Quilt or Comforter? Comforter or Quilt? Is there a difference and if there is, why should I care? Both items are typically bedding. They both keep you warm and cozy. They both have several layers to them. What’s the big deal? There is a Difference Even though the function of a quilt and a comforter […]
Recently, we had an issue with one of our vehicles. A couple of the gauges in our truck stopped working – they were always pegged. The dealer quoted $900 for the repair. So onto the internet we go. We found a listing for people called The Gauge Guy who would complete the repair and convert […]
Aquamarine is a beautiful blue to blue/green colored variety of the mineral Beryl. Beryl is a beryllium aluminum silicate (Be3Al2(Si6O18)) that occurs in pegmatite formations over a wide range of geography. The color of the mineral specimen determines the gem name. Probably the most famous of the beryl gemstones is the green variety with chrome […]
Social media is a huge, and often free, tool of small businesses to promote their work and get their name out to the public; but are you using it correctly or are you shooting yourself in the foot? Social media is anything from Facebook, to Twitter, to Pinterest, to your blog. You are connecting with […]
Have you thought the sale all the way through? I have noticed on HandmadeArtists as well as other sites that sellers often time did not take the time to fill out their shop policies which leaves me wondering if it is an oversight, a matter of time, or something else; so I ask you, have […]
Like so many of you small businesses out there, I try to keep my eye out for new ways to promote and connect with potential customers. There are so many new online applications popping up on a regular basis, it is always tough to know which ones are a good use of our time and […]
I have been up to my eyeballs lately in baby blankets. I actually love knitting these. Nine out of ten of them are the pattern pictured, which is handed down from my great-grandmother. It’s so enjoyable to knit in straight rows and end up with this wavy blanket. Plus, baby yarn is a delight […]
Handmade? I am kinda passionate about the adjective handmade as in “handmade product.” I’m not wanting to be a purist but I am (a) concerned about keeping a true vision of what is handmade in this very-technological 21st century and (b) honoring the artists from earlier centuries who had only their hands to work with. […]
Branding your Shop in Style Branding your shop is so important! Find a look you love and carry it through. Use it for your networks, shop, Business Cards and more. Becoming recognized is so important. Helping Hands Graphic Design can help you do just that. Custom Banners, Avatars, Business Card Templates to name just a […]
Have you ever been told, “you should write a pattern” for something that you make? If you are active in your medium at all, the answer to that question is probably “yes”. But is it a good idea? I’m not able to answer that question for you beyond that, yes, it is an idea. What […]
