There’s no doubt that the last 18 months have been a challenge for business. First we had supply chain issues in the Far East. And then since March 2020, we’ve had rolling lockdowns and restrictions on business. Keeping any outfit running under conditions like these is difficult. But for crafters like us, it’s been just…
Although working from home is enjoyable, it is always challenging to stay on top of your game. As a creative business owner and freelance writer for over a decade, I can attest to this! Due to the various distractions at your disposal (children, refrigerator, your spouse, the mailman, television), you can often fall behind schedule…
If you’ve got a talent for arts and crafts and would like to make money from it, starting a handmade business is a great idea. Selling your own products is incredibly rewarding. Your designs are unique and precious, however. It’s important to protect your handmade craft business from copyright infringement, theft, or fraud. Many people…
Being your own boss has its perks and it’s something that in an ideal world, everyone dreams of doing. However, the reality isn’t as perfect as one would hope. Being your own boss (especially in the creative industry!) takes a certain type of person and it also means that you have a lot of responsibility…
My latest quilt finish comes with a story that I’ve been nervous to tell. But with vulnerability comes community, so here goes… A couple months after sending our little guy off to kindergarten, my husband and I knew that something was wrong. We’d noticed it off and on for the greater part of 2019, but…
When kids are super young, they have all kinds of hobbies. They see something they like and immediately, impulsively rush to it. It’s at this stage that their brains are developing and they begin to understand the kinds of things they like. They’ll by no means pursue passions, but their minds will learn what makes…
If you run your own DIY or craft business, you will know that injuries while working can be a nightmare to deal with. Not only can they be painful, but they can also force you to take time off work, putting your whole operation out of whack. Most small business owners operate with a small…
We’ve just turned back our clocks for Daylight Savings Time, but I already have Christmas on the brain . . . This finished quilt was made with my new Winter Woods quilt pattern! If you’d like to purchase the pattern, use the discount code WINTERWOODS at checkout for 20% off all PDF patterns in my…
Who is ready for gift giving? This month, I’m sharing a tutorial for how to sew this elegant gift bag from kraft-tex! This heavyweight present bag can be used over and over again. It would even make a nice mini tote. The snowflake applique makes it a great holiday tote, but you can customize it…
Well, it happened. Our city has officially discouraged families from going door to door and trick-or-treating this year, due to the pandemic. Funny enough, our son hasn’t mentioned one thing about dressing up or trick-or-treating, so having a “Halloween at home” will be a pretty easy sell! Some friends of ours are doing a pinata in…
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I’m Lindsay Conner, and welcome to my sewing home! I am a modern quilter, author, editor, pattern designer, wife, and mom. I use this space to share my latest projects, tutorials, and patterns!
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