Maralyn

People are too busy to attend craft fairs. They have a limited resource of time and too many things to do. Shopping on the Internet has caused some problems and I agree that people don't appreciate the value of hand-crafted items.

Momma_K

I feel so bad for you, like Jackie said above, the Fall Festivals are much better and people go for the less expensive items. Myself I love the kitchen hand towels with the crochet top to fold over on the oven doors. Also table runners are a big hit, pot holders are a wonder for the smaller set that love buy a little something for mom or grandmaw. Mug Rugs!! OH I just love those and can never have enough! I could go on but you have the general idea. Good Luck on your next sale. Don't let this one sour you on future sales!

raedar63

Around here people are really struggling to make ends meet , I have invited a few co-workers to things like quilt shows and they even have to worry about the five dollar so so entry fee , times are tough ......
I feel bad for you putting all the time and money into the projects and not doing well with the sales

alisonquilts

Your wish is my command! The artist is Hillary Hempstead, and her Etsy store is Hillary C (http://www.etsy.com/shop/HillaryC). I still need to frame the 'pus, of course.

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corkygal

Good advice about presentation. I know when I am at quilt or craft shows I immediately am drawn to the well thought out and designed displays.

sniktasemaj

Do those eyes follow you around the room?

ptquilts

Way cool octopus!!

eb in calif

years ago I did a lot of craft shows back east when craft shows were in and still had hit or miss sales. the best show i could image was where all vendors left their hand crafted items home and just brought snacks and a soda machine. everyone eates and has something to drink
most people were nice, but there were always a few people who felt they needed to make a tacky comment
the key was to have several inexpensive items which might sell and don't go overboard on making a large number of any item specifically for a show, place some expensive great items in prominent display to get people to stop and check out the rest.
If you find other vendors with items you like, barter is a great way to trade your hard work for some things you like

carolv

I don't know if this has been mentioned but, Use facebook. The artist around here are using facebook to get the word out and they have noticed a nice increase in sales. But, I also agree about waiting until fall, people are tired of the heat, ready to start "nesting" for the winter.

auniqueview

It seems like the craft shows I went to in the recent past had more commercially produced stuff in them than actual handmade crafts, and that turned me off of them. I had done some craft shows in the 90s, before we moved down here, but only thru late late Oct into Christmas. You need to do well advertised juried shows to get the best returns.