A few months ago John and I started making stitch markers. After seeing some very nifty little ditties a friend was using I thought - We can do that! So I went in search of supplies, which are very easy to come by, and we set to it. We both have a role - I design and he builds. We make a good team, and we've been having fun working together. We began just for that reason, to have fun and to make some handy markers to use and to give away. We've also made several pairs of earrings since the process is exactly the same! After sharing with several friends and family members, we've been hearing "You should sell those!" a whole lot. I'm not sure though. It's not that I don't think they're not good enough, after only a few sessions we got some neat designs and John's technical skills improve with each item. What I'm worried about is it will stop being fun.
So before I jump into the deep end, I'm going to do some research, talk it over with John and give myself time to ruminate on the pros and cons of joining the ranks of millions(?) of others peddling their wares on the internet. I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts. Should I go for it? What has your experience been? If you have an etsy shop what is one thing that you know now that you wish someone had told you before you started? In addition to the stitch markers, I took time to work on the cardigan that I just can't seem to finish. I feel like the end may actually be in sight. Look at how far I've come! I have a finished sleeve and a half! I'm still trying to decide it it's long enough. One more round might be in order, don't you love the zig-zagginess of the edges?! I'll admit that I'm dreading blocking. I've never blocked a whole sweater. Pieces yes, but I'm feeling intimidated by the thought of manipulating the whole thing.  I'm loving the way this fits now that I finally got the sleeves in the right place!! Maybe there will be some sort of sweater miracle and it'll be perfect without blocking? I've also been wondering what happens when I wash it? I know that I'll have to do some sort of shaping. I sure hope that it retains it shape fairly well. If it wants more than that from me we may have some trouble!
Alright my friends, time to sit back down in that big burgundy chair and finish off that sleeve! Enjoy your day! Until next time, Be blessed and stitch & read with love!
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I think that your stitch markers are super cute and that if you want to sell them then you definitely should. A word of caution though, you will probably not get rich with that kind of product, but then again, you will be making the world a little more pretty in your own little way : ) I think your markers are lovely but a Pumpkin says you won't make a fortune, but why not if you have other stuff you want to sell. Maybe try a craft market, or see if some one will sell them on their stall for a small cut. Your cardigan is looking great, like the 3/4 sleeve length Thanks for your positive feedback everyone! Along with the markers, we're doing some jewelry too. We'll see where it takes us. Taking the pictures was almost as fun as making them! I have lots of great display ideas. The rose was just a total improvisation and it worked so well! I think having photos that show off the item in an interesting way is really important. I figure if I do sell on line (or anywhere really) I need to stand out. Make people want to take a closer look. :) Your stitch markers are beautiful! I have never attempted to sell anything on Etsy but I think you should definitely give it a shot. If you do, you should promote it as much as possible on the Etsy Shops ravelry group and other groups that will allow advertising as well. Good luck!
knittynutter
6/23/2012 12:04:20 am
cute stitch markers and I love the cardigan.. well done.. Leave a Reply. |
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