If you believed everything on the internet breaking into the knitting instructor scene is an easy money maker that uses knowledge a knitter already knows to make extra cash. In reality, however, this can take a while and be kind of tricky. Here are some practical tips to make your dream of becoming a knitting … More It Takes One to Know One
Sitting down to start this blog post kind of blows my mind away. Why? Well, it’s the last one of 2017. I don’t know about you, but this year flew by very fast. So much happened for me as I’m sure it did for you, too. For me, I focused on improving my Etsy store … More Look Back, Move Forward
I feel the time has come for a new club for knitters. Unfortunately, to be in this club the knitter must be comfortable with the fact that they might be considered “knitting snobs” if they are in it. Why K.A.A.K. ? YouTube, Etsy and all viral social media posts: I Blame You. I blame you … More K.A.A.K.
It’s been a very busy, crazy first few weeks of 2017 so far and is already flying by. My car already has a new windshield (thanks to a small chip and cold weather), my fence has a nice gap into my neighbor’s yard (thanks to our nice wind here) and I’ve finally opened an Etsy … More Never Stop Improving
WARNING: Facetious Content Ahead. You’ve been warned. If you work in the craft industry or run your own handmade business you will hear the following at least once in your creating lifetime: Person:”Hey, have you seen (insert current viral craft project here)? ” Crafter:”Oh, yes I sure have.” (beginning to wonder where this will lead) Person: … More Where’s the Passion?
It’s that time of year again, when the days start getting shorter and the nights a little cooler. The leaves haven’t turned just yet, but you can tell they are having a harder time keeping green. Yes, it’s almost fall and that means pre-season football. And that means all things Blue Friday in the Seattle … More Football Season in Latte Land
Creatively talented people are so inspiring and I get the pleasure of working with some of the best! One of my coworkers sews beautiful items for display at the craft store I work at. Her luckily little two year old grandson is the new recipient of this Busy Book. I’m so jealous – jealous of … More Best Busy Book Ever
What happens when you put a yarn addict in the same room as a yarn rep? Well, last week, after two meetings with two different yarn reps, I found out. Tuesday afternoon was a meeting with a yarn rep from King Cole Yarn. This company, based out of England, has been around 80 years. It … More Must…..Control…..Urge
Before starting the overhaul of the yarn department there was one, huge decision that had to be decided. It was something that could make the department so much better or just really frustrate potential yarn customers. It would require much thought and research. What could it possibly be? By weight or by brand? By weight … More One if by weight … two if by brand
If you listen really closely you can hear a squishy, sloshy sound. What is it and where is it coming from you ask? It’s coming from my tiny brain deep inside my spinning head. I was finally able to sit down with my store manager and nail down my new hours (still part time), discuss … More This Is Your Brain on Retail
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