what is model stitcher
nbdzhro
i am a stay at home mom (currently) i have been doing cross stitch and
embriodery for nearly 21 years. i have been reading about model
stitchers and i was wondering if someone could explain to me what
exactly that is. i enjoy my needlepoint immensly and have even made
a profit at doing it sometimes . if there is a way to bring some extra
income in by doing it that would make me and my husband very happy
thank you for your time
belinda jones
Crzy4Xst
>stitchers and i was wondering if someone could explain to me what
>exactly that is.
Basically, a model stitcher transforms a designer's charts into actual stitched
up "models" to be displayed at trade shows, trunk shows, etc.
Finding work as a model stitcher can be a long drawn out process, or you can
luck into it, as I did once. Turned out I lived in the same small town in MI
as a designer, she liked my stitching quality, and I stitched up three models
for her.
You might want to try contacting Janlynn, as they hire quality control
stitchers for their kits. Basically, they have a kit they are about to
publish, and need a stitcher to actually give it a trial run to catch any
problems. The reason I mention them is that I know they have needlepoint kits
as well as counted cross stitch.
Good Luck!
Caryn
Blue Wizard Designs
http://hometown.aol.com/crzy4xst/index.html
New designs added 7/25/01
nbdzhro
could you give the web address for janlynn
i would be very greatful
belinda
Marilyn Leavitt-Imblum
Designers need models of their designs so they can send them to their
distributors who then take them all around the country to Trade shows
where stores can go and see what is new. I usually have 3-4 models made
up....I use to have 8 but that was when I didn't know better and thought
all of the distributors needed them. It's a good thing I caught on
because I now have 43 world wide distributors.
We gather the materials and ship everything to you that you will need.
We make you sign a contract that basically says you will keep the design
a secret. One stitcher or maybe two will keep sending me parts of the
design to see and once these areas are approved then the other stitchers
can go ahead and work on the design without frogging.
We pay between $800-$1,000 for the finished model and when you have
stitched two of the large models we will send you one of every design
that I have ever done and put you on the HEAL list so that you will get
a free design when I release the patterns.
Sometimes we sell models and we keep track of whose models that are sold
so that not all of yours are sold. After about 5-8 years when we are
finished with the models we try to return them back to you. So if you
move please remember to tell us. The models will have some wear and lose
beads because we can't send glass models around in trunk shows.
All current model stitchers get a nice Christmas gift from me (related
to stitching) I think I have everything covered. Oh we like to hire
stitchers who don't have full time jobs because we always need them
yesterday and we don't hire stitchers who work for a needlework store or
who own one, it's too hard to keep it a secret.
So If you or anyone else is interested (most of our modelstitchers have
come from RTCN) just drop a note to bar...@tiag.com and she will tell
you what to send in to be approved. We faithfully return all samples and
it's much better to send in something of mine and a bit of one over one
for the faces.
That's it!
Best of Luck,
I feel if I don't treat all of my stitchers and workers right them it
will affect my whole plan.....you can't cheat stitchers and then expect
to make customers appear.
Marilyn
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Marilyn Leavitt-Imblum
I don't think you could make a living at it unless you were super fast
and super frugal.
The really large designs such as the World Peace Angel was somewhere
around 45,000 stitches. Most range between 20,000 for a small to about
30,000-35,000 for a medium.My computer counter was on the blink but we
figured out that it was really fine it was when I changed the position
of symbols it was keeping track of the first symbol assigned to the
spot. It works fine now.
The best way would be to move close to me and have me give you daily
doses of little jobs as some from right here on RTCN have
learned...Jeanne is one of my "Private Stitchers" she has been to my
home and seen my studio and I have forbidden her to talk about it, so
she "knows nuthing". She has met me barefoot amid my piles of papers and
she has seen the place that I described online.
In fact I think the day she visited was the day we had piles of money
spread out on the floor! My daughter Sarah finally talked me into
letting her open her large Green Crayon so she could count her stash of
money to take to the bank. She sits around asking how much things cost
so she can send me to Ireland or do something for someone else. My older
daughter Elizabeth Post who is helping me with the designs is the same
way???????? I wonder how they learned such things? Before I die I want
them to learn to be selfish and to take care of themselves more.
I'm wandering,
Marilyn
Brian wrote:
>
> On Sat, 28 Jul 2001 13:02:06 -0400, Marilyn Leavitt-Imblum
> <mar...@tiag.com> wrote:
>
> [...]
> >We pay between $800-$1,000 for the finished model and when you have
> >stitched two of the large models we will send you one of every design
> >that I have ever done and put you on the HEAL list so that you will get
> >a free design when I release the patterns.
>
> It sounds as though your company really treats it's stitchers well
> Marilyn! Out of interest, how big are the models you normally need
> stitching for?
>
> It sounds a wonderful way to earn extra money, now if only I could
> increase my stitching speed (and didn't have a full time job)!!! :-)
> --
>
> Brian
> Crawley, West Sussex, UK.
