All you need to start a quilting business is the quilting supply necessities and your personal business cards to get the word out about the products. Start by selling to family and friends then expand the business to outside sources. The quilts can be designed to fit any size bed from standard ...All you need to start a quilting business is the quilting supply necessities and your personal business cards to get the word out about the products. Start by selling to family and friends then expand the business to outside sources. The quilts can be designed to fit any size bed from standard to king. They can also be customized to include your favorite photos, newspaper articles, wedding and baby announcements, and more. There are many types of quilting projects to make and sell or give away as gifts, such as the following:

1) Memory quilts - These are quilts with family photos. The quilt can be used on the bed or hang on a wall.

2) Quillows - The quillows make great gifts for children and adults. It is a decorative pillow and a lap quilt combined.

3) Wall hanging - These quilting projects are hinging on walls. The size of the quilt may vary depending on the design. These are great for any room and entryway.

4) Baby quilts - Make great gifts for baby showers.

5) Lap quilts - Lap size quilts can be used year-round to keep warm in the winter while watching TV. You may use it as a focal point for any room and entryway.

For additional information on quilt making, you may attend seminars, read books, and join organizations such as the National Quilting Association. To get information on membership and other fees, you may write to the National Quilting Association, PO Box 12190, Columbus, OH 43212-0190 - Phone: (614) 488-8520

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Author's Bio: 

Dr. Mary E. Waters is an author, speaker, business consultant. She is the author of “Easy Business for Women with Little or No Money.” She strives on helping people to start their own business with little or no money. For many years, she has been helping people make their dreams of becoming a successful business owner come true! The official SelfGrowth.com Guide for "Business Start Up." Easy Business for Women with Little or No Money ISBN: 0759605963, ISBN: 9780759605961, ISBN: 780759605978, Mail to: tina@mail.org,
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