Kicking it up a notch

Christmas. Right around the corner. I wonder if our parents thought that time seems to go faster the older they got? I swear it was only July two days ago. Suddenly, it's drizzly and misty out, All the stores have Turkeys on sale and holiday meal deals, and you can bet your booty that aaaalllll the Christmas stuff is up and selling.

I signed up for my first Holiday Bazaar in .. wow almost  5 years. The last one I did was at the Caltholic Parish Hall in Junction City. (Oregon for you non-residents ;)  I had a great time, made a few dollars, and met several of the fellow vendors. One young mother made her own goat-milk soaps and lotions, another couple had simple leather goods, and a Mom- daughter team did beads and fuzzy scarves (they were the big thing at that time) .

I had a table full of my crocheted hats, scarves, afghans, two or three pairs of knitted socks, and  my favorite were the two 24 -inch-tall Navaho Dolls I made from scratch. The Body, velvet blouse, satin skirt, and white deer-leather boots with beaded embellishment all had my handiwork on them. They even had sterling silver buttons I had re-purposed of another blouse I found in a second-hand shop. I was so proud of those dolls. What I didn't realize at the time was that nobody appreciated my time and effort because I had several scoffs at the price, even an insult or two similar to "what makes YOU think these are worth $200?" *eyebrows furrowing*

The day was filled with all kinds of people coming and going. Some didn't hesitate to pay what I asked, others just smiled and walked away. Being my first 'real' selling gig, I was a  little worried I charged too much. But later that month at another Bazaar, I discoverd my things were less than half of what I should have charged.. live and learn, I suppose.

So now, I am jumping back into the Vendor game. I love meeting people, selling my things, and doing my part to make the world a prettier place.

Here's the latest I have for sale on Etsy:



Erin, my daughter's friend, looking awesome in the Mossy hat!



Another view of Mossy





Mossy's pretty gold flower. I can make this in any color combination.



My original design. I added a signature finish that ensures authenticity.



This will be my official first pattern I designed and have actually written down. I need to do a few more test knits before I publish the pattern, but what fun!

Well, I better get back to my homework and my family. Thanks for reading, my friends. Please comment or add me to your following list when you can. I appreciate your support!