I met with the attorney to set up the LLC and I signed my lease - it's official, folks, I'm opening a business!
The Stitchin' Post, a creative space for fiber artists to sell their products, teach their craft, share their resources and engage with a supportive and collaborative community of other fiber artists, will open at 117 S Main Street, Lexington, VA in late August. Can you believe it???
Google Maps will show you the storefront, but the image is old.
View Larger Map There is a new striped awning where it now says Rockbridge Interiors - that will be me! We took those "Envision Your Business Here" signs out of the window yesterday. Aren't those display windows GREAT! The owner is painting the exterior, and she consulted with me on colors. We decided on two historic greens (the building was built in 1913 and has to conform with historic norms) with a lavender door for POP!
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I'll be starting with 6 sewing machines for classes, and right now, I am debating between the Janome Magnolia 7330 and the Baby Lock Grace. Does anyone have an opinion of either of those? I'm looking for something simple enough for children to use, but sophisticated enough for an experienced sewist to appreciate, a hard working, reliable machine that won't give me trouble when multiple users operate it. I'm limiting my machine search to those with dealers within 50 miles so I can have reliable service. I'm also keeping costs in mind (sorry, Bernina and Viking - I just can't afford you!). If anyone has any input about either of these machines or something else I should be considering, please comment! I've also made an inquiry about Pfaff, but I haven't heard back from the dealer yet. The dealers have been wonderful about working with me to get a volume discount on the machines.
Ack! I can't believe it! Big thanks to all of you for believing in me and encouraging me. Please know that I'll be needing even more of that encouraging support in the months to come.
My husband called the other day and asked to speak with "my entrepreneurial wife." Earlier this week he told me how proud he was of me, and last night he explained to my son how fearless I am, how brave you have to be to walk away from a perfectly good job to start something new on your own. I love seeing myself through his eyes. I couldn't have asked for a better husband and friend!
