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by lyns 02 Jul 2012 ( edited Jul 03'12 09:45 )
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Yippy!! I made $160 at my first craft show. I sold about half my stock which was mostly blanks like baby blankets, tea towels & hand towels. Sew very happy. Lyn. xx

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by lidiad 02 Jul 2012
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Congratulations, Lyn! I'm happy for you. Hugs, Lidia
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by bevgrift 02 Jul 2012
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Well done!
Happy Stitching!
Hugs Bev
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by pennifold 02 Jul 2012
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Congratulations on such a great result. Love and blessings Chris
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by michemb 02 Jul 2012
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terrific, always great when people appreciate our craft
hugs
Michelle
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by lyns 03 Jul 2012
I'm more excited that people brought my stuff than the money. xx
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by greysewist 02 Jul 2012
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Excellent tally, Lyn. What had you put on those things that sold the best?
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by ansalu 02 Jul 2012
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Lyn that is a fantastic result. My question is also: What was the bestseller?
Greetings, Bettina
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by lyns 02 Jul 2012
Best seller was hand towels, tea towels & toilet paper. I used assorted designs from everywhere & only made one of each. Sorry, I know that doesn't help much, I just used what I liked. xx
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by janetedna 02 Jul 2012
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Very Good. It's lovely to sell well and if you save time using blanks even better. Jan
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by spendlove 02 Jul 2012
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Well done! I'm thinking of risking one near to Christmas.
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by lyns 02 Jul 2012
My advice is do it at least once. Then you know. I did things with friends & family in mind thinking if they didn't sell I'd use them as pressents. Good luck. xx
by lyns 02 Jul 2012
Besides... with the amazing ideas you come up with, you'll sell the lot & get orders. PS - thanks for sharing those amazing ideas. Lyn. xx
by pldc 02 Jul 2012
I agree you would definately do well Sue Hugs Loralye
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by anabela 02 Jul 2012
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grat job, that´s great news . Hugs Anabela
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by 1sewnsew 02 Jul 2012
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Lyn, that is wonderful news. I am so happy for you.
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by airyfairy 02 Jul 2012
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Well done Lyn on your first craft show. Sarah.
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by shirley124 02 Jul 2012
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Well done.
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by grandmamek 02 Jul 2012
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Very very good. I am glad to hear you did so well.
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by sarahrose 02 Jul 2012
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Congratulations.
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by basketkase 02 Jul 2012
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That is so exciting & fantastic for your first show & especially in this economy....Congrats, on your success!!!
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by anangel 02 Jul 2012
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So glad you did well selling, Lyn! For a first show, I think that was great!!
Hugs, Angel
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by mjdg 02 Jul 2012
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Good job!.... especially if that was after expenses, etc. I never do more than one of a kind of anything. People like that. I would be interested in knowing about what you charged, and how much you started with.
I don't know which is best -- a lot at low prices, or just a few with higher prices.

MJDG
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by pldc 02 Jul 2012
or how about abit of both, I had good luck doing that @ mine, Hopefully you will too! I made the pencil toppers & the fridge magnets & alot of kids bought these! Hugs Loralye
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by bonnetgirl 02 Jul 2012
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Great....I do only 2 a year now. But do sell online.
Hugs Joann
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by pldc 02 Jul 2012
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wow thats fantastic Lyn Well Done! Hugs Loralye
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by babie 02 Jul 2012
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Happy for you *** :} - Congratulations.
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by cfidl 02 Jul 2012
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That is Fantatic! Congratulations! Whoppee!
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by pcteddyb 02 Jul 2012
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Congratulations - that is a nice sum - especially for a first show. We get "juried" next week for a show we are hoping to get into this fall. We have already been working on building stock with the hope we are "in" (I work full time so I have so little time for the fun stuff - sewing).
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by lyns 03 Jul 2012
Sending you lots of luck. xx
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by catsnhorses 02 Jul 2012
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Congratulations! I'm happy for you.
Marion in hot Kentucky
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by brendaleas 02 Jul 2012
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Good job ;)
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by zoefzoef 02 Jul 2012
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Contraz ! Up to the next craft show !
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by tiply01 02 Jul 2012
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Congratulations!!!
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by noah 02 Jul 2012
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Way to go i am sitting here smiling for you hugs
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by dlonnahawkins 02 Jul 2012
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way to go - makes you want to do another one. I have never done a show - I think I get frigtened away by what others say they do or don't do at these shows. I do like to attend them when I am able - just like to look. LOL
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by read180 02 Jul 2012
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Way to go girl! Cindy B
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by bevintex 02 Jul 2012
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In the long run after you figured in the price of the blanks and your time do you feel you made a profit?
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by lyns 03 Jul 2012
Yep. the $160 was ALL proffit. xx
by pennyhal 03 Jul 2012
Do you count your hours of work and overhead as part of your expenses too?
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by bevinoz 02 Jul 2012
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Congrats Lyn, that's great. There was certainly a great variety of things there over a range of prices, many ideas for the future. I think I saw most of yours but didn't see you. xx Bev.
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by lyns 03 Jul 2012
Thanks Bev, sorry I missed you. Lyn. xx
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by mi30kaja 02 Jul 2012
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Congratulations! I also did a Market last weekend. They are trying to revive one that was on its last legs but just 5 minutess from me. I just had to go other wise if we don't turn up it might fold. I took only $25 but fingers crossed that it will become what it used to be with change of management.
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by lyns 03 Jul 2012
Fingers crossed for you. xx
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by blueeyedblonde 03 Jul 2012
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way to go!
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by april22 03 Jul 2012
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How nice Lyn. That's the best thing to happen
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by lyns 03 Jul 2012
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Thank you Cuties. Your appreciation & well wishes mean heaps to me. Love & flowers to you all. Lyn. xx