tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post8124014682777764034..comments2024-03-22T07:42:07.436+00:00Comments on Lily's Quilts: Turn your hobby into a business series - part 1Lynne (Lily's Quilts)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12706577666898878440noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-467815431929046882015-01-19T18:58:19.486+00:002015-01-19T18:58:19.486+00:00I wouldn't say it was a nightmare because I lo...I wouldn't say it was a nightmare because I loved every minute of being in the classroom, sharing my knowledge & techniques that I developed, and seeing all of the different interpretation of my original quilt designs by the students. Also, it was quite a learning experience and I met a lot of really nice people.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-45365955812763902792015-01-17T04:33:05.430+00:002015-01-17T04:33:05.430+00:00I'm with you on this Karen. I always loved ph...I'm with you on this Karen. I always loved photography but once I started taking on clients, gigs and deadlines it wasn't fun anymore. I completed my gigs and stopped accepting new ones and stepped away for a while cause I'd lost my passion for it. A couple years later I got back into photography but under the pretense that it was for fun. A session here and there for friends for fun but no longer approaching it as a business but instead a fun hobby to share with friends and family.Terri Ann @ ChildlikeFascination.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12485089228446176343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-83471909973597517062015-01-15T12:21:12.524+00:002015-01-15T12:21:12.524+00:00A really interesting and informative post, thanks ...A really interesting and informative post, thanks Fiona and Lynne!Archie The Wonder Doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16348256617269963755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-58399891864764584132015-01-15T12:14:09.260+00:002015-01-15T12:14:09.260+00:00Hi Nancy, that sounds like a nightmare. So much p...Hi Nancy, that sounds like a nightmare. So much planning, time and expense upfront only to get a last minute cancellation. Sounds like you are better off doing it for yourself under your own terms not someone elses. Sewing Directoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09064192242528310174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-39119498300073160092015-01-15T12:12:18.735+00:002015-01-15T12:12:18.735+00:00Hi Sue, it really is isn't it? I think a lot o...Hi Sue, it really is isn't it? I think a lot of people don't realise until they start how much work and commitment it is and by then it's a little late! Sewing Directoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09064192242528310174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-10610980174528045722015-01-15T12:11:35.575+00:002015-01-15T12:11:35.575+00:00Thanks Marie, hope you enjoy the next post. Thanks Marie, hope you enjoy the next post. Sewing Directoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09064192242528310174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-12090069505628626772015-01-15T12:05:14.327+00:002015-01-15T12:05:14.327+00:00Thank you Trudi :) So pleased you are loving the b...Thank you Trudi :) So pleased you are loving the book and hope you enjoy the rest of the posts too. Sewing Directoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09064192242528310174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-1462016026865712582015-01-15T06:40:32.805+00:002015-01-15T06:40:32.805+00:00Very interesting blog post!
I love to teach quil...Very interesting blog post! <br /><br />I love to teach quilting and have been told by my students that I'm really good at it. However, I tried and did not enjoy teaching for a local fabric store as much. The fabric store suggested the types of quilts, fabrics, colors, etc. and made final decisions on my recommendations & class scheduling. I was disciplined enough to do and meet deadlines of all of the administrative and prep work (e.g., designing and making a sample quilt, preparing a pattern and supply list, etc.) for classes that frequently got canceled because there was not enough interest in the class. To meet deadlines, I would have to prioritize class samples over other quilt projects that I wanted to make. I wouldn't know whether a class would be canceled until a week before the class date, which was frustrating and not great for planning my personal life. I was required to use fabrics purchased from that fabric store for my class samples, for which I did get an employee discount. Also, the fabric store kept a portion of the fees that students paid for the classes. It was a great experience to give me a taste of what it might be like to have a business as a quilt designer and instructor. I learned the things that I liked and what I didn't like so much about it. I'm sharing my experience just in case one of your readers are considering this. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-68968297728835276212015-01-15T06:22:49.339+00:002015-01-15T06:22:49.339+00:00Fabulous post - great food for thought. Look forw...Fabulous post - great food for thought. Look forward to the next posts. Thank you! