Late last week, I got an email from David Gelles, a reporter at the New York Times. He said he was working on a story about Etsy and wondered if we could talk. We had an interesting conversation later that evening. When I asked what the article would be about he said, “The company was…
Archives for November 2017
Black Friday Sale
It’s time to start shopping for the holidays. I’ve got my shop stocked with some fun new items and everything is 25% off, with free shipping on orders over $50. Here’s what’s new: “Drop the feed dogs” patches! Red Putford scissors! Tulip embroidery needles (these are the best embroidery needles I’ve ever used – sharp,…
Podcast Episode #109: Shea Henderson
On today’s episode of the While She Naps podcast we’re talking about building a sewing community with my guest, Shea Henderson. A former middle school math teacher, Shea Henderson now owns Empty Bobbin Sewing Studio, a sewing and quilt pattern company. She is the author of the award winning book School of Sewing: Learn it. Teach…
Podcast Special Episode to Honor Nancy Zieman
I’m so saddened by this morning’s news that Nancy Zieman has passed away. Nancy was a huge inspiration to me, and to so many of us. As a woman, a business person, and a working mom, Nancy lived her life with grace. She worked hard, had an excellent moral compass, and set a high bar…
5 Fantastic Craft Books from 2017
I will always love craft books. No matter how much time I spend online watching YouTube videos and reading blogs, there’s nothing like holding a really beautiful craft book in your hands. Books are a great value. For $15-25 you get over a dozen patterns. Think about that! Plus, a book is a peek into…
Podcast Episode #108: The State of the Quilting Industry, Quilt Market Fall 2017
What is it really like to own a brick-and-mortar quilt shop today? Tune in to this lively discussion about the state of the quilting industry in 2017 from the perspective of three longtime quilt shop owners to find out. I recorded this episode of the While She Naps podcast at Quilt Market in Houston last…
It’s Time for Quilts, Inc. to Change the Name of the Husband’s Lounge
Photo of the 2017 Husband’s Lounge at International Quilt Festival courtesy of Kristin LaFlamme. I want to express my disappointment in Quilts, Inc.’s decision to continue to call the lounge area at International Quilt Festival the “husband’s lounge.” Last November I wrote a post here about why the language we use when we talk about…