Once again I'm beginning the week by organizing out my projects. Some I'll finish quickly, some I'll only begin, and others I might not even get to!
For dreaming : : A fat quarter stack of Jeni's Color me Retro collection for Art Gallery Fabrics!
For quilt finishing : : Tsuru yardage, in my most favorite prints in the collection, from Stash Fabrics!
For pillow making : : A bundle of Cloud9 Fabrics from Project Anthologies to become pillows to match these favorites!
For today : : A new baby quilt plan with Cloud9's In the Forrest!
For shipping : : Just a few of my recent Birthday Crown makings!!
My little etsy shop continues to keep me SO busy these days! I'm not complaining at all, I appreciate and wish for every. single. order. But I need to be honest, too. More and more I'm struggling to keep up! Not just with my orders, but with ALL of it. I'm guessing many of you can relate, one way or another. Besides all the work we put into motherhood/homemaking, I won't mention details -- you know! I have my "work" sewing, my "fun" sewing, my etsy, but I also have BIG dreams that have fallen by the wayside. To design a fabric collection, to write new patterns, to do more slow, unhurried quilt work, like my recent applique quilt...
Without a doubt I need to prioritize these things. Certainly, my family comes first and foremost. So in regards to just my career -- since my etsy is what is commanding the bulk of my time, I need to make some decisions there, first. I truly LOVE making crowns and pillows, and I rely on that income. To handle my orders better, I have been considering hiring a regular helper for just a couple days a week? I was chatting with my sister about possible options, and she suggested that first I need to raise my prices, even if just a little. I wasn't surprised, she is one of my biggest cheerleaders and has always recommended that I need to do this. But this time, it made me wonder?
Is this a reasonable and fair solution to try out? Pricing is SO very tricky for me, how about you? Is there a formula you use?
There are so many things I've been wanting to discuss here about growth of taking sewing from hobby to business. I'm also guessing there are many of you who are struggling with these same issues -- How to balance family, career, and fun!
Today, I'd love for you to share any input and links you feel comfortable to offer up, on my personal pricing dilemma, or more!! I hope you'll share your own questions, along with your ideas! We can only help one another!! ♥, Maureen
For dreaming : : A fat quarter stack of Jeni's Color me Retro collection for Art Gallery Fabrics!
For quilt finishing : : Tsuru yardage, in my most favorite prints in the collection, from Stash Fabrics!
For pillow making : : A bundle of Cloud9 Fabrics from Project Anthologies to become pillows to match these favorites!
For today : : A new baby quilt plan with Cloud9's In the Forrest!
For shipping : : Just a few of my recent Birthday Crown makings!!
My little etsy shop continues to keep me SO busy these days! I'm not complaining at all, I appreciate and wish for every. single. order. But I need to be honest, too. More and more I'm struggling to keep up! Not just with my orders, but with ALL of it. I'm guessing many of you can relate, one way or another. Besides all the work we put into motherhood/homemaking, I won't mention details -- you know! I have my "work" sewing, my "fun" sewing, my etsy, but I also have BIG dreams that have fallen by the wayside. To design a fabric collection, to write new patterns, to do more slow, unhurried quilt work, like my recent applique quilt...
Without a doubt I need to prioritize these things. Certainly, my family comes first and foremost. So in regards to just my career -- since my etsy is what is commanding the bulk of my time, I need to make some decisions there, first. I truly LOVE making crowns and pillows, and I rely on that income. To handle my orders better, I have been considering hiring a regular helper for just a couple days a week? I was chatting with my sister about possible options, and she suggested that first I need to raise my prices, even if just a little. I wasn't surprised, she is one of my biggest cheerleaders and has always recommended that I need to do this. But this time, it made me wonder?
Is this a reasonable and fair solution to try out? Pricing is SO very tricky for me, how about you? Is there a formula you use?
There are so many things I've been wanting to discuss here about growth of taking sewing from hobby to business. I'm also guessing there are many of you who are struggling with these same issues -- How to balance family, career, and fun!
Today, I'd love for you to share any input and links you feel comfortable to offer up, on my personal pricing dilemma, or more!! I hope you'll share your own questions, along with your ideas! We can only help one another!! ♥, Maureen
