Things I Learned Being a First Time Vendor at a Craft/Quilt Show - Tips for a Successful Show

I learned a lot from being a 1st time vendor at craft / quilt shows.
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In this video:
0:00 - Introduction
1:10 - Money
3:13 - Display
6:39 - Contract
7:18 - Snacks
7:59 - Cart
9:14 - Down Time
10:10 - Barter
10:47 - Organization
11:50 - Go with the Flow
13:23 - Supplies
13:57 - Helper
14:56 - Make Friends
15:45 - Business Cards
16:22 - Stay
17:24 - Email List
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[@joanyoder5880]

The quilt behind the lady looks pieced. Very clever and pretty

[@CreatewithClaudia]

Thank you. That is my Heart Strings pattern ❤️💜

[@bettyechapman3053]

Love the quilt behind you.

[@CreatewithClaudia]

Thanks so much. Thats my pattern called Heart Strings.

[@nancysharon931]

You have some great tips. Some things I would never have thought of. Thank you.

[@CreatewithClaudia]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@debbiebraatz1919]

I bought twin size black sheets for my tables at craft fairs. Liked your idea of the computer playing a tutorial!

[@CreatewithClaudia]

Thanks so much. Credit for that goes to my awesome husband!

[@machellesmith3413]

I ❤ That shirt! Thank you for sharing this information

[@CreatewithClaudia]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@robinarcher4249]

thanks for sharing !!

[@CreatewithClaudia]

I appreciate you watching!

[@debbiebraatz1919]

I packed my items in suitcases with wheels, that works great!

[@CreatewithClaudia]

That's a great idea!

[@bobbinwithbrittany]

Great information! Craft shows are so intimidating!

[@CreatewithClaudia]

Yes they are! Even after you’ve done a couple!

[@user-ce1bs7bm6n]

Very helpful. I appreciate the tips.😊

[@CreatewithClaudia]

thanks so much. I appreciate it

[@user-sx2bf5so1m]

I really liked your program last night at the Beaver Valley Piecemakers. I enjoyed talking with you. Lynn

[@CreatewithClaudia]

Hi Lynn! It was lovely meeting you and fun talking. Thanks for saying hi and watching!

[@nbc911]

Very insightful. Thank you

[@CreatewithClaudia]

I appreciate that. Have a great day!

[@marilynjohnston6451]

I love the heart quilt behind you on the wall. I would love a tutorial on how to make it.

[@CreatewithClaudia]

Thank you so much. I don’t have a tutorial on that one but you can pick up a copy of the pattern in my Etsy shop: www.etsy.com/listing/1397553519/

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

All great info. Thanks for sharing.

[@CreatewithClaudia]

Thanks. I’m glad you liked it. Do you vend at shows?

[@doriswhitegiver9334]

Just came across your video and subscribed. This is great useful information thank you! Love the heart quilt behind you

[@CreatewithClaudia]

Welcome! thanks so much for subbing and I'm glad yiou enjoyed the video and quilt.

[@nevafitzgerald2402]

Love the hearts behind you!!!

[@CreatewithClaudia]

Thanks so much! That’s my Heart Strings pattern

[@alisongentry8908]

Where can we get the pattern?@@CreatewithClaudia

[@CreatewithClaudia]

@@alisongentry8908 Hi Alison - You can pick up a copy in my Etsy shop here (paper or digital) Glad you like the pattern! www.etsy.com/listing/1397553519/

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

I have a friend who does this at festivals. She has had a lot of items stolen. She doesn't go back to the festivals where she has had a lot of theft. Are the tiny hearts on the quilt behind you pieced? That's a beautiful quilt behind you.

[@CreatewithClaudia]

Oh I’m lucky I haven’t had anything stolen yet! I hope it doesn’t happen. Glad you like the quilt. Yes they are pieced. It’s my Heart Strings pattern available in my Etsy shop. Thanks for stopping by.

[@dorothyrichardson3570]

I really like the heart quilt behind you. I would like to get the pattern.

[@CreatewithClaudia]

Thanks so much. That is my Heart Strings pattern and is available in my Etsy shop here: createwithclaudia.etsy.com/listing/1397553519

[@nicolab2081]

That was very useful info, thank you. What do you use to hang your quilts at your stall? Is it a collapsable clothes hanging rail or a specialist quilt display thingy?

[@CreatewithClaudia]

Thanks so much. That is a photo backdrop stand that I can fold down into a carrying bag. It can get pretty big!

[@smssms672]

Hi! I just found your channel. Do you have a video on the quilt behind you?

[@CreatewithClaudia]

Welcome and thank you. I don’t have a video but I sell that pattern in my Etsy shop here: www.etsy.com/listing/1397553519/

[@deborahmiller6287]

Interesting that you mentioned not separating your money from sales. Don't you have to pay sales tax on your products?

[@barbarawiedrich9699]

I'd love to know what all you sold and how many did you sell. I don't need to know the money aspect of it, just trying to figure out what items might sell better than others. I just lost my job so I'm trying to create some income, not extra income, who has extra? Thanks for sharing.

[@CreatewithClaudia]

I sold mostly patterns and also fabric. People seemed to like 5" charm packs that I had made up and mystery grab bags. My items like totes did not do as well. I think that is because it was a quilt show and most of the people there already new how to sew so they could make something similar. Good luck!

[@katehenry2718]

downtime? hand piece. Draft new patterns. cut tiny squares for new quilt.

[@CreatewithClaudia]

Good tips. Thanks for watching.

[@katehenry2718]

There ARE last minute shoppers hoping you are still there 10 minutes before official closing. Relax. Give the last shoppers the same attention as the first ones. They could be your best sale and recommend to their friends to check your internet sales.

[@CreatewithClaudia]

Agreed.