Well here it is 4 a.m. and I'm up! I guess I'm a little nervous tomorrow is my first craft fair in over a year. I've got bunches of quilts, towels, placemats, dolls and am holding my breath. But the thing that bothers me is this lady hired me to quilt her quilt on my long arm, which I did. She paid me and was thrilled. Then - and here's the strange part - she says she's coming to help me at the craft fair so we can talk all day!! Yikes! I told her no thanks my hubby would be there with me but she called again last night to say she'd be there and now SHE'S BRINGING 2 OF HER QUILTS TO TRY AND SELL!!!!! I'm floored! I've told her no but she says 'It will only take up a little space and I'll stay with you. Have you ever talked to somebody that just doesn't hear you? I'm not sure what else to tell her other than no no and no, but she doesn't hear. I don't even know this lady, now she thinks she's my best friend. Jeez any suggestions?

I guess the craft market is finished. Please let us know how it went. Were the quilts sold?? Sarah.

Hope there was not a all in brawl. LOL

When are we going to hear what happened? i am getting anxious!!!

Well I guess it's all over by now. Please let us know how you got on with THAT woman. I had a experience with someone like that (not involved with sewing) and I just had to end up telling him to go his way and I'll go mine. That put a stop to all his annoying habits. Sometimes you just have to be firm. Hope you had a great day otherwise. Shirley

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by scrappinhappie 09 Jun 2012

ttt still waiting to hear

Hope you had a great day at the stall :)
Did you manage to sort out the problem?

I Hope all goes very well for you!! Hug$!!

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by drro 08 Jun 2012

My Advice: Pray for guidance:>) That is a really hard one!

Hope that things turned out well for you and that you managed to stand your ground knowing that everyone here was with you in spirit. As my mother always says It take all kinds to make a world....Some people are just self centred and only hear what they want to hear...so hopefully she got the message...

How did it turn out.

My sister in law gets a free stall at the craft show she goes to. She had no one to help her (even to take a break). I wanted to take just two or three of my things and would stay with her all day. She brushed it off. That was in October.....The next month was my craft show where I had rented two stalls for myself. She had her husband ask my husband if I would take all her knitted hats (over 50 of them) and sell them for her!!! :) My husband told him there was absolutely no more room for anything!
Sometimes you just have to be blunt.... Neither of us have ever mentioned it.
MJDG

Hope you had good sales today. I would just be firm with her and say SORRY No you can't share my booth. Tell her straight. That is the only way to handle people like that. Hugs Yvonne.

I hope your sales went very well. I qould not let her set up with me. She has to hire her own stall - most of these booths have only enough space for your things, and she seems to want you to sell her stuff, so that she can just sit and reap the profit. Then also watch out for things that suddenly disappear. I know of somebody who was used that way, and she went home with a huge loss. I hope you could sort this out before the time. Lovies.

Karen, let us know what happened - did it rain - did she show up - what did you do?

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by shirlener88 10 Jun 2012

Don't we all want Karen to stop by and tell us what happened? It is almost 2 in the morning in Floriad - perhaps she will be up soon.

Interesting, by now you will be at the show so let us know what happened. You seem to have made a great impression on this woman that she has offered to help you. Maybe she has never been to a show and would love to go but is scared of going by herself. You are the Dutch courage she needs...

Hope you had a good day

I agree with the other comments. Setting up early and having your hubby explain to her that you also do this to have a crafty together time and you paid the expenses for the booth and you and your hubby are the only ones mentioned for the booth.
Let us know how you make out.

Oh good grief. You just have to post how this all ended. Next time she hires you do quilt a quilt for her, charge her double...no, triple!!! There is a technique called "the broken record" for saying "no" to difficult people. When I was teaching school we'd teach it to kids as a techinque to say no to drugs etc. You simply start every sentence with "no" and say the same thing over. Like, "No, you can't share my booth with me." "No, you can't be in my booth with me." etc.

I found a good gif for her!

