We had a great chat today with our special co-host Grace Kang of Retail Recipes (and Pink Olive Boutique!) who came to chat with us about retail and give her expert feedback on peoples stories, ideas and questions. If you have ever thought of selling your work in shops or selling wholesale this transcript is a must read! We covered line sheets, newsletters, wholesale pricing … [Read more...] about #OMHG August 11-Retail Recipes Q & A
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{Interview & Giveaway} Sarah's Silks
Before toys entertained children the best toy of all was their imaginations. With all the toys on the market that whizz and beep I think it is more important then ever that we offer our kids creative toys that can transform into just about anything. One of my favorite open ended toys are playsilks, we have a small basket filled that Ila has been playing with since before she … [Read more...] about {Interview & Giveaway} Sarah's Silks
Printable Reminder: The Past Didn't Go Anywhere
I'm taking a weekend off (technically) but I am stopping in to share a print inspired by the words of one of my favorite historians/musicians/elders-Utah Phillips. Utah collected and shared stories about American history and the lives of the working class among many other things. I've been listening to and learning from him for over 10 years and was lucky enough to see him in … [Read more...] about Printable Reminder: The Past Didn't Go Anywhere
The Illusion of Originality: Plagiarism vs. Synchronicity & How to Cope with Both
{little sketch from a 2001 journal reflecting on the ups and downs of living-notice the quote!} One day, out of the blue, you have an idea. A brilliant, ohmyhandmadegoodnessiamsosmart sort of an idea. So you start making the dream real-maybe you are writing, designing, sewing, sketching, painting, felting, dancing, composing music-whatever it is…you stay up way too late, … [Read more...] about The Illusion of Originality: Plagiarism vs. Synchronicity & How to Cope with Both
August: Exploring Our Handmade Heritage
We've come a long way from hand sewing by candle light and carting our work to market on horseback. Both the mechanical and digital revolution transformed how we create and how we sell our handwork. While each generation needs to welcome and grow with our changing world it is also so very important to not forget the value in what has come before. For our August theme we are … [Read more...] about August: Exploring Our Handmade Heritage
