Would I have started a pattern designing business if I had known….
that I would be storing thousands of patterns in my attic and in my house?
that my house would feel cramped because of all the boxes?
that I would spend up to 10 hours a week stuffing envelopes and packing boxes?
that the stuffing and packing would take away from the designing?
that there is precious little time left for the fun part of being a pattern designer?
The answer? PROBABLY. Most likey. But possibly not.
But for now, I trudge on. And to make myself feel better, I made myself a Frazzled Blogger button. Nope, it’s not an award. Just a button (isn’t that sad?). And guess what? You, too can use it, if you’d like.
Thus ends this sorry post…
CraftApple 
boy do I feel ya on this one!
I know you do!!
Maybe you need an assistant?
Yes, an assistant would be nice. Maybe if I had the freedom to expand and the time to do it, I could afford one, but the business has to be small because I need to take care of my other responsibilities, namely homeschooling, being a mom, and my church volunteering. Plus, I need to keep it small so it stays fun. 🙂 No aspirations to try to create CraftApple empire over here. Haha.
That creative little button is the perfect way to channel that frustration. It’s adorable.
Thanks, Cindy! The button was fun to do. And nice to start and finish in one sitting. 🙂
Amen!
Jana, I KNOW you can relate. 🙂
Cindy, I love your button!! Too bad husbands aren’t supplied with one button on their forehead!! (it’s been of those days!!) : p
And what would that button say??
“Today” it would have said, “Loves hot cast iron!” :-O
Yikes! That doesn’t sound good!
Assistant yes… affordability yes… can you find someone who has a few hours a week and pay them in either patterns or sewing lessons?
Perhaps a young mum with no spare cash for classes who’d find it fun to stuff envelopes instead of pick up toys for an hour or two? Or a retired person who is bored and fed up with daytime TV?
Hoping the drudgery ends soon!
Cheers,
AJ
You’re funny – daytime TV bordedom indeed! Yes, I’ve been thinking about that. Maybe even a responsible teenager might work.
Yes, I was thinking of an assistant, too. I thought of a high school student who could use a little extra cash. But even cheaper would be a friend with whom you could trade. She could stuff envelopes for a few hours for you then another time her kids could come over and play with your kids for few hours.
Good luck!
Beth, I’ve actually used a responsible teenager in the past, it’s a good idea if you can find one. How do you think a teenager could manage housework? Just a thought.
Oh, but having patterns everywhere is a good thing, no?
I feel your frazzled-ness 😉
True, true. And I’m not complaining. I’m happy that patterns are selling. It’s just that I didn’t want a “real” job, I wanted a fun job. And lately it’s been more of a real job which has made me step back and figure out what I really want. 🙂
very cool idea!!