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sahm4605 06-21-2010 01:58 PM
go to the guilds to see if they could help you with were to go and print up business cards to hand out.

UglyCook 06-21-2010 02:02 PM
How about a walking advertisement? You could make a shirt or jacket that says, "I've got a LONG ARM and I know how to use it! (on your quilt!)"

Or something like that. :)

Kitsie 06-21-2010 03:29 PM
Originally Posted by candlequilter
I need some helpful suggestions on how to get my longarm business off the ground. I bought a new longarm in January and I have quilted over a 100 quilts so far for American Hero Quilts and other charity groups with a few actual customer quilts but am having difficulty getting it going. Any suggestions would be great especially if they don't cost an arm or a leg to do. I have a website and I have listed numerous postings on Craigs list in my area but still very slow response. Thanks!
Where in Wa are you? When I save up the money for backing, I may be looking for someone! I live about 14 mi north of Vancouver.

Kitsie 06-21-2010 03:30 PM
Originally Posted by UglyCook
How about a walking advertisement? You could make a shirt or jacket that says, "I've got a LONG ARM and I know how to use it! (on your quilt!)"

Or something like that. :)
Very cute idea!

candlequilter 06-21-2010 03:47 PM
Originally Posted by Honchey
I would love to visit your website/ I need the address. I have a few quilts that are too large for me to quilt at home. Anne
Honchey, my website is www.candlequilter.com. If you have any questions after checking it out you can either contact thru it or here. Thanks for asking. Sherryl-Candlequilter

candlequilter 06-21-2010 03:49 PM
Originally Posted by UglyCook
How about a walking advertisement? You could make a shirt or jacket that says, "I've got a LONG ARM and I know how to use it! (on your quilt!)"

Or something like that. :)
Oh, that's a cute idea. Don't be surprised if you see me in your area wearing it. :lol:

quiltilicious 06-21-2010 04:46 PM
Originally Posted by candlequilter
Originally Posted by Honchey
I would love to visit your website/ I need the address. I have a few quilts that are too large for me to quilt at home. Anne
Honchey, my website is www.candlequilter.com. If you have any questions after checking it out you can either contact thru it or here. Thanks for asking. Sherryl-Candlequilter
Sherryl,
You should definitely put a clickable link to your website in your signature here.

UglyCook 06-21-2010 04:46 PM
Another idea: Make donations to auctions. I've generated business (unintentionally at first) by donating embroidery services. I bet if you gave a $50 off coupon you'd generate some interest.

I've usually donated 10 logo'd shirts, $200 value, and ended up with more orders.

And, I've actually come across your name in our area but as someone new to quilting I was confused. I thought that "candlequilting" was yet another method to learn! :lol:

UglyCook 06-21-2010 05:07 PM
Another idea! You will be doing the shop hop next week, right? Hopefully you have a magnetic sign on your car and loads of brochures handy to pass out!

candlequilter 06-21-2010 05:12 PM
Originally Posted by UglyCook
Another idea! You will be doing the shop hop next week, right? Hopefully you have a magnetic sign on your car and loads of brochures handy to pass out!
I hadn't thought and doing that. But how many times do you meet alot of quilters coming and going in to the shops that you are at - excellant idea. Thanks again!


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