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Kimono Fabric Quilt
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Quilting has become more and more popular over the years and with this popularity has come large opportunity for the entrepreneurial quilter to make a successful business.
Deciding on the right quilting niche for you to start selling in is imperative and will take some research. We have put together our top ten quilting niches as a guide to what is possible;
1. Made To Order. Making quilts for people that know what they want is a lucrative niche, as these people already have exactly what they want in their head and are willing to pay to get the result they are looking for. This niche can be broken down into smaller niches, such as, using memorabilia to make a quilt or providing quilted products for bedrooms only.
2. Pet Quilts. The pet industry is enormous and the money spent on pets each year is staggering. People are very willing to spend large amounts of money on their animals so suggesting specialty quilted items such as sleeping mats, coats or travel rugs can make for a profitable business. Think about other opportunities within the pet market such as individualizing the quilt with the animals name or some other shape the quilt to fit the animal.
3. Aged Care. As people get older and their needs change from home products to maybe hospital or nursing home products. The introduction of special needs quilts is a niche. Hospital beds are thinner than normal beds, so a caring family would be very willing to undertake whatever was necessary to make their family member comfortable.
4. Wheelchair quilts. People in wheelchairs suffer from the hard surface of the chair and a quilted blanket made to measure for the wheelchair could make all the difference. When thinking of wheelchairs also think about carry bags that could be secured to the chair or arm rests, etc. These could also be made to measure and produced in startling colors to standout and give the wheelchair a bit of personality.
5. Holiday Quilts. Making quilts associated with special holidays, Easter, Christmas, Halloween, Passover, etc. People tend to dress their homes for holidays so producing quilts with holiday themes meets the need of the customer.
6. Baby Quilts. Cradle and cot quilt sets have always been extremely popular so think of a twist to make yours standout such as, made to measure or individualized in some way. A new child is such a special event and nurseries are a very big part of getting ready with much thought going into the decorating and design.
7. Baby Quilted Sleeping Bags. Babies need portable sleeping bags so they can sleep comfortably where ever they happen to be. Warm strong and washable are the things to think about in this category.
8. Using One Type of Fabric. Being known for producing quilts made from one type of fabric is another niche. For instance, silk or second hand kimono fabric. The emphasis in this niche is to be the expert on a particular fabric which people want to have quilts made from.
We hope these quilting niche ideas have started you thinking about the possibilities of starting your own quilting venture and have stirred your imagination to come up with some of your own that inspire you to create a business that you will be proud of and will allow you to quilt to your hearts content.
Fran Smith and Nicola Baume
Fran and Nicola have a 12 email mini course with more tips on selling quilts that they are giving to readers. check it out at http://www.quiltforfunandprofit.com.
5 Ways To Give Your Bedroom New Life
You may have reached a point where you've grown tired of your current surroundings, your tastes or trends have changed, or perhaps your friends joke about the lava lamps and beaded curtains still adorning your private sanctuary. Regardless of your budget or decorating skills, there are some things you can do that will give new life to your bedroom.
Home stagers and designers are skilled at transforming rooms that are more inviting because they know how to get the most out of arranging their client's heirlooms, cherished treasures, and furniture. Finding new ways to display objects or finding new purposes for pieces are just a few tricks of the trade.
You can do the same and here are 5 ideas to help you get started:
1 De-clutter - The best thing you can do for yourself is to periodically go through your room to remove unneeded or unwanted objects. If you haven't used, read, or worn something for at least a year, get rid of it, find a new use for it, or give it to charity. Having some sense of order has a psychological affect on how we feel about ourselves. If the task seems too daunting, tackle only small areas at a time and eventually you will have a de-cluttered space. If your time is limited or you really need help in this department, find an organizational professional to help you with this task.
2 Decorative Accessories - Arranging accessories is a true art. Visit your favorite stores to study their displays and take note of how they use color, variety, and texture to create an interesting arrangement. To set up a table display, start with the tallest or largest object first. Add medium and smaller sized pieces. The trick is to arrange objects that will lead the eye from the larger items to the medium and smaller items and then to the table surface. Overlap pieces or set lamps on top of objects to give more height and depth to the arrangement. This creates a visually interesting display. If there is a wall display behind the table, have the larger or more vertical pieces tie into those items. Using similar shapes and hues creates unity. Be careful not to use too many accessories, as the affect can be overwhelming.
3 Color - Replace pillows, artwork, lampshades, and accessories in a different or fun color to freshen up your overall color scheme. Use colors that make YOU happy. We all know that color can affect mood so pay attention to your body's response to different colors. There's a reason you are drawn to certain colors so why not use them in one of the most important rooms in the house? Find items around your home to use or seek out decorative accents that will enhance the look. Color can come from many sources including lighting, which can affect colors in the room in unexpected ways. Use an interesting chandelier or candles for ambiance.
4 Update Your Current Bedding - Bedding today is all about layering. Add a quilted coverlet and shams. This adds texture and some volume to your bedding, making it cozy and inviting. Change or add decorative pillows or shams in new colors for interest. If you own a really fabulous pillow, purchase bed linens that will showcase it. I found a really fabulous pillow in red, but didn't want to do my entire room in red. I found that the red pillow served two purposes. It gave the room my personality and it always made me happy to look to at. There are so many choices and textures in decorative pillows today. Pillows with beading or unusual fabrics can make a difference. Throws come in all sorts of fabrics - wools, cashmere, fleece, and fur and are great for a special decorative touch.
5 The Unexpected - You can really crank up the "Wow" in your room by adding the unexpected. Use serving tables, trunks, or old suitcases to function as bedside tables. Using something that can also be used for storage is an added bonus. Display your collectibles from travels or find unusual objects to display. I once visited a friend who found a large wasp nest (no longer occupied, of course) and hung it from ceiling. Instead of hanging art or prints on the wall, mount a kimono or wearable art piece. Angle your bed and place a stunning folding screen behind it. Screens can be painted or covered with fabric and are another great source for adding or changing color in your room. An unusually tall headboard can help bring more focus to the bed as the focal point of the room. It's also a great way to embrace a room with high ceilings. Add fragrance with scented candles, flowers, or herbal fragrances (lavender encourages relaxation). Flower arrangements in unusual containers can add a fun element to the room.
Finding just the right accessories, furniture, or bedding takes time. Enjoy the hunt. Use what you have, purchase only the things that you truly love, and decorate in colors that make you happy.
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What type of material should I use to make a Yukata (unlined Japanese kimono)?
Hi! I'm planning to make a Yukata, which is an unlined Japanese kimono and I was wondering what fabric would be the best to use. I was thinking something from the cotton family, but average cotton tends to get those, idk "fuzzies"? on it after you wash it a few times and eyptian cotton is WAY too expensive.
Can you think of any reasonably priced cotton that doesn't get those "fuzzies" or another type of cheap, breathable material that I could find at a Walmart, Sew Unique, or Quilt Patch? I appreciate your help! =D
Silk, or any other material besides cotton, is absolutely not acceptable for a yukata. Yukata are always made from cotton. If you're willing to spend the money, it would be best for you to buy a yukata bolt. You can get them from places like Ichiroya and Yamatoku. You might be able to find them on Rakuten, and sometimes you get lucky and find kimono and yukata fabric on places like eBay. If you don't want to do that, or a single yukata bolt isn't going to give you enough fabric for what you need, I would try some of the higher-quality fabric available to you. Kona Bay makes some nice Asian-print fabrics that don't seem to fuzz, at least in my experience.
Quilt Books That Gardeners Will Love
There are many quilt books available. Some of these will have special appeal to gardeners. Here are reviews of some wonderful titles that I found inspiring.
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