> Br...@gatwickguyz.com
Jeanne
no family engagements this weekend!)
I don't recall seeing any money on the floor, either. And my recollection
of any other things I "didn't see" is vague enough that I couldn't describe
it (though her description was pretty accurate). Never mind that I'm sworn
to secrecy and I "know nuthing"! <G>
- Jeanne
"Marilyn Leavitt-Imblum" <mar...@tiag.com> wrote ...
> The best way would be to move close to me and have me give you daily
> doses of little jobs as some from right here on RTCN have
> learned...Jeanne is one of my "Private Stitchers" she has been to my
> home and seen my studio and I have forbidden her to talk about it, so
> she "knows nuthing". She has met me barefoot amid my piles of papers and
> she has seen the place that I described online.
>
> In fact I think the day she visited was the day we had piles of money
> spread out on the floor!
<snip>
> I'm wandering,
> Marilyn
Pat Porter
off her back - the older one would take it! Our son is just kind, funny,
practical - just like his Dad.
Pat P.
Marilyn Leavitt-Imblum <mar...@tiag.com> wrote in message
news:3B651CBE...@tiag.com...
nbdzhro
i wanted to see about maybe becoming one of your model stitchers.i am
currently a stay at home mom and would like to find something to bring
in a little extra money to help my husband. i have been stitching for
nearly 21 years . this would allow me to do both help my husband and
stay at home with our daughter.
thanks
belinda jones
On Mon, 30 Jul 2001 04:37:18 -0400, Marilyn Leavitt-Imblum
Marilyn Leavitt-Imblum
Send a note to bar...@tiag.com
She will tell you everything to do.
Remember my designs are usually on 32 count linen two over two or faces
can be one over one. Samples of these are important. Also list the
designs you have completed....it will give us a better idea of your
ability.
Marilyn
nbdzhro
i tried to send a email to the address you gave me but it was returned
to my email unable to delive. it read name server timed out . am i
doing something wrong or is there somewhere else i can send it . i
may try to send it thru a hotmail account
On Tue, 31 Jul 2001 02:43:59 -0400, Marilyn Leavitt-Imblum
s.e.l
vacation and thinking of "dream jobs". Which of course reminded me of this
thread :) And up popped a couple of questions, which undoubtedly sound
dumb, but hey what can I say....
A model stitcher is obviously someone who stitches designs to be used as
models. Got that far.... Now are model stitchers only hired by designers ?
For example, Marilyn's new Angel of Mercy II would be stitched by a model
stitcher how many times ? In this case I'd assume at least 4 times to
account for the changes that could be made with that particular design.
These models are then used for what purpose ? For Marilyn to verify the
pattern itself prior to distribution. Now where do stores get their models
from - from the designer ? Are they commissioned separately ? Are they
purchased from the designer for the stores own use ? Do store
owners/employees stitch the models ?
I'm just amazed at some of the fabulous models I've seen over the years, and
I know that they very occasionally go on sale. I'm just curious. Not
planning on becoming a model stitcher - I don't have enough time to stitch
all the designs I want for myself even ! :)
Just one curious kitty.
Thanks !
Shannon
姣 My mind works like lightning -- one brilliant flash and it's gone ! 姣
Toronto, ON, Canada
WIP: Angel of Love (MLI); Summer Sampler (MLI); Baby sampler; Hearts sampler
(Charland); Golfers (Lynne Nicoletti); Snoopy (kit)
Crzy4Xst
Victoria wrote:
<<Once I do start to model stitch (eventually I hope) it will be a full time
job, not doing my hobby for money. I've worked at home before and I take it
very
seriously. I don't goof off when I work at home. But if I could stitch and
work at home and be paid a bit of money...wooo whhhooo!>>
While Marilyn does pay her model stitchers very well, there are a lot more
designers who can't, but they still require model stitchers.
It's not unusual to make $1/hr or 1 cent/st. When I was model stitching I made
the $1/hr, and I worked diligently, finishing models in just a few weeks,
working up to 12 hrs in a day. I made enough to have some really nice trips to
the LNS, but definately not much more than that!
You do have to do it because you love it, not because you need the money!
Caryn (who now stitchers her own models!)
Post in it's entirety follows:
>Many of the LNS's farm that stitching out to their customers who are
>interested
>and give stash in return. Most all designers pay for model stitchers, some
>pay
>more than others. If it kills me, I am going to model stitch one day. Of
>course it's always helpful to try and stitch for someone you like, and it is
>much, much better if you like the designs.
>
>Once I do start to model stitch (eventually I hope) it will be a full time
>job,
>not doing my hobby for money. I've worked at home before and I take it very
>seriously. I don't goof off when I work at home. But if I could stitch and
>work at home and be paid a bit of money...wooo whhhooo!
