Preparing for my first craft fair

Okay so I haven't actually signed up for my first local craft fair yet. YET. But it's only January, the Christmas fairs are all over and I'm waiting for the first spring fair. Lately I've been so big on Bernat softee chunky yarn, I'm obsessed.

I've been making these bun hats with it and also some pussy hats because those have become so popular lately. However it's dawned on me that with the next fair being a spring fair, I need to start working on some lighter stuff, so I'm putting the chunky yarn away for now and getting out some lighter stuff. I'm starting work on some necklace scarves, key chains and some lighter hats. I didn't realize how much work I need to put into this endeavour. I need product, shelves to display product, little signs, business cards, foam heads etc.....

So I put in a new order at yarncanada.ca. I love them. They get every order right, they have good prices, and they give you a lollipop with every order. It's a lifesaver for someone living in a small town far from any big chain stores. I did get some chunky for some private orders that have already been paid for, and then some small skeins of worsted weight stuff for baby hats and kids hats. We live kind of near Vancouver B.C. So I'm going to make some Canucks hats as well.

I'm determined to put in 6 hours work every day until I'm ready. Good thing I've got lots of Netflix binge watching lined up. BRING IT ON!

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