It's my sister's fault...
I have long enjoyed sewing, quilting and crafts in general, but I would have never thought to open an Etsy shop if not for my sister Hannah.
I was having lunch with my sister, Hannah, and we were discussing my current sewing projects, (I believe a bag or shirt was in the works for her at the time) when my sister asked if I had ever been on Etsy. At the time Hannah was a college junior and an expert procrastinator. In other words she found and knew about all of the coolest things online, and would then tell me about them. Naturally, that meant that she knew all about Etsy and all of the cute things for sale, and suggested that I look into it.
Well that I did, and about a month later we were discussing names for the shop, and with her help, we came up with about 10 shop names. After some discussion, we both thought that Threads of Genius was the best one. That was the first shop name. After a year I still didn't think that the name was perfect. I wanted something a little more personal. I am still working on it. So far I think I am going to play off of my initials (LL) and incorperate that. Maybe The Double L Studio, Or just The Double L? Who knows. The only thing that is certain is that I will consult my sister before I make the change.
Now that it is a year later, I am still working on the Etsy shop. I work and go to school during the summer, so there isn't much time left for crafting, although I do squeeze in some crafting. In the fall and spring are my main work times. I have the afternoons free and can craft and sew and quilt at will.
