tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post3456363582926785521..comments2024-03-10T04:38:50.057+11:00Comments on Ric-Rac: hypothetically speaking.....Jodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02924653077212971448noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-44614361650492512422008-12-04T00:10:00.000+11:002008-12-04T00:10:00.000+11:00Go for it...so many great suggestions here in thes...Go for it...so many great suggestions here in these comments. I think it would be a success whatever because all your crafty items are lovely! The book idea is great.Belinda aka beewarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10579529775381306970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-41447819861703780052008-12-02T22:04:00.000+11:002008-12-02T22:04:00.000+11:00Hypothetically I totally agree with everything tha...Hypothetically I totally agree with everything that Louise mentioned as I, hypothetically, will be at the same market.<BR/><BR/>Just enjoy yourself - you will be a great hit!!! Plus, hypothetically, it will be really great to hang out with you!!!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08642855690788963280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-91940858738982531652008-12-02T16:42:00.000+11:002008-12-02T16:42:00.000+11:00I am one of those crafty people that is very guilt...I am one of those crafty people that is very guilty of going to markets, looking at all the stuff and NOT buying because I think "I can do that myself". I do love patterns though. Even better, I would love to go and see finished products on display, but I'd actually buy kits containing the pattern and some/all of the materials needed for the project. I hate when I buy a pattern to make something, and then realize when I go to start that I can't do it NOW because I'm missing Velcro or a type of wire or the beads or something like that. So I think KITS (even with just the 'hard to find/pain to gather' components plus the pattern) would be great.Tracey in CThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01172273610231927352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-18387290244969591592008-12-02T11:41:00.000+11:002008-12-02T11:41:00.000+11:00Personally, I've found more enjoyment and success ...Personally, I've found more enjoyment and success in selling patterns vs. finished items. Since you have the ability to make patterns, I would definitely recommend doing that vs. mass producing finished items. Good luck!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05789253455931373185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-32043429265557764022008-12-02T10:41:00.000+11:002008-12-02T10:41:00.000+11:00Are you kidding me? I would love to see your stuff...Are you kidding me? I would love to see your stuff at market.Mrs. G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01171997573144385692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-16129992990103740652008-12-02T10:25:00.000+11:002008-12-02T10:25:00.000+11:00I've been giving this hypothetical market a bit of...I've been giving this hypothetical market a bit of thinking time too.<BR/>My biggest sticking point is that its aimed at craftsters so why would they buy ready made?<BR/>Hypothetically speaking of course.Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00090958027924599852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-50041633143281488392008-12-01T23:04:00.000+11:002008-12-01T23:04:00.000+11:00What are you, a craft masochist or martyr?What are you, a craft masochist or martyr?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-66495849729329218912008-12-01T21:32:00.000+11:002008-12-01T21:32:00.000+11:00Jen, from Chapel Hill, NC USA says...You have such...Jen, from Chapel Hill, NC USA says...You have such a wonderful personality Jodie! I would so love to attend your 5 day market on a beautiful blue sky day with you behind your table to see your selvedge dress and umbrella and <BR/>bag that you would have on display and then see your smaller selvedge pieces for sale and your <BR/>dollies for sale with their clothes sold separately to mix and match! Those are my favorite items and what i would like to buy - your dolls and your selvedge items. I also love the little snail game. I would forget the patterns at a market because people who attend them want to by the products, not make them. (But if you sold your patterns on your site or on etsy I would sell the doll patterns and patterns for their clothes.) And so many other things you make you could also have a few of..all your stuff is so great. But the best part of the experience would be to meet you! Good luck always!