The stitch guides for market have been checked, double checked and rechecked… I am sure that the first one that I look at I will see something that I should have done differently or just a little bit better! Really I can’t rely on the cats to be my editors as they are usually much too busy napping, snoozing or just getting into mischief.
I absolutely love the January market. It is the start of the new year and the also marks the beginning of lots of new and wonderful canvases to be debuted for our stitching pleasure. The designers have been working long and hard hours for months now to get their new designs show ready, stitching models or having them stitched, creating catalogues and price lists, gathering models and last but not least, packing and shipping.
I have been going to market for many years now and I can still remember my first one oh so well! It can be quite overwhelming and you have such high hopes for stitching this one and stitching that one. There are a few styles of shopping that the buyers use. One might be using the first day to look at everything, taking copious notes along the way all the while keeping your customers wants, whims and wishes in mind. The next day will be returning to place your orders and hopefully you can read your own writing!
Another way to shop is just work aisle by aisle and placing orders as you go along. Others may walk into the show floor with a plan and a list…such as I want to order from this designer and then I want to order from that designer. There are allot of thread companies that will be here this year, along with all their new colors and thread lines. Books, bags, scissors, accessories and so much more that make it quite the adventure.
The feline children have been feeling rathered neglected as I have been spending way too much time with the Mac. So I made it up to them with some serious play time yesterday. Sylvester absolutely loves the laser pointer and will come running as soon as he hears it move!
Even AlleyCat had to see what was going on. I couldn’t quite get a picture with them both and the light…but I am sure that you get the idea.
and until next time…keep on stitching
