tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2391792078836906166.post254940111582201809..comments2023-10-12T07:50:51.109-04:00Comments on Tales from The Raspberry Rabbits: Not Sold in Stores - 5 reasons why I don't wholesaleMichelle May-The Raspberry Rabbitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14264870809778872918noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2391792078836906166.post-86625887140109970522017-08-18T12:31:54.405-04:002017-08-18T12:31:54.405-04:00It is because your designs are NOT standard wool a...It is because your designs are NOT standard wool applique that I love them.The very first quilting class I took in 1984 the store owner copied the patterns from a book to give to the class, though I didn't realize it at the time. I make it a point to never take a class unless the book or pattern purchase is part of the fee. almtsbbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05246936111000923857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2391792078836906166.post-15329927351183193182017-08-14T10:06:47.047-04:002017-08-14T10:06:47.047-04:00I think it's great that you are able to market...I think it's great that you are able to market your own patterns. I live in the south, and no shops offer wool. It would not be cost effective for you to offer your patterns. Plus like you mentioned, many MANY of the shops are closing. We don't have many quilt shops where I live, so if I want fabric, I need to travel quite a distance or just go to JoAnn's. It seems the Internet has changed the way we shop and will probably continue to do so. Unfortunately it is not only the quilting industry where designs are being stolen. Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02714577523744715551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2391792078836906166.post-7151671544891940382017-08-13T18:12:16.693-04:002017-08-13T18:12:16.693-04:00Michelle, I don't blame you! I would hate to ...Michelle, I don't blame you! I would hate to see your creativity quashed! I commend you for sticking to what you think is right and not cave to doing everything in a "production" mode. You just keep doing what you are doing!!Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955995520615536271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2391792078836906166.post-82423989505685641112017-08-13T13:39:05.512-04:002017-08-13T13:39:05.512-04:00Love and respect you for this terrific and heartfe...Love and respect you for this terrific and heartfelt post. Hugs me and the girls.tink's momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00446955920191946432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2391792078836906166.post-47092802318259225882017-08-11T18:45:39.308-04:002017-08-11T18:45:39.308-04:00I love being able to buy directly from you and kno...I love being able to buy directly from you and know that I am helping to support your creativity. I am glad you are not wholesaling your art. Your designs caught my eye from the first time I saw them because they were different from anything I had seen. Good for you for sticking to what you believe in and shame on the people that have taken advantage of you, that is so wrong. Judy1522https://www.blogger.com/profile/08002999458613812287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2391792078836906166.post-69677255055554899092017-08-11T02:57:44.968-04:002017-08-11T02:57:44.968-04:00Not nuts. Wonderful.
Not nuts. Wonderful.<br />Outback Crafter - Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00694301039077662955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2391792078836906166.post-43288107593765496112017-08-10T17:27:43.934-04:002017-08-10T17:27:43.934-04:00Oh Michelle I nearly cried when you said what has ...Oh Michelle I nearly cried when you said what has happened to you. Some people have no respect for the amount of work that goes into designing or making artworks. I am happy that I can visit your online store and contribute to your work. Your prices are so much value for money. Stay true to your beliefs.Petal49https://www.blogger.com/profile/14641383643509962593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2391792078836906166.post-5434027549640277892017-08-10T13:45:10.639-04:002017-08-10T13:45:10.639-04:00I've never seen your things before. You are ve...I've never seen your things before. You are very talented and I understand why you don't wholesale and respect you for it. Patricia Lessellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01747595273484731811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2391792078836906166.post-9555542605634122532017-08-10T08:56:46.593-04:002017-08-10T08:56:46.593-04:00I love your work, your heart, your talent and your...I love your work, your heart, your talent and your sharing....I have learned so much from you all these years and am grateful for the friendship more than you'll know. Your greatest talent has always been your heart for people. I love you my friend!Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03015572831686023979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2391792078836906166.post-72209032908870009082017-08-10T06:56:48.411-04:002017-08-10T06:56:48.411-04:00And don't EVEN mess with Miss Hannah-Banana, B...And don't EVEN mess with Miss Hannah-Banana, Bo-Banna! I LOVE HER MUG! teeeheheeee<br /><br />OK, I so agree with you. First of all, your FIRST reason I can connect with. WE ARE ARTISTS and we do take the rules to use as a "template", if you will, then we run with it. That's what artists do. We must do it or we'll bust. Then there's the audacious person who ordered your work to make COPIES????? That happened once to me, to my knowledge, with one of my doodles. Hey, we're trying to make a living, right?<br /><br />The demise of the brick and mortar shoppe. This one kills me. I LOVE the small shoppes and I patronize them and I was done with big stores for furniture and home accessories long ago. I get my goodies from local merchants who hunt for the best vintage and antiques. We also hired a local metal artist who is fashioning a gorgeous "fairy-esque" metal handrail for our front entrance. It's fun to give these jobs to local friends.