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-89329930903897521042008-12-01T12:51:00.000+11:002008-12-01T12:51:00.000+11:00You've already had some great suggestions so I jus...You've already had some great suggestions so I just want to reiterate some of them, presuming that this big market is aimed at the general public, rather than craft stockists. I like the idea of doll patterns etc, DIY packs and small ready-made items, and displaying your incredible dress and umbrella to increase the wow factor. Selvedge items are essential (you OWN that market segment!). I've worked in publishing and I can tell you that books are a lot of work and the returns usually aren't great. If you create a collection of patterns, over time, you'll have the makings of a book. I'm not sure that I'd be turning down a chance to earn money to write a book.Tuihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10944520287810952206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-18172047408185640602008-12-01T12:11:00.000+11:002008-12-01T12:11:00.000+11:00The fact that you made that stunning dress from Se...The fact that you made that stunning dress from Selvedges, means that you can do ANYTHING!! And I am not speaking hypothecically either!! Do some little selvedge things, and I think they will go like hotcakes!!<BR/>Good luck... :)Gluten Free Store Ltd www.glutenfreestore.co.nzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11443869487296229590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-7175090714162996382008-12-01T11:54:00.000+11:002008-12-01T11:54:00.000+11:00Aaack! A 5 day market?...I wouldn't even know wher...Aaack! A 5 day market?...I wouldn't even know where to begin.<BR/>A lot of help I am, huh. LOL<BR/><BR/>I think that you should be <I>required</I> to bring some of your finished selvage items. They are just too cute.<BR/>You could also put together craft kits with everthing needed to make, say a small pouch or apron.<BR/><BR/>Oh, and you must take the selvage dress to display on a dress form...people will be flocking to your booth! (hypothetically)<BR/><BR/>Kimberly :)Niesz Vintage Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11952472758360034508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-25475518118487249492008-12-01T11:21:00.000+11:002008-12-01T11:21:00.000+11:00I think the selvedge stuff would sell. I DO go to...I think the selvedge stuff would sell. I DO go to craft fairs and think, I can make that! But the selvedge would take FOREVER to save for so people would be more likely to purchase your stuff. Good luck and go for it! You've got a great eye!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-44457911019120579702008-12-01T11:17:00.000+11:002008-12-01T11:17:00.000+11:00I would definitely have a mix of kits/patterns and...I would definitely have a mix of kits/patterns and readymade items. Don't underestimate the fact it's a craft show. Yea, you will yet the ones that walk by and say I could make that. I can't believe she is selling it for that. But on the other hand you have an audience that appreciates handcraft work and are prepared to pay for it. Most of all..just have fun! It's not everyday that you get to hang out with a bunch of other crafters and talk about what you love doing. Plus, the girls who organise said market are just lovely. You are going to be a huge hit!Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10634113599331168666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-10597080257485239442008-12-01T05:43:00.000+11:002008-12-01T05:43:00.000+11:00I think kits are good--and I would want kits for y...I think kits are good--and I would want kits for your dolls and their accessories. Also selvedge kits would be fun--say directions and selvedge for doll blanket size quilts. If not kits, patterns. The buckets would be lots of fun, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-91076799962818579692008-12-01T00:58:00.000+11:002008-12-01T00:58:00.000+11:00hypothetically of course, make lots of order sheet...hypothetically of course, make lots of order sheets to take custom monster orders...i know i would order lots! all of your work is amazing...i think crafters will buy both items and patterns.jacquiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07362229673390519468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-77360250833982808902008-12-01T00:47:00.000+11:002008-12-01T00:47:00.000+11:00Hypothetically, where and when and what is this ma...Hypothetically, where and when and what is this market? sounds like i need to be there!Natasha Burnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17954070531490399099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-52982698024401263942008-11-30T23:52:00.000+11:002008-11-30T23:52:00.000+11:00All FAB advice Jodie and Corrie is right "the peop...All FAB advice Jodie and Corrie is right "the people have spoken" - get that book underway and I loved Trash's title for your other book, and also advice from Silly Gilly was superb. Stop thinking, I repeat "the people have spoken"Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962677559692141098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-80282331200296362672008-11-30T22:46:00.000+11:002008-11-30T22:46:00.000+11:00i think the people have spoken jodiedo it do it do...i think the people have spoken jodie<BR/><BR/>do it do it do it do it do it do it<BR/><BR/>if you think too much about things you'd never do anything so just do it!