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Wednesday, November 20, 2013

little connections redux

Last night I finished up this quilt top...a boy version of the Little Connections quilt. I LOVE this one! I added one more row this time around so it is more rectangular and I like this size a lot better. I had to bust out stash fabric for this quilt. I could have used scraps but hardly any of my scraps are that big. Ha! It felt good (really good) to use my stash. I need to do that more often, but always get so sidetracked by my scraps! Oh, the problems I have! :)
Today is a very happy day because I sent out my first wholesale order. That was one of my goals this year...to go wholesale with my patterns. I still have a lot of work to do, but I'm slowly getting there! I'm happy to be venturing into new territory, even if it is exhausting and a bit terrifying. My husband and I have been talking a lot about risk these past few days/weeks. I am such a chicken and crippled by fear in so many areas of my life. It's good to be breaking free from that just a little bit. It's refreshing! Here's to more of that!

37 comments:

  1. way to go on the wholesale order! Risk is good!!! It is always good to step outside your comfort zone, that's what keeps things exciting!

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  2. yay congrats on your wholesale adventures:)

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  3. I have a hard time doing new things too, but I am so excited for you. Your pattern is awesome!

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  4. Way to go! That's exciting about your patterns. I wish you lots of success! And this quilt is super cute without being too busy. Might be exactly what I'm looking for!

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  5. Good for you on your wholesaling! You know, for someone who deals with fear, you have helped so many quilters (myself included )try new things and to just start quilting.

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  6. Beautiful quilt (as always!) and congratulations on going wholesale!!! I know how scary the risk can feel putting yourself out there like that with something you love, but I'm sure you'll be successful!!

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  7. great little quilt! And congrats on the wholesale leap!

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  8. I really like the quilt, and congratulations on your wholesale order.

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  9. Congratulations on your first wholesale order. I have been a wholesale pattern designer/seller for 10 years. I did the wholesale thing first. It's really hard to venture out on your own and can be very scary. I wish you the best of luck with your new chapter. You can do it.

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  10. Congratulations on the order! I know what you mean about risks - I'm slowly learning to take more myself!

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  11. Is being risk averse a mom thing? I don't know if I was this way before. You certianly seem fearless t me!

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  12. Congratulations! So glad for your success!

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  13. Great job overcoming the fear of putting yourself out there!

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  14. leap, the first step is always the most difficult ...

    to quote our friends at Nike "just do it" ....

    congratulations!

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  15. Congrats on your wholesale patterns! They are wonderful so I am sure that you will be a success!

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  16. I love the simplicity of this quilt, it has very calming colours too. Congrats with those orders.

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  17. Love the Blue/green/gray combo in this quilt. It has contrast but is not jarring, still altogether calming.

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  18. Love the scrappy happy purse. Sweet.

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  19. Congratulations and good luck with your sales!

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  20. Anonymous9:30 PM

    Congrats on the wholesale order! That's wonderful. I love the baby quilt- simple yet elegant. The best kind!

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  21. Congratulations on your order! Fear keeps me from doing a lot of things I want to- not a good thing. I'm trying to be better about it.

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  22. Anonymous10:41 PM

    Am I next?? Can't wait!

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  23. I LOVE this quilt! Love your color choices. Amazing!

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  24. precious quilt! and new territory...you go girl!!

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  25. Anonymous3:35 AM

    I love this bag! I think it'll fly out of the shops, so brace yourself for lots of re-orders.

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  26. Congratulations!!! Wish you all the best with your new venture :)

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  27. YAY -- good for you!! Nothing ventured -- nothing gained!

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  28. You are always stretching yourself further! I admire that about you. Congrats on the lovely patterns.

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  29. Congratulations on entering the wholesale world! A wonderful leap of faith....new motto for you maybe " feel the fear and do it anyway!!!!"

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  30. Love the purse pattern, where can I purchase one?

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  31. Congratulations on your wholesale order! I am the same way when it comes to putting myself out there but am working hard to take a few more risks :)

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  32. Wow! Love that you are growing what you do at the pace that works for you. On a post it note at my new job one of the MAs has written "You must make the CHOICE to take a CHANCE if you want something to CHANGE" I kind of like it because people talk a lot about the choice part but not the chance part. They are both important

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  33. Congratulations and the best of luck - your success is wholeheartedly deserved :)

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  34. I am sure you will have great success in the wholesale world, best of luck and a beautiful quilt and bag pattern

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  35. Congratulations on the wholesale order- you bit the bullet & its paid off...well done!

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  36. Oh I love that scrappy bag pattern! Can't wait until it's available to buy :)

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  37. Congratulations and best of luck on your new venture.

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