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Here is my feeling regarding the messages from Frances Hall of Running Paws Designs, and G. Sandra and S. Wallin in your May issue: I read The Crafts Report because it is a professional-level publication. I am interested in making money as a craftsperson and designer. If I could find out from The Crafts Report's "How I Built My Million-dollar Crafts Business" article how I could turn my business into a million-dollar one, then that would be fine with me. I like the four-page article about a person who is such a good designer that he has to have help. If my business gets so good that I have to hire help I would love it. Designing is the best part anyway.
Keep those "Lets make money with our crafts" articles coming, TCR, they are great. You have enough balance in your reports that you have also included things about the little guy. These ladies sound like they have the "sour grapes" syndrome! Keep up the good work TCR. We love you.
Farrin O'Connor Design Studios
Recently, as I was going past a local craft supply store, I saw your May issue. The cover intrigued me, and I looked through the magazine to see if I could learn more about the artist whose work was pictured on the front cover. From the standpoint of information for the business person involved in operating a craft-oriented business, your magazine is very rewarding, but I was disappointed that the article on page 16 made no mention of this craftsperson.
The owner of the craft shop was very supportive and tried to help me. She made an interesting comment that I would like to pass on to you: She stated that she liked to put her magazines and craft books on the shelves without the plastic wrappers, even though that means that they might become soiled, because she wanted her customers to know that if a project was shown on the cover, she wanted them to know that same project was covered in the magazine or book. When I see a cover of Better Homes and Gardens or Sunset magazine that [entices me] to buy a copy, I can be sure I will find somewhere within the text something about the picture on the cover. The quality of Mike Meyer's work intrigued me, and I want to learn more about it. If at some point you do an interview with him or a review of his work, I would love to hear about it.
Respectfully,
Charles McClintick
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