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1000 Thanks Kit

11/18/2017

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Make all the things! Free download for the month of November. After that, you can find it in our shop #1000thankskit #shareitwithshannon 
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Candy Wrappers

11/17/2017

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Candy included in the download of the 1000 Thanks Kit - free for the month of November. I'd be thankful to sit down to some of these! After November, find the kit in our shop.
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After Quilt Market

11/16/2017

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Once you’re in the thick of Quilt Market, there are some things you can do to really make the most of it. Here are 5 things to do after you leave every night, and after you get home when it’s all said and done.

  • Every night enter in the contact information for the people you got business cards from. Doing it every night makes it much more manageable. Not only that, you will have a better chance of remembering who the people are and the conversation you had with them.
  • Document your experience with social media. Post some of those pictures or videos you took during the day! Share with others what you’ve been up to. Not everyone can make it to Quilt Market, so spread the love, and build your following.​
Shannon's Studio Newsletter October 2017
We shared in our Newsletter. (Another reason to sign up on our email list!)
  • Connect with the people you met. Send a quick email to follow up on the visits you had while at market. Even if it is just to say thank you for their opinion, make that connection.
  • Write down your own list of do’s and don’ts for the next time. Write down what you’ve learned too, and save it for the next time you go.
  • Do what you committed to others to do. Now is the time to make good on your promises. If you told someone you’d check out their website, do it! If you told someone you’d send them a sample, follow-through. This can be hard once you get home and are playing catch up on your regular duties, but it’s important – and it’s worth it!

To read what you should make sure you do before Quilt Market, read this blog post!
To read what you should make sure you do during Quilt Market, read this blog post!
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1000 Thanks Kit - A Great Digital Download Thanksgiving Gift

11/16/2017

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A few years ago I did a Compliment Kit for some family members as a little inspiration. It was a fun little digital kit that was downloaded over 10,000 times. Hopefully that added up to a lot  of compliments being given out. (Look for this kit in our Shop)

Here's a new kit - my 1000 Thanks Kit. It's an invitation to find 1000 things that you're thankful for. It also is a digital download and super easy to put together.
Compliment Kits © Shannon Christensen
Compliment Kits Content © Shannon Christensen
 You can buy it in our shop, or if you sign up for our monthly newsletter, you can get it for free for the month of November! 
1000 Thanks Kit © Shannon's Studio Company
1000 Thanks Kit © Shannon's Studio Company
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1000 Thanks Kit - Shannon's Studio Company
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​Celebrate and #ShareItWithShannon
I've added the 1000 Thanks Kit to our Table for Two Series to give as a Thanksgiving gift (There's also a Tablescape Template for download here). 
Adding to my 1000 Thanks list is being thankful for you sweet Honey Girls!
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During Quilt Market - How to Make the Most of Your Time

11/15/2017

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Quilt Market in Houston 2017 was such a great experience! It was also a HUGE experience. When you are at something that large, it is best to have a plan to get the biggest possible benefits with your limited time. Here’s a list to help you know what you should be doing during Quilt Market.
  • First spend some time wandering. Then break out your plan you made with the Windham app, suggested on our list of things you should do before Quilt Market. If you’re already at Quilt Market, take a few minutes to do this at least in part. Then you can finish your list tonight after you get back to your hotel.
  • Be rested! Sleep at night, which is hard if you came with a friend, but trust me, you need some sleep!
  • Don’t be afraid to ask people for their opinions. Quilt Market is filled with industry experts. You can cut through a lot of mistakes by asking. Also, this is a great way to start and have a real conversation, and not just a short introductory brief.
  • You’ll meet dozens of people, write something down. After you meet someone, write something down about the conversation/company/commitment to remember them by on their business card right away. Even right in front of them. No one minded when I did this.
  • Talk with other people besides exhibitors. Ask people where they’re from, what they do, how many years they’ve been coming to Market. Ask them if you can talk to them later about your ideas and then get their contact info/business card.
  • Be willing to approach people. You can even ask them for directions. Everyone there was so nice.
  • Take pictures and videos. You can use these just to remember your time there, and for your website and social media.​​
Shannon's Studio at Fall Quilt Market 2017 with Heather Ross
Heather Ross & Shannon Christensen
Shannon's Studio at Fall Quilt Market 2017 with Natalie Malan
Natalie Malan
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Anthology Fabrics
Shannon's Studio at Fall Quilt Market 2017 with Shell Rummel
Shell Rummel & Shannon Christensen
  • Don’t make promises you don’t intend to keep. Don’t get so caught up in the moment that you overextend your promises. If there’s a question about whether you may or may not do something for someone, let them know you’ll get back to them. That’s a promise you can keep. If you know you can’t/won’t keep that promise either, then don’t make it.
  • If it gets to be too much or too tiring, take a morning or afternoon off. We came late Sunday, spent some time over in the quilt show (which was like a huge quilt museum, absolutely amazing) and then took Sunday afternoon off. Taking that break was a needed boost to work hard and get things done on Monday.
Shannon's Studio at Fall Quilt Market 2017
Rock Fish Restaurant
  • Set up dinner or lunch with people you meet. Go out for ice cream or pie! Treat yo’ self.
  • Let serendipity happen. Some things you just can’t force, and you wouldn’t want to. They turn out amazing all by themselves.
Shannon's Studio at Fall Quilt Market 2017
Doing these things will help you make the most of your experience and time at Quilt Market, and we hope to see you there! To know which markets we’ll be at, subscribe to our email list or follow us on Facebook. We’d love to connect with you in person!
To read what you should make sure you do before Quilt Market, read this blog post!
To read what you should make sure you do after Quilt Market, read this blog post!
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Before Quilt Market - How to Prepare

