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Hospitals need masks, gloves, do you have any or can you sew?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Judy Christian on Wednesday. 3 Replies 0 Likes

Tags: hospitals, gloves, masks

Elephant in the Room- Thoughts?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Franklin Piuck on Wednesday. 21 Replies 1 Like

I have had no discussions with any one other than my immediate family about the Cvirus.Two family members are in healthcare. Their opinion is that this is going to be in our lives for AWHILE. Not 3…Continue

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How to email customer photos besides using attachments

Started this discussion. Last reply by Bernard Zalon Jan 3. 7 Replies 0 Likes

What is a good way to send a number of photos - say about 20 or so- to a customer besides attachments?At one time we put together a group using pagemaker to send to a wholesale customer and that…Continue

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Question about Nikon D7200

Started this discussion. Last reply by Judy Christian Dec 6, 2019. 6 Replies 0 Likes

It may be time to get a new camera and my husband has been looking at this one. So many different things on it compared to my Pentax K 100D which is the only dslr that I have ever had and used. How…Continue

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Judy Christian replied to Jude J Bischoff's discussion Are we elegible for unemployment benefits?

"Etsy was/is working on a way to get congress up to speed: https://action.etsy.com/SnosCnL"

Thursday

Judy Christian commented on Reid Watts's blog post Are any art fairs still being held?

"I know that is not the kind of info that you were looking for, but thought this was a good place to post- as a good example."

Wednesday

Judy Christian commented on Reid Watts's blog post Are any art fairs still being held?

"I talked to Cathy Welner today here in Ohio concerning the Hudson Art Show this August. The booth fee is due April 1. Their plan is to send out an email telling us that the due date for the booth fee is held back until May 1. I think that this…"

Wednesday

Judy Christian replied to Judy Christian's discussion Hospitals need masks, gloves, do you have any or can you sew?

"Very good, very good ideas. In my Cleveland OH area, Jo Ann Fabrics will help, hopefully in other areas, too? They have masks precut, you pick up along with elastic, and take them home, sew, and return. They will distribute. Even if you have only…"

Wednesday

Franklin Piuck replied to Judy Christian's discussion Elephant in the Room- Thoughts?

"Reid Thank you for your concern. Whether I have had Covid 19 or not, I was not very ill. I had a mild fever for a couple hours and some sneezing and coughing and nasal congestion. i have had allergy seasons when i felt worse. I…"

Wednesday

Reid Watts replied to Judy Christian's discussion Elephant in the Room- Thoughts?

"Franklin: Sorry to hear that you may have Covid 19. I agree with your optimism - I was just trying to describe the worst case. Did you contact a doctor and were told that no test is available yet?"

Wednesday

Franklin Piuck replied to Judy Christian's discussion Elephant in the Room- Thoughts?

"Bear in mind that we have no idea how many people are infected and asymptomatic. The mortality rate in Italy is based on the people who are ill enough to be hospitalized. There may be ten or twenty times as many who are infected and…"

Tuesday

Reid Watts replied to Judy Christian's discussion Elephant in the Room- Thoughts?

"Actually, what Don presented was far from the worst case. I don’t see why the US mortality rate should be any different than the Italian or even Lombardi rate, which is close to 10%. Even in Lombardi, local doctors say the real rate is…"

Tuesday

Kaytee Sumida replied to Judy Christian's discussion Hospitals need masks, gloves, do you have any or can you sew?

"Elastic seems to be in short supply here (and fabric/crafts stores are closed)-- here is a mask with ties, designed by a nurse. https://www.instructables.com/id/AB-Mask-for-a-Nurse-by-a-Nurse/"

Monday

Robert Green replied to Judy Christian's discussion Elephant in the Room- Thoughts?

"Hey Al - I'm a photographer. I live in Winter Park. In 4 to 7 days, I need to drive to St Pete to pick up a frame from Florida Framers. My wife could come along and we could pick up your van and keep it at our place in Winter Park, if that…"

Monday

Franklin Piuck replied to Judy Christian's discussion Hospitals need masks, gloves, do you have any or can you sew?

"Here is a video with instructions about how to make a mask. It is by a hospital company…"

Monday

Judy Christian posted a discussion

Hospitals need masks, gloves, do you have any or can you sew?

