tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986435594083023614.post7274150493453216356..comments2023-12-21T11:25:02.851+00:00Comments on Inspiredbyfelix: A creative dilemmaInspiredbyfelixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05340110709280681792noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986435594083023614.post-63669968297923844522011-09-25T00:20:17.017+01:002011-09-25T00:20:17.017+01:00Love what you've created. I know what you mea...Love what you've created. I know what you mean about the dilema, I'm facing that too, and having gone my own way for a long time, I'm now stuck with a pile of stock (of bears) that appear to be too big for current tastes *sigh* I'm now thinking deeply about my next attempt to stock my etsy shop with bags. I want to be able to create so many things, but like you, my time is limited, and I also have a family list. Let us know how you get on, I haven't a scooby!Katy Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04374079358515448439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986435594083023614.post-19776096546649489202011-09-24T11:42:30.372+01:002011-09-24T11:42:30.372+01:00I think it's all about balance. You need to ha...I think it's all about balance. You need to have a stock of go to quick makes so that you aren't under pressure when you are required to provide a shop with six cushions yesterday. But at the same time you don't want to be working in your own sweat shop making the same thing over and over or you'll eventually get jaded by it so you need to be able to allow yourself to experiment and grow. It might be that you end up with the quicker more affordable and the time consuming more expensive range. I think it's perfectly fine to use fabrics you want to get rid of as long as it's appropriate for the project. Just because you aren't keen on something doesn't mean there isn't someone round the corner who loves it. I like the Bag Making Bible too! Lots of good tips in there. Good Luck!Isisjemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13639503578526424947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986435594083023614.post-80071939104042378132011-09-24T11:21:18.275+01:002011-09-24T11:21:18.275+01:00All good advice! Just get rid off the odd bit of ...All good advice! Just get rid off the odd bit of fabric you don't like so much if it fits in. Others may prefer it! I'd make sure to allocate some time in the busy schedule for experimenting as you will need new products to sell further down the line and to keep your sanity! Experimenting is good ! But always keep an eye on your costs! Good for you and keep us updated. I'd love to know how you got started for instance as I'm thinking of making to sell too!Nickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12437815900953193788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986435594083023614.post-71149373380559891622011-09-24T10:50:58.290+01:002011-09-24T10:50:58.290+01:00Beautiful makes Ceri! You will definitely need to...Beautiful makes Ceri! You will definitely need to keep your design creativity alive cos you will get burnt out just churning out stuff for the masses (trust me I know!) - keep an element of design freedom in there! Also, just check the copyright when making stuff out of books to sell - I'm sure you're savvy with this already, but it's best to cover yourself. I know your stuff will sell really quickly. JxoJudith, Belfasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15912127248240222402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986435594083023614.post-35607715637604563252011-09-24T09:37:56.791+01:002011-09-24T09:37:56.791+01:00These are lovely Ceri! I used to make a lot of stu...These are lovely Ceri! I used to make a lot of stuff to sell (baby blankets etc) and the prob with doing stuff that comes easy is that after a while you get really bored making it over and over. I love trying new things but it is time consuming too so I think there's a balance needed between the 2. I would also be on the side of working with fabrics you like, I hate working with fabrics I don't like, it's not worth the money!!Sarah @ FairyFace Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17181786172902664738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986435594083023614.post-77281391702150361292011-09-24T09:17:23.644+01:002011-09-24T09:17:23.644+01:00Quick and easy in fabric you like without depletin...Quick and easy in fabric you like without depleting all your favourites in your stash. And shortcuts like the doorstop handle - especially when they don't look like a shortcut but a design element. Bet the shop is on the phone begging for more soon!Canadian Abroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13358781396739230934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986435594083023614.post-8654737080712834602011-09-24T01:43:21.207+01:002011-09-24T01:43:21.207+01:00I understand how you feel, Ceri. The shopper bag i...I understand how you feel, Ceri. The shopper bag is so cute, maybe make some of those and then work on some more challenging pieces? I love every single picture in this post!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179681581545359529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986435594083023614.post-7853978536094775772011-09-23T22:42:25.204+01:002011-09-23T22:42:25.204+01:00Everything looks great - I think you must go for q...Everything looks great - I think you must go for quick, easy and cost effective for a while longer - what you think is dead easy is still way beyond most people/buyer's ability, inclination and understanding, so use what you know!Mrs Flying Blind...https://www.blogger.com/profile/15064004823351464643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986435594083023614.post-34048763234352577472011-09-23T22:25:43.548+01:002011-09-23T22:25:43.548+01:00drool..... gorgeous makes Ceri. I really want to...drool..... gorgeous makes Ceri. I really want to have a go at that first cushion myself! (the quilting I did for the last cushion I made was like I'd started doing that then stopped far far too soon!)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11401124377008075764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986435594083023614.post-75126064413429605922011-09-23T22:04:14.619+01:002011-09-23T22:04:14.619+01:00hallo lovely, hmm dilemma well I say do a block of...hallo lovely, hmm dilemma well I say do a block of pieces you can do quick then start adding in your more experimental pieces using a nice balance of your fabrics, your colour combos are fab! Ps LOVE the doorstop design x x xIDREWTHIShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08205007076621421683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986435594083023614.post-42458659335373745932011-09-23T22:00:00.282+01:002011-09-23T22:00:00.282+01:00The back of your 'scrap' cushion looks lik...The back of your 'scrap' cushion looks like what i used to draw on my 'Etch-a-Sketch'! <br /><br />I hear your dilemma(s). I'd give the shop plenty of stock which would then buy me some time to be more creative and try out new designs/techniques etc - without the pressure of the shop 'needing' your stock. You're probably feeling a bit overwhelmed cos you want them to see how creative you can be - but remember you dont need to show all your cards at once :)<br /><br />As long as you enjoy what you do and how you do it, that's all that matters.Sew,ray,mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07128829722218140422noreply@blogger.com