In a previous post, Would You Like an At-Home Quilt Bookstore?, I mentioned the idea of operating a bookstore for quilters, either from your home, online, or in conjunction with a quilt fabric shop.  Yvonne Russell,  of Grow Your Writing Business, who wrote a post about this on Home Biz Notes, also contributed information recently at Alzheimer’s Notes.
   She answered questions an Alzheimer’s Notes’ reader, Kathy of KnowItAlz.com, asked about obtaining books for such a venture.  Even though Yvonne specifically addresses Kathy’s question about Alzheimer’s books, the information she gives is universal for any bookstore.
So, if you’re considering this type of …read more

One quilter recently mentioned that she was so thankful for her quilting projects.  In a world in turmoil, quilting was her way of finding comfort.  When she’s at her sewing machine, all her and the world’s problems slip away for awhile.
 My daughter turned to quilting when her husband was undergoing cancer treatments.  She could take small hand projects along with her while waiting at the hospital or doctor’s office.  Even though he has recovered and her life has become more normal, quilting is her place of refuge.  Also, getting together with her quilting group, as she did yesterday, provides a relaxing …read more