Last week Zoe and I presented our market goodies to the Cumberland Farmer's Market membership (http://www.cumberlandfarmersmarket.org/) with the goal of being accepted into their fold. I had examples of my different apron designs along with my new reversible headbands and fabric corsages and Zoe presented a number of necklaces, many of them newly created. There were a number of other hopefuls and many fellow vendors from the Brunswick Winter Market.
Zoe and I were accepted and soon will have to make the decision of which of their various town markets we want to work. The umbrella of the Cumberland Farmer's Market covers Cumberland, Freeport, Yarmouth and Falmouth. It is proving to be a tough decision and we find we can consider two of the four markets, those two being the only ones we can attend due to our other jobs: Freeport on Friday afternoons and Cumberland on Saturday mornings. We have considered trying both days but before we have even made the decision official, I fear two markets a week will be too much to handle on top of the rest of my life's duties: shopping for fabric, sewing, marketing and making time for eating, creating the sembelance of order in my home, interatcing with my family, caring for my animals - ad infinitum.
In the meantime, I must sew, sew, sew.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Monday, March 16, 2009
Brunswick Winter Market, and more!
Long time, no blog. I see lots of room for improvement here.
These past many weeks since my last effort on these pages have been happily spent in attending the Saturday Brunswick Winter Market as a vendor. This market has become a hot spot for those who prefer to spend their money locally. From what had started out with thirteen vendors has, over the weeks, grown into something like thirty. Here the shopper can find bread and delicious baked goods, local produce and pre-cooked savory treats. Along with my aprons and Zoe’s jewelry, there are a variety of other handmade delights such as rustic furniture made from recycled wood, photographs of nature, more jewelry, and wood turned beauties. There are too many to list and too many others to remember but it all adds up to a happening place that helps keep money in the community, meet friends and liven up an otherwise long winter.
Personally, I have been having a blast. I get to see many a long lost acquaintance and forge new ones. It is a good excuse for a cup of coffee (have to keep it decaf) and a morning treat from one of the bakers. On top of that I make a bit of money, which is the object of this game after all.
The fun doesn’t end after market is done. During the week I get to buy more fabric and create more aprons. I have branched out from the two original patterns and have added three different half-apron styles, a more masculine apron, and little girl’s designs. And this week my plan is to add a little boy’s apron because of a few requests for less frilly, little lacy things. (Actually, no frills and no lace so far, but I couldn’t resist the quote from a Pee Wee Herman Saturday morning show.)
Also, making their debut next Saturday, are reversible headbands for women and girls. Acting on a tip from another seamstress who said that making kid’s items draws in the customers, I decided to give these headbands a try. I made prototype and have been wearing one for a couple weeks so expanded on that and pumped out a selection to offer next week. My fingers are crossed.
Following are a couple of articles that mention the Brunswick Winter Market. I had hoped to add a link to the Times Record articles that mention my booth specifically but I their website must be down and I can’t access their site. I will leave that for another time.
http://pressherald.mainetoday.com/story.php?id=233232&ac=Home
http://www.chowmaineguide.com/index.php?mact=News,cntnt01,detail,0&cntnt01articleid=132&cntnt01returnid=67
These past many weeks since my last effort on these pages have been happily spent in attending the Saturday Brunswick Winter Market as a vendor. This market has become a hot spot for those who prefer to spend their money locally. From what had started out with thirteen vendors has, over the weeks, grown into something like thirty. Here the shopper can find bread and delicious baked goods, local produce and pre-cooked savory treats. Along with my aprons and Zoe’s jewelry, there are a variety of other handmade delights such as rustic furniture made from recycled wood, photographs of nature, more jewelry, and wood turned beauties. There are too many to list and too many others to remember but it all adds up to a happening place that helps keep money in the community, meet friends and liven up an otherwise long winter.
Personally, I have been having a blast. I get to see many a long lost acquaintance and forge new ones. It is a good excuse for a cup of coffee (have to keep it decaf) and a morning treat from one of the bakers. On top of that I make a bit of money, which is the object of this game after all.
The fun doesn’t end after market is done. During the week I get to buy more fabric and create more aprons. I have branched out from the two original patterns and have added three different half-apron styles, a more masculine apron, and little girl’s designs. And this week my plan is to add a little boy’s apron because of a few requests for less frilly, little lacy things. (Actually, no frills and no lace so far, but I couldn’t resist the quote from a Pee Wee Herman Saturday morning show.)
Also, making their debut next Saturday, are reversible headbands for women and girls. Acting on a tip from another seamstress who said that making kid’s items draws in the customers, I decided to give these headbands a try. I made prototype and have been wearing one for a couple weeks so expanded on that and pumped out a selection to offer next week. My fingers are crossed.
Following are a couple of articles that mention the Brunswick Winter Market. I had hoped to add a link to the Times Record articles that mention my booth specifically but I their website must be down and I can’t access their site. I will leave that for another time.
http://pressherald.mainetoday.com/story.php?id=233232&ac=Home
http://www.chowmaineguide.com/index.php?mact=News,cntnt01,detail,0&cntnt01articleid=132&cntnt01returnid=67
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