So, hopefully, I will not disappoint with this new direction I am taking with this blog!
When (notice the positiveness - not if) I win the Lotto, I will open a craft store that caters for most things involving the use of fabric AND with this, there will be a coffee shop where you can enjoy a cuppa, have a scone, muffin or slice of cake. I will select the location where there is ample parking (it does not have to be in the city centre), is in close proximity of a main road and bus stop and if possible, have a peaceful view. I will arrange classes, workshops, have guest artists do special presentations, organise a weekend get-away once a year and also have video-conference type web-based online classes.
I will concentrate on rare and quality fabric, as well as your everyday use fabric. Stock will include all equipment you may need to make, say, a quilt, ribbon embroidery or cross stitching. All material you used for these crafts can be used in any of them, so no 'new' items will be needed. Hoops are used for all three, as are thread, ribbon, fabric, etc!
Because I have experienced, first hand, the importance of service, stock availability and variety, attitude and presentation, I will be targetting these areas to improve thereon, maintain a high standard and work on creating a good repetation. Goodwill is probably one of your most valuable assets in this type of business. You can have the works but if your service sucks and your attitude leaves much desired, you will not grow!
Until then, I will continue to learn more areas of quilting and I am so blessed and fortunate to be part of a wonder group of like-minded ladies! We have fun together and will soon be having our second quilters' day get-together. Watch this space!
I have yet to decide on my shop's name! In no rush at present.
When I look out from across my front door early in the morning, these are some of the sunrises that greet me! It is so deserving of human awe!
I can see a landscape wall quilt coming from this!
Have a great weekend!
Warm regards
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