Nick@tinkers-cove Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Hi all. Just thought I'd let you know how the Craft Fair went, yesterday - (Thanks for asking Roy) All was good, and things got quite busy for the 1st of the season. I sold quite a few pieces and got quite a crowd for the commissioned stuff (& plenty of cards requested) - Although I am really short of space and need to give that some thought. Another quietly spoken stall-holder approached at the end of the day, and said he had something to tell me. He was 3rd generation Romany Gypsy from the New Forrest, and that he very rarely had much to say to anyone (being somewhat 'a recluse'). He pointed out 2 particular items that I had, and how much he was drawn to them. He said "I feel that I knew someone would produce these images one day and you must continue to choose your items by instinct". With that, he turned away, and I didn't see him again. It sure did make me think (as I spent 8 - yes 8! hours on Saturday, going through every PDF / pattern / book / magazine that I own - picking out all my new projects). VERY strange, but also quite thought provoking. I'm sure there'll be more to update on, as and when. Kindest Regards, Nick. sullyscroller and Travis 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Interesting thought, and made me stop to ponder on it for minutes looking at which ones inspired him to say what he did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multifasited Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Nice display ,a lot of time and prep before and after a show required ,Well Done!! If it is not a secret which 2 item's did he fore see ? In my expierence my instinct's are often controled by my mood at the time and situation . Some Good some Bad ,thought provokeing ,to say the least,may be that was, the message ,That's just my instinct's talking out load .Change you mood ,and you change your instinct's !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Good morning Nick Glad your first show was a success. That is a heck of a display and selection. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Roy Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 (edited) What a wonderful display Nick, didn't know what to look at next, (especially the "BOSS"). Thanks for sharing with us Nick. Rob Roy. Edited March 31, 2014 by Rob Roy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefie Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Great display there Nick, I too am curious as to which 2 items were foretold. amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 I love all of your stuff Nick, very well set out. Were the Rag Wreaths yours too? They look interesting. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick@tinkers-cove Posted April 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 I love all of your stuff Nick, very well set out. Were the Rag Wreaths yours too? They look interesting. Marg Thanks Marg. Yes, I know she won't mind me saying...I have a very talented wife (all handmade) - the wreaths of course...NOT my wife LOL More can be seen here if they interest you. http://stores.ebay.co.uk/tinkers-cove/Rag-Wreaths-/_i.html?_fsub=4173231016&_sid=169836976&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322 Kindest Regards, Nick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick@tinkers-cove Posted April 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Thanks everyone. For those who asked - the 2 pieces were the Floral Cluster (canal artwork) and the Victorian Bird Cage. (I think I need to make some more when the saw arrives). Many thanks for your comments and interest. Nick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Nick I agree your wife is VERY talented. Love her work. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Good display Nick, you sure he really was there Nick and he wasn't a vision. Roly Nick@tinkers-cove 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Looks like your display would catch the eye of anyone passing your booth. Nice assortment of nicely cut things. Did you stack cut your commissioned items, or borrow them back to display ? Very nicely done Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Nice work & nice set up. It is interesting what others see sometimes. amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick@tinkers-cove Posted April 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 (edited) Looks like your display would catch the eye of anyone passing your booth. Nice assortment of nicely cut things. Did you stack cut your commissioned items, or borrow them back to display ? Very nicely done Dick heppnerguy Hi Dick. What I tend to do with the commissions is cut 2 individual portraits (some of the thicker ones can't be stacked anyway). It seems a long way of doing things, but some of the intricate work is best not to attempt when stacking - particularly with my previous saw. Thanks for your interest. Kindest Regards, Nick. Edited April 2, 2014 by Nick@tinkers-cove heppnerguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 I agree on the look's better not stack cut ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Finn Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 "... Although I am really short of space and need to give that some thought..." I gave this issue a lot of thought myself and came up with displays similar to yours that I clamp to my four foot long tables. I normally use four of them but could fit six into a ten foot by ten foot space. I put them in an "L" shaped display or a horse shoe shaped one. Your display is very nice as are your products Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansnow Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Great looking display. Gives us some ideas. Only been doing this for a little over a year so still lots to learn. Our first fair was last month. We've been accepted at a juried fair that is held monthly, and last month, even with damp weather we did pretty well. Looking forward to it as the weather improves even more. We use 4 6' tables per 10x10 booth, and found table cloths that drape all they way to the ground on all 4 sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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