Cindy's response when asked why she started her business & the products she sells. She
was contemplating retirement from my “real” job and knew that she needed a
plan after retirement. She had been sewing for more than 40 years and it
was what She loved to do. Cindy had had so many requests over the years to
make/create things for others that her husband suggested that she start her
own business doing it - it really started as a hobby and has grown into
something wonderful.
The most popular request that she get is to create T-shirt/Memory quilts for people. As for what is the most fun to make, the same item. Because she makes so many t-shirt quilts, they really have become one of her favorite things to do - each one is different and unique. No two are the same - the creativity part and seeing the final product is what makes it fun.
The most popular request that she get is to create T-shirt/Memory quilts for people. As for what is the most fun to make, the same item. Because she makes so many t-shirt quilts, they really have become one of her favorite things to do - each one is different and unique. No two are the same - the creativity part and seeing the final product is what makes it fun.
As for what to say to someone starting out in the quilting world, what advise would you have. Her Grannie taught her how to sew when she was just in high school - the best advice she could give is “listen to your Grannie” - but if it is too late for that - then listen to your heart.
Absolutely she accepts custom orders. All of her t-shirt quilts are custom orders. She has also accepted many quilt custom orders. The turn around time is really dependent on the item requested. T-shirt quilt are just 2 weeks currently. But around graduation time and Christmas time you want to be sure to get your order in early - Cindy becomes really busy with them at those times of year.
Want to know where to buy her wonderful creations? Cindy has an Etsy shop, a web site, a Facebook page, & sells in a local Galleria. She has tried the craft fair/ art events and does not feel they were successful for her. She gets a lot of referrals from past customers also.
Contact info for Cindy
The Retired Quilt
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