<br /><br />My dear, our arts are heart and soul. This world is cruel, and I'm constantly learning how to operate in a world that wants quick, cheap results and forgets the person behind the work. My best to you, always. And Miss H., she's your advocate here...that face, BEWARE! teeeheheeCastles Crowns and Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780241008313365707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2391792078836906166.post-23250243102401916262017-08-10T06:24:23.224-04:002017-08-10T06:24:23.224-04:00Well said and perfectly understandable. Big hug f...Well said and perfectly understandable. Big hug for you and Hannah.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06804244406889264649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2391792078836906166.post-44841822383095786882017-08-10T02:51:08.800-04:002017-08-10T02:51:08.800-04:00Well said Michelle, we all have to find our own ni...Well said Michelle, we all have to find our own niche and do what is right for us...sounds like a well thought out decision to me :-)Raewynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11123089629481933099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2391792078836906166.post-78581616579626708732017-08-10T00:19:16.952-04:002017-08-10T00:19:16.952-04:00Shell Dear you have said it all so well. I comple...Shell Dear you have said it all so well. I completely understand and have lots of "backup stories of people stealing my Grandma's ideas and handmade"! It infuriates me beyond words. You keep doing just what makes you and Bunnyville happy. I love your designs and I definitely always feel your loving hugs when I receive my packages from you. Love and Creative Bliss my Sweet Bunny Loving Friend...<3 Createologyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141896048450385243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2391792078836906166.post-75626630321583211202017-08-09T22:56:14.487-04:002017-08-09T22:56:14.487-04:00You are a bunny person. You do what you damn well...You are a bunny person. You do what you damn well please!!! (Dealing with disapproval comes with the job!)RGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02017190779860810318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2391792078836906166.post-78760849864877094682017-08-09T19:56:13.416-04:002017-08-09T19:56:13.416-04:00You go girl! My patterns are well documented and ...You go girl! My patterns are well documented and cost as they are color. I understand your frustration. I too am a rebel and quite enjoy it.<br /><br />Keep doing your thing, it is appreciated.Frog Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482440499482884253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2391792078836906166.post-36263175552284529632017-08-09T18:13:10.410-04:002017-08-09T18:13:10.410-04:00This was the best explanations of what happens whe...This was the best explanations of what happens when people don't pay for the pattern directly from the designer! Thanks<br />Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009335600778990192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2391792078836906166.post-15717857781269933602017-08-09T17:41:32.672-04:002017-08-09T17:41:32.672-04:00I think this is the way specialty designers should...I think this is the way specialty designers should be - it would take away from the uniqueness of it if warehoused. You go girl!!Vroomans' Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07258050499246235109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2391792078836906166.post-32878558354807005702017-08-09T17:27:07.567-04:002017-08-09T17:27:07.567-04:00This is why we love you! You put this so eloquentl...This is why we love you! You put this so eloquently and right from the heart. Beautifully said, my dearest sweets.Sparklyjoolshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04933747988131010460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2391792078836906166.post-31400454001920512092017-08-09T16:57:14.540-04:002017-08-09T16:57:14.540-04:00You've explained very well & i do understa...You've explained very well & i do understand quite well. Stick with what works well with you. Love your designs & can't wait to see what you design next. Hugs,xxJeanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17132436602889338592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2391792078836906166.post-72147108215731907462017-08-09T16:19:10.570-04:002017-08-09T16:19:10.570-04:00I know exactly what you mean ...when I had my smal...I know exactly what you mean ...when I had my small craft/designing business..the only place I wholesaled finished one of a kind items or patterns was a friend's shop and my sister's shop.😊Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07520386064762851888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2391792078836906166.post-47239080932428629532017-08-09T14:18:44.285-04:002017-08-09T14:18:44.285-04:00You've done a great job, Michelle with a diffi...You've done a great job, Michelle with a difficult, sometimes scratchy topic. <br />Glad you shared. <br />RoseThree Sheep Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16206854154222498852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2391792078836906166.post-26212076130191883422017-08-09T12:12:20.711-04:002017-08-09T12:12:20.711-04:00Hi Shell--very well explained and I do agree with ...Hi Shell--very well explained and I do agree with you--on all the issues and understand why you believe as you do--good for you.<br />Here is a 'story' for you--back in 1995 when I opened my ready made craft store, I did lots and lots of my own designs--this first fall I had designed a black fabric cat and put him in orange wicker pumpkins--a couple ladies came into the store and one tried to distract me--while I watched the second one write out how to make them--the next week end at a craft shop about 15 miles away--guess what they were selling???? Today they would just snap a picture with their cell phones!!!<br />Enjoy the moments, diQUILTING IS BLISSFUL, DIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09347815945554965185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2391792078836906166.post-76582259040226123522017-08-09T11:36:21.734-04:002017-08-09T11:36:21.734-04:00It makes sense to me :-) I love your designs! So k...It makes sense to me :-) I love your designs! So keep doing what makes your creativity blossom. =^..^=Lorishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14378229521840536213noreply@blogger.com