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    Old 03-24-2012, 05:54 PM
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    good tips/points by everyone..just remember now that our country and most states are broke, Uncle Sugar wants his cut and the TAX people are watching the internet like hawks...so any advertising of selling items now makes you a business and liable for sales taxes as a business. Craft shows will see lots more paper work this year as the local tax people hit them with forms for vendors. OK now makes you pay sales tax on your yard sale!
    So before you head into ANY form of selling be sure you do your homework for what you are liable for in your city/state as far as taxes go!
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    Old 03-24-2012, 05:58 PM
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    forgot to also mention COPYRIGHT issues. Before one decides to keep making tissue covers with embroidery on them, one must make sure that A- the pattern does not say NOT FOR RESALE, B- the fabric says "for home use only" and C- the embroidery pattern does not say "not to be used in mass production for resale"

    Same with any pattern you choose or any fabric you use.

    It is not as fun as it used to be to try and do shows any more! Especially when fabric, patterns and embroidery are concerned!
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    Old 03-25-2012, 04:10 AM
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    I have made several smaller items for sale at craft shows and flea markets but it is difficult to make much money on them. They typically sell well but not much profit. If you would like any ideas, please contact me thru PM. As for copyright issues, we have been told by a local attorney that once the material sells in the fabric store, the copyright no longer holds. He said the suit for copyright violation by crafters and quilters was thrown out in court. Don't know for a fact but there are many articles on it if you Google "Copyright". Thanks and good luck.

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    Old 03-25-2012, 04:53 AM
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    One of my friends has been making little fleece squares with ribbons of various sizes and satin, or grosgrain for babies. It's like a little "blanky" they can carry around. They have been very popular.
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    Old 03-25-2012, 05:15 AM
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    Do any of you crafters know of a place that sells the plastic bags in a variety of sizes for a descent price? On-line, of course? Thanks

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    Old 03-25-2012, 05:31 AM
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    I only have 3 items I am currently looking for at craft fairs. 1. A sewing machine cover that is appliques or plain, not made of quilt squares and 2. Accessories for a man's walker, 3 cover for a Kindle.

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    Old 03-25-2012, 05:36 AM
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    Take a look at a company called U-line , they have a huge assortment of bags at various price points.
    http://www.uline.com/

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    Old 03-25-2012, 05:44 AM
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    This is the "end of sale" doctrine and yes the manufacturers have no leg to stand on in court.
    Originally Posted by twinkie
    \ As for copyright issues, we have been told by a local attorney that once the material sells in the fabric store, the copyright no longer holds. He said the suit for copyright violation by crafters and quilters was thrown out in court. Don't know for a fact but there are many articles on it if you Google "Copyright". Thanks and good luck.
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    Old 03-25-2012, 05:55 AM
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    Originally Posted by stitchinwitch
    Do any of you crafters know of a place that sells the plastic bags in a variety of sizes for a descent price? On-line, of course? Thanks
    ebay is the best buy!
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    Old 03-25-2012, 06:04 AM
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    Watch out for copy right, our guild is having a quilt show and pulled the craft table out due to the patterns that were used and the copy right law. This is the best money making.

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