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goneriding
True Blue Farmgirl
1599 Posts
Winona
Central Oregon
USA
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 Posted - Oct 02 2009 : 9:02:16 PM
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I've been making my knit caps, working like mad. Just didn't quite know what to do with them. I had an idea but didn't know how to implement it.
Anyhoo, hubby and I have been out in the woods cutting wood for winter and we would pass this new craft mall. So, finally, I got up the nerve to go in with my caps. They loved them! I'm going to put up some shelves and have to get little price tags and then can display them. I have to think up a 'biz' name and get some cards printed on my copier. I have some other ideas to put in my little section of the shop too.
Hopefully I'll sell some of my caps but it did my heart so much good for others to applaud my caps!
YAY!!! 
Winona 
To read funny stories about my cooking 'skills', please visit http://lostadventuresincooking.blogspot.com/
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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Posted - Oct 02 2009 : 10:50:51 PM
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YIPPEE YA YAY for you !!
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
Almost daily updates on me and mine :)
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
2355 Posts |
Posted - Oct 03 2009 : 04:45:20 AM
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Thats great Winona, I hope you sell alot! Keep us updated on how things go and what name you decide on! Blessings,Karen
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10
www.KKJD1.etsy.com
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Claude09647
True Blue Farmgirl
761 Posts
Claudia
Our Dairy Farm
Pennsylvania
USA
761 Posts |
Posted - Oct 03 2009 : 07:16:25 AM
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thats just great! Its a wonderful feeling isn't it
"If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door."
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Roxy7
True Blue Farmgirl
1083 Posts
Robin
Denver
CO
USA
1083 Posts |
Posted - Oct 03 2009 : 08:02:15 AM
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Karrieann
True Blue Farmgirl
1900 Posts
Karrieann
Northeast
Georgia
USA
1900 Posts |
Posted - Oct 03 2009 : 12:35:07 PM
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That is so kewl!
..wishing you a great success with them!!!
:o)
Karrieann ~ Farmgirl Sister #766
(29 Sept 2009) |
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Miss2Missus
True Blue Farmgirl
407 Posts
Karen
Asheville
NC
USA
407 Posts |
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country roads
True Blue Farmgirl
443 Posts
Melissa
Shinglehouse
Pa
USA
443 Posts |
Posted - Oct 03 2009 : 12:48:42 PM
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YAY!!! That's so great Winona!!!
Take care, Melissa.
Farmgirl # 352
~Think happy thoughts~ |
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Farmtopia
True Blue Farmgirl
1465 Posts
Zan
New York
New York
USA
1465 Posts |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Oct 03 2009 : 2:33:28 PM
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Winona:
Wonderful news. Great for you. I love to hear when one sells ones own handwork. Keep us posted.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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goneriding
True Blue Farmgirl
1599 Posts
Winona
Central Oregon
USA
1599 Posts |
Posted - Oct 08 2009 : 07:19:07 AM
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Will do about the pictures. Yesterday I finished the neatest looking scarf. Hubby said it was uber nice, as much as he could say for a man, know what I mean??
However, a strange thing...I called the craft mall to make sure they were going to be there for me to go in and plan out my space...I got a lady who said SHE owned the place and, while she had heard of me, it's not a done deal. What the..?? She wants me to come in and 'we can work something out'... It really gave me an uncomfy feeling. I thought it was worked out. They need vendors and I need the space. What needs to be worked out?? When I mentioned about the wall space, she seemed perplexed. One of the ladies I talked to RENTS space from her, not an owner as I assumed (which may be the problem, I assumed).
So, I'm dropping back a little bit but am going to talk to the actual owner and see what 'WE' can work out.
Why do these things have to be so freakin' hard?? Everyone has such money problems that they promise what they don't have and just hope things work out?? Is that it??
Winona :-)
To read funny stories about my cooking 'skills', please visit http://lostadventuresincooking.blogspot.com/
For uber-opinionated, pleasurable horse related reading, please visit http://horseinfoperson.blogspot.com/
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knitnpickinatune
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Sherrie
Gardena
California
USA
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Posted - Oct 08 2009 : 08:40:03 AM
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Congrats on the hats & the mall! Hold on to that wonderful feelin!
On the "we'll work something out"....from someone who is supposed to know what they're doin,that translates into "I'm not quite sure of what I'm doing" to me from the owner. In other words,she could be stalling for time due to possible vendors leaving & not knowing what spaces are opening up,or perhaps she never thought about the wall space. Anyhow, I'm betting you caught her off guard,and she's now trying to get her chickens in a row. One thing I've learned-just because someone owns or manages a space doesn't mean they know what they're doing. So-rest assured that it has nothing to do with you.
Keep that fire in your belly & come up with a biz name. What I would do then is once you're sure about the name,get some of those personalized "made by" tags you can sew into clothing,( mine says "handmade by mandolinbabe.net"and be sure the name isn't overly long so you can get a domain name and have a blog for your creations-to ensure repeat biz and give your customers a way to get a hold of you should they be wanting more of your wearable art. If you need help with where to get a domain name,just let me know & I can guide you along.  You go girl!
http://www.pluckyfarmgirl.blogspot.com
http://www.mandochicks.com
http://mandolinbabe.net
http://www.mandolinbabe.com
http://www.mtndulcimer.com
@MandolinChick on Twitter
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
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homsteddinmom
True Blue Farmgirl
441 Posts
Brandee
bullard
tx
USA
441 Posts |
Posted - Oct 29 2009 : 07:56:39 AM
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so how did it go??
Homesteading Mom in East Texas. Raising chickens, Rabbits and goats here on my farm! |
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goneriding
True Blue Farmgirl
1599 Posts
Winona
Central Oregon
USA
1599 Posts |
Posted - Oct 29 2009 : 9:15:31 PM
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Hmmmm, I thought I posted but maybe it was somewhere else. Anywho, I got the shelves up and the heads for the hats, and, of course, the hats. It looks GOOOOD! I have to think of a name and another lady is going to make some biz cards for me, as my big printer is out of ink and it's really expensive to refill.
I have made some more caps. I should go get the pics and post them. Let you know what I've been doing. So far, nothing has sold but it's a new mall but in a great spot, plenty of traffic going by. I think I have them priced very reasonably, kind of took a hit on price, but it's better than them just sitting here, doing nothing.
To read funny stories about my cooking 'skills', please visit http://lostadventuresincooking.blogspot.com/
For uber-opinionated, pleasurable horse related reading, please visit http://horseinfoperson.blogspot.com/
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