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Comment by Jaynie Hay Ramsey on January 10, 2012 at 11:22am

Hi everyone, I'm new to this site.  Love it! I make pursrs, mitten, arm warmers, quilts, wine totes,sweater coats from recycled fabrics. I've been doing shows for a 3 years and my things are well received inthe right shows.  Little  church shows, some of the big holiday shows, the shows that are mainly for ladies that want a new decoration or some cute hand made  item don't work for me.  If the main selling price is under $15. forget it.I get intoo some good shows, but I need help with my display.  I did the grid wall display.  Too heavy, I'm in my 60's. So Idesigned and made my own walls. pvc pipe and lattis  (did I spell that right? my spell check tab disappeared and I can't figure out how to get it back.) Its light weight and works, but I tend to put up t omany things. How do you all display.  I need waterfalls, but they won't work on my walls. I'm hopefully putting in a picture of the walls.  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

I can't get any of my pictures to download on to this site.  wha am I doing wrong. I down size to 1000.

 

Comment by Jaynie Hay Ramsey on January 10, 2012 at 10:52am

I would love to join your group, I make purses, mittens, wine totes, sweater coats etc,,,out of recycled fabrics. how do I join?

 

Comment by Wilma Marcrum on May 2, 2011 at 10:08am

I look forward to interacting with other fiber fanatics.  I enjoy wet felting, sewing and learning about other medias. 

Comment by Maria Naranjo on April 27, 2011 at 9:26pm

Hi, I'm a crocheter that went from fiber to wire and now I love doing both.

I'm starting with the craft shows, I've done one so far, and I have a lot of questions about booths, displays, shows ...

Happy to be here surrounded by so much knowledgable people!

Comment by Sandra Tyler on March 5, 2011 at 7:47am

Hi, just signed up on this site now, don't even have my page set up; stumbled upon the site as I'm looking to invest in my first tent. Really don't want to bite the bullet, but rely too much on indoor shows. Great to meet other fiber folk! If interested, you can see what I'm doing at sandrasfiberworks.com

Comment by Darlene Norris on October 19, 2010 at 7:38am

Hello, I'm a weaver, spinner, and quilter. I thought I was done weaving and sold my last 4H loom last spring. But I got bit by the weaving bug again, and just got a 24" rigid heddle loom. I love it! It's so easy to warp, and fun to weave on. The nice part about it is that you can keep it simple or get very complex.

My first project on my new toy is a scarf; I need to get some pix while it's still on the loom, and then some after it's done. I hope to make scarves and shawls to sell. Plus I used to weave rag rugs, and I'd like to do some rag weaving again, too. Placemats, coasters, and totes and bags are what I'd like to try. This loom isn't heavy enough to make rugs, and I had to stop weaving them anyway, as it was too hard on my wrists and shoulders. (I'm not a spring chicken any more, as my dad used to say!)

I've done crafts fairs in the past, but no juried shows yet. I don't plan to travel a lot (but who knows?). There are several nice shows in the local area (Upper Peninsula of MI) that I hope to be able to do next year. Plus there's a nice artists' co-op that's VERY close (like four streets over).

Winter is long up here, but I plan to spend lots of time weaving, so I'm actually looking forward to it! (I like snowshoeing, too, so winter is kinda fun, actually.)

Comment by Katherine Graham Sarlson on July 16, 2010 at 9:01am

Hi [waving to everyone] I'm pretty new to this site as well but love to visit. I am a silk painter 10 years in the art show business but also work full time and have 3 kids. How do y'all manage your workloads? I find myself worn out by the end of the show season.

Comment by Pam Powers on March 19, 2010 at 10:43am

Hi Paula -- I use an old Pfaff, Synchrotronic 1229 that is a real work horse, and a pleasure to sew with. I've had to replace several parts over the last few years, but that's not bad for a machine that's over 25 years old. I also have a Bernina 930 and a Singer heavy duty industrial machine. Lots of old gear, but they work beautifully.

Comment by Pam Powers on February 25, 2010 at 8:41pm

Hi Teri -- The faerie festivals are similar to the Ren Faires in many ways...lots of people into costumes, good music and dancing. Definitely an "event". Usually lots of unique and beautiful crafts. I know what you mean about getting your butt in gear...I'm right there with you! : ) We'll have to be each other's newbie support system!

Comment by Pam Powers on February 25, 2010 at 8:33pm

Wow, I'm so impressed, Paula! It does make sense to me, and you're right, with this being so new to me it's hard to work out the numbers right now (although I'm going to take a stab at it!), but your advice is excellent and now I know what to pay attention to when I do my first show. Thanks so much for taking the time to share your formula with me.

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