by Alison | Oct 14, 2015 | Money, Your Crochet Business
by Alison Stapleton These are five of the most important steps you can take to begin your prosperous crochet business. As you transition from being a hobbyist crocheter, and you are on the road towards having a prosperous crochet business, your approach to your craft...
by Alison | Aug 19, 2015 | Your Crochet Business
by Alison Stapleton Clarity and colour is key in your business card design This week I’ve been playing around with my new business card design. I’m going to keep it simple and use good design practices. I love the Helvetica neue font so that’s my...
by Alison | Aug 17, 2015 | For sale, Your Crochet Business
Now selling selected crochet items in downtown Vancouver We are happy to meet you at the Vancouver Art Gallery plaza, that is just below the steps that lead up to the Art Gallery Cafe. When you know what you want contact us. How to contact Alison and Lynn Tweet to...
by Alison | Jul 9, 2015 | Crochet Basics, Your Crochet Business
by Alison Stapleton Colours for soft furnishings Soft furnishings are cushions, afghans, throws, rugs, exposed tapestries and things like that. At a stretch you can add table cloths, place mats and napkins in fact all table wear (napery). Furthermore you can consider...
by Alison | Jul 6, 2015 | Crochet Basics, Your Crochet Business
by Alison Stapleton Using colour in crochet work is part of the fun Finding new combinations of colour can change the feel of an item or garment. It takes a bit of practice to be able to combine colours effectively. You want them to have a designer feel and not a...
by Alison | Jul 2, 2015 | Stories, Your Crochet Business
Many years ago my husband and I owned a baby shop called “Bundle of Joy”. We sold prams, buggies, bottles, cots, baby clothes, blankets and a million other goodies that a baby needs. As I was a crocheter I started to create baby blankets to sell in the...