Monday, September 12, 2011

it seems i'm always writing my blog in the night lately. beside an open window. sitting cross-legged on the brown couch in the dining room/library. the hum in the air is thick and the insect voices circle like children singing 'row row row your boat'. one group starts and then the other picks up. the sound buzzes and moves on the shadows of the trees. and the moon is full and round and bright. and my mind is circling along with it. we are worrying about money. and when that happens, it seems the question always is asked if my beloved 'chasing lightning bugs' is worth the time i give it. my answer is always yes. tom's is only sometimes yes. so i'm searching for selling strategies. i need to sell more consistently and to a wider group of people. and i'm open to suggestions. etsy has been good to me, but are there other sites that have brought any of you consistent sales?

sheila's hydrangeas are muted and gray and quite lovely now in the early days of september. they are creamy and old and dusty looking. i've posted a few on my other blog foblographie
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10 comments:

  1. Your work is stunning (I'm saving up to purchase one of your quilts!) I know it can be discouraging when sales get slow but that's also a sign of the market, end of financial year, seasons etc... Stay at it. Have you got a Big Cartel store? Similar to Etsy with very large market reach.

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  2. thank you bps....i just checked out big cartel. thanks boost and for the info!!!

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  3. I love your studio and couldn't stand to see you stop creating. I hope things get better and it works out so that you can continue. I wish I knew how to help. I hope others have the info that you need.

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  4. lisa...i know. and then today, a friend who wanted to share some of my space came by. we talked and planned and between the two of us and the cross-marketing that will happen, i'm feeling good!!!

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  5. thats wonderful news Annette! ( i mean on your comment)
    i wish the best to you dear : )

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  6. demie...i think it's all working out really well. it's amazing what a difference 24 hours can make in one's perspective.
    thank you. you are so lovely!!

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  7. I just discovered your blog via paraphernalia; and your work is just divine... sending some magic your way so sales go up, up, up..
    xo sandra

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  8. What awesome news! I am so excited and hope it makes all the difference! All my best wishes are coming your way.

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  9. it's lovely to meet you sandra.
    and, thank you, lisa.

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