tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659634333062592363.comments2023-10-16T08:40:02.115-04:00Designing Impressions' Confessions of a Compulsive CrafterAllisontheImphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02920410211846663969noreply@blogger.comBlogger109125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659634333062592363.post-66870506375946587182012-05-13T19:52:03.949-04:002012-05-13T19:52:03.949-04:00I attend a Farmers Market here in a little town Th...I attend a Farmers Market here in a little town The Plains in Virginia. It's a privately owned place The Archwood Green Barns where the market is held in and outside an old horse barn. I have an indoor stall which is great since you are protected from the weather. We don't attract a huge crowd but people that find out about it keep coming back. I love it. I did it for 2 yrs then took a break last year due to family illnesses but I just started up again 3 weeks ago and doing pretty good business. They only started allowing arts and crafts to be part of this market a couple of years ago and I think it's worked out great. All the vendors have to grow or make their own stuff otherwise you are not allowed to sell. If you go to my facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bits-of-Fiber/362067242764 you can see some photos of what all this place has to offer. Definitely worth doing I must say. I have thought about selling at galleries and stores like I used to when I lived in Australia but I'm glad I haven't and started doing the market again. I love the people contact and I always demonstrate how I felt while at the market which also makes a huge difference. When people see how things are made they realize how much time it takes and appreciate the prices you ask. CHeers, ChantalBits of Fiberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13101391676297068068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659634333062592363.post-1094005662642316442012-03-06T00:00:08.914-05:002012-03-06T00:00:08.914-05:00You are brave! I tried knitting once but once you ...You are brave! I tried knitting once but once you have hooked its hard not to;)MegsCrochetJewelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01652257778384918875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659634333062592363.post-65951847240759367622011-12-21T09:19:41.674-05:002011-12-21T09:19:41.674-05:00Really good insights. Now take what you've lea...Really good insights. Now take what you've learned this year to make next year even better:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09527021769764497318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659634333062592363.post-55414865495452947082011-12-20T22:45:33.752-05:002011-12-20T22:45:33.752-05:00Well thought out comments on shows -- I'm glad...Well thought out comments on shows -- I'm glad the craft shows are working out for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659634333062592363.post-12581305607584090532011-12-20T22:27:42.675-05:002011-12-20T22:27:42.675-05:00Very informative and helpful.Very informative and helpful.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09137354923856907867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659634333062592363.post-31772354413764460042011-12-20T22:09:25.271-05:002011-12-20T22:09:25.271-05:00Interesting observations. I haven't delved int...Interesting observations. I haven't delved into craft shows yet, so I'm always interested to hear feedback from those that have.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04172854396866593695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659634333062592363.post-72912159262318402112011-12-20T15:25:42.387-05:002011-12-20T15:25:42.387-05:00I never thought about the importance of having the...I never thought about the importance of having the same spot every year. That's a very good point, Erin. I will definitely keep that in mind.AllisontheImphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02920410211846663969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659634333062592363.post-35243396983968206442011-12-20T13:37:24.947-05:002011-12-20T13:37:24.947-05:00It really is tough to find the best shows! You bri...It really is tough to find the best shows! You bring up a lot of good points. When you do find a show that works well for you, it's helpful to try and do that show each year (and be in the same spot if possible) so that returning customers can find you. <br />It's a hard balance to find and I am trying to rely more on online sales and consignment/wholesale to other businesses so that I don't spend every weekend at a show, when I could be enjoying it with my family :)erin, maker of chimeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16421001265388943090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659634333062592363.post-35355092431443435942011-11-21T10:18:55.023-05:002011-11-21T10:18:55.023-05:00Some people just really excel at booth layouts. I&...Some people just really excel at booth layouts. I'd stop by every one of these in a heart beat!Fetesha D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07566732226918065040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659634333062592363.post-22728380004599213562011-11-07T21:38:50.185-05:002011-11-07T21:38:50.185-05:00I agree that the colors on the bottom look a littl...I agree that the colors on the bottom look a little out of place mixed in with the rest of the colors. The designs in your shop