My First Sale!

Thanks!

I don't do any of the fancy things like doilies and such, I just can't master a pattern that goes round and round; it's too easy to lose my place.

I prefer to do baby blankets, afghans, scarves and that sort of thing. You can put it down and pick it back up at any time and not have to worry about where you left off. I've never had one come out lopsided yet!

I also do place mats, hot pads/trivets, and dishcloths too.

I just realized that I never answered your questions!

I do a lot of craftwork. I knit, crochet, sew, paint, sculpt, work with wood, make jewelry, blah blah blah. I've never gotten into any one thing long enough to start a store. I've thought about Etsy, but can't decide which of my crafts I should go for. I'm just starting bas relief in clay and I love it, so maybe that's what I'll stick with.

Yes, I did it myself. There are one or two patters that I do over and over, and then sometimes I take the pattern and modify if a bit to suit what I'm doing. I think that's what I did with this. I've made several afghans and baby blankets with this one; it's a very, very quick and simple thing to do.

Do you have photos of any of your projects?

(I approved the friend request. I was surprised that we weren't already too!).

I don't think you'd need to commit to one medium with etsy. Give it a shot!

My husband has been working with rock and semi-precious stones and I may take out some of my beading/jewelry making stuff and mess with that again. He's going to be making belt buckles, bolo ties, and maybe some pendants. He makes awesome cabochons.

I hope to start listing some of those things too.

Okay, here's another thing I can't believe. I don't have any photos of any of my work! I'm charging up the battery to my camera now. I'll post them as soon as I can.

What is the crochet stitch you used? From what I can see it is unique. Doesn't look like single or double crochet... something a little more decorative, I'd say. I'm so curious because I've been crocheting since I was about 14, and that stitch looks so smooth and regular, but also unique.

Don't worry... I won't give you any more competition on Etsy! LOL I'm just curious.

That's awesome! You and your husband both sound so talented! My husband knows how to work on a computer and heat things in the microwave. That's about it. LOL

I just remembered that I have a picture of one of my "paintings" in my photos here in myLot. I wouldn't try to sell this one, though. It's a poster I made to try to win front row tickets and backstage passes to meet the Rolling Stones and see them perform. I won!!!!

My son actually fell in "love" with those legs. LOL

LOL, too funny about your son. Not exactly my taste, but you did an awesome job!

My husband has just started working with rocks and stuff and is finding out that he's pretty good and enjoys doing it. He's made me a cross pendant out of some type of marble I think it is (he tells me what all these different types of stones are and I can't keep them all straight) and a few other things.

The stitch for that blanket is the simplest thing, you silly. It's just a single crochet, chain two, skip two stitches and another single crochet. That's it! VERY quick to work up and makes a nice lightweight blanket when you don't want something too bulky.

Here's a close up of another one I did with same pattern.

Okay, it was the "skip two" part that threw me. I don't think I've ever done that with a single crochet before... double, yes, but not single. These colors are also beautiful. You're going to do well.

Oh, the Rolling Stones aren't my cup of tea, either, but it was a contest where artwork was involved, so I went for it. I never thought I'd be picked as the winner!

Oh, The 'Stones weren't the issue, it was the half nekkid lady. Great artwork, but she just didn't do anything for me, ya know? LOL ...

Oh!!! Not my style, either! I was just playing into the hands of the contest judges. There were three guys at the radio station and their minds certainly weren't the, ummm... cleanest.

I knew I'd have a better chance of winning if I gave them something that they could identify with (the pervs!). Apparently, I did because within 4 hours of putting that banner up, taking a photo of it and sending it into the radio station, they called to tell me I had won!

(This wasn't a radio station I listened to. A friend told me about the contest. I'm definitely an "oldies" fan. Oh, man! Now I feel old!!! Well, I AM old! LOL)

wow! i had no idea this site existed. i thought everything had to be sold on ebay, for pete sake. LOL! i do Native American beadwork. i used to sell it at pow wow's but now you can put a lot of work into belt buckles, key chains, etc and get very little money for them because of the machine mades. from other countries.

Oh by the way I am sure she will love it as it is gorgeous!!

Yes, I saw your Rufus and he is absolutely adorable. I'm sure you'll do well with him (and maybe some brothers/sisters?).

I know some friends that worked with polymer clay and it is an amazing medium. I've got a few things that she made and sold and they are gorgeous.

Sorry to poke my nose in here, but I just read what you said about polymer clay. That what I'm using for my bas relief! I'm inspired now!

I do mostly dolls and jewelry with polymer clay. I just started a new bear he will be 10 inches standing height he is done in fabric though and will have a special surprise. Hopefully I can get him finished this week and listed but I am waiting for parts cause he will jointed.

As I mentioned above, my husband has been playing with rocks (LOL) and I hope that between us we can make a few things and get those listed as well. He really enjoys it.

I've found several patterns for crocheting with bags and would love to do it, but I can't seem to get mine to work well without breaking. I know you need a large hook so I bought a big plastic one, and maybe that's the problem - it sorta sticks to it. What type of needle do you use?

I use an aluminum hook, various sizes depending on how wide I cut the strips. I have some of the huge plastic hooks that I used to use to make the rag strip baskets, but I haven't tried using them on the plastic bags. Both of the ones I have are too big to give me the effect I want.

I know what you mean, Mooch. The payment for this bought the printer ink cartridge that I needed yesterday. I wouldn't have been able to buy it yet if that sale hadn't gone through unexpectedly!

Go ahead and check it out. It only costs .20 to list an item, and they don't bill you until you have at least $1.00 in fees due.

I listed 4 things so my bill came to .80 and they've been listed for a couple of months now and I haven't had to pay anything. I'm sure I will now since I made a sale, but it's still a very minimal amount.

LOL. I love to fish too, but I haven't gone in several years. I hope to get the chance before the year is out.

come get me, i will go with you.

I've toyed with the idea of making jewelry too, but that market is saturated too. I still enjoy playing with it, though, and probably will pick it up again since my husband is now doing a few different things.

My shop is at http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5675182
I've only got three things up right now.

Thanks!

Thanks, Jill. They're pretty basic, but I enjoy doing them and people that have bought them seem to like them. I've done some special orders in the past too.

Thanks Alexsis. I don't think there is a large market for what I do, but I enjoy it anyway, so no big deal.

What's the name of your shop?

Hi
I run an NGO in India.There women make lovely embrodierd things.They also make incense sticks,detergent powder and candles.I recently got them training on artificial jewellery.Wish I could show u all.The embrodiery is called Sujani or Kheta.These women are basically Bengali settled in Bihar.They make durries,carpets using old clothes etc.These are used by them for a newborn baby.