You may be able to help your local hospital- My daughter in law at our local hosp. is looking for any masks or latex gloves. They are in desperate need of masks. I only have a few n-95 slightly used for my studio work, which I'm handing over, they don't care if I've used them.I'm also going to try to create a hand sewn mask for them to wear over top of whatever mask they have, to protect it. I was told all protocol is out the window so any mask they are happy to have.I know some of you were…See More

Mar 21

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Judy Christian replied to Judy Christian's discussion Elephant in the Room- Thoughts?

"Thank you for your replies, Connie and Al. I'm glad to hear that you aren't seeing panic. The panic that my son refers to is concerning the stock market's reaction and the economy, I'm sure, and not so much the virus. The…"

Mar 21

Al Scovern replied to Judy Christian's discussion Elephant in the Room- Thoughts?

"Connie, It’s good to hear that you’re taking care of yourself. 10 days ago I flew from Florida to Maine, relatively carefree, a few cocktails in the bar etc. etc. How things have changed, remarkably so. Unlike others, I don’t…"

Mar 21

Connie Mettler replied to Judy Christian's discussion Elephant in the Room- Thoughts?

"Not that I know much about this, but from what I read, I tend to agree with you. This is not going to go away. I'm staying in and plan to stay here. I think it will wax and wane and hope that everyone will stay put so we don't infect one…"

Mar 21

Judy Christian replied to Judy Christian's discussion Elephant in the Room- Thoughts?

"At this point I stopped thinking about what customers may be thinking, and am going into a mode similar to post 9/11. I appreciate so much all of the responses. I have been socially distanced from everyone and not having any conversations about…"

Mar 21

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Years in the Art Fair Business: 40

First show ever: A small show with the PA Guild of Craftsmen

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Three CT Shows in 3 years - Short Report

Posted on August 30, 2017 at 11:12am 0 Comments 1 Like

Please feel free to comment or make any opinions, thank you.

Dates, may not be exact, just posting from memory.

Three small shows along the CT coast, all in small scenic pleasant towns. Easy to do.

1. 2015 -Guildford CT, Craft Expo, mid July. Set up easy Fri morning for me. Grassy center of town green area. Show Hours were easy- Fri from 3-8 pm or something like that. Sat and Sun, no long hours. Tear down easy.

Fee for customers. Quality was good, booth fee…

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Two PA shows- Mt. Gretna and State College- short report

Posted on March 13, 2017 at 12:31pm 7 Comments 0 Likes

Just a quick post with a little info on two shows.

Anyone, please feel free to add or comment.

Mt. Gretna Art Show, Mt. Gretna, PA

Jenifer VonStein posted a bit back on Mt. Gretna Art Show.

Thought I would add. I have done this show about 7-8 times over the past 10 years.

This show is a two day mid August. Situated in scenic Mt. Gretna, PA.

Wonderful setting. Trees, grass, decent food and background music.

Apps are on Zapp :…

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Reston VA Show, a short report

Posted on May 19, 2015 at 9:27am 22 Comments 0 Likes

Two things:

1. Beautiful show, great work, great presentation, great food, great looking crowd,

in a sophisticated area (DC). Perfect. Show committee did a wonderful job here. Everything was great.

2. Sales. Not.

The customers that I had all told me the same thing---they WALKED from their condo to the show!

This show was too good to not be visited by people from the greater DC area- where were they?

For a $500 booth fee, $50 jury…

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Manayunk Art Show 2013

Posted on June 24, 2013 at 9:00am 38 Comments 1 Like

Here are a few thoughts on the show, while they are fresh in my mind:

Manayunk, June 22, 23, 2013.

Large street show, variety of work, good quality and some ok work.

Nice area, nice atmosphere.

Interspersed in between booths- commercial booths- 5 Hour Energy, Geiceo, etc.

Also gave out tons of free yogurt near me- tons, so people were carrying entire BOXES of cold yougurt, hands full, and I would say no longer shopping as they just received some…

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At 8:32pm on October 6, 2011, Connie Mettler said…: Welcome to ArtFairInsiders.com, Judy. I'm pleased to see you here and look forward to having you as part of our community.

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Best wishes,
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At 7:44pm on August 20, 2014, Nate Feinberg said…: Thank God for you. I thought that I was strictly alone regarding my comments. As old as I am I am still stunned that some people (very, very few) are watching The Ed show! I am open to all opinions within reason and listen to different discussions but I do not tolerate stupidity-and that is what we have so much of. I am honored to be your friend and please keep in touch.

Nate