tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336283699663453373.post5493705938488789670..comments2024-01-24T11:34:49.094-05:00Comments on The Portuguese Water Blog: Book Review and a QuandarySuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05100381901254968075noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336283699663453373.post-13338708402878847492011-10-05T23:49:55.415-04:002011-10-05T23:49:55.415-04:00I wish you would do an Etsy shop! I love your wor...I wish you would do an Etsy shop! I love your work - more the dolls than the sweaters :)<br />I LOVE Etsy. I buy waaaaay too much on there. There are so many neat ideas. Usually if I have an idea for something I can find someone on Etsy that makes it. It's amazing!<br /><br />My most recent Etsy 'quest':<br />I have been trying to find someone on Etsy that would knit a pink and white border collie hat for me. I want to give it to Tibby's agility teacher. So many people knit the kind of hat I want (with floppy ears), but they only do baby sized hats. :(Kiyi Kiyihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08318930293008856026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336283699663453373.post-76434344364093283262011-10-01T16:48:15.893-04:002011-10-01T16:48:15.893-04:00I think you already knew what the right decision w...I think you already knew what the right decision was when you posted, and it looks like your readers agree. Doing something because you love it is a very different proposition from doing something for a business. Unless you want to be making sweaters that you don't agree with stylistically, keep it as a hobby.<br /><br />BTW - have read all the Chet the Dog mysteries. There are wonderful.<br /><br />Mango MommaDexterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09238751458587219022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336283699663453373.post-59187868437858583392011-10-01T14:17:09.325-04:002011-10-01T14:17:09.325-04:00ETSY! Independent - choose your styles, your colo...ETSY! Independent - choose your styles, your colors, prices, whatever you want and let the company find somebody who likes to take orders or has a knitting machine!<br /><br />Sorry to have missed this, but here is my opinion.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />JoStellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04890014621743537798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336283699663453373.post-54670830573769105372011-10-01T01:05:06.933-04:002011-10-01T01:05:06.933-04:00Well, it's unanimous! Don't turn a belove...Well, it's unanimous! Don't turn a beloved hobby into a chore; you'll come to hate it. For years, mama used to make doll clothes for the daughters of friends and relatives and it was a great pleasure for her. People told her she should start going to craft shows and sell online and stuff, but mama figured that would take one of her favorite creative activities and turn it into as much of a job as practicing law. Ultimately, once basic needs are met, money mostly buys you the luxury of control over your own life, and you already have that.<br /><br />Jed & AbbyJed and Abby in MerryLandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00782709825274199133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336283699663453373.post-81841353148339873332011-09-29T17:51:39.464-04:002011-09-29T17:51:39.464-04:00I'm slow to the party, but I'm another vot...I'm slow to the party, but I'm another vote for only doing what makes you happy. If you don't need the money, then there's no point in letting others dictate your life for you. In other words, "What Jan said."Marjiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14950085029835332900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336283699663453373.post-83424230729551683252011-09-29T11:07:17.493-04:002011-09-29T11:07:17.493-04:00So good to hear that Norma Jean is better - good T...So good to hear that Norma Jean is better - good TLC from Mom.<br /><br />We have heard of those books too, and the Momster says she might enjoy them if she only could figure out how to make time. How do you do it all?<br /><br />We loved your sweaters. We agree with others - go for what makes you happiest. You are a crafter who truly loves her work, it would be a shame to lose that joy because of what someone else demands.<br /><br />Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/07539957828544908415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336283699663453373.post-22672562932565706152011-09-29T00:52:32.901-04:002011-09-29T00:52:32.901-04:00Maybe look into an Etsy shop - put up the sweaters...Maybe look into an Etsy shop - put up the sweaters you want to knit and do a few custom orders as time allows.