tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post5497287286624736789..comments2024-01-21T21:41:49.449+11:00Comments on Foxs Lane: I don't know.Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04234467488696653117noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-70538648528774434742010-07-15T15:01:39.180+10:002010-07-15T15:01:39.180+10:00Its a tough one. I did wholesale for a bit and wa...Its a tough one. I did wholesale for a bit and was lucky enough to be picked up by a couple of cool little shops. But it got too much. Too much work and at the wholesale prices I was literally making a couple of dollars on each tee-shirt. And as much as I love craft, 2.00 for all that work was not worth it. So I had to overcome my ego that was telling me to keep my designs in that store and give it a rest.<br /><br />PS - great Weekly Times article - I was raised reading that paper, as all country folk are...<br /><br />xxxRachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08573991998853561283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-19033780043892877882010-07-10T10:36:27.804+10:002010-07-10T10:36:27.804+10:00A difficult decision to come to I suspect. Good on...A difficult decision to come to I suspect. Good on your for making the right decision for you. <br />Don't lose sight of how important it is to look after yourself, and keeping the pressure off can be an important part of this. You already have lots of pressures in your life, family business, three children and a home. HUGE pressures.Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05131518522010494497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-83574832477525419762010-07-09T22:47:54.181+10:002010-07-09T22:47:54.181+10:00You make me want to get my knitting needles and cr...You make me want to get my knitting needles and crochet hook back out, that is if I can fit it inbetween my sewing machines. Oh, and by the way, I think I will have to dig out those little girl patterns again.<br /><br />Marion Prime<br />www.redthreadz.blogspot.comMarion Prime Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17409013218132099831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-62558839043918278072010-07-08T09:34:45.900+10:002010-07-08T09:34:45.900+10:00You are so right. Its one thing I've been work...You are so right. Its one thing I've been working on this year. Winding back and making things for the people I love. Not easy when every second magazine I open has a certain someone I went to uni with and her amazing stuff... But really, fame and fortune and the gallery shows can wait. Good for you, Kate. xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18038992332864003462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-71432023932401366912010-07-07T10:58:30.489+10:002010-07-07T10:58:30.489+10:00I love that post. the photos speak a thousand wor...I love that post. the photos speak a thousand words, but the words are so elequent and honest and much like what goes on in my head often. All the best with the thoughts as they continue to progress.emma @ frog, goose and bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05269340897364390032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-78561498094991940282010-07-07T00:24:51.749+10:002010-07-07T00:24:51.749+10:00Yayyyyy brilliant decision Kate ;-) Ecstatic that ...Yayyyyy brilliant decision Kate ;-) Ecstatic that you're keeping the fun in the creating, no fun when the cash is lining someone else's pockets. You're a wise woman, remind Bren of that ;-) He's a star isn't he? XOCheriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04139558255321645746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-7515533313357719012010-07-05T09:48:39.077+10:002010-07-05T09:48:39.077+10:00I have just read your article in the Weekly time (...I have just read your article in the Weekly time (I know I'm a bit slow) I to live on a farm(dairy) and have three wonderful girls. I know what you mean with your craft and the fun in it. Go with your heart and create what you enjoy doing and keep it fun.Willow Grove - Kezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05760415828767377902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-18946096958392246382010-07-05T09:44:59.178+10:002010-07-05T09:44:59.178+10:00:) I feel the same way - I have toyed with the th...:) I feel the same way - I have toyed with the thought of opening a store (and might do it on a small scale - but I really am most happiest making things for my little family and friends:)Kyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17600462735290326334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-42479849571631622722010-07-04T21:21:08.178+10:002010-07-04T21:21:08.178+10:00Kate - you rock. Lovely to meet you on Saturday, y...Kate - you rock. Lovely to meet you on Saturday, you are exactly as genuine as I had pictured. I know you'll make the right choice in this... just keep putting your love for craft before financial validation, and you'll probably get both!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06422492795264972573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-54518935253976949492010-07-03T23:10:35.970+10:002010-07-03T23:10:35.970+10:00Just found your blog. Love it and am following ♥
...Just found your blog. Love it and am following ♥<br />I couldn’t agree with you more …. Business can take the fun out of anything. I think you are very wise to keep your fabulous crafting for yourself, family and friends. I was in a similar situation recently and your article reaffirmed my decision! Thanks so much,<br /><br />Sarah <br />Dolly Donations: Sending Love, 1 Dolly at a Time!Sarah@Dolls And Daydreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13066549326756434201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-60200327417705105922010-07-03T20:06:02.024+10:002010-07-03T20:06:02.024+10:00Both great articles. The way your work evolves and...Both great articles. The way your work evolves and takes form, often changing from something to something else, reflects the "inner" you .. I can very much appreciate how you would like to tell the evolving story of where your pieces come from, and I know to me personally that would mean so much more than to just buy something from a place. My sewing is more form of R&R, that little piece of me and yes I've pondered doing a market, but I love to sew for my children and my friends and I think that process would be tarnished for "having to do it" rather than just doing it when "i want to ... Great articles :) Fox Lane is heavenly!Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06576035977395906563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-89951111213495065392010-07-03T11:58:20.314+10:002010-07-03T11:58:20.314+10:00first off...that photo with the chicken of Bren...first off...that photo with the chicken of Bren's shoulder is really cute! :)<br /><br />I can understand what you are saying...I was going to start a market stall selling some badges and other home made things at a market...but then I went to the market and felt like I just wasn't going to make the cut. I hope you can feel content with your decision AND...HAVE FUN with your craft...because you are obviously in my opinion VERY talented! xLaurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10357037310265771808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-19432575553370280982010-07-03T08:47:19.035+10:002010-07-03T08:47:19.035+10:00I am sorry for all those shop goers missing out bu...I am sorry for all those shop goers missing out but so excited for you and your lovely friends who get commissioned pieces :) And your wall is looking lovely!crzyladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01096667449818067044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-15688052249091798202010-07-02T23:35:26.834+10:002010-07-02T23:35:26.834+10:00When it isn't fun anymore, then stop. Before y...When it isn't fun anymore, then stop. Before you got in too deep, you came to the realization the fun would be taken out of it. Seems to me you've a full life and that your craft is your respite. Stay with us!<br />p.s. I used to have a whole kitchen wall full of crochet pot holders and it looked like the quilt "Grandmother's flower garden." I loved it! I smiled to see yours on your wall.Denice Barkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17986804178687634451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-82866650229838905692010-07-02T22:16:09.918+10:002010-07-02T22:16:09.918+10:00I love the photos, what a great shot with the hen ...I love the photos, what a great shot with the hen and you with that great shirt..love it!Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04009418311664981767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-36917234183883803512010-07-02T19:01:35.703+10:002010-07-02T19:01:35.703+10:00Some mighty fine looking head coverer uppers in th...Some mighty fine looking head coverer uppers in them photos there.<br />Kate, I believe doing what comes naturally is the best direction of which way to take yor creativity.<br />Keep it fresh ... There are enough chores already in our lives.<br />Leah.B.sean the prawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16737642650164290508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-5973535733367909332010-07-02T15:58:36.200+10:002010-07-02T15:58:36.200+10:00I can so relate, everytime I try and do 'busin...I can so relate, everytime I try and do 'business' it's just not the same as creating for the ones you love!dorothybills.....https://www.blogger.com/profile/04711042072685170500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-88207250927342718082010-07-02T13:27:03.341+10:002010-07-02T13:27:03.341+10:00I'll cheer you on no matter what you do.
Abs
...I'll cheer you on no matter what you do.<br />Abs<br /><br />Ps. What a good lookin family!!!Copper Patchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09115120991507986853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-30455664294188347412010-07-02T11:28:15.931+10:002010-07-02T11:28:15.931+10:00good on you kate for arriving at the decision that...good on you kate for arriving at the decision that is right for you and yours. your man looks like such a good man. i love the wt shot of him. enjoy your gift of amazing craftiness. well done youmichellehttp://midgeandjudy.typepad.com/midge_judy/2010/06/-my-creative-space--1.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-37427005511528536932010-07-02T07:09:20.101+10:002010-07-02T07:09:20.101+10:00Hi kate! this is my third try to leave a comment!...Hi kate! this is my third try to leave a comment!!!!! I understand what you mean about selling your craft... I sell my craft all over the North Island of NZ (it never makes an appearance on my blog though!) and it can take the fun out of it when it becomes a business! markets are where it's at, and there are no pesky markups! My badges wholesale at $10 each and some shops in the cities sell them for $25 eek! Craziness! Enjoy your craft... and what constitutes a line? you've made 2... even one more is enough to start in a shop if you were still considering!? <br />Wrap was completed, but I just felt awful in it... I made the armholes too low so it became a fashion statement I wasn't prepared to make! So I gave it to my mum and said "here Ma, if you like it, have it... if not, can you please frog it for me?!!!" he he she likes it, so all turned out well! I'm going to have a break on the crochet clotinging front for a bit! have a lovely weekend! Look at that... I've nearly written a comment as long as your post!<br />Blessings from Alice and raymond XXCrochet with Raymondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00817175090037212694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-74394745289380931162010-07-02T04:44:11.072+10:002010-07-02T04:44:11.072+10:00I have often been told by friends to put my things...I have often been told by friends to put my things on Etsy - but I want to make things because I enjoy it, not as a job!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-64410052034038490342010-07-02T01:08:21.131+10:002010-07-02T01:08:21.131+10:00Good for you Kate !!It's all about balance in ...Good for you Kate !!It's all about balance in life I think.<br />Lovely photo of your family in their winter woolies. Getting very hot here now so I feel quite envious !<br />Louise xLouisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12429020441760104006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-12830612697481468862010-07-01T23:02:38.957+10:002010-07-01T23:02:38.957+10:00I get what you're saying, I Love the beanies a...I get what you're saying, I Love the beanies and I love the photo of your man with the chooks. He's a spunk! And you rock!clairehttp://www.littletweetheart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-80346013781287131562010-07-01T22:48:23.268+10:002010-07-01T22:48:23.268+10:00Don't you hate how when you have to make somet...Don't you hate how when you have to make something it takes all the fun and creativity out of it!!! I only make a few things on order and the rest is sold on a 'This is all I have, take it or leave it' condition. Keeps the passion alive :-) <br /><br />I love the photos...Bren with his girls, and Bren with his girls (the chooks). Isn't Pepper adorable in that skirt :-)<br /><br />Enjoy your weekend :-)Baa-Me Kniitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00532601173550095905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-18808271788581634332010-07-01T21:49:13.129+10:002010-07-01T21:49:13.129+10:00You're right...if it doesn't feel right th...You're right...if it doesn't feel right then don't do it. Whatever you do you have you have to love doing it otherwise you just end up hating it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08477626894762442078noreply@blogger.com