tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608706196061799145.post21251849970096061..comments2024-03-05T23:53:53.030-08:00Comments on pins and bobbins: Well that went wellChelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00909312890664785719noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608706196061799145.post-58331190906468065082013-02-09T10:36:14.202-08:002013-02-09T10:36:14.202-08:00I know thus happened a while ago but... Wow, that ...I know thus happened a while ago but... Wow, that quilt is gorgeous !jeifnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13661991907559740116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608706196061799145.post-59552318938954450262013-01-24T14:11:13.018-08:002013-01-24T14:11:13.018-08:00i have only one thing to say... fucking idiots! th...i have only one thing to say... fucking idiots! the end!**nicke...https://www.blogger.com/profile/12075185396690393980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608706196061799145.post-28195299538576099942012-11-30T16:47:55.950-08:002012-11-30T16:47:55.950-08:00Love your cross quilt! I did one too awhile back,...Love your cross quilt! I did one too awhile back, but I just haven't had time to get the back done. You made some lovely items! Don't get down!Nancy@owensoliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09151925593548938961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608706196061799145.post-74065736305314585812012-11-28T15:59:52.218-08:002012-11-28T15:59:52.218-08:00Ugh, I managed to do 5 bear fairs in a row and not...Ugh, I managed to do 5 bear fairs in a row and not sell a single one, so you're doing better than me, marginally ;o) Honestly, there's so many variables to these things that it's hard to tell what would hit the mark without compromising yourself entirely!Katy Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04374079358515448439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608706196061799145.post-9167316213261613842012-11-27T15:59:24.798-08:002012-11-27T15:59:24.798-08:00Hi. I would be interested in purchasing a leash (...Hi. I would be interested in purchasing a leash (for a boy dog) and one of the box pouches. Just let me know how much, please. Thanks. (chris697@aol.com).Christine M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06536865386870214499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608706196061799145.post-66534983814309211782012-11-27T13:57:16.905-08:002012-11-27T13:57:16.905-08:00Don't let it get you down! It may actually be ...Don't let it get you down! It may actually be a bigger compliment that you didn't sell much, especially if the style of the other items that were selling isn't what you aspire to. Etsy is less work than a craft show (you don't even have to get dressed!) ;) so maybe give that a shot if you like. I personally think all of your items here are gorgeous and deserve good homes!Jenellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18302517967957067772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608706196061799145.post-50045547014317940612012-11-27T02:59:44.284-08:002012-11-27T02:59:44.284-08:00Oh Chelsea, don't be disappointed please and d...Oh Chelsea, don't be disappointed please and don't feel rejected.<br />I LOVE all that I can see on this page here. I love the bags, quilt, crochet stones, but most of all the cute little bird ornaments.<br /><br />Not selling a lot does not mean that the things you make are not beautiful, it just says that people at this craft fair have a different taste!! I am sure that you could sell a lot of things in a differnt setup. It was the wrong crowd for what you were offering. try to sell on etsy or in other places where your beautiful art is appreciated and people like your style. don't-ever-let-that-get-you-down-please! ;-) XOXkaschmirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13519785346517269259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608706196061799145.post-46663930452830276102012-11-27T02:33:55.983-08:002012-11-27T02:33:55.983-08:00Oh that's terrible Chelsea! I know it feels ho...Oh that's terrible Chelsea! I know it feels horrible when it happens, although what I was trying to sell wasn't my own creations. That would be much worse I know. I think your things are lovely. I particularly like the granny square quilt. Maybe an etsy store would be more successful if you still want to sell things.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16902931991446033427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608706196061799145.post-28974479505622582742012-11-26T23:41:44.221-08:002012-11-26T23:41:44.221-08:00Not good enough!!! What a dreadful thing to say!!!...Not good enough!!! What a dreadful thing to say!!! Your art is beautiful! Don't let it get you down!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00902546150683095705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608706196061799145.post-5947556509085709332012-11-26T22:29:42.554-08:002012-11-26T22:29:42.554-08:00Beautiful things you made!!! Love the boxed pouch ...Beautiful things you made!!! Love the boxed pouch and the cross quilt! Great d for christmas gifts!Gunillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15587016332962046776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608706196061799145.post-30924778842464285142012-11-26T20:24:15.121-08:002012-11-26T20:24:15.121-08:00It just was not the venue or the demographic. Tha...It just was not the venue or the demographic. That is all. Your makes are just lovelyCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12046835162546621897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608706196061799145.post-67028511303559693252012-11-26T19:30:25.410-08:002012-11-26T19:30:25.410-08:00I canNOT believe your things didn't sell. I th...I canNOT believe your things didn't sell. I thought Qualicum Beach was a bit of a younger crowd now ( than when I lived there) so sorry for you but what lovely gifts they would make ; )Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927477648248371423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608706196061799145.post-40485879787020095022012-11-26T18:38:18.209-08:002012-11-26T18:38:18.209-08:00Aw, sorry the show was a bust! I had the same thin...Aw, sorry the show was a bust! I had the same thing happen at a show I did earlier this year. I only sold