a good friend of mine held an expo in her backyard. she wanted to be able to connect with other vendors, and hopefully sell a few things. she didn't advertise a whole lot, and not many people showed up to look.
we put my rugs and my new hotpads. we also had the pallet bookshelves, headboard bench, and shauns ability to do portraits. shaun also brought his paints and started a landscape (from his imagination).
a few people loved the rugs. no one even looked at the hotpads. lots of people commented on the painting in progress, and someone even said they loved the bench. and we did give someone contact info for a painting commission.
i was slightly disappointed that no one purchased anything, but not overly surprised. however, i was extremely disappointed in one of the other vendors. as i was hauling stuff back to the car, she stopped me and asked me what i used to make the rugs. i told her i used old tshirts. she responded by saying that she could easily do that. (i could easily make the crocheted hats she was selling as well. but, in no way would i tell her that.)
ok, i realize that trying to sell homemade goods in the mormon bubble is difficult. we are a fairly thrifty people and generally taught to do things ourselves when possible. however, telling an artist who spends their time and effort on making something, that you are going to go do one yourself is rude and demeaning.
yes, i have no doubt you could probably make it yourself. but i didn't show my work so that you could go home and make it yourself. i brought it hoping you'd be inspired to reimburse me for my time and effort.
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