To Market, To Market……

by carmen | Jun 15, 2009 | Events

A full weekend of markets. Easy peasy..Great company, good friends (old and new) and the most amazing sunshine. I am working on what might actually be considered a tan!

Gratuitous market shots

oh and the most exciting news of all. I have a new skirt…!!!

Yes, it has knitting and wool on it and a vintage pink floral inset, and ribbon and it wraps around and it looks great with footless tights and well, I almost choked when I found it in the store. I love it so much that I want to marry it. I want an entire wardrobe of this skirt in every colour. It cost so much more than I would ever pay for a casual skirt, but I would have regretted every day I didn’t own it. It’s also a local BC designer and it stings less when you know you are supporting local and hand made.

"Showing" Off

by carmen | May 10, 2009 | Events

Set up from 11-4pm…Show starts at 4pm sharp. Ends at 9PM..Prayed for sleep(and new feet)

Saturday was a good day. I am looking forward to Sunday at the show. I’m even more looking forward to getting back to Vancouver. I miss the boy and the kids.

I Get By With a Little Help from my Friends

by carmen | Apr 27, 2009 | Events

What do friends do?

• They pick you up in their van and help you load it
• They help you set up shows
• They keep you company at said shows
• They shop from you
• They give you many compliments
• They make you laugh, I mean gut wrenching belly laughs
• They make you feel better on a sucky day.

Toni this week, Pearl next week and Joan a few weeks after that. I always feel a bit overwhelmed and apologize ( a lot) for my inabililty to drive a car. I try to stuff them with pastry and coffee, make them pick out inventory or buy them weird presents. I really want to learn how to be really grateful without gushing. I guess I’m looking for a bit more dignified response to what is always a cherished generosity from the people that are close to me.

Yesterday’s show brought much in the way of conversation and laughter but not much in the way of sales. I’m not complaining, really, but there is a definite difference between having my last real show being Circle Craft and then setting up for a little one day show. I never bing, bang, big bucks, boom into the season.

I enjoy the yarn chats, seriously get off on the compliments (no, I don’t get tired of hearing how fantastic and creative I am). It’s what I do every day and I sometimes forget how wonderful it is, so it’s nice to be reminded.

I have a simple display this year. I think I am walking away from the gridwall. If you know anyone that needs 2by6 and 2by4 incredibly heavy chrome grid wall, is local and wants to give me money, just let me know.

I have some cashmere. I might dye it today —after I go to Stanley Park to knit for a while—pics later.

Circle Craft Day 3

by carmen | Nov 14, 2008 | Events

I am exhausted, elated, inspired and floating on air. Tonight is definitely an all nighter. There is no way that I will have enough inventory left to carry me through to Sunday.

Here’s just a little peak at the booth.

And just when I thought the day was at it’s apex, the concierge from the Hotel Vancouver brings me today’s Georgia Straight with the article about my designs. It was thrilling to see it all in print and all I could think was “is this really about me?”. I truly appreciated the wonderful article and I think I need to send some yarn to the writer. She also has awesome taste (being a crocheter herself). This was the photo that was featured. Nelson is gorgeous!

I have a few hours of knitting ahead. I won’t even care that sleep is not on the agenda for tonight, or that my feet feel like raw hamburger. I’m feeling as light as a feather. Tomorrow I get to talk about yarn all day and watch people play dress up in my hats.