A bit of a change/shakeup in the craft show this year. There wasn't one.
But I got talked into schlepping my loom, tools, materials AND inventory to the festival.
I was installed in a historic building. I was in an officers quarters apartment. No furnishings, but information displays present.
I had plenty of room to weave and display - Just no lighting! Saturday was overcast so the room was dim, but there was always a crowd that was very interested in my loom and how it worked.
Thank goodness my daughter had decided to come join me for the weekend. She even dressed up and jumped in to demonstrate or sell items depending on the situation. Couldn't have done it without her!
We were so busy on Saturday, we had difficulty getting bathroom breaks and it was hard to get a bite to eat. It's fun to talk to people and show them what I do. Many people mentioned the amount of time involved and that they didn't realize.... Maybe it is a good thing to haul it all there? Thing is, most interested people weren't the buyers. I must analyze!
Here are pics of the last 9 runners we wove on Sunday. We cut 9 more off end of day on Saturday and I managed to tie fringe knots, trim, measure, price and tag those and they are in inventory packed away by my daughter, so I'm not gonna try to find them for a picture :)
My loom is unloaded into the garage as there is still warp left that I'd like to weave off rather than have it in the trailer. Garage can get warm during the day, so will have to use the cooler days and mornings and evenings. Shouldn't take me too long, as I have plenty of prepared weft to choose from.
I was in need of some fresh runners for my sales displays, and I think I did good.
Had a good weekend as far as sales, too. I'd have to look back, but I think my total sales are in the running for the best show here yet.
The weekend sure did wear me out tho :)
All for now,
JULIE
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