so, I posted it on Facebook, and I got HUGE raves! Plus an order! It's the biggest compliment when you are asked to make something wonderful for someone, and get paid for the work.
Saturday, October 1, 2011
A work in progress
For the past two years, I have worked on my good friend Mark's colossal blanket. It's HUGE! But it's finished, and waiting for his birthday. (10-10-11)
so, I posted it on Facebook, and I got HUGE raves! Plus an order! It's the biggest compliment when you are asked to make something wonderful for someone, and get paid for the work.
so, I posted it on Facebook, and I got HUGE raves! Plus an order! It's the biggest compliment when you are asked to make something wonderful for someone, and get paid for the work.
Monday, July 11, 2011
July 2011
Life has been busy. I've been learning more and new designs and patterns.
I'm thinking of sending a baby blanket design to Crochet World and my CGOA Crochet! It came out so cute! It's a pretty shell pattern, in pastels and white yarn in a sportweight. But first, I need to take the pictures after I wash and block my designs.
I'm thinking of sending a baby blanket design to Crochet World and my CGOA Crochet! It came out so cute! It's a pretty shell pattern, in pastels and white yarn in a sportweight. But first, I need to take the pictures after I wash and block my designs.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Springtime 2011
Date: April 30, 2011
Place: Levittown
Event: Levittown Engine Company 7, Spring Craft Fair
I had a great time at this fair, and actually broke even with my sales!
Place: Levittown
Event: Levittown Engine Company 7, Spring Craft Fair
I had a great time at this fair, and actually broke even with my sales!
Thursday, January 13, 2011
1/13/11
Completed another order. This looks so cute, and customer wants extra literature to pass out to those who REALLY liked the design! I'll be adding a BONUS GIFT to their order, for mom, she'll get my quick-n-easy fingerless gloves using the same color as the Red Heart Bikini.
Now on to new projects, and plug along with my WIP projects
Friday, January 7, 2011
2011 New Business Blog
I am currently reading up on selling crafts on-line and Craft, Inc. to develop a business plan for my crafts business. This is my New Year's promise to myself. No, I don't go solely by resolutions, because that can easily be broken. Developing a new plan for Threads-N-Strands is very important.
I also wish to develop two more plans.
One is for becoming an associate for a LYS or one of the big box stores, here, along with a resume, I think it would be refreshing to post my business plans for the targeted shops.
Another business plan will be as a freelance clerk. Resume's are still ok, but to show a plan on how to make everyone's life easier would be a dynamic show of interest for the company.
So, getting back to TNS. In-between my crocheting, I'll be reading, a lot. But also tend to my Facebook page, Tweets, and ravelry.
I will also be keeping a calendar. This calendar will post craft fairs I'll be setting up a booth for. This I'll keep on Facebook. And on Ravelry, I'll form a new group for customers to visit.
I am thinking of Intuit, but they snag you with get a few months free, then you have to start paying. Hmmmm. Well, ok, I'll make my own website, just not now.
I do know so far, I have Hallockville Museum Farm's Fleece & Fiber Festival and Fall Festival. F&F is in May. I plan on making wonderful cotton goodies for the bath & kitchen. I will also dedicate into making pretty white baby things as well. I'll also spend the summer months prepping for my booth. I plan to add hats this year. Shawls, too. And low, reasonable prices. Especially for babies and for kids who love fun things.
Anyway, best get going here. I got a custom order to complete, and I promised her it would be finished over the weekend.
Till then,
Happy stitching!www.ravelry.com/threadsnstrands
I also wish to develop two more plans.
One is for becoming an associate for a LYS or one of the big box stores, here, along with a resume, I think it would be refreshing to post my business plans for the targeted shops.
Another business plan will be as a freelance clerk. Resume's are still ok, but to show a plan on how to make everyone's life easier would be a dynamic show of interest for the company.
So, getting back to TNS. In-between my crocheting, I'll be reading, a lot. But also tend to my Facebook page, Tweets, and ravelry.
I will also be keeping a calendar. This calendar will post craft fairs I'll be setting up a booth for. This I'll keep on Facebook. And on Ravelry, I'll form a new group for customers to visit.
I am thinking of Intuit, but they snag you with get a few months free, then you have to start paying. Hmmmm. Well, ok, I'll make my own website, just not now.
I do know so far, I have Hallockville Museum Farm's Fleece & Fiber Festival and Fall Festival. F&F is in May. I plan on making wonderful cotton goodies for the bath & kitchen. I will also dedicate into making pretty white baby things as well. I'll also spend the summer months prepping for my booth. I plan to add hats this year. Shawls, too. And low, reasonable prices. Especially for babies and for kids who love fun things.
Anyway, best get going here. I got a custom order to complete, and I promised her it would be finished over the weekend.
Till then,
Happy stitching!www.ravelry.com/threadsnstrands
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Autumn Happenings
Had to copy this lucious-looking recipe:
Ingredients:
1 15oz can of pure pumpkin
3 cups of sugar
1 cup of water
1 cup of vegetable oil
4 eggs
3 1/3 cups of all purpose flour
2 tsp's of baking soda
2 tsp's of cinnamon
1 tsp of salt
1 tsp of baking powder
1/2 tsp of nutmeg
3/4 tsp of ground cloves
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350
Grease AND flour 2 loaf pans
Combine pumpkin, sugar, water oil and eggs and mix well.
In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients and mix.
Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and beat until smooth.
Divide batter between both loaf pans.
Bake for 60-70 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool for 10-15 minutes before removing from pans.
Tips:
Pumpkin pie spice could easily be substituted for the cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Add little or more spice depending on your preference.
Top with cream cheese or a pumpkin spice flavored cream cheese!
Ingredients:
1 15oz can of pure pumpkin
3 cups of sugar
1 cup of water
1 cup of vegetable oil
4 eggs
3 1/3 cups of all purpose flour
2 tsp's of baking soda
2 tsp's of cinnamon
1 tsp of salt
1 tsp of baking powder
1/2 tsp of nutmeg
3/4 tsp of ground cloves
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350
Grease AND flour 2 loaf pans
Combine pumpkin, sugar, water oil and eggs and mix well.
In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients and mix.
Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and beat until smooth.
Divide batter between both loaf pans.
Bake for 60-70 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool for 10-15 minutes before removing from pans.
Tips:
Pumpkin pie spice could easily be substituted for the cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Add little or more spice depending on your preference.
Top with cream cheese or a pumpkin spice flavored cream cheese!
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