The Seattle Weavers' Guild sale is history for another year. I have no idea where my sales are except that I did a little better than I expected but not, perhaps, as well as I hoped. I'll find out when I get my cheque.
Doug had a reasonable first day at Artisans of the North. I think we're both a little stressed and not a little tired and I'm looking forward to my own bed tomorrow night and a day or two of down time before we gear up for Studio Fair set up on Thursday. After that will be about 5 weeks before One Of A Kind Vancouver.
It was great to visit with friends I've made here in Seattle area and to see their work in person instead of just hearing about it or seeing photos. Textiles truly need to be seen in person.
The alarm will go off at 5:30 am and I hope to be crossing the border shortly after 8. It started raining just as we got back to Betty's tonight - I'm really crossing fingers that the 'scattered showers' predicted will actually be scattered. For now it's good night!
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Friday, October 29, 2010
Day the Second
In spite of the forecast for grey drizzle, the clouds evaporated and the day turned sunny and warm. The crowds continued slow but steady and most people who came bought something. Sometimes several somethings. :)
I hit the wall at 3 pm and found a quiet place where I could lay my head down on a table for a few minutes but overall I think my cold is on the retreat. I'm not nearly as tired tonight as last night, or the night before.
Tomorrow I'll work in inventory for the last shift - if they want me, germs and all - so I'll get a better idea of my sales at that time. Marjy has been doing a great job of keeping track of everything and was able to give me a first day total at 2 pm today when I went in to look at my file. I doubt I'll make the top 10 sellers this year, but whatever I get will be better than not doing the show.
Doug sets up tomorrow morning for the Artists of the North show and I'm hoping to be home by 8 pm Sunday. It will mean a 5:30 am wake up and hitting the road by 6 am. I'm giving myself some time to stop along the way and nap if I'm just too tired.
Looking forward to my own bed even though it's been great fun meeting my Seattle Guild friends, having a chance to sit down and talk to them face to face and be able to see their new work in person.
One more day.........
I hit the wall at 3 pm and found a quiet place where I could lay my head down on a table for a few minutes but overall I think my cold is on the retreat. I'm not nearly as tired tonight as last night, or the night before.
Tomorrow I'll work in inventory for the last shift - if they want me, germs and all - so I'll get a better idea of my sales at that time. Marjy has been doing a great job of keeping track of everything and was able to give me a first day total at 2 pm today when I went in to look at my file. I doubt I'll make the top 10 sellers this year, but whatever I get will be better than not doing the show.
Doug sets up tomorrow morning for the Artists of the North show and I'm hoping to be home by 8 pm Sunday. It will mean a 5:30 am wake up and hitting the road by 6 am. I'm giving myself some time to stop along the way and nap if I'm just too tired.
Looking forward to my own bed even though it's been great fun meeting my Seattle Guild friends, having a chance to sit down and talk to them face to face and be able to see their new work in person.
One more day.........
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Day the First
The first day of the Seattle Weavers' Guild sale is pretty fraught. We begin by dragging all our inventory into the hall where it is spot checked for proper documentation. I had 9 boxes so the checker came to me rather than making me drag them all to her. :) Not terribly large boxes this year, but still....
Then we have the guild meeting and program. This year Teresa Ruch gave the presentation and talked about her years working in the textile industry and her observations about that experience.
And then the chaos begins! I ducked out along with Syne Mitchell and went for a business lunch where she went over my scratchy notes and examined my samples. We firmed up the topic a bit more and now I'll go home and start weaving samples in earnest in order to illustrate the concepts that will be presented.
By the time we got back the display apparatus had pretty much been set up and the merchandizing had begun.
It went quite smoothly today and most of the departments were pretty much done by 4 pm with just a few areas tweaking their displays.
Best of all, customers started to arrive at 4:30 (half an hour early). While it never got terribly busy, it was steady until 7 pm when arriving customers started to drop off. Those that came seemed to be spending - I saw numerous baskets half or even full to the top! We should have some idea of the sales figures in the morning when we return.
All in all, a good start - given the economy!
