thank you, the struggle goes on!
Thank you all so much for your kind words, it really gives me confidence and a warm fuzzy feeling inside 
Another pincushion shot!
I do like these alot, I like the square one, but it was a mare to make, or maybe that was just me! I’ve been asked to make a flower card for a friends mother-in-law, and I think I will use lilac, just a nice gentle colour.
I think I need to look at what I do, and how to get it seen and wanted, on Flickr and on here all my stuff is appreciated, because you all see stuff from similar eyes to mine, you understand the time, and creativity that has gone into each item, I have to get the punters to see that too!
I had an old dear go past my stall yesterday in her motorised scooter, as she whizzed (slowly!) by, she muttered “all too expensive”, and my reaction, I smiled!!!! I should have vaulted over the stall and said “NO!!!!!” but I was being nice, that will teach me!
Ranting now!
Thanks to all of you!!! You keep me sane!
September 24th, 2006 at 11:38 pm
They are lovely, my daughters favorite colors :0)
I have the exact same problem here in Holland. Even had a conversation about it with a shopowner here in town and she said the exact same thing you are saying. Most people who make things themselves know the time involved and dont’s mind to pay extra. There are only a few others that are willing to pay to have something that’s not mass-produced and therefore cheap.
September 25th, 2006 at 12:28 am
Such a soft restful colour. Hang in there Raspberry Lady.
September 26th, 2006 at 3:32 pm
You will get there, just keep trying. I am venturing into the business world of hand made products and I am petrified, but im going to give it a go as its my passion. It is obviously your passion to, and if you want to make it work, you will. Good Luck, don’t give up (and if I find any useful information through my venture, I will let you know)
September 27th, 2006 at 7:59 pm
I do think Etsy is saturated, but I’m going to give it a try anyway because it doesn’t seem like there are that many options.
And, by the way I think 99% of old people think that everything is “too expensive”.
)
September 28th, 2006 at 12:01 pm
Thank you for sharing your blog on flickr with me.
Your pin cushions are beautiful and very unique.
September 29th, 2006 at 9:49 pm
Old ladies on motorised scooters are dangerous and insane. Take no notice.
: )
October 3rd, 2006 at 6:21 pm
Your pincushions are just lovely!
Would you consider giving out instructions for personal use only.
I live in Canada, but would not want to infringe on any copyright.
They are so lovely that I would just like to make a few similar to your lilac ones.
Thank you.
Deborah
March 27th, 2008 at 12:32 pm
wow i love the stars they add a cute factor