New International Frame Ready

 At last my new frame!

I have listed this frame on eBay au as an Auction while I review the price. Please have a look.

Once I have finalized the price I will add it to my website under "Products"

This is the front of the frame, it shows the backing, batting and top of the quilt.

This is the view of the quilt from the back.

I am very excited about this frame, I have been working on it for a while now to simplify International freighting, unfortunately I was not able to get the packaging lighter (I will continue to give that area      consideration - but I do not wish to compromise quality in doing so)                                                        

This is a photo of the basic frame with flannelette added to make a Design Wall.                                     

Happy Quilting,                                                                          

Ann.

New International Frame

Well great news -  I am so pleased  my new frame is ready, it has been developed for posting via Australia Post to the International market. 

I will be listing it initially on eBay under auction conditions, I have not completed my pricing review for this new frame so have a look, you may get a bargain.

The frame will list when I have a photo to accompany the listing.

Happy Quilting,

Ann.

International Packaging

Hello everyone,

I am very close to finalising my International frame, I had one made but it wasn't quite what I wanted, so I am modifying the design  and hope to list the new model on eBay au over the Easter weekend.

I have a "first grade" (normally $395.00) frame on ebay at present, the bidding starts at $360.00 so have a look you may get a bargain!

Happy Easter to all,

Regards Ann.

Enquiry Distribution to date and Overseas Freight.

Well yesterday I had an email enquiry from South Africa!

I had previously had a verbal enquiry from a  lady in Australia wishing to give her Mother or Mother-in-law in South Africa a frame for Christmas but at that time the logistics of getting the frame overseas in time was problematic.

International Enquiries to date have been from the USA, Canada, Ireland and New Zealand. At home I have had  enquiries from all states of Australia with the exception of Tasmania and the Northern Territory (maybe someone from each of those two states could enquire so I can have a clean sweep of Australia?)

The freight to International delivery points is high and I have been working on a way to get "Millie"  into a  smaller carton to send via Australia Post. 

I now have the boxes available, just need to finish a few more tests on the frame and will soon be able to offer it for sale. I intend to place a couple on eBay, and will add the new frame to the website.

To get the frame small enough to fit into a box that Australia Post will take has required me to cut the long lengths in half, they will then have a connection inserted and glued, it will require an extra step in assembly at the receiver's end and recommended gluing of the joint, but the savings on freight costs will be beneficial.

I am also sourcing a lighter weight fabric to reduce the overall weight of the package to further reduce both freight cost and maybe frame cost, the lighter fabric may require replacing sooner, but the purchaser can buy local fabric and use the original as a pattern, (for owners use only - this is not permission to make or  sell this "Patented" product)

Well I will close for now because I know we are all busy people, I intend to post short sharp to the point postings on one main point to be read quickly and found easily  if someone wants to read  it again in the future.

Thank you for your time and happy quilting.

Ann

Demonstration Feedback 5 April 2011

Well I had a good day yesterday, thank you to the attendees, a very enjoyable day was had by all.

I displayed the Quilting Frame and the Design Wall applications of "Millie".

Answered a lot of questions, had a good all round chat and took some photos for my next magazine ads.

Worked on some product development for the " International"  frame, this is a frame that will come in more pieces so that it can be packaged smaller for postage via Australia Post. The purchaser will need to do more work to assemble "Millie" but I hope the postage savings will offset any inconvenience.

I will keep you posted on the progress.

Bye for now.

Ann.

Demonstration Tuesday 5 April 2011

This is a reminder for my demonstration on Tuesday 5th April 2011.

Time:         1100hrs til 1300hrs.

Where:      Club Coops, Gym, Lifestyle & Fitness Entertainment Centre. 

                  751 Beams Road, Carseldine, Queensland. 4034.

 

I  am not intending to sell on the day, orders can be taken.

If you wish to purchase and take home a frame on Tuesday please contact me beforehand so I can have a frame available.

Looking forward to Tuesday.

Ann.