I've finally embraced Pinterest. I set up an account a few years ago and was using it a little bit, but I didn't really grasp it's utility, both for collecting and storing creative ideas and for promoting my own work, until very recently. These past few weeks I've been working on a whole series of…
Insider Tips: How to Get Your Work Published in a Magazine
For crafters looking establish themselves as professional designers, getting published in a magazine can be a good first step toward building a professional portfolio. Designers who've been in the business for many years continue to submit work to magazines because it's a great way to get national distribution and exposure to a new audience, plus…
Abby Glassenberg Design 2013 Income Report
This year I kept comprehensive financial records for the first time. Every Friday morning I sat down and entered every pattern sale, every bit of revenue, and every single expense into a spreadsheet. Out of everything I’ve done since 2005, when I began selling what I sew, this was the best move I’ve made. Seeing…
Making Oustanding Customer Service the Focus of Your Business
There are two grocery stores equidistant from my house. I’m a pretty serious cook and I buy a lot of fresh ingredients each week. Both stores carry high-quality produce, meat, and fish. Both are clean and have friendly, helpful staff and good prices. But every week, when it’s time to do the significant shopping for…
Book Review: Sew Fun by Deborah Fisher
Making art is all about solving problems. How can I form this shape? Which two colors will look best here? What material should I use to make this part sturdy? If you think about it, you are facing and solving hundreds of tiny problems throughout the process of making something. Every one of us develops…
Easily Create a Blog or Etsy Banner for Free Using PicMonkey
PicMonkey is a free online tool for editing photos and creating graphics. It’s easy and intuitive to use, and it’s more powerful than many people realize. I’m a PicMonkey superfan! Today I’m going to show you how to easily create a beautiful new banner for your blog or Etsy shop, for free, using PicMonkey. Head…
Use CreateSpace to Self-Publish a Craft Book and Get National Distribution
I have a friend who’s had a long and successful career in the craft and design industry. She’s hit every marker of success: she has a fabric line, a booth at Quilt Market, teaches nationally and online, and has a huge blog following. Last week she turned in the manuscript for her fourth book. And…
Gift Guide: Craft Books 2013
I love books, and I especially love a good craft book. This year I've reviewed a number of new releases and any one of them would make a terrific holiday gift for a creative person in your life (or for yourself!). Here's my 2013 craft book holiday gift guide! I Just Like to Make Things,…
Capital Investments that Help Your Business Grow: Custom Dies with Phil Barbato
Should you buy that serger you’ve been coveting? It’s expensive. But if you had it, could you grow your business in ways you can’t right now? Or maybe it’s a kiln you need? Or a Wacom tablet? Or a shipping label printer? Sometimes it makes sense to make a capital investment in your business, even…
Book Review: Creature Camp by Wendi Gratz
Designer and sewing teacher Wendi Gratz has a new book out with Stash Books called Creature Camp: 18 Softies to Draw, Sew & Stuff. Wendi is known for her clear easy-to-follow sewing instruction. She creates videos and tutorials demonstrating sewing techniques especially designed for beginners. Wendi has also taught hundreds of kids to sew during…
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