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15029198070504356216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-17750909302150743262015-01-14T18:34:15.379+00:002015-01-14T18:34:15.379+00:00A great taster post of what it's like running ...A great taster post of what it's like running your own business Fiona, particularly that bit about Drive! Sue is right (and a lovely lovely lady too) it's hard to work on so etching when you don't love what your customer wants too. Looking forward to the rest of these posts. And loving your book too! Trudihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06105739423187659152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-62231676415409092402015-01-14T16:09:10.039+00:002015-01-14T16:09:10.039+00:00I have a small quilt making business and agree wit...I have a small quilt making business and agree with everything you have said. It is tough when the fabric colour choices of customers are not my favourites too, but I have met some lovely people and have been thrilled with their kind comments when they get their quilts. It is a big commitment though.Sue @ Quilting the Green Starhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06951680161599214077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-69352159704293390762015-01-14T10:10:31.814+00:002015-01-14T10:10:31.814+00:00Glad you enjoyed it Nicky, part 2 will go live on ...Glad you enjoyed it Nicky, part 2 will go live on Friday. Sewing Directoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09064192242528310174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-10366817696623148112015-01-14T10:10:04.952+00:002015-01-14T10:10:04.952+00:00Thanks for ordering the book Krista, I hope you fi...Thanks for ordering the book Krista, I hope you find it useful. Sewing Directoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09064192242528310174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-89056174363916419982015-01-14T10:09:40.948+00:002015-01-14T10:09:40.948+00:00Thank you I'm so pleased you like the book and...Thank you I'm so pleased you like the book and the post. The next part will be going live on Friday :)Sewing Directoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09064192242528310174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-23326389946919626692015-01-14T10:09:07.752+00:002015-01-14T10:09:07.752+00:00Thanks Judith, glad you enjoyed it :)Thanks Judith, glad you enjoyed it :)Sewing Directoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09064192242528310174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-52729224197990026552015-01-14T10:08:42.334+00:002015-01-14T10:08:42.334+00:00Thanks Karen, I definitely agree you need to have ...Thanks Karen, I definitely agree you need to have the drive to keep quilting even when you are sick of doing it and to sacrifice doing it for fun quite often. Plus like you say when it becomes work it is much more stressful then doing it for fun. Sewing Directoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09064192242528310174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-52773734467389365332015-01-14T10:06:34.172+00:002015-01-14T10:06:34.172+00:00I found it one of the most stressful parts of sett...I found it one of the most stressful parts of setting up The Sewing Directory, I hate selling so I worked really hard to get to a point where I no longer have to sell, and people come to me instead of me to them. I think it does take a certain kind of personality to sell things. Sewing Directoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09064192242528310174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-1553458552651365242015-01-14T09:35:26.579+00:002015-01-14T09:35:26.579+00:00Looking forward to reading more!Looking forward to reading more!Nickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12437815900953193788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-45856783667938751202015-01-14T05:24:05.242+00:002015-01-14T05:24:05.242+00:00I've been waiting for this to come to the US! ...I've been waiting for this to come to the US! I just ordered it. Looking forward to reading more. Kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02479408778852456062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-34993665032056384982015-01-14T02:31:10.877+00:002015-01-14T02:31:10.877+00:00Thank you for hosting this, Lynne! I adore this bo...Thank you for hosting this, Lynne! I adore this book, and Fiona's attitude and advice. Looking forward to the next post :) XX!SewPsyched!https://www.blogger.com/profile/04286345452598767963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-52159351062976271172015-01-13T23:43:46.447+00:002015-01-13T23:43:46.447+00:00Sound advice! Some great life-lessons in there to...Sound advice! Some great life-lessons in there too! JxoJudith, Belfasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15912127248240222402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-49190550400809636592015-01-13T15:52:25.556+00:002015-01-13T15:52:25.556+00:00Your article is informative but I don't think ...Your article is informative but I don't think I could sell. It would be so stressful. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14710810905602057566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-76056793505333321342015-01-13T15:28:27.933+00:002015-01-13T15:28:27.933+00:00One thing most need to think about before they dec...One thing most need to think about before they decide to turn their hobby into a business is will they still enjoy the quilting or will it have turned into work? if that is the case and it isn't fun anymore do not turn it into a full time business --instead when you have an excess of quilts in the house see if you can sell any of them then. Do not take commissions with deadlines that will also take the fun out of it and create stress -- just my opinion -- you have written a very good article on this.Karen - Quilts...etc.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07293429657903986492noreply@blogger.com