AliceQ

I used to work for a very well known cross stitch designer. She started by selling to the local shops, then got connected with the distributors those shops dealt with. Ask them for names and addresses. Send the distributors at least 3 different designs to introduce yourself. The more the better! They'll know you're serious that way. We went to a large trade show on the East Coast and made great contacts. We didn't display, just checked out fabric suppliers, framers, etc. and the bigger distributors. I produced my own designs after a few years learning the business end of it, but didn't go as far as she has. I created a small catalogue and sent it out to shops I saw advertising in cross stitch magazines. Got several customers that way! You could check out shops advertizing in quilt magazines. Getting that first fan letter was great and getting letters from Europe was sooo exciting! I still had small children and it just became too much so I ended my business in 1999. I often think of sending designs in to magazines to be considered for publication but never have. Hmmmm maybe 'someday'! God bless and enjoy the ride!
Alice