are gorgeous! I love your work. :)Susan Smith - Starsunflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579803228537865117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659634333062592363.post-84735699993012182802011-10-13T21:20:42.414-04:002011-10-13T21:20:42.414-04:00Very neat! :)Very neat! :)Susan Smith - Starsunflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579803228537865117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659634333062592363.post-77349916824225578012011-09-28T08:55:22.634-04:002011-09-28T08:55:22.634-04:00I'll be at booth B26. I liked Completely Off ...I'll be at booth B26. I liked Completely Off Balance yesterday on Facebook. Love the videos that are posted. They really have talent. =)AllisontheImphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02920410211846663969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659634333062592363.post-29190278899413870232011-09-26T10:13:32.204-04:002011-09-26T10:13:32.204-04:00Look forward to seeing you there. My Son's ban...Look forward to seeing you there. My Son's band, Completely Off Balance http://www.Facebook.com/CompletelyOffBalance, will be there along with the several other very cool acts.<br /><br />You'll have to tell us your booth number.Wells One Mediahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18059163628617296096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659634333062592363.post-67044456863129657402011-09-19T14:02:45.481-04:002011-09-19T14:02:45.481-04:00That has to be such a blast!That has to be such a blast!Fetesha D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07566732226918065040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659634333062592363.post-10943250293812375872011-09-16T13:38:50.441-04:002011-09-16T13:38:50.441-04:00How exciting! I wish you the best for this show.How exciting! I wish you the best for this show.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659634333062592363.post-68261726284303468012011-09-02T23:52:02.853-04:002011-09-02T23:52:02.853-04:00I love your choices and how you describe them - ma...I love your choices and how you describe them - makes me want them all!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659634333062592363.post-74758018224690033692011-08-31T12:03:27.878-04:002011-08-31T12:03:27.878-04:00Absolutely beautiful post!Absolutely beautiful post!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16650634878880649712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659634333062592363.post-17953688973169549212011-08-25T15:37:14.909-04:002011-08-25T15:37:14.909-04:00Hi, Finding Charm! It does seem we keep running i...Hi, Finding Charm! It does seem we keep running into each other. =) Thanks so much for stopping by.AllisontheImphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02920410211846663969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659634333062592363.post-50834144514440372922011-08-25T15:36:15.747-04:002011-08-25T15:36:15.747-04:00Thanks, Fetesha. The pictures don't give it ju...Thanks, Fetesha. The pictures don't give it justice. It's so plush feeling.AllisontheImphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02920410211846663969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659634333062592363.post-78146718844840734992011-08-25T15:34:55.136-04:002011-08-25T15:34:55.136-04:00Thanks alot Fetesha. I really enjoyed making the c...Thanks alot Fetesha. I really enjoyed making the case and not knowing how its going to turn out until it's done.AllisontheImphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02920410211846663969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659634333062592363.post-69464203421723466322011-08-25T15:33:24.104-04:002011-08-25T15:33:24.104-04:00lol! I'm watching the Doctor right now. If y...lol! I'm watching the Doctor right now. If you don't have the time and are interested in the Dalek, mine is for sale.AllisontheImphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02920410211846663969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659634333062592363.post-13172050020037218452011-08-25T15:30:57.487-04:002011-08-25T15:30:57.487-04:00Town of Cary has canceled Lazy Daze due to Hurrica...Town of Cary has canceled Lazy Daze due to Hurricane Irene. It was the best thing to do but its a sad matter to this crafter.AllisontheImphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02920410211846663969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659634333062592363.post-48204525206528515482011-08-23T11:58:15.793-04:002011-08-23T11:58:15.793-04:00yay!! looks sooo exciting!! Love all of your new s...yay!! looks sooo exciting!! Love all of your new stuff!!MegsCrochetJewelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01652257778384918875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659634333062592363.post-48116549058302848332011-08-19T18:13:18.984-04:002011-08-19T18:13:18.984-04:00throwing a party for my girl this year with the sa...throwing a party for my girl this year with the same theme. You are giving me some great ideas. Glad to see there are other Whovians in NC!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659634333062592363.post-45195270957172716892011-08-18T10:38:36.381-04:002011-08-18T10:38:36.381-04:00I really love this one. Vibrant and instantly draw...I really love this one. Vibrant and instantly draws the customer in. Great job once again!Fetesha D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07566732226918065040noreply@blogger.com