Chinese Knotting: Decorative Knotting Supply Survey

I will be opening an online Asian craft supply shop specializing in decorative knotting and cords/braids in February 2005 (more or less), and am taking a course to help with the startup. One of the things we are supposed to do is take a survey of potential customers (hiya!! 8) to find out what they want (apparently it's not all just about me, sigh) and who they are (I've researched stats, but supposedly direct contact is better for some reason or other 8).

I've always responded to a little incentive and deadlines, so for those answering my survey before Dec 1, 2004, I offer free shipping on your first order. Everyone answering before Dec 31, 2004 will be entered for a draw for a CAD$50 gift certificate.

Areas of Interest Select your areas of interest. Check all that apply.
Knotting Traditions Please select your level of familiarity with the following knotting traditions:
type what's that? heard of it did some once i do this often i'm an expert
Chinese knotting (jieyi)
Japanese knotting (hanamusubi)
mizuhiki
Korean knotting (maedup)
macramé
nautical fancy knotting
other
Types of Cord Please select all the types of cord that you use or would like to use:
I use sizes
nylon satin cord
rayon satin cord
nylon braided cord
rayon braided cord
silk braided cord
president's braid This is the flatish/oval cord with ridges on both sides. I have only ever seen nylon.
twist/plied cord
leather cord
plastic lacing also known as gimp or boondoggle cord
wrapped cord
other
Threads Please indicate the types of cord making methods that you have used and the types of tassel threads you are interested in. Check all that apply.
cord making methods
other cord making methods
tassel material
other tassel making material
Quantities In what format do you prefer to get your materials?
cord
thread
Colours
colours you use regularly
other colours
Beads What kind of beads interest you the most?
Other/More detail
Other crafts What other crafts do you enjoy? Check all that apply.
other
Magazines Which magazines do you read regularly? Are some that are hard to get that you would like me to stock?
Which magazines don't read library newsstand subscription I'll buy it from you
Art Jewelry
Beadwork
Bead & Button
Bead Style
Belle Armoire
Fibre Arts
Ornament
Piecework
Quilting Arts
Threads
Beads News
Handmade Accessories
My Beads Style
Bead Bugle
Beading Times
Other
Workshops Would you be interested in decorative knotting classes/workshops? Where and when?
Would you be interested in attending workshops taking place in Vancouver, BC, Canada?
Do you think your local guild/club/shop/etc. would be interested in sponsoring/hosting workshops?
Would you be interested in attending Workshops at a conference or show?
Workshop comments:
Naming

The intention is to sell decorative knotting (jie yi, maedup, hanamusubi, macrame, mizuhiki, etc), cord (kumihimo, kute uchi, hairwork, slentre, plied cords, etc) and tassel making supplies. Plus complementary beads and findings, books and tools ... and supplies for a few associated crafts such as temari, embroidery, etc

What says all that? What would you call such a beast?

Asian Craft Supplies
Asian Passementerie
Cord Artisans
Dao De Jie
Dao of Knots
Dao of Silk
Decorative Cordage
Decorative Knots and Braids
Decorative Knots and Cords
Eastern Craft Supplies
Knots to You
Knotting Traditions
Knotty Notions
Pretty String
Silken Cords
Tao of Knots
Tao of Silk
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