Hi everyone I have been on a learning to quilt mission , my sister gave me a couple books they are ,Quick to stitch Weekend Quilts and projects , looked over it there are a couple of projects I wanted to try , the other one is not a book but a magazine called Quilters World have't really checked this one out but it's the begining of the weekend, Also I am part of this other group called freecycle where people post items they are willing to give to people who need them and you can post Items you need . I posted my desire to learn to quilt and sew. and someone responded to me and said that they have an older machine that works but hasn't been used in awhile. It was her grandmothers anyway it comes with instructions how convienient. Now I just need to find a ride to go pick it up. isn't this great , I feel like I am getting closer to my goal. I have been on welfare forever it seems like. I am in the process of looking for employment , part of my goals are to start my own business does anyone think Quilting would be an option, why not have an income coming from something I enjoy.
My last couple of days
Aug 17, 2007
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Yes -- there are people who make a living from quilting -- but almost all are long-arm quilters... and a long-arm machine costs upwards of $10,000 - $15,000 or more.
My experience with individual sewing of quilts -- is that most people do appreciate the time it takes to make a quilt -- and you rarely make minimum wage.
With your machine tho -- you might consider getting into mending or alterations if you have those skills. But I would think it would be hard to generate enough $$ to live on.
I know nothing about you -- but have you considered maybe doing child care in your home. I know some women who strictly do infants -- until they are about 12 - 15 months. Many moms don't want their infants in day care centers.... and many day care centers either don't take infants or have long waiting lists. Around here, a good home care provider (you have to go through background check, have a state license and meet other qualifications) can usually take 2-3 infants I think... and they charge $150 a week. Just a thought, would keep you VERY busy -- but it doesn't require you to have a car, a work wardrobe or any other fees once you are approved... just a thought
I'm happy you are able to get a machine! That should get you started! Bet you'll be hooked in no time at all!
P.S whats stong arm quilting I'm taking notes
Lynda-
I'm sure this is a typo in your post "whats stong arm quilting ", but STRONG arm quilting is what I'd call it when we attempt to wrestle a king-sized quilt thru a 'normal' sewing machine to do the quilting! VBG A long arm quilter has a HUGE set-up with a moveable sewing machine on long tracks and does quilting with it. Check out the machines at
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They run upwards of $50K for the really nice ones. I'm sorry to discourage you, but only the best of the best really make a good living at it. And for a beginner to try- well, it would be a mighty battle, but ya never know. Welcome, again, and the best of luck to you in the future and your employment search.
Leslie & The Furbabies >> Yes -- there are people who make a living from quilting -- but almost all
Having my own business has alway's been what I wanted I just never new what. I have all kinds of ideas. lots of ideas come from the internet I need to be very careful of scams. anyway I want to learn how to quilt and see where it goes from there.
TYPO -- sorry for the confusion...
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