Esty Shop Change of Direction

Opening my Etsy shop has been one of the many interesting learning experiences I have had this year. I’m a huge fan of Etsy and have gotten some really great handmade things from the sellers there this year. My first attempt at selling was to make a bunch of table runners. I really enjoyed doing this but in the past I have only sewn things for people I knew and I found it unsettling sewing things to be sold. When I opened the shop I found that it was, well, a little stressful. I kept getting all these e-mails about how to increase my sales and how to market myself. The clincher came when I started getting e-mails about being ready for “cyber-Monday”. I realized that what I really want to do is design and sell my quilting patterns not my quilts. What I really love, what really makes me happy, is giving my quilts away to people I love. So, long story short, many of you will be getting a table runner this year. If you get one, please PLEASE don’t feel like you have to give me anything in return. It’s a GIFT! My only regret is that I didn’t make more.

Comments

[Debbie]

I have always liked how you can analyze yourself so well!