<br /><br />You have had your share of health problems so its time for everyone to get on the mend! Hope things are better now.Beyond the Dog Dishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08337379384658445607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336283699663453373.post-46209775926776916172011-09-29T00:34:20.981-04:002011-09-29T00:34:20.981-04:00I learned this the hard way and you've already...I learned this the hard way and you've already learned the lesson. The answer is - don't turn your hobby into a job you don't control. It's honestly as simple as that. It will suck the joy out of any knitting. Just say no. If you want to see your sweaters - do it on your own, don't let someone else dictate what you do. <br /><br />Tell them politely you are flattered but uninterested. Good luck on this decision - I hope you do what is right for you. ggMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04301526396026815132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336283699663453373.post-20099558633961193422011-09-28T22:18:57.432-04:002011-09-28T22:18:57.432-04:00Just do Etsy... its exclusive and you can do what ...Just do Etsy... its exclusive and you can do what you love and knit stuffs you like. No pressure and no stress.<br /><br />Glad Norma Jean and Lola is all good :) hugs to the girls.<br /><br />The books looks pretty interesting. I wonder if we'll find it here.booahboohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08855494427481650614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336283699663453373.post-89916759048660946152011-09-28T22:14:24.313-04:002011-09-28T22:14:24.313-04:00Being an artist, I can understand your hesitation....Being an artist, I can understand your hesitation. The advice above is spot on. You shouldn't compomise. Keep creating what you love.Krista/Rucahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13036077085275566499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336283699663453373.post-5150303947919075852011-09-28T20:42:32.390-04:002011-09-28T20:42:32.390-04:00I think you should go with Etsy!! you can adverti...I think you should go with Etsy!! you can advertise and do what you want to do. No demands other than what you put on yourself! We dog lovers will stand by you know matter what you choose to do, just have fun!!Lisa Poguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07232875112166786768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336283699663453373.post-51333821925284638512011-09-28T19:34:57.448-04:002011-09-28T19:34:57.448-04:00Um... skip the chore part and know that you have ...Um... skip the chore part and know that you have plenty of doggy bloggy friends who will help you spread the word, all on your own terms!!<br /><br />I'm not sure what it means, but Gretchen just popped over, looked very concerned, licked me in the face, and is now watching me type. She seems content just to have me share that, so there you go. ???SissySeeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13249971578077045662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336283699663453373.post-6555876849357832022011-09-28T17:54:14.835-04:002011-09-28T17:54:14.835-04:00We think you should do what makes you the happiest...We think you should do what makes you the happiest. Life is too short to be stressed!<br /><br />Love ya lots<br />Maggie and MitchMolly the Airedalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12533954545013852862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336283699663453373.post-12580013287560931832011-09-28T16:50:41.119-04:002011-09-28T16:50:41.119-04:00Hi Sue, thanks for visiting us. You certainly are...Hi Sue, thanks for visiting us. You certainly are talented with your sewing and knitting. I'm pretty hopeless but can occasionaly sew on a button ha ha. Its thrilling to be asked to make orders for a business but if you will get stressed or not enjoy it, is it worth it. Your dogs look wonderful, very hairy and large. I look forward to reading more about your family of dogs. Take care. No worries, and love, Carol (and Stella and Rory)STELLA and RORY from Down Underhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254168437901406521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336283699663453373.post-6218486845675365602011-09-28T16:02:10.044-04:002011-09-28T16:02:10.044-04:00If it's a chore, don't do it. Sounds like...If it's a chore, don't do it. Sounds like Jan (comment above) has a good solution.<br /><br />Glad the dogs are improving and nothing was serious.<br /><br />Have read 'Dog on it' and 'Thereby Hangs a Tail'....good fun. Can also add Neil S Plakey's 'The Kingdom of Dog' and 'In Dog we Trust'. All available on Kindle.<br /><br />XXXOOO Daisy, Kendra & BellaBella Roxy & Macduihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10268052368797347239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336283699663453373.post-61370446100074277722011-09-28T15:31:49.191-04:002011-09-28T15:31:49.191-04:00The question is whether you want to be a factory t...The question is whether you want to be a factory taking orders or your own boutique doing what is fun for you. <br /><br />I had the same quandary with my Victorian Christmas stockings and I went with Etsy and had fun.Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07145008534811435024noreply@blogger.com