Should I keep making this?

[Former_Member]

Does anyone else ask themselves if they should keep making something that maybe they love making, but don't quite fly off the shelves.

I love making my bookmarks, and I think they are beautiful, but I don't sell many of them. I don't sell any when I do shows. So is it worth making them anymore? I think the digital age is making bookmarks obsolete. Should i keep making them because I love them. Or spend my energy on something that will sell.

Let's use this thread to talk about our items that we are not so sure are working. What items sell? what items don't sell in your shop? What is the best way to spend your energy to grow your shop

[Former_Member]

If you enjoy making them, why not review the way you market them to see if you can reach more people who love to read physical books?

Personally I detest digital books simply because I cannot curl up in bed with a desktop computer to read a book or magazine.

[Former_Member]

I never thought about the way I market them. That is such a good idea! I love physical books too. There is something about having a bookshelf full of books. I do love making them the bookmarks.... I will look into ways to market them. Thank you for the advice!

[TwoStylishSisters]

I agree with crochetgal, don't give up on something you love!! I personally am not a "bookworm," but many of my friends are, and most of them agree that no matter how great the technology, there is nothing like curling up with a good book.

Maybe you could contact some libraries or bookstores in your area and see if they might want to carry some to sell for the holiday season?

[Former_Member]

There have been many things I enjoyed making that didn't sell well. For me I hated the loss of profit, and the product just sitting around. I made crayon book bags and loved them, my boys love them (I have one left on clearance in my shop, but have given many away as gifts). But they didn't sell well, they always just sat. Maybe because the price point was too high because of the costs and time, or because I didn't market them.

But I agree, I love real books. Although I usually have scraps of paper that my kids drew on for me as bookmarks.