Quilters and fabric artists have been asking me questions about developing their home business, keeping it going, challenges they may encounter and other related topics. At another b5media blog, Home Biz Notes, where I co-blog with Yvonne Russell, you’ll find a great deal of business information.
Yvonne has just posted a list of Popular November Home Biz […]
When I write about quilting, patchwork and fabric art, I find some topics spark my readers’ and my interest more than others. I’ll share five that seem to be favorites in November.
Let me know if there were others that you found interesting, helpful, or just plain fun to read.
*What Do Quilters Use for Storing Buttons?
*Quilers, […]
”People don’t say thank you any more. Or write thank you notes,” a friend mentioned the other day.
Is this you in your busy life? In your quilting life or business? Do you take time to say or show your appreciation for deeds done, words said, gifts received?
Even though I was taught, by a mother who […]
Chloe is hosting the Christmas Gifts Blog Showcase this month at her Tangled Threads blog with a nice round-up of bloggers from the Lifestyle contributing a round-up of creative ideas for gift giving.
I’m pleased Quilting and Patchwork is represented with my post, Quilters - Make Christmas Gift Balls With Fabric Scraps! I continually discover unique ideas for […]
Swapping fabric post cards has become a fascinating hobby for fabric artists and quilters. Many different themes abound, with each group selecting something that strikes their fancy or has special meaning.
I discovered “Postcards from the 1930’s” at Kate’s Quilting (and other fiber arts) Blog. This appears to be an ongoing swap and Kate has […]
Everyone, at some time, encounters losses and disappointments in life, in their hobbies, their business, their personal life and other endeavors. Sometimes you even feel like giving up on a project or dream.
However, generally we “get ourselves up, brush ourselves off, and start all over again!” No matter what the struggle.
Celine, at Pimp Your Work, has 5 […]
Cyber Monday, the Monday after Thanksgiving weekend, is one of the most highly trafficked Internet days of the year, I’ve learned. Online shoppers are out in full force and browsers are seeking information and ideas.
Do you have gift giving ideas on your web site and blog? If you sell on the web, are […]
Have you ever purchased a fabric that’s perfect for your project(s), then found you didn’t have enough? Or you wanted more for a similar project? However, when you went to purchase more fabric, the store was out and couldn’t get any more.
That design had been discontinued!
*I discovered this when I was making appliqued quilted vests […]
Other than our sewing machine, often a computerized one that almost can do everything on its own, we usually don’t think about caring for the other tools that help us create our quilts and fabric art. Also, there often are proper ways to use them so they last longer.
For instance, at the Quilted Paradise, you’ll […]
Don’t think you’ll ever be interviewed? Never say “Never!”
When I was a reporter for our local newspaper and a writer for quilting magazines, I interviewed quite a few quilters, both those who weren’t widely known and others who were Do don’t be surprised if what you’re doing is of interest to a reporter somewhere.
The next question…“What […]
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