Don’t Make This Mistake

Don’t Make This Mistake

I recently was contacted to embroider quilt blocks for bridesmaids gifts and hit a snag. I'm here to tell you 'don't make this mistake' that almost had me in tears. Years ago I purchased the Dritz 3095 Chalk Cartridge Set (affiliate link) and have used it a few times,...

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Shipping Expectations

Shipping Expectations

In the world of Amazon Prime, everyone has high expectations when it comes to shipping. Even I get a little crazy with stalking an order immediately after I purchase it from anywhere other than Amazon. Shipping expectations have become a hot topic among small business...

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Amazon and the Small Business

Amazon and the Small Business

I'm probably like a lot of people...order after order arriving at my door from my friends at Amazon. Good thing I get along with my mailman and UPS delivery guy because we see each other often. But I am fully aware there is an entire subset of people who aren't fans...

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Do Good Gift Guides {Small Business Spotlight}

Do Good Gift Guides {Small Business Spotlight}

I recently posted my new embroidered business card holder on Instagram and Do Good Gift Guides commented. I checked out their profile and was excited to see that they share shops who 'give back.' I have known since I first wanted my own business that I would always...

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Is your Biz ready for the next round of Holidays?

Is your Biz ready for the next round of Holidays?

In my post 2018...Here we Come I ran through holidays for January and February, and provided some suggestions for items you could sell in your shop as well as time frames for promoting those items and holidays. Here we are in mid-January and the question of the day is...

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Sewing Prize Pack Giveaway

Sewing Prize Pack Giveaway

I am proud to announce that I am partnering with some awesome local, sewing-related businesses to offer you an amazing Sewing Prize Pack Giveaway. Fabricate Studios, Red Hen Stitch Shop,...

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2018…Here we Come!

2018…Here we Come!

Well, it's down to the last few days of 2017 and time to start looking ahead. So, 2018...Here we Come! Like it or not, we are doing this. As the owner of two businesses, I always have to plan ahead. I have never been one to want to rush the holidays, but when you have...

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Love Powered Littles {Small Business Spotlight}

Love Powered Littles {Small Business Spotlight}

Some time ago through various networking channels I became acquainted with Jim Debetta who knows a lot about a lot, and this past week I received an email from him about a Kickstarter campaign that intriqued me. As you know, I'm a huge supporter of people doing their...

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