cblevins Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 Well I had my first annual open house this past weekend. I have about 1500 sq feet in my basement dedicated to quilting so I was able to display just about everything. It turned out pretty well. I sold fabric...solids for $4.50 and prints for $5.50 per yard. I sold 2 finished baby quilts and scads of Christmas table runners. I was able to demonstrate my accu cut studio and took orders to cut several quilts from my fabric for people. I have an order to piece a king Ten. Waltz from my fabric. I also have an order to make 3 twins from 4 garbage bags of clothes (memory quilts). My husband was on hand to demo the Millie. 7 people signed up for my first class (rotary cutting). All in all I think it went well. We didn't make a ton of money but we got our names out there. We gave out coupons for 10% off their first quilt we longarmfor them. My SIL also works with us. She has 2 industrial embroidery machines. She got an order for 12 sweatshirts. The lady is dying with cancer and has 12 grandchildren. She knows this is her last Christmas with them. She wants.. BLESSING #1...BLESSING #2...and so on put on them. She also got an order to put names and #s on stockings for the local high school basket ball players. I feel better about quitting my job now...still a little scary though!!! Because of the mini strokes I don't drive much anymore so having the business in my basement gives me a way to stay active and involved with people. My husband has turned over most of his work to other people and only goes in 2 days a week now. We have the rest of the time to work in the basement. Cross your fingers that the strokes hold off and we can make this work for us!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rita Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 sounds fantastic! it's fun meeting new people! best of luck! Rita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CindyT Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 Sounds like a successful open house! You're off to a great start on making this work for ya'll. I hope and pray the strokes hold off for you for good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 Cheri, Wow! sounds like you had a great open house! What a blessing to be able to work full time from home! Prayers that you will stay healty and your business will boom!!! linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anniquilter Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 Cheri, way to go! Best of luck with this venture and your health. Those TIAs are scary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankiequilter Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 It sounds like you had a successful open house. Prayers for continued good health and a growing business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 wishing you continued good health and luck, cheri. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar Schmutz Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 Cheri, what a fantastic idea, I'm so happy for you that it turned out so well. Working from home is awesome for me except for the days I answer my own questions! Best wished for a successful venture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LA Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 Hi Cheri, So happy for you that things are going so well! I don't think I could ever work away from home again, too used to going to work in my fuzzy slippers every day! Yes working from home has huge bene's, just remember to take good care of your self every day, your health is #1! Have a blessed Christmas!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 Sounds like you are on your way to have a great business. My prayers are with you for you to stay healthy and successful! HVE FUN MAKING ALL THOSE QUILTS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 Sounds like it was very successful! Stay healthy and enjoy what you do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 You are off and running. Sounds like the folks who came to your open house came to buy, and order and keep you busy! You are so lucky to have 1500 sq feet for your business right there in you house! Blessings to you , your family and your business!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cblevins Posted December 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 You are right Sylvia....we are off and running, but some days it seems like I am just running in circles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borderline Quilter Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 WooHoo! Good for you Cheri! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFQuilts Posted December 16, 2010 Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 Cheri, I know the running circles feeling - but it really does sound like the open house went well. Congratulations on the new orders for you and for your SIL. May these orders bring in more by word of mouth! Lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmwife Darlene Posted December 16, 2010 Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 Cheri, I am so happy for you!This is wonderful news. Take care of yourself and have a Merry Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy Ingram Posted December 16, 2010 Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 Sounds like you're off to a great start. Wishing you lots of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda G. Craig Posted December 16, 2010 Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 Cheri, what a terrific idea of hosting an annual open house! The first one being such a success, you'll be looking forward to many, many more. Best wishes to you and your family, and prayers for good health. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appr216 Posted December 16, 2010 Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 Glad to hear all went well. Wishing you lots of luck for the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted December 17, 2010 Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 Sounds like you had a very successful open house, Cheri! Good for you, and best wishes for continued success!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted December 17, 2010 Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 You did just the right thing, and while not rich from it, it will more than pay for it's self... Could make it an annual or twice yearly thing.. keep the promotion and your reputation/being there, a focus of each. So glad to hear it's going good. So sorry for you having mini strokes... I'll pray they find just the right meds for you.. family friend had them for close to 20 years, then died of cancer.. God Bless, and keep going !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisee Posted December 18, 2010 Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 Cheri, what a great way to 'get out there' and you didn't even have to leave your home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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