Displaying quilts and fabric art often presents a challenge.  Do you drape, fold, or hang the item?  Once you’ve decided that, you must determine where.  You may only be considering showing them in your home.  However, you may be venturing into gallery shows and competitions.  So you may need to make labels to attach to the wall. 
A reader asked Alyson Stanfield of Art Biz Blog how to attach art labels to a wall and avoid removing part of the wall later.  She addresses this topic in her blog post, How to attach labels to the wall.  Then readers who leave comments share tips …read more

This promotional idea applies mainly for quilting businesses with a shop in the home where customers stop by?  How do customers know you’re open for business?
You probably have a sign.  Is it homemade (a piece of plywood smeared with paint or poster board with lettering in permanent marker) or is it professional looking.  When I operated a dressmaking business and gift shop in my home, Mea’s Boutique, I did go to the expense of having a professionally made sign to place in front of our house.  It more than paid for itself by attracting customers and giving the impression that I was a …read more

 Most quilters and fabric artists realize they need business cards…at least something that lets others know what they do.  This is particularly important if they operate their quilting and fabric art interests as a business.
Many quilters often are at a quandry what design to choose for business cards.  There are many options, depending on your type of business and your personality.
Some people desire a traditional, conservative card.  Nowadays, many are selecting business cards that reflect artistic designs or something that relates in shape and colors to products they have in their business.
My daughter has included a picture of one of her …read more