tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post2019660277830403904..comments2023-10-07T21:22:42.209+10:30Comments on Quilting in My Pyjamas: Thoughts That Wont Leave My Head Shayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11032969125788408807noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-65160921548688620752013-06-09T21:38:53.992+09:302013-06-09T21:38:53.992+09:30Love that you have a personal taster...like the qu...Love that you have a personal taster...like the queen! I would have tasted the pie! <br />I think that the craft table cost is relevant to what you want to make. Just inquired about one close to the city (Ontario) and it was $300.00 for a table...um, just a tad too high for what we wanted to present.<br />I think it is a lot of work myself, and I never see me making too many things over and over again. Except the "man" bags or cosmetic bags I made last year. The would do well, but as to the pricing, haven't a clue. I tend to price low, and see others that price too high in my thinking, but then, I don't often go to craft shows either.<br />Sounds like a lot of work for very little return...just thinking here.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425123492444675750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-80317176082538380402013-06-07T20:30:23.276+09:302013-06-07T20:30:23.276+09:30It sounds like folks are poo-pooing your idea for ...It sounds like folks are poo-pooing your idea for a market stall. I'm not sure quite what that means on your sides of the world, but advice if you do (since I'm an EXPERT after having done a whopping FOUR of them!):<br />Talk to people - the people I engaged were much more likely to buy<br />Wrk on something, a hand sewing project - it gets people into your stall, curious, and makes your day productive, even if financially it is a flop<br />Have items from lots of different price points - some people have money, some don't, but I think everyone would like to buy something. On one occasion last year, I sold every single $1 fabric bookmark I had, all my $3 travel tissue holders, several $12 journal covers, a quilt top for $50, a completed baby quilt for $65, and a bed sized quilt for $600. Something for everyone.<br />Again, not sure what market stall means - is that flea market alongside people selling secondhand goods? If so, your new and awesome items are less likely to sell because people are there looking for a bargain. Is it a crafts person marketplace where everyone is selling their new creations? If so, people will be much more likely to come prepared to spend good money.<br /><br />Hope this helps. I think you are making a bulletin board, too.Vesuviusmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00799652624344875317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-68641214196155960022013-06-06T14:41:47.864+09:302013-06-06T14:41:47.864+09:30Crossing off a bad busy week leaves no one sorry! ...Crossing off a bad busy week leaves no one sorry! Glad you were able to put the last dot in place. Good stuff happening in your crafting world! So happy that stitching is figuring in your free hours.<br /><br />Mr. P is a brave man. In so many more ways than I can imagine, I'm sure :)AnnieOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06619125197850685345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-17379755819980493792013-06-06T13:25:41.495+09:302013-06-06T13:25:41.495+09:30Informative article, just what I needed.
My web b...Informative article, just what I needed.<br /><br />My web blog :: <a href="http://friendblaze.com/blogs/56054/116917/online-sports-bookmakers-to-use" rel="nofollow">internet bookmakers</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-7410396949765583382013-06-05T06:56:09.699+09:302013-06-05T06:56:09.699+09:30Poisoned berries or not, that pie looks delicious!...Poisoned berries or not, that pie looks delicious!<br /><br />I love the fabrics you picked up. And your stroller blankets are adorable (you can link them up, if you like :). The chenille on the back is awesome.<br /><br />I will guess that your mystery project is a cushion cover.<br /><br />xo -EElizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07980461113595763030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-61052602459444710982013-06-04T00:43:02.942+09:302013-06-04T00:43:02.942+09:30Laughing about the meat thing. My MIL once gave us...Laughing about the meat thing. My MIL once gave us some meat out of her freezer. As it was deer that John had hunted before he ever spent time in Canada we worked out it was at least seven years old. We threw it out after she left. We joked for a long time that she was going to bring us mastodon the next time she came.Canadian Abroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13358781396739230934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-40849514935357144752013-06-03T22:54:58.178+09:302013-06-03T22:54:58.178+09:30Glad that your insane week is over & that all ...Glad that your insane week is over & that all the hard work is rewarded amazed that you managed to even sew !! I had some of that raindrop/Easter egg material. I think the last pic will be a bag :)quiltygalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01336235138214606914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-6754386323335744362013-06-03T16:39:20.307+09:302013-06-03T16:39:20.307+09:30Haven't ever done a market still. People would...Haven't ever done a market still. People wouldn't pay me what I woulda want for quilts. And since I don't make bags or bibs or fiddly little things I'm not going to bother. Plus it's a bloody exhausting day. My thinking is people don't want to spend over $50 on an item at a market so what could I make for that or less? Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16902931991446033427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-15887469804881335442013-06-03T12:41:38.494+09:302013-06-03T12:41:38.494+09:30Glad you met your deadline! And the retail therap...Glad you met your deadline! And the retail therapy...my my my...pretty sweet sister! You'll have to do a recap on the pie and let us all know everyone in the house is OK. :)Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09299967254021018465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-15635309968903543922013-06-03T11:57:20.293+09:302013-06-03T11:57:20.293+09:30Making the mister eat the pie first was brilliant....Making the mister eat the pie first was brilliant...I'll have to remember that little jewel of wisdom. As for your craft, I'm guessing....a cat mat, a table runner, a pot holder. Okay, I've no idea!Quiltn Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15998147337090315526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-64425999203971098472013-06-03T10:19:46.815+09:302013-06-03T10:19:46.815+09:30you are on a roll with your creative-ness ..you ar...you are on a roll with your creative-ness ..you are making something awesome for your friend for her big birthday later this year?? Hmmm..markets....IMHO use your time to make stuff for yourself or charity - I agree with the comment that people expect imported champagne for beer prices at