August 1st, 2008
QuiltingAndPatchwork.com
FRIDAY FEATURE
If you have a quilting business or shop (online or walk-in), do you feature specials or an attraction one day a week…or month? Do you look for these specials where you shop?
As I browse the mail coming to my e-mail box, I’ve noticed, over the course of time, that Fridays seems to be a […]
By Mary Emma Allen -- 1 comment
June 10th, 2008
QuiltingAndPatchwork.com
The View from My Window is the Promo Theme this week at the b5media Lifestyles Channel. So how does this relate to quilting?
When we talk about windows and quilting, a number of thoughts come to mind.
*The view from the window of the room where we quilt
*The design of a quilt, such as Cathedral Window
*Inspiration for […]
By Mary Emma Allen -- 11 comments
February 6th, 2008
QuiltingAndPatchwork.com
“Don’t toot your own horn,” Mother often cautioned us. She called it bragging when we told others about our achievements. She was proud of us when we received recognition, but the general feeling was to downplay it. Mother felt it was for others to spread the word. That was somewhat the practice of the era when […]
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January 16th, 2008
QultingAndPatchwork.com
Quilting and Patchwork, and the other b5media Lifestyles bloggers, had the opportunity to stroll down the Red Carpet for the Lifestyles Golden Blog Globe Awards. Channel Editor Gayla McCord has a fun post up highlighting the achievements of these bloggers in 2007, Live from the Red Carpet - It’s b5media’s Lifestyles Golden Blog Awards.
Mine chosen from […]
By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments
November 9th, 2007
Offering contests for your customers, as well as blog and web site visitors, has become a popular way of generating interest in what you do, whether you operate a shop or simply like to quilt and chat and share.
Do you ever offer contests or prize drawings? This encourages customers to stop by your shop or […]
By Mary Emma Allen -- 1 comment
July 13th, 2007
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 […]
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May 23rd, 2007
“What’s a blog tour like?” I’m often asked, when I write about them, interview tour coordinators like Dorothy Thompson, or host authors on my blog.
Today, I’m hosting author Pamela S. Thibodeaux at my Potpourri of Writing blog. Although she’s not a quilt writer, taking a look at her interview will give you an idea of the usual […]
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