Ok, the first time I was published was in a scientific journal. This time it is a tutorial for my Viking Knit bead caps in the December 2009 issue of Step-by-Step Wire. Page 36. Check it out.
Now I have 10 minutes left this morning to load the truck and leave for the craft show in Chicago. Later!!
19 November 2008
18 November 2008
Too busy
It may sound strange, but I feel like I have been too busy to even post about being too busy! In mid-October I went to The War Eagle Fair in NW Arkansas, which was a tremendous success. Sales were excellent and people seemed very appreciative of my work. I camped in the open field provided for artists, as is usual for me, but I have to admit that next year I may consider getting a motel room. Nights can be cold and are very, VERY damp! By itself, this isn't really a problem, but it does get old after four nights.
Anyway, sales were so good that I had to work like crazy once I got home to get ready for the three four-day shows that I had scheduled in November. All three are put on by Huffman Productions, and have a reputation for high sales. I only had 10 days to resupply! I went to the first show in Omaha, hoping I would be able to get through the three shows with the inventory I had. Unfortunately, it now turns out that I have enough inventory. Way more than enough. Omaha was disappointing and the big show I just finished in Shakopee (MN) was downright awful. The only thing different from previous years is the economy. Many artists and crafters I talked to commented on how dramatically sales have decreased. I have one more to do (Chicago), and then after that....nothing. I had planned on taking most of December off to recover (my hands, wrists, and forearms need a break!) and then using January through March to develop new work and to begin to build my inventory for the spring shows. I still need the break, but now I am beginning to look at getting the season started in March instead of April. More later next week.
Anyway, sales were so good that I had to work like crazy once I got home to get ready for the three four-day shows that I had scheduled in November. All three are put on by Huffman Productions, and have a reputation for high sales. I only had 10 days to resupply! I went to the first show in Omaha, hoping I would be able to get through the three shows with the inventory I had. Unfortunately, it now turns out that I have enough inventory. Way more than enough. Omaha was disappointing and the big show I just finished in Shakopee (MN) was downright awful. The only thing different from previous years is the economy. Many artists and crafters I talked to commented on how dramatically sales have decreased. I have one more to do (Chicago), and then after that....nothing. I had planned on taking most of December off to recover (my hands, wrists, and forearms need a break!) and then using January through March to develop new work and to begin to build my inventory for the spring shows. I still need the break, but now I am beginning to look at getting the season started in March instead of April. More later next week.
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