tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095349836981464308.post2990595519582113244..comments2022-03-29T03:48:36.304-07:00Comments on Blossom Merz: Creative Explorer: My First "Failed" ShowAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13511915761799068264noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095349836981464308.post-32452153773638234042012-01-20T13:31:39.310-08:002012-01-20T13:31:39.310-08:00What I've found is that if you do something li...What I've found is that if you do something line a wine festival you have to have products closely related to that theme - so for a wine festiva, wine bags, e.g.<br /><br />cheers,<br />LauraLaura Fryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06599868570350256631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095349836981464308.post-57050330755348775982012-01-20T10:59:50.960-08:002012-01-20T10:59:50.960-08:00Laura, that's awesome advice. I'm sure tha...Laura, that's awesome advice. I'm sure that I'll find my "windows" in the year. Weather plays a big part in the popularity of my cloth. Nobody wants a heavy outer garment in California's central valley in August, for instance.<br /><br />Beth, just because this wine show didn't work for me doesn't say anything about the potential success of wine shows. I think you need to look at what you have to offer and whether your customers are likely to be in that place at that time, and ready to buy your work.<br /><br />One thing I would take as a "bad sign" is a show that's desperate enough to cold call potential vendors. If it's a good show, the vendors should be seeking *them* out.<br /><br />Thanks to you both for following my blog and giving feedback.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13511915761799068264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095349836981464308.post-14917899614737989562012-01-20T03:54:39.530-08:002012-01-20T03:54:39.530-08:00I'm sorry this show didn't work out so wel...I'm sorry this show didn't work out so well for you. I've been invited to show at a local wine festival and have had the same thoughts. Now, you've really got me thinking. I'm liking Laura's advice.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02523116727695619637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095349836981464308.post-37560839445225402452012-01-19T14:24:35.798-08:002012-01-19T14:24:35.798-08:00Finding 'your' customer is one of the keys...Finding 'your' customer is one of the keys to the mystery - I've not found my textiles sell very well between January and September. I use those months to develop new products and get them made. In the early years I took part time jobs during the slack time to help me get through until the last quarter of the year...<br /><br />Hope you are feeling better now.<br />LauraLaura Fryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06599868570350256631noreply@blogger.com