Suggestions please...
#51
Originally Posted by carolaug
I agree with this post...even free quilting classes..they will end up buying rulers and fabrics and keep coming back.
Originally Posted by nativetexan
sales of course. maybe some small affordable classes and just some sew in's where quilters can get together just to sew and chat. door prizes once a month.
Marysewfun
#52
This is a great suggestion because "you know" once we're their we always need or want something new.
Originally Posted by nativetexan
sales of course. maybe some small affordable classes and just some sew in's where quilters can get together just to sew and chat. door prizes once a month.
#53
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What I would REALLY like is a class, no, single hour or so where someone would really and truly measure me for a clothing pattern. This to be done privately in a closed room, I would have to be measured over panties and bra.
I have a marvelous book on how to do it, but it must be done by someone else. I would personally be wiling to pay 50 dollars or so for a detailed pattern for MY body. I'd even supply the book for them to use for me and other customers.
And yes, I did get a dress form, got the measurements accurate, but it simply does not fit clothing I wear all the time.
And then with new inspiration I would buy the fabric for new clothes, plus whatever quilting stuff I see that I may need then or in the future.
I have a marvelous book on how to do it, but it must be done by someone else. I would personally be wiling to pay 50 dollars or so for a detailed pattern for MY body. I'd even supply the book for them to use for me and other customers.
And yes, I did get a dress form, got the measurements accurate, but it simply does not fit clothing I wear all the time.
And then with new inspiration I would buy the fabric for new clothes, plus whatever quilting stuff I see that I may need then or in the future.
#56
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Summerville South Carolina
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I go to People Places & Quilts in Summerville South Carolina I have never been in a shop that was so warm and friendly. I go back all the time sometimes I get a specail free lesson because I am so new. Warm friendly and quilting go together
#57
Originally Posted by JulieR
What about sponsoring a fabric swap? No purchase necessary, get together with other quilters and trade stash.
Not only would it foster goodwill with the quilters who participate, but no doubt people who get new (to them) fabric will want to buy items to complement it - coordinating fabric, a new pattern, a notion they heard someone else talking about, etc. Maybe offer an after-hours discount to this group, for that day only?
Not only would it foster goodwill with the quilters who participate, but no doubt people who get new (to them) fabric will want to buy items to complement it - coordinating fabric, a new pattern, a notion they heard someone else talking about, etc. Maybe offer an after-hours discount to this group, for that day only?
Also, one of the quilt shops I go to on occasion is starting a new program where you get a discount card after purchasing so much. Her program will give a $40 discount after purchasing $400.
#58
My first visit to Quilter's Harvest in Higginsville, MO was a memorable one. I had seen the billboard on the interstate, it was about 5 miles out of my way on visits to my daughter. I entered the shop, was met by an employee with a sales flyer and a tour of where everything in the shop was. They had a "back room" of clearance, where the biggest discount was if you bought the whole bolt. I got out of there for less than $100, took home treasures, and am looking forward to my next visit.
#60
I agree that if you get people involved (with classes, demos, special sales or just offering a place to sew), and they like just BEING in your shop, feel welcomed and not just as a potential sale, you'll find that when a purchase decision does come around - and it WILL, even in this economy - they will want to purchase from you. Be sure that even if you can't afford to carry huge amounts of fabric and notions, please be sure you keep up with what's going on in the quilting world, and be able to special order things for a customer, if that's possible. Good Luck!
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