Originally Posted by BlueChicken
I will have to go have a coffee with the owner of my favourite shop and toss some ideas around. I'm not very good at "negotiating" though.... in actual fact, I suck at it. But she's a good lady and will have some good ideas, if I can get her keen enough. The thought of an international flavour must be tempting for her, especially if an article can appear in our NZ Quilter, it would be good advertising for her.
it can't hurt to have the conversation.
maybe at first she won't see the big picture but as we get going you'll be able to show photos of everyone's blocks along with letting her read/follow the blog.
i think everyone should try and pitch the idea were they shop for fabric.
its a really good way for them to drum up business and in this economy people really need to think of interesting ways to get people to come to the store and then spend their money.