Faithfully
There’s an agreement every business owner wants to make with the public: I’ll make something you want – you buy it. Without that agreement, there is no business.
It’s even more of a thing when you are asking people to give up their disposable income. I love looking at this piece. I love it in the photo and I love it even more in real time. Someone else looking at may love it, too. They can see the squishy and know it would feel great around their neck. If they didn’t just buy another cowl last week.
They may love the colors and it goes perfectly with that coat they got last year. But the $20 it takes to get it has to go into savings account because buying that car is more important.
As a person with not a lot of money, I faithfully consider all of that as I make something and consider if I am going to sell it. Of course I’m going to sell it – that’s the job. But how do I make it equitable for the buyer and for me? Because doing the work is part of the spiritual gift which also has to be considered.
I’m learning to listen as carefully as I design. I can be proud of what comes off my needles and still ask whether I’ve made a good offer. I can adjust the design, the photos, the description, or the price without pretending the work meant less. I’m learning to leave it up to someone else to take a look at it and decide ‘Is this a good choice for me?’
What’s new in the shops?
Aadi Cowl – ready to ship.
The We Crochet at Dawn Mug