This weekend I was hoping to do something with this…
Or make some more of these…
Or these…
Or, at very least, get a bit more of this finished.
I actually ended up not doing any of the above – but I did make a shop. For as long as I can remember (long before I had a computer) I’ve thought about having a stall at craft markets, if not an actual shop, but I never managed to build up enough stock to get started. And when I discovered online shops I continued with the idea that I didn’t really want to start one with only a few items. Now, though, I’m coming round to the idea that if I start a shop I’ll find it easier to justify the time and expense of sewing. The whole process turned out to be a bit more time consuming than I expected but now it’s up and running and I can improve and adjust the details over time. So far I’ve only listed a couple of things but I’ve got half a dozen or so more that just need good photos and although that’s only a small beginning at least it’s a start!
Do you have a shop on etsy or folksy or elsewhere?
Do you have any hints and tips?
Happy Sewing!
Janine @ Rainbow Hare
Vicki
I do love all of your blocks and projects! The absolute best of luck with your 'shop'!!
Patti
Congratulations on your new shop, Janine! You make such beautiful things, I am sure you will be very successful!
Mara
Congratulations! I would love to hear more as you get going, have a great time creating for your shop!
Benta AtSLIKstitches
how exciting!!!! i did have some embroidery designs listed on ETSY but could only sell to people with embroidery machines so very limited market. hope it goes well x
Nicky
Good luck with the shop Janine! you may not have lots but they are all beautiful! Better get stitching then!
junacreationsuk.blogspot.co.uk
Best of luck with the shop Janine, but a quick 'wonder' why are the prices in dollars?
Hope you sell loads and get rid of the notion you have to justify your sewing… it's because you have a gift that needs sharing.. no more justification needed :o)
Celtic Thistle
Congratulations on opening your shop Janine, that is a great achievement.
Kelly Young
hooray for you on opening a shop! I've been wanting to open an etsy shop, but every time I make a quilt, I've posted it for sale on facebook and it has sold within a day, so I haven't been able to build up enough to sell in one either. Plus, since I pretty much make quilts only, I'm not able to make a bunch of things quickly. Best of luck to you!!
:) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation
Nita
No, I don't…but someday I think I will! Congratulations!
barbara woods
i have a shop but have never sold any thing so wouldn't be much help
barbara woods
i checked your out looks good
Issabella The Cat
Congratulations! I've added you to my faves so hopefully some more peeps will see you :) As for hints and tips have a look through Etsy's forums and sellers hand book-both resources are very helpful!
Joanie's Trendy Quilts
Congratulations on opening up a shop! I am in the process too so when I read your message I could say, Oh yeah, I know what she means! If you went to my shop all you will see is a picture of a basket filled with Raggedy Ann and Andy doll legs. :) I have been working hard to create the products. I think I am working 16 hour days between quilting, making product and doing my accounting business. Anyways, I am happy you finally got it done! You have some pretty things in your shop by the way!
Emily's Mum
Congratulations! Great job and my goodness doesn't it take a while to get organised. The key is def the pictures. Emily is a great advocate of Etsy and has been at me for months but I can't get myself in gear so well done you.
Soma Acharya
Congratulations! I am so glad you created an Etsy shop. In my humble opinion, you did the right thing. That's the beauty of an online shop, a few beautiful, quality products like yours are a very good way to start. A shop even with a few items will motivate you to fill the shop with more items. Pictures are definitely very important as well as description. I faved yours so a few more will see you! Good luck!!
-Soma