Show Recap

*sigh* and *sigh* again.

I bet y'all are waiting to hear about what a huge success The Fine Craft Show was this weekend. I wish I had a huge success story to share. Unfortunately, this year, this were just so-so this year.

Wait a minute... I am starting this all wrong.

I had a fantastic time at The Fine Craft Show this weekend. And honestly, I totally did. There isn't another fine art show in the world that treats it's artist as well as this show does. Seriously, what other show does a chili dinner for the artists the opening night, hosts dinner parties at council members' homes the second night, has an artist lounge with brownies and coffee to relax in during the day (while offering to set in your booth for you while you are relaxing), serves a continental breakfast the final morning, and oh oh, for out of towners, you can stay at council members' homes if you don't want to be in a hotel! Truly, I have never been treated better at a show.

Unfortunately... we got screwed. All of us artist. The weather was spectacular. And in Rochester, a city where you could possible have snow on the ground by now, when you get a weekend with both days full of glorious sun and temps flirting with 70 people just ain't going and hanging out inside at the museum. They just aren't. There were only 537 patrons at the show on Saturday. 537. LOL. That is a rather small turn out, wouldn't you say?

It really wasn't a total bust though. I did sell a lot of pieces. Overall, my sales were about half of what they were last year. And I am happy with that. It covered my booth fee, what I spent on a reorder of glass and sterling, and it paid for a new dress I got too, lol. And really that's all that counts, right? I don't do what I do to get rich quick... as long as I can break even I am good with that.

I was pretty exhausted last night and this morning, but life moves quick and goes on. We have already started our next big thing around here. Hardwood floors. Yep, Ron and I are installing hardwood floors in our great room. He took the afternoon off today and we started busting out tile that was in front of the door leading to the deck and ripping up carpet. I already have my first injury. A puncture wound in my knee from a stray chunk of tile. OUCH! I will be sure to take lots of photos while we do the work and I will be able to show you the new fireplace I have been hinting at. There is birthday quilting coming up, and holiday crafting... and then a new publication I am designing some pieces for. It is a busy time... stay tuned.