Great Show at Stone Oak

      I had so much fun at the show yesterday at Stone Oak Country Club.  It has been a good show for me in the past too.  The show opened at 10 am and we were continually busy until about 1:30.  After a brief lull in the action it was busy again until it closed at 4.
      Not much action on the arm warmers, but maybe it is not cold enough just yet.  I sold most of the " repurposed" sweater garments that I took.  Some were ideas that I was trying but a few were the most recent revisions of those ideas and they seemed to be well received.  Now I know what to focus on for the upcoming runway show.
    Today it's back to the studio to make some more of the sweater tunics and one more hooded coat to use as the final look in my runway show.  I am inspired and excited to get into my studio and CREATE!!

Re-purposed Sweaters

the "stash"

felted scarf

     

felted scarf

arm warmers

arm warmers

I have been working my way through my sweater "stash" and using the felted sweaters to make arm warmers and scarves.  I will be taking these to my upcoming shows.  Whatever I have left after the shows I will put in my Etsy shop.  There is nothing on Etsy  right now because I want to have all of my inventory for these shows.

   I have finished 6 of these scarves and 20 pair of arm warmers.  It will be interesting to see how well they sell and the kind of feedback I get from my customers at these shows. I think they would be great Christmas gifts.

   I am taking lots of jackets and ponchos too so I hope we get a great turnout for these shows.

Upcoming shows for Fall 2012

     I skipped the shows last year, I think the economy kept a lot of artists out of shows last year.  Not much point in all the effort to set up at a show if you don't even make your booth fee!  I LOVE the interaction with my customers that I can only get in a show setting but hate the pressure of creating to meet the show deadlines.
     This year I will be showing at the Stone Oak holiday show in the clubhouse at Stone Oak Country Club in Holland, Ohio on October 20. It runs from 10 to 4. I did this show for several years and it has a nice mix of the best local artists and was very well attended.  If I am going to test out how well I can do at shows again this is the place to start.
      I am also thrilled to be collaborating with 4 other designers to present a fashion show event in Flat Rock, Michigan on November 3.  It will be held at the Community Lutheran Church Life Center 23984 Gibraltar Rd in Flat Rock. There will be 4 different runway shows and a vendors area where the garments will be for sale. Also other local artists with fashion related items for sale.
There are a limited amount of VIP tickets for $25 and general admission tickets are $15.  Doors open at 12.  To purchase tickets call Cheryl Zemke at 734-740-1292.
   

Silk and Cashmere poncho

pieced wool jacket

I have been in the studio working on some new designs, the creating part is what I love to do.