<BR/><BR/>what would I like...patterns, there will be people that don't sew and want some of your stuff!<BR/><BR/>Corrie;)Corriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15742167397662346566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-1532187455162243492008-11-30T21:51:00.000+11:002008-11-30T21:51:00.000+11:00I agree with Ms Lucy there and am 100% that you wo...I agree with Ms Lucy there and am 100% that you would not be out of your league no matter how ginormous the market is!<BR/>I still like the selvedge calendar idea and oh yes a book would be wonderful-I'd buy that for sure!<BR/>I think patterns would sell well and your dollies of course and you could sell a whole teaset of those adorable cups you make and people can never have enough bags or purses or pencil cases!!!!I just think you make what you enjoy making and make lots of them coz they will sell like like hotcakes and I think your school will be sad soon coz they will need a new librarian coz you are going to be so busy making all those wonderful things!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16878746489096796034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-64325364875503399902008-11-30T16:43:00.000+11:002008-11-30T16:43:00.000+11:00i think you would sell anything you tried to sell....i think you would sell anything you tried to sell. really!!! go for it!nathalie beardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02794328867764090192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-3175954790673015482008-11-30T13:52:00.000+11:002008-11-30T13:52:00.000+11:00If I could afford to fly to see you in a craft sho...If I could afford to fly to see you in a craft show I would in a heartbeat! Your crafts are amazing. But I also think you should do books. (Notice that was plural.) I'd love to see a pattern/how-to book. But I agree with Rachaelmp that you should do a children's book baesd on your dollies. I would market the book and include one of the dollies with the book. They would become collectibles. (i.e. Angelina Ballerina, Fancy Nancy, Madeline.) <BR/><BR/>Actually Jodie, I think anything you set your mind to do you will be successful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-38805463352878718972008-11-30T13:14:00.000+11:002008-11-30T13:14:00.000+11:00Brave woman.I would suggest that you make DIY pack...Brave woman.<BR/><BR/>I would suggest that you make DIY packs. Quick, easy to put together, and then take something spectacular of your own that relates to it. Crafters will be wowed by your work, and then want to take a simple version home that they can do themselves. <BR/><BR/>That way you don't have a hypothetical nervous breakdown.<BR/><BR/>Some kind of Selvedge Pack, I reckon. Fun and quick to put together, that you can quickly do more of if you run out of stock, that sells cheaply and won't give you a hypothetical nervous breakdown. <BR/><BR/>Just a thought.shulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00349989043861777133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-79663754323352555272008-11-30T12:44:00.000+11:002008-11-30T12:44:00.000+11:00I agress with every comment I have read!! Except y...I agress with every comment I have read!! Except yours!! hehehe! I am a crafty person, but CANNOT sew. I do the jewelry and stuff but would of course buy already made sewn stuff in a second!! and you MUST take your dress...out of your league??? NEVER!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200157856867425718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-19642146377196458112008-11-30T11:05:00.000+11:002008-11-30T11:05:00.000+11:00People always buy inexpensive small items for kids...People always buy inexpensive small items for kids (Mom's, Gran's... they are suckers for making kids happy). So along with your range of patterns and all-inclusive kits you will need a small range of items that appeal to said suckers. <BR/>Jewelry also always sells although the market is flooded so it needs to be different, so perhaps selvedge brooches...<BR/>I would buy a selvedge scarf, keyring or other such item. What about adorning a ready-made item with something original art of yours? <BR/><BR/>You can do it, but you need to work out what you want to achieve. These things are a lot of work and if attendance is low or the wrong type of people you may find it hard going. (Not because of what you do which is wonderful, but because talent is not always appreciated) hypothetically speaking of course.sewkalicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134564334653563342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-85140665071531656202008-11-30T10:03:00.000+11:002008-11-30T10:03:00.000+11:00I would buy dolls or doll kits from you in a heart...I would buy dolls or doll kits from you in a heartbeat!emgowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18441379272839176108noreply@blogger.com