Goals for 2010

Thought I would get back to this; I have a bunch of other things rumbling around in my head about the business, but this part should be simpler!

So, main stitching type goals: I'd like to have Faces Luna HAED finished by Dec, that would be a one year project if I can finish by then. Trying to see if that is realistic with everything else going on. I'm making okay progress, so not out of the running yet.
SK Mermaid HAED. I was hoping for June/July. Don't know if I'll make it, haven't finished page one yet still, although page two looks very easy with blocks of color. The confetti stitching was a little more than I expected, but the 22ct is nice.
At least one(two?) non HAED, easy cross stitch. I have Design Works Frog Pile that will be the start for that, a beach collage from Janlynn perhaps, and a tiger from Vervaco in sight.
And then I have non stitching craft stuff. I'd like to have at least one more designer quilt squares set done, besides getting the easier ones I have almost finished, done. Some knit discloth sets, and maybe some crochet squares. I've started a felt XMAS stocking too, barely, it would be nice if I could get that done.
Business wise, I need to be making enough money to go back to doing all this full time. I'm doing some full time work for someone else right now. So I need that to transition by Sept.

And non business wise, we are looking at house hunting, hoping to pick a house in the SW FL coast and be able to move in by Dec. Plenty on my plate, but looking forward to most of it these days, a welcome change!

Reseller of HAED Charts!

Ok...first off...HAED is having a sale right now, 25% off til 4/4.


But I got approved to be a reseller of HAED charts! I will have them listed, as I can, over on The Blushin Rose on Artfire. They will be at 15% lower than the everyday price. I always tend to get the Large Format charts, just so much easier for everyone. So let me know if there is something in particular you'd like to see me stock!

More Update Pics, HAED Sale

Ok, some more update pics on Faces Luna, and SK Mermaid. While I do have news, it will probably be a while before I post any more update pics.
HAED is having a sale until midnight tomorrow, 3/18, 30% off cross stitch charts. I did get Oceania and Wall's Snow Queen.

The Beginning

Ok, not quite THAT beginning, I haven't gotten back there yet. But the new online storefront is beginning. I purchased the pro store on Artfire at the end of Feb. and did some so so graphics with what I could work with at the time to give it a face. I don't have any products on it right this second. It will probably still have beads and crystals on it mostly at first, until I can get some of the craft projects loaded.

So......patience, the official journey has begun. And yes, I can start taking some stitching etc on consigment to it(60/30split).

http://www.artfire.com/users/TheBlushinRose

More Update Pics

Ok, it's been almost a month, and I do have more pics of the two HAED. (Don't always expect them this often!)

HAED Sale

HAED is having a sale, through 2/14. 25% off cross stitch charts, a good time to stock up---I did! (Umbrella Sky, Magical Arrival, Shining On, SK Blossoms, and SK Die Wulkur.)

New Online StoreFront

First, I appreciate the notes and comments about parting with your work. I know it's a tough thing........but after time passes.....

Anyway, I've dabbled around on Ebay for years, buying and selling. The latest round of changes there just doesn't make a lot of sense to continue with, not for me, not right now. I was selling a low volume, but steady, amount of craft supplies. It's relatively easy, and has made some money, and helps bide the time for when I can sell finished/mostly finished handmade items. Unfortunately(sort of), it seems that time may be just about now. I personally haven't quite been ready, much less anyone that wants to join me, but oh well, looks like it's time to at least get started. I've considered a few things and places, and right now, I think ArtFire has my vote. I can sell both the supplies for a while(beads and crystals mostly), and ever so slowly add handmade pieces.

I should be starting the transition around the end of the month, so stay tuned!