Duh!  That’s obvious.  You take in and hopefully make money from a business, but you don’t with a hobby.
True, but there are other differences, too.

You have to stick to a schedule and meet deadlines.
You often make items to other people’s specifications  rather than yours.
Your production now may become  monotonous because you make the same item over and over, as I did when producing children’s appliquéd vests.
You may work more hours than you did at your job and don’t make any more money.
You must take care of your own social security and taxes from your profits.
You often encounter customers who are very fussy, …read more

When I wrote the post, From Crafting Hobby to Business,  I didn’t realize Jean Murray, at b5’s Home Biz Notes blog, would be writing a series that goes right along with this and gives you additional information.
Check out Jean’s post, How Do I Start a Home Business, for great step-by-step suggestions.  Here Jean also talks about getting your customers and will continue the discussion in another post.
In my next post, I shall present information on some reasons why a crafting home business isn’t so rosy as you might think at first glance.  Look at all angles when determining whether to start …read more

Many craft and quilting businesses evolve from a hobby.   How does this happen?

Someone asks you to make a baby quilt for them and offers to pay you.
You have so many quilts or craft items piling up that family members say, “You ought to sell some.”
You need extra money so ask some questions of other crafters where and how to sell.
Accidentally when someone asks if they can buy a quilt you’ve made or displayed, a piece of pottery, a photo, crocheted afghan, a knitted sweater.

Some craftspeople may have no desire to do more than to make and sell occasional items.  You don’t want the …read more

QuiltingAndPatchwork.com
 Quilters quilt and create fabric art for fun as a hobby,  to develop a business and earn income, and to gain recognition.  Two or all of these may be combined.  However, recognition as a quilter and fabric artist, for our achievements and expertise in the various areas encourages us to continue pursuing this art. 
Yvonne Russell, at Home Biz Notes, has written an excellent blog post about becoming an authority in your field and for being recognized for your achievements, Become The “Go To” Person In Your Field & Boost Your Business.  Her tips can apply to a quilting business; however, the will boost you as a …read more

QuiltingAndPatchwork.com 
  Awareness of the extensive reach of blogging and social media (the interaction of people on the Internet) can have far reaching effect, both positive and negative in your quilting world…and quilting business.  Most of us consider these handy ways to reach out to others and to promote a business, if they have one. 
Many quilters/fabric artists keep blogs for their own enjoyment and to connect with others in their field.  If they are selling items, providing services, conducting workshops, or promoting books, their blog is a great way to tell the world about this.
However, always keep in mind that what …read more