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brightmeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
2045 Posts
Brenda
Lucas
Ohio
USA
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 Posted - Jul 01 2014 : 5:24:52 PM
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I've been demonstrating spinning
wool at local farm-park, and have permission to sell crafts. Mostly the visitors are families with kids and maybe grandparents.
Any experience anyone has with selling knitted items at this type of venue? I'm looking for experience with what sells well.
I've not had much luck selling handspun or hand-dyed wool, although I have sold some. I'm thinking I need to go to the next step in the process and make some finished items, but don't have a lot of time to make things I can't use and won't sell.
Your feed back is appreciated.
You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands - You shall be happy and it shall be well with you. -Psalm 128.2
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farmacology girl
Farmgirl in Training
18 Posts
Tamara
Bakersville
NC
USA
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Posted - Jul 05 2014 : 3:44:59 PM
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I haven't sold premade yarn products but I have been to lots of markets and saw them being sold. Hats, scarfs, mittens are always good sellers. A baby set maybe for show...Base your design on who comes to the farm. Younger adults, then do hipper looking products. Also offer to take orders for products. Customers would pay 1/2 down and be able to pick a style and colors. They would pay the remaining 1/2 when they pick up the products. Have some images for them to choose from. GOOD LUCK
Green Blessings
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Southern Farmgirl
Farmgirl in Training
49 Posts
Alice
Inman
SC
USA
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Posted - Jul 05 2014 : 3:52:52 PM
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| I have a friend who makes sheep pins from her wool (felts them). Her's are kind of rustic and each one seems to have a different personality. They retail for about $7 - $15 depending on the size. |
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Rosemary
True Blue Farmgirl
1825 Posts
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Jul 12 2014 : 11:20:25 PM
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| I go to lots of fiber events and something I don't recall ever having see is small felted items made from undyed roving. That could be really striking, especially in contrasting neutrals from different animals. You could do small things like little purses or even smartphone cozies. |
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peafarm
True Blue Farmgirl
182 Posts
Penny
South Dakota
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Posted - Feb 16 2015 : 9:55:57 PM
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With the people that are attending (Mostly the visitors are families with kids and maybe grandparents.) I think you're right that they would tend to go for finished goods instead of raw wool. Our local fiber event is geared towards other fiber addicts so finished goods don't move well there but the raw wool does. So it's good that you recognized your market.
I heard once that it takes 3 years before your customers trust you. I think that there's some truth to that from what I see and am seeing a trend where the 2nd year is about the same/little less than 1st year but having some awesome 3rd and 4th years.
Penny
Soaper and Not So Crazy Goat Lady
Celebrating Wholesome Living in a Colorful World
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sherone_13
True Blue Farmgirl
2460 Posts
Sherone
Evanston
WY
USA
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Posted - Feb 17 2015 : 06:29:24 AM
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How about knitted finger puppets? The kids would love them and Mom and Dad would love the price. I have found that many parents give their kids a little spending money at a fair. Having a place for them to shop brings Mom and Dad into the booth...ie: more sales.
Sherone
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3977 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
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Posted - Feb 17 2015 : 07:18:04 AM
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I would advise making hats of chunky yarn with a variegated color way. The chunky yarn works up quickly and the variegated yarn always looks beautiful.
Marie, Sister #5142
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SandraM
True Blue Farmgirl
295 Posts
Sandra
Coldwater
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Feb 17 2015 : 5:15:52 PM
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I think knitted items are wonderful, but a thing to remember is people like unique hand crafted items, but still want them at discount prices. I know there are exceptions to that rule, but this is the biggest complaint I hear shared among fiber artist.
Felted beads? Needle felting kits for the kids?
Sandra
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Cozynana
True Blue Farmgirl
1123 Posts
Kem
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Posted - Feb 18 2015 : 06:53:12 AM
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| Get on pinterest and find items you can knit or crochet in record time. the smaller the better because of time and pricing. There are adorable baby hats and little sandals, shoes, and booties right now. Also print out pinterest pictures and stick them in an album next to balls or skeins of yarn this could prompt people to connect an idea with your products. I saw this done at a garage sale and yes I bought the item because of the picture to show me what to do with the item. Maybe you need to change the location of your booth. Is there a different place with better prospective clients? Can you wholesale to a upper end retail store? How about etsy, ebay, or a local craigslist type network. Do they have artisan markets in your area? Can you put yourself somewhere that people like this type of thing and willing to pay the price? I wish I lived closer, would love to see your wares. |
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