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What Do Judges Look For?
You have just finished your latest piece of art — your quilt. You are proud of your accomplishment and want to show it off. You first share it with your family, then with your small quilting “bee”...
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10 Minutes To More Creativity
Only 10 minutes to more creativity? That sounds doable, right? It is, and it’s as simple as sitting quietly and focusing on your breath. For the past several years I have been recommending meditation...
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Morning Rituals Are a Powerful Start to Your Day
Do you have a daily habits? I am sure you have some. A habit is a decision that you make. Over time you stop making the decision to do this thing but continue to do it anyway. Like brushing your...
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Finish the Year Strong
It’s the beginning of October and, if you are at all like me, you’ve look at the end of the year and at all you want to accomplish before then. It could be trade shows, new patterns or programs, a...
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Building a Healthy You and a Healthy Business
Do you give much thought to how your general health affects your business? You may not think they are connected, but they are. Truthfully, your own personal wellness should be a priority. Without a...
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Are trade shows worth your time?
Quilt Market, the quilting and soft crafts industry trade show, starts in a few weeks. I’ve been going since 2004. I’ve gone as a vendor, a member of the press, and an educator. Today when I’m not...
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What’s Your ROR?
You’ve heard of ROI – return on your investment. It’s where you figure out if the amount of money you invest comes back to you at a greater return, whether that is a profit or cost savings....
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Leverage to grow your creative business
You’ve probably heard people talk about leverage. And not the TV show of recent years. Leverage is about using a resource to its maximum advantage. When I think of leverage in your business, I think...
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The Fortune Is In the Follow-up
How good are you at follow-up? You know, that is where the money is. I was talking with a few of my clients who were heading back from Quilt Market with lots of follow-up items. Some were clearly...
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Behind the scenes at Quilt Market 2018
International Quilt Market was filled with inspiration as usual. Fabric. Notions. Quilts. Friends. I filmed several Facebook Lives during Market. They are on our Facebook Page, so take a look and...
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Evening rituals complete your day
Some time ago I wrote about the power of morning rituals, and how they set you up for success. Evening rituals can be just as powerful to end your day. They add a sense of completion, build...
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Looking Back and Moving Forward
The end of the year is often filled with planning activities. For many creative people. though, the thought of planning is beyond boring. It can be black and white — after all it does involve looking...
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Reframe, Reflect + Reap the Rewards
December is often the month to look back at your year and plan ahead for the next one. In a recent blog, I discussed starting to plan by taking a look back at the good, the bad, and what you learned...
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Discover the power of a word!
What’s in a word? Many people choose a “word” as a focus tool for the year. I have been doing this since probably 2005 when Kathy, the owner of the yoga studio where I practiced, passed around a...
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Start with Intention
It’s the start of a New Year. Maybe you spent time creating goals. Maybe you didn’t. Maybe you selected a word of the year or theme to guide you. Maybe you didn’t.Setting goals and choosing a word to...
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Start with email
Is growing your email list on your list for the New Year? “What email list?” you ask. “I’ve got loads of followers on Facebook and Instagram. Who needs a list?” You do! Without a list, your business...
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2018: A Year of Lessons
At the end of a year I like to take a look back at the year and see what I accomplished, what changed in my life, what lessons I learned. I usually do this in a journal. This year I decided to share...
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Get Off Your But!
Some time ago I read A Whole New Mind by Daniel Pink. It’s a good read about why right-brainers will rule the future. The future, really today, is the “conceptual age.” Pink discusses the “six senses”...
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Focus on MGAs First
As a creative entrepreneur, you probably struggle with a never ending to-do list. I know I do. Even as your business grows and you have assistance, it can still seem overwhelming to get everything...
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Biz lessons from the dentist
I had a dental visit last week. I have one every six months, like many people. I don’t actually mind these because — knock on wood — I’ve been blessed with healthy teeth. I was thinking about what I...
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