Ok, I bit the bullet and filed my LLC paperwork today! In a few weeks, I will be the proud owner of Hippy Child Crochet & Fiber Arts, LLC!!! I am so excited, but there is so much to worry about to make sure everything is filed right and legal! I have no clue what I am doing! Fortunately, my mom knows a CPA, and I have an appt to see him soon.
This is such an exciting time for me! If you asked me 10 years ago what I would be doing, I would have never imagined in a million years that owning a business would be it! I am proud of what I have achieved so far, but I know that I have a long and hard road ahead of me. Thanks to all of you for following me on that path!
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Thursday, February 23, 2012
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Do Wha..?
Geeze, it has been a busy last couple of weeks! My birthday, Valentines Day, Jackie's Birthday, My mom was here from Philly for a week... and during it all, Jackie and I both got super sick, then two of the girls spent a day each on the couch because we thought THEY were getting sick. All of this put me WAY back on orders, and I have been rushing to catch up!
My drop spindle and roving wool came in on my birthday, too! I only had time to play with it a little, and made about a yard of about worsted size yarn. I can't wait to catch up so I can start playing around and get to know what I am doing. A little of my yarn is dyeable, so I get to try that too, although the colorful Cupcakes that I ordered should hold me down for a while!
On another note, the Texas Avenue Makers Fair will be on April 14th this Spring. I have already registered, and I look forward to meeting all of you local to the Shreveport/Bossier City area. :) For all of you not able to attend, I will post photos for you!
Until next time... :)
My drop spindle and roving wool came in on my birthday, too! I only had time to play with it a little, and made about a yard of about worsted size yarn. I can't wait to catch up so I can start playing around and get to know what I am doing. A little of my yarn is dyeable, so I get to try that too, although the colorful Cupcakes that I ordered should hold me down for a while!
On another note, the Texas Avenue Makers Fair will be on April 14th this Spring. I have already registered, and I look forward to meeting all of you local to the Shreveport/Bossier City area. :) For all of you not able to attend, I will post photos for you!
Until next time... :)
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
To Spin or Not to Spin...
My every day goal is to further my craft. I live to discover new and unique techniques.. things that can set me apart from everyone else.
I have recently started with Tunisian (tun-ee-sh-ian) crochet. It is fun, sturdy, and easy to do in it's basic form, and can transform into open, lacy, beautiful work with just a little extra effort. I can't wait for my new books to get here so I can create! I have already raided Hobby Lobby, and have TONS of lace weight, beautiful yarns sitting here waiting for inspiration to knock me upside the head.
The big question is, with this new area waiting to be explored, should I also start experimenting in spinning my own yarn? I have been browsing several shops that offer so many bright, squishy, wonderful yarns that literally make my mouth water, reminding me of cotton candy. I can't afford to pay $25.00 for just enough yarn to make one small hat, or 1/4th of a scarf. I am dying to work with this yarn, but I am sure my customers don't want to pay $40 for an infant hat.
The only solution to this problem is to do it myself! Am I ready for that? My yarn stash and work area already take up a significant portion of my living room... I don't know if Jackie will stand for a spinning wheel too! Who wants to donate to build onto my house? LOL. I really DO need more space, but the only option we have right now is to move two of the girls into the same bedroom and turn Rileigh's bedroom/playroom into my workroom, and right now, they all benefit from having separate rooms.
Another of the pressing concerns is where I would get the spinning wheel and other supplies I need. We live in a small town, and the nearest city only has 2 craft stores and 1 dedicated yarn shop. I have no clue about how to start up, or the cost of doing everything properly. I guess I really just need to do more research right now, and stick to what I know... Hopefully soon, though. Hopefully soon.
I have recently started with Tunisian (tun-ee-sh-ian) crochet. It is fun, sturdy, and easy to do in it's basic form, and can transform into open, lacy, beautiful work with just a little extra effort. I can't wait for my new books to get here so I can create! I have already raided Hobby Lobby, and have TONS of lace weight, beautiful yarns sitting here waiting for inspiration to knock me upside the head.
The big question is, with this new area waiting to be explored, should I also start experimenting in spinning my own yarn? I have been browsing several shops that offer so many bright, squishy, wonderful yarns that literally make my mouth water, reminding me of cotton candy. I can't afford to pay $25.00 for just enough yarn to make one small hat, or 1/4th of a scarf. I am dying to work with this yarn, but I am sure my customers don't want to pay $40 for an infant hat.
The only solution to this problem is to do it myself! Am I ready for that? My yarn stash and work area already take up a significant portion of my living room... I don't know if Jackie will stand for a spinning wheel too! Who wants to donate to build onto my house? LOL. I really DO need more space, but the only option we have right now is to move two of the girls into the same bedroom and turn Rileigh's bedroom/playroom into my workroom, and right now, they all benefit from having separate rooms.
Another of the pressing concerns is where I would get the spinning wheel and other supplies I need. We live in a small town, and the nearest city only has 2 craft stores and 1 dedicated yarn shop. I have no clue about how to start up, or the cost of doing everything properly. I guess I really just need to do more research right now, and stick to what I know... Hopefully soon, though. Hopefully soon.
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