Thread: Craft Fair question

The company I work for is having a craft fair, and everything has to be homemade. I am planning to make quilted placemats and coasters. A friend and I recently attended a local craft fair. A booth selling quilted items had a sign that said "all fabric used are from a pet-free, smoke-free home". Since I am very allergic to pets, I was drawn to that booth. I am also considering posting a similar sign at my booth. However, my pet-loving friend thought the sign was offensive, implying that fabric from a home with pets are not as worthy as fabric from a pet-friendly home. I do not share her sentiments but now wonder if posting such a sign is a good idea.

My question is two-fold. One, for those of you with allergies, would you be more likely to buy things from a pet-free, smoke-free home? Two, does posting a sign even matter?

Thank you!

Gail

Personally, I appreciate this information...when my children were living at home I had 2 extremely "pet hair" allergic people to worry about. I used to just hope that the signs were truthful!!! I never consider it to be a "slur" on people who do smoke or have pets in their home and people who view it as such probably have little experience with the discomfort others can suffer when having allergic reactions.

The sign is NOT offensive. The smell of cigarette smoke is strong and someone can usually tell if the products have been exposed to it. Pet dander is not so obvious but can cause extreme reactions in allergic people. If you can honestly post that sign, then do it. It may also draw customers to your booth.

Originally Posted by UFOs Galore

The sign is NOT offensive. The smell of cigarette smoke is strong and someone can usually tell if the products have been exposed to it. Pet dander is not so obvious but can cause extreme reactions in allergic people. If you can honestly post that sign, then do it. It may also draw customers to your booth.

I agree......

I think it's a great idea. People with allergies will appreciate the notice and know that your product is safe for them. It is in no way offensive. And yes, I have pets.

I have asthma and my husband is allergic to dogs. We have passed many a booth, used cars, and friends homes by due to both. We can not help what smoke and dogs cause to us but we can help reduce the exposure. It is nice to see the signs, but if someone is not truthful we know immediately and start horrible sounding coughs.