it really is. and i know all of you fellow crafters are probably feeling the pinch right about now ;) am i right? i'm right. i know it. ;)
well at least i'm in the midst of complete crafting chaos. and that is the main reason for my quiet-ness on the blog...
in only a week and a half (exactly) i have the beginning of 2 holiday markets this year! 2 doesn't really sound like a big deal, i know... i've got a friend who's actually got a market every weekend it seems, for like 5 weeks! i don't know if it's really 5... i can't remember, but it's a lot!
however i feel like these 2 markets coming up are a big deal to me... because knitting is just really time consuming... it's one of the things i love about knitting, but it's a little more difficult in having a ton of stock.. ha. soooo here i am trying to have over-stock, because i want to have lots on my table at both markets...
it's a good plan :) but it means that i'm doing mostly knitting and crocheting these days... and i couldn't be happier being busy with this... i've also got some fantastic custom orders to fill....and oh yah, aren't there christmas gifts i should be knitting?? like i said.. 'tis the season!
i'm also working on a couple of surprises that i'm excited to share with you!! i promise i haven't forgotten about you amazing people... and i'm still here at the computer, listening to podcasts, and music... reading your posts... and knitting feverishly away ;) so please understand if my posts are a little bit sporadic these days... it's mostly because i've been attacked by yarn. :)
i'd love to hear how you are doing! what are you up to? what's on your christmas knitting list? is it long? are you fitting any selfish knitting in there? please come chat! xo
It must be really exciting to be a part of TWO markets for the holidays! I'm sure you'll have all you need made and more just in time :)
ReplyDeletethanks buffy! here's hoping! xo
DeleteI keep thinking about joining in markets - it looks like more and more of them keep popping up all over the place! Maybe I'll devote this next year to creating stock and then I can replenish what gets bought between shows...but one never knows. Congrats on getting some stuff finished!
ReplyDeletemarkets are a lot of fun, and always a lot of work :) you could always apply to one and then just see how it goes from there! if anything, it's good incentive to get things finished... xo
DeleteGood luck, girl! Cheers with big-ass coffee/wine/both!
ReplyDeleteI finally narrowed down my gift list and scored some great discount wool from Michael's "yarn event" so I'm ready to get crackin'!
hurrahhhh!!! and cheers to you too!! but um i haven't even started my christmas list. ack! xo
DeleteSurprises sound like fun!! Good luck with the markets. Too bad DC isn't closer to you all up there! No, Christmas list making yet although I should probably be more proactive. Family and friends might just get to hold our baby as their gift - does that even count?? I do need to get to work on a hat for this little guy. I have pretty red yarn to do a Christmas inspired hat but I seem to keep putting that off.
ReplyDeletethat TOTALLY counts! :) i wish DC were closer! sigh... maybe i'll just win the lottery and get a private jet... ;) you should knit up that hat!! super cute.. i love baby hats. what is the pattern? xo
DeleteOh, I totally understand! I am also trying to knit every free minute I have for my own craft fair, and I am second-guessing my choices, worrying about the amount I have, whether it's enough or not, if I have chosen the right items to knit....obsessing about packaging, you know the usual! I won't forget to send you a picture of my display once it's done. God, I'm stressed;-)
ReplyDeleteoh dear :) markets can for sure be stressful.. when is yours again?? don't second guess yourself. you're going to do just great! make sure you get enough rest the night before... and treat yourself to a yummy coffee the morning of! you still have my email, anytime you want to chat... just send me a line!! you're going to do great! xo
DeleteI know exactly how you feel. I have 4 markets between this weekend and Dec 15 so I've got a lot to do! I guess I shouldn't be on the internet surfing, should I? Good luck with yours!
ReplyDeleteohmy goodness!!!! i can't wait to hear how you'll do with your markets!! take pics!!! and good luck with yours as well! xo
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