“You are about the only one selling handmade items,” she said.
At my craft show today, one of my customers pointed this out. I hadn’t even noticed. After she left my table, I glanced around as far as I could see and she was right. Tupperware, plastic toys, books and more books, gift fruit baskets, leather purses, blankets still in the manufacturer’s zip bags, etc, etc. I was among a handful selling actual “handmade” craft items.
But I held my own. I ended up selling 41 items in 6 hours. I am thankful for that. I know the economy is bad in some areas and crafts take a backseat to food and shelter. That’s why I thank my lucky stars for selling anything at all. THANK YOU, to all of my buyers!!
I took most of my macrame stuff, trying to reduce my inventory and some of my crochet things. Only a few pieces of jewelry, since I signed up for fiber crafts.
I sold pencil holders, baskets, one wind chime, half of my cell phone shoulder bags, the last few eyeglass holders. Rudy the Rectangle sold. (Remember him? He’s gone to a new home.
) Also sold crochet beanie caps, a couple potholders and two eyelash yarn bracelets.
How am I doing with my headbands, you probably are wondering. Not good. Only sold 6. Am hoping they catch on at my next shows. And want to know what colors are selling? Brown and black.
Oh, and speaking of brown and black…. I got orders for a crochet hat and scarf in either color. She didn’t care. Said whatever color I already had.
Also got orders for a prayer shawl and 24 clip-on crochet flowers for Christmas presents. Like these.

I love making flowers. Hope I still do after finishing all these.