>
>I do believe there are several parts you stitch, then send it back for QC
>inspection, then you do a bit more, then the design is either changed, or
>corrected, or whatever. I would think part of the stitchers job would be to
>spot possible errors in the chart, or colors or missing stitches, etc.
>
>I don't really know all of the details, but it is something I would love to
>do.
>
>My dream job is being a professional grower and retail garden center manager.
>However, I can no longer do that type of work with my health situation, so I
>have to find something else to do...:(
>
>Victoria
Marilyn Leavitt-Imblum
When I do a design I have 3-4 different people stitch the models up and
they are framed and used for the Trade Shows by distributors who use
them. Once they have been all over they will go into "Trunk shows "
which appear at you local store from time to time and we pass them
around for years. When the design is about 10 years old we keep one of
them for future photography and then we return them to the original
stitcher in what ever condition they are in...they usually need new
frames and some beads replaced but they eventually make it home to the
place they came from.
We have a list of 30 or more excellent stitchers. When we have work we
start calling from the top of the list...if a stitcher has other plans
for that time or is in the middle of something else (they don't have to
do one every time we ask so their place is still on top but sometimes we
do have to go down 15 or more stitchers to find someone willing to
stitch fast enough to meet a deadline. That's one of the reasons we ask
for stitchers who have finished large designs so they know what they are
getting in to.
Marilyn
Marilyn Leavitt-Imblum
One of the reported best parts of being paid to stitch is that comments
are made like "Mommy is working don't bother her we'll go out side and
play" or "I'll fix dinner tonight because you are working so hard"
Free materials is a bonus too!
I try to see bits and pieces of a design first and then I (Barbara
Joyce=model coordinator) give the go ahead to the other stitchers to
complete those areas.
You will be tired when finished but we tell you in advance how much we
will buy the completed design for. It's up to you to report the taxes.
We view model stitchers as sub-laborers as in giving outside work to
another company.
Marilyn
victoria wrote:
>
> Many of the LNS's farm that stitching out to their customers who are interested
> and give stash in return. Most all designers pay for model stitchers, some pay
> more than others. If it kills me, I am going to model stitch one day. Of
> course it's always helpful to try and stitch for someone you like, and it is
> much, much better if you like the designs.
>
> Once I do start to model stitch (eventually I hope) it will be a full time job,
> not doing my hobby for money. I've worked at home before and I take it very
> seriously. I don't goof off when I work at home. But if I could stitch and
> work at home and be paid a bit of money...wooo whhhooo!
>
> I do believe there are several parts you stitch, then send it back for QC
> inspection, then you do a bit more, then the design is either changed, or
> corrected, or whatever. I would think part of the stitchers job would be to
> spot possible errors in the chart, or colors or missing stitches, etc.
>
> I don't really know all of the details, but it is something I would love to do.
>
> My dream job is being a professional grower and retail garden center manager.
> However, I can no longer do that type of work with my health situation, so I
> have to find something else to do...:(
>
> Victoria
>
> On Tue, 31 Jul 2001 16:26:04 -0400, "s.e.l" <sha...@korax.net> wrote:
>
Skeeter
Skeeter
ani...@netcarrier.com
"Marilyn Leavitt-Imblum" <mar...@tiag.com> wrote in message
news:3B6A720B...@tiag.com...
Liesch
To receive information about becoming a model stitcher for Marilyn, you need
to write her at
mar...@tiag.com
She want to see a sample of your stitching done on 32 count. Be sure to
include some over 2 and some over 1, since most of her faces are now done
over 1. It also helps to include some beads and metallics in the sample.
Rita Liesch
PaulaB
> Part I'm replying to:
>
> Victoria wrote:
> <<Once I do start to model stitch (eventually I hope) it will be a full time
> job, not doing my hobby for money. I've worked at home before and I take it
> very
> seriously. I don't goof off when I work at home. But if I could stitch and
> work at home and be paid a bit of money...wooo whhhooo!>>
>
> While Marilyn does pay her model stitchers very well, there are a lot more
> designers who can't, but they still require model stitchers.
>
> It's not unusual to make $1/hr or 1 cent/st. When I was model stitching I made
> the $1/hr, and I worked diligently, finishing models in just a few weeks,
> working up to 12 hrs in a day. I made enough to have some really nice trips to
> the LNS, but definately not much more than that!
>
> You do have to do it because you love it, not because you need the money!
>
> Caryn (who now stitchers her own models!)
>
> >interested
> >and give stash in return. Most all designers pay for model stitchers, some
> >pay
> >more than others. If it kills me, I am going to model stitch one day. Of
> >course it's always helpful to try and stitch for someone you like, and it is
> >much, much better if you like the designs.
Back when I stitched models I made at least $1/square inch, more if
there were specialty stitches, metallics, etc. I agree that you need
to enjoy that particular designer's work...There are some I can't
imagine stitching for! I enjoyed it very much, especially getting to
know a designer and seeing that she really is a wonderful person!
Paula B.