three things: one to the show organizer and two to a fellow vendor who I think took pity on me. I think the crowd can totally make or break a show. Hopefully your next show will be much more successful!Caitlin at Salty Oathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12639387062926709809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608706196061799145.post-76135042851798237602012-11-26T15:11:26.766-08:002012-11-26T15:11:26.766-08:00Just adding to the consensus that the location was...Just adding to the consensus that the location was wrong - your work is gorgeous. I'd want to keep all of it to myself if I'd made them :)WandaFishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17531765366878200240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608706196061799145.post-56265692272231936862012-11-26T14:18:41.037-08:002012-11-26T14:18:41.037-08:00Blerg - that sucks. I think all the items you mad...Blerg - that sucks. I think all the items you made are totally gorgeous, so don't be so hard on yourself. I think the suggestions to try selling on Etsy are a great idea. I have signed up for a stall at a big fair (not craft specific though) next year, and I have to say, my goal is only to break even on the stall fee, but to hand out lots of cards with the address for an Etsy store. I hope this experience doesn't put you off selling at fairs forever.Adrianne @ On the Windy Sidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03259356674983165185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608706196061799145.post-10633741324917070222012-11-26T13:58:02.276-08:002012-11-26T13:58:02.276-08:00I'm a newish reader, and have to thank you for...I'm a newish reader, and have to thank you for writing about your experiences (even if they were negative). Obviously, this goes without saying, your things are totally gorgeous. That baby boy plus quilt! Get outta here. Don't for a second be discouraged. Laura C @ littleandlotshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133246614230906389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608706196061799145.post-50033442843874822462012-11-26T13:39:40.259-08:002012-11-26T13:39:40.259-08:00I agree: it's all locationlocationlocation. T...I agree: it's all locationlocationlocation. This was the WRONG crowd -- your stitching is super!Enchanted Bobbinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00435823440867365060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608706196061799145.post-71849009208233974862012-11-26T13:37:06.397-08:002012-11-26T13:37:06.397-08:00your bags are all beyond terrific! i wish i had ex...your bags are all beyond terrific! i wish i had extra cash to spend on me! Ive sworn off all craft shows. Ive rarely ever even broke even. boo hiss.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07095680014410577292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608706196061799145.post-46870459896188417902012-11-26T13:29:54.563-08:002012-11-26T13:29:54.563-08:00Chelsea, if I have learnt anything, it is that in ...Chelsea, if I have learnt anything, it is that in general, people are really stupid!<br />Your makes are all beautiful, the locals are all no doubt living in homes and dressing on clothes we would avoid like the plague. Don't be disheartened - get them on Etsy, them move State!!!Mrs Flying Blind...https://www.blogger.com/profile/15064004823351464643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608706196061799145.post-68903903038581233642012-11-26T13:06:47.213-08:002012-11-26T13:06:47.213-08:00What a bummer! I've heard this from a few oth...What a bummer! I've heard this from a few other fabulous modern quilters whose stuff didn't sell well at craft fairs --you're not alone! Don't let it get ya down. Everything you made is beyond fabulous :)Marta S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01529589204966772937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608706196061799145.post-6125058598278614572012-11-26T12:35:37.293-08:002012-11-26T12:35:37.293-08:00I'm sorry to hear that, Chelsea. Craft fairs a...I'm sorry to hear that, Chelsea. Craft fairs are funny things -- sometimes wildly successful, but many times not. Your projects are beautiful. I agree with Amy, put them on Etsy, especially those baby quilts. I think you'll have much more success and there. M-R Charbonneauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02089657334279122457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608706196061799145.post-58675240808821866192012-11-26T12:29:01.092-08:002012-11-26T12:29:01.092-08:00Hey, your art is just great! Whenever I've tri...Hey, your art is just great! Whenever I've tried craft fairs around Christmas, I have always done so with a view to the unsold items being Christmas gifts for friends and family, so you can't lose! It is one of the mysteries of life that people will spend more on a coffee and cake that's gone in a second than they will on a beautiful handcrafted item...Franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00864975669569581669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608706196061799145.post-73696531486053955092012-11-26T12:14:48.009-08:002012-11-26T12:14:48.009-08:00put it all on etsy!!!put it all on etsy!!!amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08042196441402705907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608706196061799145.post-42652114696587721382012-11-26T12:11:59.533-08:002012-11-26T12:11:59.533-08:00Oh, man, I'm sorry to hear that Chelsea. You ...Oh, man, I'm sorry to hear that Chelsea. You definitely did make beautiful things. It's all about location! Those scrappy purses are totally fab.Rachel at Stitched in Colorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187626491695441387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608706196061799145.post-9401191427479037912012-11-26T12:00:12.434-08:002012-11-26T12:00:12.434-08:00Heck the people of your town have no taste/style/a...Heck the people of your town have no taste/style/appreciation of great work. Your stuff looks gorgeous, take a deep breath and move on. I'm saying this because I'm doing my one and only event of the season this Saturday and know from previous experience how you feel! And rejoice in a stash of gorgeous goods that can be gifted!memmenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15235923768416526388noreply@blogger.com