This Will Be My Last High School Craft Fair | Recap and Reasons Why

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[WorrilessWildflower]

9:58 being there early is so important because one day I left a whole bag of inventory(half of what I had) and I had enough time to run the 30mins home and back while my mom sat up some stuff and I still had plenty of time to finish.

[mazyjohn]

Hi Sarah, all your items are worth every penny and more. You have a very loving and supportive family and a very cute dog. Can't say it enough. Thank you for another entertaining craft fair recap. I love all your videos. Sending you lots of love and support from the UK. Marilyn

[torres-]

I love that your dad & brothers helped you out with this event. I know there will be plenty of better events in your future!

[Margot_Lazarus]

it sounds like there was some incredibly low pricing there. That's crazy. However, I dislike when people rag on my pricing because they feel I should be charging more. I've been doing this for probably 8 years and I live in a middle class area. My prices have to be affordable for that middle class. Some people can sell scarves for like $80, but mine aren't going anywhere if they're over $30. I'm happy for the people that live in richer areas and can price higher, but my lower prices priced for my area aren't hurting them. I'm working on transitioning into full time as well. Maybe when I get more of a following and a website I can price higher, but in the meantime to make money I can't. We have to price for our demographic. Honestly I think ear warmers at $20 are very reasonably priced so I'm sorry there were people who weren't even trying to make a profit because that will effect others.

[jenniferscreativecorner]

as soon as you said in the beginning that there were 10 crocheters, mostly retirees, I was like 'oh no'. I don't have craft show experience but even i know that's not good for the business minded crafter. You know your worth and that perhaps this show at that particular time, wasn't the show for you. Sending lots of hugs to you, Ruthie, and the entire fam! 🫂♥🫂♥

[Karenbutnotone]

I do school craft fairs/sales all the time. They are my favourite and most profitable. I usually sell out of all my 'under $20' items. I make sure I have hundreds of $3 - $12 items kids can afford. I never leave disappointed because I know the demographics of who I am selling to - mostly kids. I always have other, more expensive items but I profit from all the small things. I participate in a large one day festival in July as well, and again my smaller things sell out fast because parents will give their kids a certain amount of money to spend.

[mommajessiesboutique]

I love the story about the sister. I have few siblings here and there do that for each other. Just warms my heart so much! ❤

[texadianstitcher]

Could some of the retired blanket makers be using "pass the stash" type yarn? Friends/family who've passed or can't craft for some reason? So that $10 blanket might actually be free for them to make?

I've got like 8 skeins of yellow yarn from a grandmother after she passed... I use it on occasion for crafting, but it ties plants to plant stakes more often than not.

[kandybowden]

Lovely that your brothers and Dad helped you out. Aww Ruthie such a sweetheart, kisses to you Ruthie xx love to you and Ben xx

[SabrinaArroyo-ftpw]

Good video! It was helpful. I have a show tomorrow. Need to sleep and not stress. Hope the next show is better!

[thegoryarts]

Kiddos can be very caring and sweet with the right role models❤

[TheJilldaisy]

Wow, I feel attacked. Let’s do a turn around. I am 70 years old. I do detailed classic style amigurumi. I charge lower than it’s worth but still high enough to keep my self respect. My issue is seeing young girls who have just learned to crochet, selling cheap plushies that they can make a dozen of in a day. Hmmm, don’t think your problem is really an age thing ( or maybe it is. Lol) Business vs hobby, a little. There are all types out there selling. Don’t worry about the competition. Just do you. If your product is good it will sell. If it’s better, it will sell better.

[SecretWindowBoutique]

Hi Ruthie!! Cool to see your brothers!! Sorry the show was not so hot.

[Moose-named-xena]

I walked through a craft fair last weekend where there was maybe 20-30 booths and over half of them were crochet. I felt so bad for the vendors

[lindabrown]

You have such a great family! Your work is worth every penny.

[hannahloper]

A $5 hat 😵‍💫 I don’t sell my crochet but even if I just wanted to sell it to get more yarn that is WILDLY cheap

[BostonBorn]

I have a fair tomorrow morning at an elementary school. I bought two spots because the spot only accommodates an 8 foot table (I’m assuming it’s in line against the wall) so I bought two spots. Here’s where the stress creeps in…the setup begins at 11 am and you are asked to dump all your stuff at the door, go park and come back to bring it all in and setup. Get this….THE SHOW IS 12 to 3!!!
Ummmm..a one hour setup time and we’re at a dump & go to let the next person dump & go. Apparently, these people have absolutely no idea how long it takes to setup…especially for someone who is bringing $6, 000 in merchandise. Ugh! 😫

[debbieward-crochet]

Thank you for sharing the feel good story! ❤

[DanniesCraftyCreations]

I love that yarn bowl girl I wanted that one and the cat bowl so bad!!!

[jayc]

I change my focus to pet/useful items when the economy is bad. People often can't justify buying a cute plushie but will often buy a hat or a dog sweater. I also do pottery so I add pet bowls and custom name items.