markets so if you expect to cover the cost for your time, effort and fabrics you will be disappointed (in the main) but don't let me put you off if it is something that you want to do....you might have just hit upon the thing that will be a must-have for every market goer and make squillions! And I think I have the old person thing covered as well...I do nanna naps on the couch very well!!....and I have a perfectly fine grumpy old person just lurking beneath the surface! - ok, ok....sometimes on the surface :)Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02464945754300570558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-15424244781004472612013-06-03T09:44:47.869+09:302013-06-03T09:44:47.869+09:30Sounds like some great progress! Love how you rew...Sounds like some great progress! Love how you rewarded yourself after a long stressful week too.:) audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18102559813211702736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-32593601279238741502013-06-03T08:28:22.930+09:302013-06-03T08:28:22.930+09:30Looks like your making a pretty notice board to ma...Looks like your making a pretty notice board to make your workplace just a little more fun to be in for all those hours, or am I the only person who does things like that?<br />This could be the first of many apliqued doilies which become a couch quilt or big pillow.<br /><br />If you sell at a handmade market or one specifically for little people, you will get a better response. It pays to go along to a few to get an idea what the competition looks like.<br /><br />Your little blankets are sweet and the new fabric is gorgeous. Misteahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00041179627345053724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-65373703447205823302013-06-03T07:39:43.246+09:302013-06-03T07:39:43.246+09:30As I understand it (not from having done it myself...As I understand it (not from having done it myself but from talking to folks who have) people who buy from market stalls want to pay very little and get a lot. I don't know what your project is, but the lace doyley is really pretty.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04461697058136548513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-11022124587016018382013-06-03T06:36:34.274+09:302013-06-03T06:36:34.274+09:30Yummy pie picture.
Understand what you are saying...Yummy pie picture. <br />Understand what you are saying. Our quilt guild will have a table of items for sale at a fall quilt show. We are encourage to make and bring things for that table. Wondering what I could make that anyone would want to buy. Knitted dishcloths? Scrappy pot holders? Home made charm packs, packs of 2.5" squares, 2.5" jelly roll strips in plastic baggies? Must think of something.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12527472166860525332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-59629285084238844812013-06-03T05:50:28.821+09:302013-06-03T05:50:28.821+09:30A sewing machine cover? You managed to get heaps d...A sewing machine cover? You managed to get heaps done this week, no wonder you crashed early on Friday night. That pie looks yummy, hope Mr P hasn't keeled over. Rachaeldaisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437603769773251690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-81516441794899437002013-06-03T04:52:46.774+09:302013-06-03T04:52:46.774+09:30A stroller cover made with repurposed wool blanket...A stroller cover made with repurposed wool blanket?<br /><br />LindaRazzle Dazzle Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06900423438793574638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-31295898693241884592013-06-03T04:04:01.616+09:302013-06-03T04:04:01.616+09:30Glad the mojo seems to be sticking. Love your new...Glad the mojo seems to be sticking. Love your new acquisitions. The pie looks yummy. Hope this next week is a bit calmer. Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02876375845688651131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-86494870095225047412013-06-03T04:01:49.113+09:302013-06-03T04:01:49.113+09:30How is Mr P? I liked the suggestion of a bed for t...How is Mr P? I liked the suggestion of a bed for the $6M cat, but I can't imagine doing that so I don't think that's it. Maybe a new bedspread/quilt for your bed. sounds like you accomplished a lot this week.theahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08621187880594813876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-11950304415672654512013-06-03T03:40:39.072+09:302013-06-03T03:40:39.072+09:30Just after I graduated from uni, while waiting for...Just after I graduated from uni, while waiting for a job in my field to become available, I ended up working as an admin for the Scottish Environment Protection Agency. Unfortunately people didn't know the difference between us and environmental health, so I ended up taking a call one day from an old lady who had found a steak at the bottom of her freezer that had been there for at least a year, and wondering whether it was safe to eat. Was so tempting to tell her to cook it and see ;o)Katy Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04374079358515448439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-25577627991876596062013-06-03T03:24:38.683+09:302013-06-03T03:24:38.683+09:30I'm thinking a bulletin board. I just saw one ...I'm thinking a bulletin board. I just saw one that made a lace pocket on it... Whatever it turns out to be, you will show it???? Please!!! We will want to know.<br /><br />HugsTerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08927552672720816359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-58711496041675414422013-06-03T01:38:18.359+09:302013-06-03T01:38:18.359+09:30I trust Mr. P survived. I wholeheartedly agree wi...I trust Mr. P survived. I wholeheartedly agree with your testing strategy.<br /><br />I haven't the first clue what you're making there with the doily on linen. A bag? Can't want to see how it turns out (and what it is).Paulettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06181665241824945247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-69292406475755971232013-06-03T00:00:35.557+09:302013-06-03T00:00:35.557+09:30Friday in Adelaide was a great day to be home in y...Friday in Adelaide was a great day to be home in your jammies sewing, alas I also was forced to go to work in a room with no windows from which to enjoy the rainy, rainy day. Yes, that's right I'm the weirdo out in the rain smiling away as it pours down - never enough rainy days in Adelaide!<br /><br />Your pie looks luscious and I'm guessing Mr P survived as I don't recall a news item about a women in PJs being arrested for poisoning her spouse for the insurance money. I too recently cleaned out my freezer (so much room now!) and made some muffins with fruit of spurious origin and my lot survived too (actually they were pretty good - might have been the addition of white choc chips!).<br /><br />Not many clues to go on for that last photo so I'll say pillow for the $6M cat!Soolihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04703155392258429098noreply@blogger.com