I'm very excited to have an opportunity to sell my line from a real bricks-and-mortar shop, in a really cool art district in town, so I have been a crazy knitting machine trying to get enough stock for there, that will go in to the gallery/boutique by the end of August. So, if I continue knitting in every free moment, I might have enough to stock my Etsy shop also.
Luckily, for me, I don't make any items that can be Holiday season only wares, maybe only a different color palette, but that's more for the Fall/Winter seasons, so that takes the pressure of a little, but you can only sell what you have, so to make it a successful year the more the merrier definitely!
I thought I'd show a little before and after of the latest custom order I made for a customer. Above is the bag all knitted up, and sewn up, ready to be felted. And below is the bag after being felted, and it's signature applique added.
Since it was a custom bag, she had asked for a larger size, so here it is with the smaller usual size I make for that bag. I actually had not thought of making a larger size until I was asked, and it worked out beautifully, a really great size for carrying more in, or also for a laptop, since the wool is strong and soft it's great for that.
Well, I hope you have a happy Thursday, I'm going to be felting, and appliquing today, since I've run out of yarn! - I'll be off to the LYS tomorrow so I can continue in this productive period.
Oh, did I mention I have two youngsters who are enjoying their last days of summer vacation and getting ready for back to school too.........phew!
5 comments:
Very cute bag! And congrats on getting your items into a B&M shop!!!
I'm with you on the real time vs retail time. I love summer, don't like to see it end. How can I possibly think of the holiday season NOW?! But I must. Wishing you lots of success with your brick and mortar store! love the bag! You are so creative!
Beautiful bags! I'm knitting away, excited yet dreading that I won't have enough stuff for shows, shops and my shop too. Thank goodness for back-to-school soon!
those look fabulous! I just adore your felted bags :)
I've been caught off guard on prepping for whatever holiday/season is next -it is amazing how much lead time is needed.
that's great! I'm not familiar with the felting process, but what a difference! Great idea, as a laptop holder! Thanks for participating in the carnival, {:-Deb
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