Around the beginning of November, a friend of mine decided to host a craft show. She was able to do it in a local school on a Monday night and had maybe 30 vendors participate. And I got to be one of them! The turnout wasn't great in all honesty but it was the perfect first craft show: no fee for the table, 2 hours in the evening, etc.
So this was my table:
I don't love it but it was a cafeteria table so I worked with what I had! I sold Hot-Bottoms, book cover pencil pouches, tote pockets, bows, and nest and pea necklaces. I really should take better pictures -- more pictures!!!
But this is a Hot-Bottom
It's about the size of a cookie sheet and it's quilted with 2 layers inside -- one of regular batting and one of Insul-Bright batting which is specially designed for oven mitts, potholders, etc. It reflects the heat (or cold) back towards the object and away from your table top or counter. Functional and beautiful if I do say so myself!!
In fact, I have three of them that I use at home on a regular basis. If you ever have to put a hot pot or cookie sheet on your counter (instead of the stove) or want to put it on the table -- this is the product for you!
Nice sales pitch huh?
Anyway it wasn't a resounding success but I totally have the craft show bug and am going to hopefully do one or two in the spring and summer and then gear up for the holiday season again because I had a great time. I also learned a lot and need to put those lessons into play.
Meanwhile, if you want to purchase a Hot-Bottom and you missed the show (or don't live here) check out my Etsy shop!! This is also a learning process but I've had one sale (ok to a friend, but still good!) and I'm going to add things to the shop in the future hopefully. And maybe blog more about quilting and sewing stuff in the meantime!
