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Quilters - Check Out the Myth Destruction at Home Biz Notes

by Mary Emma Allen on October 24th, 2007

Myths - ideas not founded on fact

                          Those of you with friends and family who consider your quilting and fabric arts “just” a little hobby, may be interested in checking out the periodic myth destroying taking place at Home Biz Notes.  Co-blogger Yvonne Russell came up with the idea and readers are sharing the myths about home businesses that are untrue.

Many quilters are involved in this art for the pure enjoyment it adds to their lives. However, for others, this interest evolves into a small (and perhaps eventually a large) business whether it’s making products, teaching classes, giving talks, writing books, or producing a TV show.

You probably will encounter along the way some of the myths that Yvonne talks about in this series about home business myths.  You even could share your experience with her by leaving a comment or writing her over at Home Biz Notes.

The latest, Home Business Is Not Just a Cushy Job, explores the realities of a home business and and destroys the myth that it’s total fun every minute.  (In my case, making quilts for customers generally was enjoyable…but not taking a quilt apart, removing the batting, and putting in new because it seeped through the fabric in tiny tufts.  All this renovating was done at my time and expense!  However, the customer was totally pleased with the results.) 

What experiences in myth destruction have you had?

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