Designs and Inspirations

I offer a full-service of resources for the creative design, product development and marketing of products and promotions for the quilting, sewing and creative crafts industry - from concept to production to the marketplace. 

My original designs are featured in new products, books, magazines, websites and blogs, project sheets, TV segments and trade show displays.  I enjoy teaching, demonstrating and thinking up new product ideas that make sewing and crafts fun and easy to do. 

My corporate clients include: Renaissance Ribbons, Westminster Fibers, Simplicity Pattern Company, Quayside Publishing, Blumenthal Lansing Company, Inteweave, Berwick Offray Ribbon, Springs Industries, Buttons Galore, The Testor Corporation, Natural Science Industries (NSI), Artistic Wire, Caron International, Krause Publications, Better Homes & Gardens, Dynamic Resource Group (DRG) and EK Success.

Please review my list of creative services below and let me know how I can help you grow your business.  

Design Consultation and Product Development

Research trends, develop new product concepts, initiate original samples, test and evaluate prototypes, source and work with domestic and international suppliers, supervise free-lance graphic artists, review and revise interim samples.

Product Management

Oversee new product development, plan packaging design and sales support materials, schedule and track product development, work with suppliers to refine prototypes for cost effective production, plan and document planograms.

Marketing and Promotion

Develop marketing plans for new product lines, design original models for advertising and in-store display, work with retail accounts on special promotions, place editorial designs on-line and in national publications and TV media, set-up and maintain blogs to promote products, create concept boards for sales and promotion meetings.

Displays and Booth Design

Design trade show booth layouts and showroom displays, create original projects for displays, set-up and supervise staff to complete displays.

Educator and Demonstrator

Develop workshops and classes to promote products, design make-it/take-it projects to educate buyers and consumers on how to use products.  Experienced in TV, trade shows, seminars and retail demonstrations.

Writing and Editing

Clear how-to instructions and step-outs available for all original designs, editorial copy and press releases to promote product lines.