11-12-2023, 02:36 PM
Hey guys, Happy Sunday.
Well, I finally should have some time to relax now.
I have been busy for the last 10 days sewing up a storm to accumulate items for a craft sale that my daughter and I attended.
That may be the 2nd and last craft sale for us as it was a bust.
We only sold 13 items and now are wondering what are we going to do with all of these purses, bags, crayon holders, etc., We have been quilting, but quilts are not what we sell. Our purses have quilting on them though, much like VERA BRADLEY purses. Oh heck, you guys wouldn't know who VERA BRADLEY is.
So my daughter and I sat there yesterday from 10-4 as people walked by and complimented us on our beautiful purses. It is not that they were too expensive either. I had 5 purses that were priced at $25, and everything else on the table was less than that. One thing that might have hurt us though is that the High School that hosts the sale increased their vendor openings and had 250 vendors. So, the variety and competition of goods was high. People were buying, we are probably lucky that we sold what we did. But it is a lot of work, and not worth the money, time, and effort. It is not that we are looking to get rich, we just like sewing, and then you have to figure out what you are going to do with the stuff when you are finished making it. Well, back to making blankets for charity I guess.
We spoke to 4 other crafters who were equally disappointed. All of them said that they did a lot better last year, as much as TWICE the amount of sales.
Our club meeting is this week, so I need to work on photos for that. I am glad that there are no more craft fairs for us.
Rich, Hey I think I know that lady in your picture. That is because as I look around at so many old people, they are all staring to look like that lady!
It is a cool shot, Rich. There is a lot going on up there.
Don, My brother had Vertigo and so did my husband. I had it once briefly, so I know the feeling, but I was able to get up and walk around after about 2 hours. It sure was scary though. My husband had it really bad and he thought he was having a stroke, so we went to the hospital, ER. Good thing this did not happen while you were on vacation or on your motorcycle. But now you know the symptoms and can be cautious.
Your oil-slick abstract is cool, definitely fun and has bold colors.
Now I have to read what has been going on this last week.
Till later, friends,
LORELL
PS. Here is a photo that I took at our last club adventure where we assembled to take photographic set ups our our meeting place. I brought my lens baby. Finally got around to looking at the photographs. Here is one that didn't get end up in the garbage. You will be seeing a lot more like this with this soft effect as I get to know my lens baby and what it is capable of. I am glad that you posted your SOFT photograph, Dave. I wasn't so scared to post my softer than soft KODAK camera then.
Well, I finally should have some time to relax now.
I have been busy for the last 10 days sewing up a storm to accumulate items for a craft sale that my daughter and I attended.
That may be the 2nd and last craft sale for us as it was a bust.
We only sold 13 items and now are wondering what are we going to do with all of these purses, bags, crayon holders, etc., We have been quilting, but quilts are not what we sell. Our purses have quilting on them though, much like VERA BRADLEY purses. Oh heck, you guys wouldn't know who VERA BRADLEY is.
So my daughter and I sat there yesterday from 10-4 as people walked by and complimented us on our beautiful purses. It is not that they were too expensive either. I had 5 purses that were priced at $25, and everything else on the table was less than that. One thing that might have hurt us though is that the High School that hosts the sale increased their vendor openings and had 250 vendors. So, the variety and competition of goods was high. People were buying, we are probably lucky that we sold what we did. But it is a lot of work, and not worth the money, time, and effort. It is not that we are looking to get rich, we just like sewing, and then you have to figure out what you are going to do with the stuff when you are finished making it. Well, back to making blankets for charity I guess.
We spoke to 4 other crafters who were equally disappointed. All of them said that they did a lot better last year, as much as TWICE the amount of sales.
Our club meeting is this week, so I need to work on photos for that. I am glad that there are no more craft fairs for us.
Rich, Hey I think I know that lady in your picture. That is because as I look around at so many old people, they are all staring to look like that lady!
It is a cool shot, Rich. There is a lot going on up there.
Don, My brother had Vertigo and so did my husband. I had it once briefly, so I know the feeling, but I was able to get up and walk around after about 2 hours. It sure was scary though. My husband had it really bad and he thought he was having a stroke, so we went to the hospital, ER. Good thing this did not happen while you were on vacation or on your motorcycle. But now you know the symptoms and can be cautious.
Your oil-slick abstract is cool, definitely fun and has bold colors.
Now I have to read what has been going on this last week.
Till later, friends,
LORELL
PS. Here is a photo that I took at our last club adventure where we assembled to take photographic set ups our our meeting place. I brought my lens baby. Finally got around to looking at the photographs. Here is one that didn't get end up in the garbage. You will be seeing a lot more like this with this soft effect as I get to know my lens baby and what it is capable of. I am glad that you posted your SOFT photograph, Dave. I wasn't so scared to post my softer than soft KODAK camera then.