I went to my Monthly market yesterday and thought I would test the waters with my Owls. I had 7 and one had been ordered so I left it home. Now I have to make more as they were really for the 4 day Easter Fair. Sold the Green, Blue and Pink. At least I know which colours to make up now for Easter. The Market is from 9 - 3. By11am I had not sold a thing and was wondering if I was wasting my time. By 2pm I had sold so much that my mood had changed and realised that Yes I was doing the right thing.

good work Lyn. How much would I sell an embroidered T shirt for?? Or to be exact, just the embroidery? Local Kindy mums have asked about a logo. I worked out a $1 for each 1000 stitches, should I add a bit on to this? Opinion valued. Vicki from Eyre Peninsula.

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by mi30kaja 20 Mar 2015

Vicki, Sorry but I have no idea. Think your idea on how many stitches would be the best way to go.

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Excellent!

Good to hear your day wasn't for nothing, the owls were to good to pass up. I use to find the same thing when I did a market stall years ago, they get up late and think what are we going to do today, oh lets go to the markets..

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by mi30kaja 20 Mar 2015

Always someone coming as we are packing up.

Glad you had a good day!

Good on you girl sold a lot, our markets start at 6 am - 1 pm I don't like to break the snow of my boots??????????????L Sherene from QLD

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by mi30kaja 20 Mar 2015

Glad out Markets don't start that early. Ours are usually
9 - 3 but there are always those who arrive earlier.

Wonderful, wonderful.!/Lillian

I'm glad your day ended up being successful. And very good news on your owls. Happy stitching now to get ready for Easter.

Brilliant news. People of good taste bought your owls as they were delightful. What else sold well?

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by mi30kaja 08 Mar 2015

My Kitchen Towels always sell, Coasters which I love. I usually make these in sets of various colours buy no one lady wanted them all the same colour.

by katydid 09 Mar 2015

I should sent you my kitchen towels, if you were not half the world away. Kay

That's great news Lyn. I am pleased to hear that the owls sold well. This will give some incentive to make more. Now you know what colours are popular you can get stitching for the Easter Market. Hugs Marg

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by mi30kaja 08 Mar 2015

Have so much I won't to stitch for Easter I shouldn't be on here. Might go and buy another ITH project.

Depending on the weather as to who comes early. The fresh vegie people will arrive in the dark race through and buy their weeks supplies and leave. Never looking at anything else. Serious buyers have a lazy breakfast and slowly walk the markets looking at everything. Meantime you are freezing your butt off thinking I should have stayed in bed.
Glad it worked out well in the end.

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by mi30kaja 08 Mar 2015

Had one lady.stopped for ages. Picked up everything and talked about that item. She told me that I had beautiful things and then walked off without buying anything.

by sewist1 08 Mar 2015

Don't you love those ones Lyn. Also the ones who tell you they will be back later on - 99% of them you never see again.

by mi30kaja 09 Mar 2015

People like this is what Stall Holders call 3P Customers. Pick Up, Put Down, Pi** Off.

by sewist1 09 Mar 2015

Yes I have heard that description at some of the craft fairs I have participated in.

Sounds like you did very well!

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by mi30kaja 08 Mar 2015

It seems as though Craft people don't go to Markets until later. Is that because they have stayed up late the night before sewing?

So cute!!

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by mi30kaja 08 Mar 2015

I just love them.

I'm happy you had a successful market. Those little owls are a hoot!

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by mi30kaja 08 Mar 2015

Can't wait to make more. I am always wondering if they will sell well when I make something new.

by gerryb 10 Mar 2015

jrob, that's so terrible, still laughed! So punny!