Good morning cuties,
Well I am happy to report that my show was a huge success, I exceeded my own expectations and I passed out over 500 business cards. Lots of great comments and compliments which warmed my heart. Made contacts for potential business down the road and from a marketing aspect, I think it will pay off even more.
This show is held in the greenhouse of a huge barn building which houses a huge ''farmers market'' type enterprise specializing in promoting local products and local artisans. It has been open for 3 years now and it's popularity is growing rapidly.
My best opportunity of the weekend was a visit (acutally 6) from the business owner who took pictures and has asked that we meet after xmas as they want to carry my items in their store year round. This is potentially a huge step for me as the visibility is terrific.
I was so excited from all of this, I barely slept Saturday night despite my being physically exhausted.
So that is my exciting news and thanks to all cuties for their enouragement and prayers for a successful show,
''mission accomplished''.
Hugs to all and have a great week,
Michelle
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OH Michelle that is fantastic news! You have a new CAREER! you so deserve this wonderful opportunity!~hugs & all the very best in your new endeavor!~
299559Je laisse rarement un commentaire dans ce forum de projets. Je suis une de tes ferventes admiratrices et c'est sincèrement que je te félicite pour le succès que tu as rencontré lors de ton exposition-vente.
Ce succès, tu le mérites et j'espère que tu continueras à ravir nos yeux et à te faire des milliers de clients.
La porte du succès de ton entreprise s'ouvre grande pour toi, alors passe-la et tu ne le regrettera pas.
Grosses bises
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by michemb
03 Dec 2014
Bonjour et surtout MERCI beaucoup de ces gentil commentaires. Il me fait plaisir de partager mes créations avec tous les amies que j'ai fait sur ce site et je vous inclus parmi maintenant parmi eux.
Moi j'habite au Québec, et toi?
Encore un gros merci et bonne journée
Bisous
Michelle
by bettyline
08 Dec 2014
Bonsoir Mich, J'habite à Suresnes (Hauts-de-Seine),proche banlieu de Paris.
265That is fabulous news Michelle. You are such a talented lady and have such good eye for putting designs together. I am sure you will go from strength to strength. Good luck! Well deserved!
57801111380Congratulations! May it go very well with your new ventures. I am sure you will make a huge success of it all.
21543YEA! I always knew you would be successful Michelle, Your work is so inspiring and beyond well done. I can be so depressed and when I see something that you have posted it just lifts my spirits. I am so happy for you. You deserve this opportunity. You are going to be so successful.
Bren
3948Michelle,
We have all admired your work for so long. I am so happy for you!
13907Great to hear you had such a success at your market and hope all goes well with future orders.
The items you share are an inspiration to all of us.
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29726your finished items are stunning... I am happy you had a successful show.... yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
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70767CONGRATULATIONS: I had no doubts that you would exceed your expections and do well in the show. How could you not, with the quality of work you do. Good luck in all new business opportunities that come your way. You will be buying another "Happy" machine to keep up. Good luck my friend.
Hugs Jerri
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by michemb
25 Nov 2014
thanks my friend, Nice to see you
I don't know where I would put another one, I barely have room to get around this one lol,
hugs
Michelle
30656Congratulations on your success. I felt sure your show would be successful as the work you do is outstanding. It sounds as though you will have exciting adventures ahead of you. I am so happy for you. Hugs, Mary
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by michemb
25 Nov 2014
Thanks Mary,
The weekend may also bring other possiblities as I did have a vice president of a company talk to me about purchasing my baby gift baskets for their employees. Also had a woman who makes purses come to see me about embroiderying on her fabrics. Was invited to a couple other shows but because of my health issues can't do more than one. Maybe could add one in the spring (for mother's day) but not much more.
An added bonus to the weekend was my daughter spent the two days with me (impossible for me to do this alone) so that was super great.
thanks for your support
hugs
Michelle
33871"Congratulations" I'm glad the business owner had the foresight to see the potential of your artistic ability that will certainly enhance his business.. as some have already said don't leave yourself short on the costing side of things. Marian..
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by michemb
25 Nov 2014
thanks Marian,
I will stand my ground, I have no interest in working for nothing even if I consider this fun (most of the time lol)
hugs
45918Dear Michelle, I'm so happy for you! Congratulations!
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88650Dear Michelle. That is wonderfull happy news ,CONGRATULATIONS!!! I YOU ARE DESERVE IT. I am so happy for you my friend. Good luck for you great sucessfully Business. You are work so very hard Michelle lot of huggies from me . May God Bless You I am thinking at you .
