Comments on: Darn Good You

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 10:33:54 +0000

I would love to retail different yarns and knitting and crocheting supplies at craft shows, festivals and charity fundraisers in my area of the US – traveling yarn show. I don’t spin or weave or raise critters of my own and I don’t want to get into that side of the business (no time to do so). But I’d love to sell yarns and supplies as a traveling business. Any thoughts?

By: Sue

Sue — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 04:07:09 +0000

I raise angora rabbits and harvest the wool for spinning. I would love to be able to supply someone with wool for crafting yarn or whatever they want, have advertised on etsy, but no bites there. I have German, Giant and French Angoras, in chocolate, white, lilac, creamy tan and charcoal gray (black bunnies give gray wool). I would be willing to connect with someone who is interested in purchasing my wool, spinning and selling or using the yarn.
Would love suggestions or interested parties to contact me.

By: Stacey

Stacey — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 04:06:15 +0000

I’m thinking of eventually opening a yarn shop – not sure where yet, but would like it to be in a small town that has an historic section and good tourism. The main idea is to have a nice place for ladies to gather and knit, crochet and share ideas. And, buy my yarn and supplies, of course! But, it needs to be ‘homey’ and friendly and helpful. My main area of fright is getting a business loan. I had a bankruptcy two years ago and last year I had to short sell my home. Do you think I’ll have to wait until it all comes off??? That could be 7 years! Right now my score is around 650. Anyone who has advise, I would appreciate it!

By: Alison

Alison — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 07:10:31 +0000

I make baby signature quilts and would like to sell some of them I live in Australia and do not no where to start.

By: Teira

Teira — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 22:40:19 +0000

I had the same question, however I am in Canada. I know the rules will vary by geographic region so a rule of thumb is a great place to start

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 18:43:07 +0000

Thank you for the venue to share ideas.
I have been making jewelry for about five years, (selling primarily at markets, home shows, and festivals) and have, this year, added knitted and crocheted items to my online shop. I want to concentrate on my Etsy shop, which I have kind of neglected for some time. My worst, absolutely hardest thing is marketing, answering that What will shoppers type into search to find your item? question. My mind goes completely blank.

By: Teira

Teira — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 18:10:00 +0000

This is such great timing!

I do have a few questions, which I’m sure will turn into a few more.

I spin my own yarn and would like to start selling it, but am not sure where to start. I do have an Etsy shop, but sadly no bites yet.

How did you get involved with the “company” that you get your sari silk from?

Where did you start with getting your Business discovered? Did you start at Farmers Markets, etc..?

I don’t have a lot of time to actually go places to sell my yarn, but do have evenings free to devote to building an online business.

I would like to join forces with either other Yarn Spinners, or knitters/crocheter’s to create a “Handmade Craft Shop”. I would like to also sell different types of needles, hooks and spinning accessories. How do you make contact with manufacturers to start selling their products?

Did you build your website and do you maintain it yourself? How user friendly is it?

OK…I’ll stop now, but will watch for your thoughts and comments. I totally appreciate you starting this topic. Can’t wait to see other people’s questions and comments.

Cheers!

By: georgann demille

georgann demille — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 18:09:58 +0000

Where does a person start as far as taxes go? When do I need a license and stuff? I am very intimidated by all of that.