Craft show season!!!

Craft show season is upon us! I have only done a few shows, so this is mainly new territory for me. I have 3 more this season, maybe 4. I have to remember next year to apply early for them. I have learned a few things that may come in handy for anyone new to this. I am sure there are many other great tips out there I would love to hear about! First, it is very important to make a list of everything you think you may need..such as scissors, tape, pens, etc. Have a dolly/hand truck!!! It is so much easier to get everything to your spot. The last show I did, my spot was at the very end of the building! If you have a friend, bring them! It can get slow at times with no customers, so a friend can always fill in the gaps..or a good book. It is also a great time to network with other crafters. You can learn of other shows around the area, and just get your name and business out to more people. People can be weird, so don't take it personally..Not everyone will love your things as much as you do. It's ok! Just smile and be friendly. I am hoping as November comes, people will be more in the holiday shopping spirit.

I have been super busy sewing up a storm. I am trying to get a large enough inventory so my table will look full and give people a good selection. I made a bunch of  Ipad covers. Here are a few of them..They are padded and have either a snap closure or velcro.

This last one is made from wool I scored at a yard sale!

I also made a few more oilcloth totes. These are great! You can get them dirty, sticky, you name it..it just wipes clean. 

I hope everyone is enjoying the Fall! We actually have snow in our forecast this week! I am hoping it just sticks to the mountain region! Snow in October is NOT a good thing!

Weekend projects

This weekend was a busy one for me. Bright and early Saturday morning, I went to a bunch of a yard sales. I had them all mapped out and borrowed my dad's navigation system ( I really need one of these for myself!). I am new to yard/estate sales and I am soon realizing that most of them are never as good as they advertise themselves to be, but with a little digging and good negotiating you can score some great finds! One of the ads that caught my eye was a yard sale in Georgetown, MA. It listed tons of fabric, buttons, and sewing supplies, so I knew I had to check it out. I am glad I went! I arrived and saw boxes and boxes of fabrics. The woman running the sale was cleaning out her late mother's home. Her mother loved sewing and had rooms full of stuff. I dug through every box and quickly made a pile. Here a couple of pics of the fabric. The second one is mostly all wool. The top fabric is a really pretty Japanese pattern I can't wait to do something with!

I finished 2 projects this weekend as well. A friend of mine from work found a bed sheet with a pattern that she just loves. She asked me if I could make her a tote bag from it. The fabric is pretty thin, so I added some heavyweight interfacing to make it a bit more sturdy. I added a solid pink lining and front pocket and it turned out really cute! I hope she loves it!

Lastly, I recently purchased an Ipad. I love it and wanted to make a cover for it to keep it protected. For my first stab at it, I think it turned out pretty good! I lined it with fleece for extra padding and added a magnetic snap closure. I may have to add these to my store :) Thanks for visiting!!