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Friday, October 19, 2012

Craft Show News Sat. 10/20

Just a reminder that I will be at Homestead-at-Mansfield Craft Fair in Columbus, NJ tomorrow. The fair runs from 9-2. I understand there are many talented crafters at this show. My table will be next to a quilter. Can't wait to see her stuff. That is something I've always wanted to do.

The Saturday after (10/27) I will be at the Rancocas Woods outdoor craft fair from 9-2pm. There are 100+ crafters and it should be a great time.

Hope to see you!!

Happy Crafting!
Cherish

Monday, November 14, 2011

It's the holiday season....

I can't believe Thanksgiving is next week! Christmas is right around the corner. If I needed any proof, I got it this weekend at the craft fair. It was Christmas Central.

Speaking of, here's a pic of my table at the SGG Fair:

Thanks a million to my sister for taking the picture!

Next year, two tables! LOL

I made a few sales. Handed out a lot of business cards and got some names & emails to start a mailing list. In all not bad. I have everything listed on Etsy, if anyone is interested. A felted purse makes a wonderful, personal, gift. Unique & one-of-a-kind!

I also have a bunch of Apple Jackets listed as well. These would make great teacher or co-worker gifts and excellent stocking stuffers! Remember fruit in the stocking? I do! Why not wrap it in a cozy?!? :-)

Now, to make some turkeys. I kid, I kid....

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Preparations

As you know, this Saturday is my very first craft show. I have no idea what to expect. I've shopped many a craft show, but this is my first time on the other side of the table.

I'm probably way over-thinking this, but it's been prep-week all. week. long. I have a list a mile long, but have finally crossed some things off. For instance I know
1. what I'm going to use to display my stuff
2. what I will use as a sign (I actually have a banner!)
3. that I have enough business cards
4. that my bags will look pretty (b/c they have a sticker on them with my logo)

What I don't know
1. do I have enough stock?
2. will anyone buy anything?
3. has this been a major mistake?

Three unknowns vs. four certainties. I think I'll be okay.

If you're in the area, the show is at St. Greg the Great School in Hamilton from 9-3pm on Saturday, November 12th. Hope to see you there!

Monday, November 7, 2011

First ever craft fair!

Cherishables will be in Hamilton, NJ this Saturday, November 12th at St. Gregory the Great's annual Fall Craft Fair. Hope to see you there!

Thursday, November 3, 2011

New month, New look

Today I launch a new look for my website. A lighter, brighter look. What do you think? I love it!

It's busy, busy, busy around here. I'm getting ready for my first craft fair -- coming up next week. They always have great vendors. I've shopped that fair for years and have gotten lots of lovely things. If you're in the area, I hope to see you at St. Greg's in Hamilton on November 12th.

Sunday, October 2, 2011

How do you like them apples?

I love apples and this is the time of the year to eat them. Lots of them! What I don't like are bruised apples in my lunch sack. Naturally, I needed to make a cover for my apples. That's where the good people at KnotSewCute come in. They have the cutest apple jacket you ever saw!

I bought this pattern about a year ago. I read through it and put it down. It was like a foreign language. Front post this & back post that. Skip stitches and then post around the skipped stitches. My head hurt just reading it!

A year, and countless items later, I picked up the pattern again -- determined to figure it out. This time I had no problem understanding what to do. What a difference a year makes!

Look at all those pretty, twisty, cables. This one is made from Lion Brand Fisherman's Wool in Oatmeal.

Last year, at this time, I was shaking my head and wondering if I would ever understand enough to make this beautiful pattern. This year, I made my first in a one night! I now have a baker's dozen apple jackets to sell at my very first craft fair (more on that later.)

As always, Kim & Tara at KnotSewCute have taken a simple item and created something wonderful. This is a great pattern and one I highly recommend. Little sweaters for your apples. And no more bruises!