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Man, I can't wait to hear how you worked this one out! She's unreal!!!

oh my! As I read this, it is 11 Am , so what ever happened has already happened. Reminds me of the garage sale my daughter and I had over 20 yrs ago. A lady I used to work along with and her husband showed up to help and every time I turned around or was out of site for a couple of minutes things disappeared an they would say that they sold it for me. The items were all loaded up in their vehicle and no money was exchanged.
Please let us all know what happened. Kay

Good luck with you sale ! The second part of your writing is a bit more difficult, Seems she can't (or don't want to understand you) You got some good replies from other cuties; like let her pay half of what you have paid..but yes, what if she does..no better repeat again a strong NO, or ask your husband to help you. would like to know how this story ends. Good Luck

You have gotten some really good suggestions. I have known such persistent people, and often the only way is to be firm, even if it offends! Tell her that you do not intend to offend her, but you and your hubby enjoy handling your booth ALONE, as that is some "together" time you and he look forward to! I believe if you told her she would have to split the costs of the booth, insurance, etc., she would most likely change her mind! But, if she went along with the split expense idea, and you still truly do not want anyone else at your booth, be blunt!! "Sorry, but NO, NO, NO! I do NOT want anyone sharing my booth!! Get your OWN!!"
Hugs,
Angel

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by bikermomfl 08 Jun 2012

good advice wish I had the nerve to do that.

Oh my goodness, it can be very disturbing when something like this happens. Just be firm. I agree wholeheartedly with what Meganne has said. Here by us, you may not have another person on your stall, unless you tell the organizers. Tell her you have only entered your name.
All the best for your stall, hope you sell a lot of your fare.

Speechless about the hanger on but hope you have a lovely Day at your fair.
Hugs Bev

Tell her she will have to pay for half the cost of the stall fees, that might put her off.
I can't stand it when people force themselves on you, I guess that is when it pays to be aloof. :-))
Good luck with your sales and I hope you manage to rid yourself of your number one fan, though it sounds like she could be very lonely.
Hugs n roses, Meganne

When I rent a booth, I am responsible for the insurance and the taxes. It is my information given to the government for tax collection. I would tell her your booth contract will not allow you to booth share and you cannot afford to be ban from any of the craft fairs. If she continues tell her you cannot be involved in the liability. Then -- I would end the conversation.
Good luck! I hope the whole thing works out!

The insurance matter and the fact that you have paid for YOUR booth are strong points, also having your Hubby there is an advantage, as he can talk to her firmly but with courtesy. He can explain things to her, saying also that she should have her own booth. This way you will not lose a good customer. Good luck!
Hugs, Lidia

I agree with most of the ladies! I just finished a sale last weekend & when you pay for your stall or booth it sometimes gets advertised & she is not included in the description of your booth sew you can`t all of a sudden just bring someone else into your booth, The insurance angle might be just the ticket for you as it can be done with kindness & usually the booths aren`t that big you probably just have room for her either

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by pldc 08 Jun 2012

sorry should say just don`t have room for her either

Ok... here's my suggestion....
(BTW I feel for you sooo much.. what a hide this woman has)

I would tell her you can't let her on your stand as you are not Insured for her safety, so it's against the rules.
And,
I would also tell her you will be too busy to talk anyway, and that frankly she would be in the way.

Sounds tough, but that sort of person needs to be told.

Good luck with your stall, I'm sure you'll do well.

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by bikermomfl 08 Jun 2012

gee could I borrow you for my bouncer?! (giggle)

by kitty2011 09 Jun 2012

I would have if I could have.... haa ha ha. I sure hope you managed to sort it.

Business is business and YOU paid for your stall. Tell her she will also have to pay her percentage of the space she will be using up be it how small. Hope this helps, hugs S*

Get there early and get set up before she shows up. When she does tell her your stall is full, you paid for the space and are not willing to put someones elses goods for sale. you can tell her that maybe at the last minute she can rent her own space. No way would I let her be that pushy. Good luck on your sales and hope you have a very profitable day. Hugs, Mary

I would tell her sharing is not allowed and you suggest that she gets her own stall next year and if she still insists I would tell her that I tried to be polite but I do not want her company. In all honesty if does not understand what a nice no means then a rude (although unpleasant) no is the only way.

This lady sounds like a user . What a tough hide she has.
you will have to be strong dont let her put it over you. Or you will never get rid of her. Even if you have to be rude to her. Tell her also you are not aloud to sub let your stall. Good luck. Hugs Joyce.

I know you will have a good good sales at the fair. From previous postings, I believe you always do well. When the lady shows up, why don't you just have your hubby go over and tell her that you told her no and that is all there is to it. I bet she listens to him. You put the money up for the booth, she didn't. Jeez!!!!

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by bikermomfl 08 Jun 2012

we'll see what happens, now it looks like it's going to rain all day and nobody comes out in the rain - great now she'll hang around forever. I'll keep you all posted.