Monday, November 17, 2008

So I Just Jumped Right In

And I got to tell you, it was ok. I didn't even throw up!

How is that for an intro? The market went really well. I was really happy with how the stand looked. Mum painted the sign up for me and did a great job. I had the stuff on the table as my samples and the stuff on the stand was for sale. I think considering that I had the least stock there that I did really well. I sold most of the stuff on the stand and got quite a few orders too. The Russian doll dress and red capes were hot item as were the fish pants. I discovered the brighter stuff wasn't really a seller for the boys so I know for next time. The customers were just lovely too, which was great. The fantastic Lynda bought me caffeine at just the right time, and Liesl came to see us too and even bought some pants for Argy and Bargy. All in all, a great day. The next one is in March, just enough time to recover I think. I am hoping to have a few more items for sale next time, especially for the little munchkins. So I have lots of sewing to do now so Glen is being roped in as my assistant since Mum went back home today. He also did a great job helping me out on the day and is also my chief stamper. It is a bit of a team sport here.

19 comments:

CurlyPops said...

I was thinking about you yesterday and wondering how it was all going....I'm so happy that the red capes were a great seller (I love those). I think you need to take a day off and relax somewhere amoongst your busy schedule before the next one!

Unknown said...

YAY for you! Your stall looks lovely!
And of course the red capes were popular, if I had been there I would have been demanding one in my size too!

Amber said...

Oh wow...go girl.
Oh i feel proud...You have been a show stopper.
It looks great...xxx

Amy Badskirt said...

It sounds like you've had a great day. Can't wait to hear what you cook up for March.

Bellgirl said...

The stall looks great, congratulations! I'll come to see you at the next one.

Megan.K. said...

Well done Cindy! Your stall looks just beautiful, I love the sign too - tell your Mum she did good! So glad it went well, wish I was down your way to come and say hi :)

Liesl said...

Hooray Cindy ... you did it and it was fantastic! Your stall did look really great and all the samples and stock were amazing. Argy and Bargy look very cute in their new Bug & Pop pants!

LisaAnn said...

I am so happy to hear that it went well. I thought about you this weekend, and how I would have loved to be able to see all your lovelies.

Jodie said...

yay ! It looks great. Glad it was such a success.

Michelle said...

Congratulations!! The stall looks great and I'm not surprised you sold everything. I love your stuff, it's all gorgeous!!

sophie said...

I have been hanging out to hear your market recap! I cannot believe you managed all that sewing by yourself, you are so amazing.
I too am not surprised you sold out, your designs and fabric choices are so beautiful and interesting, not like anything I have seen before. COngratulations.

Ellieboo said...

Well done - you did it. I am so pleased that you sold nearly everything - its great to see hard work pay off so to speak. And your designs are lovely, why wouldnt they walk out the door - not surprised at all. Here's to the next one.

Lexi:: PottyMouthMama said...

Oh Cindy-pops, it looks fantastic. I feel proud. And I had nothing to do with it. Awesome. Wish I could have come and seen you, though Tiny would have wondered where her next meal ticket was coming from, and the Doctor would have more than just tantied.

LOVE that your stall went off - that's fab news. Love the signage.

Claire (ethel loves fred) said...

Stall looks great!

I've tagged you on my blog, hope yoy don't mind!

Sarah-Jo said...

Congrats :)
it looks like you did really well
you deserve it you worked so hard!

Anonymous said...

as you know from my blog, I think you did an amazing job! glad you enjoyed the coffee, but you'll have to call me Lynda next time!! xx

Little Munchkins said...

Your stall looks great! Glad to hear that it went well too.

Beth said...

I was wondering on sunday how it was all going. Glad you had success!

Lauren said...

Well Done! The stall looked great :-)