I made the incredibly difficult decision last night to put new knit on order items on hold until after Renegade. I really hate doing that, but I did the math. The decision was simple. There was no possible way to finish my current orders and build more stock for Renegade and get a booth set up together and do some dry runs and do all the other things that go along with a craft show, if I had ONE more knit on order item that needed to get out by next week. (And I thought my head my explode with one more, too.)
I finished new fiber/care tag labels today, which I now get to print a gazillion of, loop together with my hangtags (which I need to print a gazillion of too), and then attach to goodies, along with price stickers. I think I can knock out the whole thing in a couple to few hours. I'll share photos of a final goody!
I did that while knitting an order and packaging a pile of orders. I am The Queen of Multitasking.
I'm starting the next pile of orders, and am doing some booth shopping/prep tomorrow, I hope! Goodwill, here I come! :)
I would love your help with a crucial question! I need to make a bag decision tomorrow. Plastic bags, like those ones at the supermarket, are actually not legal in San Francisco. Which isn't a bad thing at all! I have some paper handle bags already, which I'll put Phydeaux logos on. But do people really expect bags at craft shows? I rarely ask for them - I usually put my purchases in my tote bag or backpack or whatever I'm carrying. What's your experience???
OK, back to knitting for me! Thanks for your help! :)
5 comments:
that's a tough decision, but definitely the right one. i'm so proud that you're doing renegade; i'm sure it will be amazing! and even though it's exhausting, you'll meet so many great people - it'll all be worth it. and then it'll all be over, which is heavenly.
for bags, i'm not sure what to tell you - i'd definitely have some, but you probably don't need piles of them. good luck! i can't wait to hear all about it.
oooh, yes. tough decision but i agree...need to go to the show well stocked. sounds so exciting!
bags...i usually bring my own tote bag when i go to these things, so do bring some...but hopefully most people won't need them.
Kateri, I like the "then it'll be over" part! Thank you for your wonderful support and I can honestly say it's because of YOU that I did this - you convinced me to apply this summer! :D
Nomes, I'm thinking the same - a lot of people will bring their own, but just in case ... if I had tons more time, I'd whip up some official Phydeaux tote bags! Hmmm....
Thank you both! xoxo
I sell jewelry, so I box things up in little craft boxes with ribbon. If I were offering knitted items, I might use a cello bag with ribon, suitable for gift giving. The wrappings could be recycled. It is more complicated now. Wish I could attend your show -SF is my 'hometown.' Good Luck!
Vickie
Thank you, Vickie!
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