customers who live some distance away, or with whom you do business online or by mail, can be a lengthy process and occasionally leave you with a check that isn’t good. PayPal has become one way to make doing business easier.
Many home businesses doing business online utilize the PayPal banking services for […]
Fabrics depicting characters from children’s books seem popular with quilters and fabric artists. They’re also fun to use when making clothing for children, as I did when my daughter was small.
Were any of you brought up on the Dick and Jane reading books in grammar school? Do you have memories of learning to read when […]
If you operated a quilting or fabric arts business in the pre-Internet days, you’ve likely discovered that much promotion nowadays is connected with online applications. Even your business may have an online presence.
“I’ve always considered myself a PR pro,” comments crafts business expert, Barbara Brabec, in her current e-newsletter bulletin, “but what I was particularly good […]
Jennifer Chiaverini’s new book in the Elm Creek Quilt series, The Quilter’s Homecoming, (#19 on the NYTimes bestseller list!) takes you from Pennsylvania to California. We learn what happened to Sylvia’s favorite older cousin Elizabeth during those years when they didn’t hear much from her.
If you recall, in a previous novel, Sylvia wonders why they never heard from […]
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