My Goal for 2016 is Finished! I cannot tell you how happy I am to have completed The Maker's Guide to Making Money! I hope it helps some of you who've dabbled with the idea of starting your own creative, small business. I didn't realize how hard it would be to look back on the experience and turn it into something that might help others succeed. In many ways it feels like I'm closing a chapter … [Read more...] about 2017 – Gratitude, Intentions & Truthbombs!
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Seattle’s Long Arm Quilting Show & Tell – October 2016
The quilting season is underway and it's been busy around our home. We are so grateful anytime we have new customers for our Long Arm Quilting Services and we are always thrilled when our customers return!!!! Such is the case with many of the quilts you're going to see on our Quilting Rockstars Show Tell. The best part about getting to know these fabulous quilters is developing relationships … [Read more...] about Seattle’s Long Arm Quilting Show & Tell – October 2016
Bring in Your Quilt ~ Shop Our Fabric Stash!
For Our Long Arm Quilting Customers! Whenever you drop off or pick up a quilt from It's Just Sewing we now have a little hidden fabric stash, organized and ready - Just For You! Over the summer I procured over 1200 Yards of NEW beautiful, high quality fabrics in addition to our holiday, beach, blenders and American made brand solids. Beautiful fabrics that may inspired your next quilt or … [Read more...] about Bring in Your Quilt ~ Shop Our Fabric Stash!
Where to Buy Quality Fabric Online, The Ultimate Guide!
Finally, A Comprehensive list of Quality Online Fabric Shops just for you! Quality comes in so many forms. The type of fabric we buy and who we buy it from can make a huge difference to the outcome of our projects AND how we feel about those projects. Quality fabrics are hard to find at 'Big Box Stores", believe me! I've had my share of bleeding textiles or fabrics that fall apart after a … [Read more...] about Where to Buy Quality Fabric Online, The Ultimate Guide!
The Maker’s Directory
Quick Guide Directory for Makers & Sewing Enthusiasts! I've created a simple {and every growing} list of my favorite resources. Whether your looking for fun tutorials, build a business or buying a sewing machine or fabrics online - I have you covered. I've curated a very thoughtful list of my absolute favorites in a multitude of categories. Feel free to leave questions in the space … [Read more...] about The Maker’s Directory
The Dirty Little Secret About Owning A Crafty Business
The dirty little secret about owning a craft, fabric or quilt shop is this – it’s almost impossible to make a livable wage because the margins on fabrics, notions and craft supplies are so small. Most patrons cannot even imagine how hard it is to be profitable and nearly impossible it is to bring home a paycheck – AT ALL. Think about this - When Thread is your biggest seller and you’re only … [Read more...] about The Dirty Little Secret About Owning A Crafty Business