I will focus on quilts for publication in magazines and a book of my own. I will still offer quilts and other small items for sale on Etsy, but with my own timeline, rather than the pressure of being ready for shows. Here is my low budget start.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
My Book...something's gotta give
There is only so much time for quilting and I realized that if I want to make my dream of a book happen, something has to go. With two kids going off to college in 2013, retiring from my job as a chemist is not in the cards yet. So...I will be giving up craft shows. While I do enjoy the show itself, there is a lot of work to do to get ready for each show. And with quilting, I can't make quilts the night before...I have to work on them all year. I will do two shows this year, and then retire my pipe and drape for the forseeable future.
I will focus on quilts for publication in magazines and a book of my own. I will still offer quilts and other small items for sale on Etsy, but with my own timeline, rather than the pressure of being ready for shows. Here is my low budget start.
I have made three quilts so far and planned 3 more. I also want to write a book on PA pillowcases.
I will focus on quilts for publication in magazines and a book of my own. I will still offer quilts and other small items for sale on Etsy, but with my own timeline, rather than the pressure of being ready for shows. Here is my low budget start.
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good for you follow your dreams. good luck!
ReplyDeleteKathie
It is great you are working on your book! There is only so much time in a day and you are right in not trying to do it all. With your boys off to college next year, you will have more time to fill, too.
ReplyDeleteI hear ya! Did craft shows for years and you work all year towards them. It was fun, tho. Looking forward to your books esp. the one on the pillowcases.
ReplyDeleteI always wondered how you did it all....god for you for choosing (what I would choose) what feels right for you, ou can always change your mind and kick something else off your plate or add teh shows back but that sounds like a perfect plan for now. And FYI I am going to buy a signed copy of your book, first in line here!
ReplyDeleteThat's great Ann! I love your work and collections. Consider my copy of your upcoming book SOLD.
ReplyDeleteGood for you, having a plan. Good lluck with the book.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a very organized start to me! Best of luck getting it done and published. I'll be looking forward to buying it!
ReplyDeleteYou have so much knowledge to share, and so many quilts and other interesting pieces of history. You also have curiosity to research, and the determination to see it through! I'm sure your book will develop much easier than for most of us, and no doubt it will be a success! Good luck, from the very beginning to its finish! ---"Love"
ReplyDeleteI would like to get in line for the signed book too! Good for you, aiming for that goal. It is hard sometimes to figure out how to make time.
ReplyDeleteI have several. Go for it!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea Ann! Looking forward to your book(s)!!!!
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cyndi
Good luck with your book plan. Can't wait to see a book from you sometime in the future.
ReplyDeleteYou have set your goals and good luck on the journey.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on making decision and focusing on your goal...
ReplyDeleteGo for it, Ann! You can always go back to the shows! I want a signed copy of the book, too!
ReplyDeleteLiri
I admire your determination. Create a plan and start the journey!
ReplyDeleteIt's always a matter of setting priorities, isn't it? Good luck with your new plan. I look forward to seeing your book on PA pillowcases.
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