11/15/2017

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So, you’re thinking about Quilt Market? How exciting! It is a fabulous experience. Sometimes before we go to events – large events, important events, new events – we’re not exactly sure what we’re getting into, and don’t know how to prepare. This blog post is to help you know what you can do before Quilt Market, so that when you get there, you can get the most out of your time.
  • Plan to stay all 3 days. There is so much to see at Quilt Market! So much to see, so many people to meet. There’s just no way to get it all done in 1 day. Especially if it is your first time, plan to stay all 3 days.
  • Have something to hand out to start the conversation – a business card, product, or cute handout. You’re going to be one of thousands of people there. Sometimes, the more people there are around us, the harder it can be to talk to them. Bring something that will help you start the conversation and keep in contact with people. Make sure that your contact information is on whatever you choose to bring.

Shannon's Studio Fall Quilt Market Business Handout
Our Business Promotional Handout
Shannon's Studio Fall Quilt Market Business Handout
Iron On Plus Signs - Part of our Business Handout
  • Take someone with you. You’re going to see so many beautiful things, and it is so much more fun if you can “Oooo” and “Aaaah” with a friend!
  • Good walking shoes. You’re going to need them! Quilt Market is huge; there’s a lot of walking, and not a ton of places to sit down in the actual market.
  • Download the Windham app & make 2 lists. The 2 lists are must see and would like to see exhibitors. (You can star exhibitors in the Windham app.)
  • Bring a bag to carry business cards, catalogs, samples, etc.​ ​
Jessie Fall Quilt Market 2017 Shannon's Studio
Jessie and her new catch all bag

  • Make appointments with people you want to connect with. You can (and should!) set appointments up with others who will be at Quilt Market. Many of the exhibitors have tables set aside just for that purpose.
Shannon's Studio Fall Quilt Market 2017 Product Promotion
Shannon's Studio Promotional Products - Embroidery Kits (Website Wholesale Shop)
  • Have a budget for buying products. There are so many great products there, and it is so nice to buy while you can see them. Plus, for many things, you’ll save on shipping.
Doing these things will help you make the most of your experience and time at Quilt Market, and we hope to see you there! To know which markets we’ll be at, subscribe to our email list or follow us on Facebook. We’d love to connect with you in person!

To read what you should make sure you do during Quilt Market, read this blog post!
To read what you should make sure you do after Quilt Market, read this blog post! 

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Quilt Market - Fall 2017

11/13/2017

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We went to Quilt Market in Houston last month! It was a ball! We met so many kind people from the quilting industry, and everyone was so kind to us newbies. Soon we'll be posting 3 new blog posts of what you should do before, during and after Quilt Market to make the most of your time there. For now, head on over to our Facebook page to see a video of some of the beautiful things we experienced while there! ​
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Table for Two - Tablescape Template™

11/11/2017

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Here's a little inspiration for you. A Table for Two.
Shannon's Studio Company Table for Two Tablescape Templates Pumpkin Patch
Setting a nice tablescape says, "something's different today." It could be someone, something, really anything that wants to be celebrated. We love when someone makes a  special effort but often we don't do it because we lack the ideas, know how and time. I know the wish-I-could-do-that routine. I want to help make going the extra mile a little simpler.
So, here's an idea - ​​Tablescape Templates™.
Tablescape,
Gathering Guide
& 
​Placement Guide 
 
Shannon's Studio Company Tablescape Templates™ Pumpkin Patch Photo
Shannon's Studio Company Tablescape Templates™ Pumpkin Patch Diagram
I've included 1) a photo of the Tablescape, 2) a Diagram of it, 3) a Gathering Guide List and 4) a Placement Guide. The nice thing is that any style and color can be applied. (If your style is Rustic, then metal pumpkins, daisies, and wheat grass. If it's Shabby Chic then weathered wood pumpkins, Baby's Breath flowers, and lace napkin.) Also the main centerpiece can be repeated several times to fill the length of a long table. 

The view from either end of the table is nice. 
Shannon's Studio Company Table for Two Tablescape Templates Pumpkin Patch
Shannon's Studio Company Table for Two Tablescape Templates Pumpkin Patch
ME + YOU = Look What We Can Do! ​

​​Try it out and #ShareItWithShannon

If you'd like to have a downloadable version of the template, head on over here. 
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November already?!?

11/2/2017

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