Then we have the guild meeting and program. This year Teresa Ruch gave the presentation and talked about her years working in the textile industry and her observations about that experience.
And then the chaos begins! I ducked out along with Syne Mitchell and went for a business lunch where she went over my scratchy notes and examined my samples. We firmed up the topic a bit more and now I'll go home and start weaving samples in earnest in order to illustrate the concepts that will be presented.
By the time we got back the display apparatus had pretty much been set up and the merchandizing had begun.
It went quite smoothly today and most of the departments were pretty much done by 4 pm with just a few areas tweaking their displays.
Best of all, customers started to arrive at 4:30 (half an hour early). While it never got terribly busy, it was steady until 7 pm when arriving customers started to drop off. Those that came seemed to be spending - I saw numerous baskets half or even full to the top! We should have some idea of the sales figures in the morning when we return.
All in all, a good start - given the economy!
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Back in the Pacific Northwest
The flight back to Seattle was uneventful, other than the fact I never did find anything I could eat for lunch. Landing in Salt Lake I duly took note of the fresh snow. I did check the Weather Network before I left ABQ and it promised scattered showers on Sunday for the drive back to PG on Sunday. No snow - yet! (fingers firmly crossed)
I'm doing laundry (only took enough clothes to get me through ABQ) and dinner will be served shortly. And then I have hemming to do and a propective client who may come to look at my scarves. Since we have to be at the hall by 8:30 am, it will be an early morning.
I'm doing laundry (only took enough clothes to get me through ABQ) and dinner will be served shortly. And then I have hemming to do and a propective client who may come to look at my scarves. Since we have to be at the hall by 8:30 am, it will be an early morning.
On The Road Again
Just a few final things to do before we leave for the airport. The sun is shining - it's a glorious day. I'm heading back to typical Pacific Northwest weather - clouds and drizzle. :} Hopefully people won't want to work in their gardens and they will come to see the feast for the eyes and fingers at the Seattle Weavers Guild sale!
I'm sorry to be leaving Albuquerque. It's been a great long weekend, the people have been friendly and welcoming. I even got to see some lovely items at the guild meeting show and tell last night. One of the perks of travelling - I get to see work that other weavers have done. :)
Great group - enthusiastic and fearless - willing to experiment and try things out to see what happens when....
Currently reading Industrial Magic by Kelly Armstrong
I'm sorry to be leaving Albuquerque. It's been a great long weekend, the people have been friendly and welcoming. I even got to see some lovely items at the guild meeting show and tell last night. One of the perks of travelling - I get to see work that other weavers have done. :)
Great group - enthusiastic and fearless - willing to experiment and try things out to see what happens when....
Currently reading Industrial Magic by Kelly Armstrong
Monday, October 25, 2010
Coming Down the Home Stretch
The two day workshop is over, as is the one day workshop. I talked way too much and have a sore throat tonight, so I'm hoping a day of rest tomorrow will restore things so that I can talk as much as I need to tomorrow night. :)
I have books to read, dvd's to watch if I feel like it, and book outline planning to do. It will be a quiet day.
I have books to read, dvd's to watch if I feel like it, and book outline planning to do. It will be a quiet day.
Saturday, October 23, 2010
ABQ Here I Am!
The flight was a little bit fraught as the plane in Seattle had some a/c issues and we were 30 minutes late leaving. With just 45 minutes layover in Salt Lake, I wasn't at all confident I'd make my connection. Or if I did, my bag with all the teaching samples etc., in it.
Kudos to Delta - both I and my bag deplaned in Albuquerque. :D
I got up early in spite of the hour time difference, and arrived at the door early as I'd misunderstood and came at 7 instead of 7:30 as requested. (I'm in the guest cottage.) My hostess Nancy kindly set me up with her computer and a cup of coffee and I'm easing myself into the day.
Kudos to Delta - both I and my bag deplaned in Albuquerque. :D
I got up early in spite of the hour time difference, and arrived at the door early as I'd misunderstood and came at 7 instead of 7:30 as requested. (I'm in the guest cottage.) My hostess Nancy kindly set me up with her computer and a cup of coffee and I'm easing myself into the day.
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