Fabric Vine

quilt, knit, do beadwork or simply like to decorate—there are opportunities. Think about the items you’ve seen at fairs and online.

Which ones could you make that you would enjoy making?

As you consider the possibilities, start a file box or notebook. You think you will remember the best ideas. You won’t. Even if you do, you won’t remember them all. Establish categories—fabric, knitting, jewelry, etc. When you’re at fairs, take notes (and photos if you are able). As you search online, print out examples and note where you found it. Make note of the price and how they handle shipping.

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If you’re like me and tend to quickly find yourself swimming in piles of paper, Pinterest is a great option for organizing the ideas you discover online. Be careful, though, it’s easy to lose track of time if you start browsing Pins in your favorite category.

Keep this important point in mind, though, copyrighted patterns may only be made for for personal use only—not for financial gain—unless you obtain written permission to sell the pieces made using the pattern.

Speaking of which—it’s important, too, to remember that your goal is to make money. When you’ve