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by michemb
25 Nov 2014
thank you Stella,
You are always there to support me in my projects and I appreciate it so much. This could be a great possiblity for me so I am thankful.
big hug to you
Michelle
7045Happy for you! It just takes that one inside. Your next challenge will be to go along with what they want you to stitch and what you know will sell. The latter will have to be discretely sneaked in as you can. Kay
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by michemb
25 Nov 2014
thanks Kay,
Once my orders are completed, I will get busy preparing myself for my meeting with them. Hopefully things will work out great
hugs
85867Well done Michelle , Mission Accomplished indeed!!! I wish you well in your new adventure :))
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42046Great news! I hope it exceeds your expectations! Hugs! Sharon
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23282Oh, Michelle, that is awesome........your work is incredible and am so happy to see it get recognition!
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by michemb
25 Nov 2014
thanks,
I hope you have as great a show on the 5th and 6th, will be praying for your success as well
hugs
Michelle
261163CONGRATULATIONS, It makes one feel great when they know that people love and want the articles they have made. I am so happy for you. Hugs Lynn
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by michemb
25 Nov 2014
thanks Lynn
It sure was an ego boost and it did feel great.
hugs to you
Michelle
51302C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S!!!!! Well done Michelle, I knew you'd absolutely smash that craft fair. You do such amazing work and I for one LOVE everything you do. You can tell from the way you combine all the designs and the colours you choose that you are a perfectionist. I too, agree with the comment from "anangel" - don't undercharge for the beautiful work you do. I'm just so happy for you - you know I'm a huge fan of your work. Love and continued blessings in all that you do, love Chris
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by michemb
25 Nov 2014
Thanks my friend,
It was interesting to see people's eyes trying to take everything in, I was lucky as I was the only one with sewing items. I have huge plans (the brain is already in overdrive) for next year. You know I turned 57 and was born in 57 this year and so that makes it my lucky year. This is a great start.
Thank you for your support and concern for my well being
big hug
Michelle
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5347Michelle I never had any doubt that your work would sell well. You do beautiful embroidery and it has paid off. Congrats. hugs Marg
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by michemb
25 Nov 2014
Thanks Marg,
We are always a bit apprehensive about doing a new show but oddly enough I was not over this one, I had a good feeling and told myself, ''if the people come, it should be a good show''. And they came lol,
hugs
Michelle
24826Congratulations, on the success so far. :-). May it go from strength to strength.
Regards Nicky
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2162Oh Michelle, This is great news! How exciting for you! What do you think was your biggest hit?
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by michemb
25 Nov 2014
Thanks Jan,
Boy that is hard to say, Saturday it was a bit of xmas, lots of kitchen items, i.e hand towels, bread bags, wine bags, napkins, dish mats and aprons. Also sold a couple of cosmetic bags and carry all bags (new for me). Oddly enough other than a couple of bibs the baby stuff wasn't moving. On Sunday the baby stuff was going like crazy.
The angels that I made at the very last minute (posted in projects last week) sold very quickly. Too bad I only had time to make 4 but know that next year I will need more.
I would say people looked at everything.
Hugs
Michelle
59631What wonderful news Michelle. You deserve it - you have worked so hard. Hugs Sarah
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by michemb
25 Nov 2014
thanks Sarah,
always great to have the support of all you wonderful cuties
hugs back
Michelle
255050Great news, I know how hard you have been working!
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by michemb
25 Nov 2014
I had indeed and despite the fatigue, it has been fun making new items to add to my collection.
33350Oh, wow, Michelle!! Getting asked to have your items displayed and sold in an established business setting is the greatest of compliments!! Just be careful to NOT cut YOURSELF short in charging the appropriate amount for your time and talent in making the items. Most stores receive a certain percentage of your sales, or purchase your items to resale, so think ahead on pricing!
I am so HAPPY for you!!!
Hugs, Angel
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by michemb
25 Nov 2014
Thank you Angel,
Yes I know that is always the Trickey part, my feeling was that he wanted to purchase outright which is the best for me but we shall see. This place gets a lot of tourists as well and that is always fun to see your items going around the world so to speak
hugs
Michelle
12500Great!! Hope you get more business than you can handle & have to hire someone! :-)
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35675Congrats my friend :):)hugs
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by michemb
25 Nov 2014
thank you dear Carolyn,
With you leading the prayer session, it had to be a success
hugs
Michelle
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1097741969Oh, Wow! Really big success. I'm happy for you!
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158716Congratulations....so glad your show was a smashing success!
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318449im so happy for you !!!
and you do really really nice embroidery
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4719Congratulations and it sounds as if you had a good time with many seeing your work. Good Luck with getting your work into the premises all year round.
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115756Whooopppeee! I am so proud of you because I know you put in so much time and effort. I am so happy to see it all pay off. Best wishes for a continued successful business. Keep us informed of your progress please. I love to celebrate good news.
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by michemb
25 Nov 2014
thanks so much Karen,
I did work hard and it was great to see the reaction of the people as they appreciated my hard work
hugs
Michelle
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