Wow!
So, the No Coast Craft-o-Rama was a huge success! I don’t think anyone ever dreamed it would be so huge — and so crowded. I felt bad for my friends who had come by to support me, only to have to wait for a parking spot and fight the crowds. There was very little room to move, and it never let up for the entire 7 hours of the show. I brought some knitting along to keep me occupied. Hah! I didn’t even get a chance to sit down or eat lunch, much less do anything except talk to people. And a chance to walk around would have been nice. At the end of the day I did a quick tour of the place, just to see what others had. The quality was really high — I was impressed and inspired.
I did pretty well, and sold about half of the stuff I’d brought (of course wishing I’d had time to make more, more more more more). I also got orders for 2 bags that aren’t even made yet.
The best news was that it was so popular, the rumors at the end of the day were that another might be held in June. I hope so, and I hope it’s at a bigger place!
December 11th, 2005 23:21
I loved the show! I bought bunches of Christmas presents and a few too many things for myself as well. I am absolutely in support of a show in June (and absolutely at a bigger place!)
February 4th, 2006 15:27
Hi there,
It sounds like there won’t be a June Craft-o-Rama, but good news… there will be a July CRAFTSTRAVAGANZA! My wife and I are hosting a new show, and we hope you’ll consider applying. We are renting a much bigger space, by the way (over three times larger than the No Coast building). I hope to hear from you soon!