Boy, I wish I was on the other side of the Atlantic at the end of August…
BUST Magazine is holding a “Craftacular” event – this time in London, England!
The Craftacular events are normally held around Christmas, with the past three happening in London, New York or Los Angeles.  BUST has decided to share the fun year-round so the “2009 Summer Craftacular” was born.

What’s a Craftacular, you ask?
They’re a combination of juried craft show, dance party, book signing and craft lesson.  You can shop the booths of some of London’s most talented indie crafters, chill out and listen to the DJs …read more

Are you going to be in Seattle this weekend?
You are in for a treat!
The Urban Craft Uprising indie craft show happens this weekend, August 1st & 2nd 2nd at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall.

As well as more than 100 talented vendors there are going to be fiber art workshops (as well as workshops on almost anything interesting and crafty that you can think of!)  Several authors will be in attendance, which means that you can pick up their latest book and get a signed copy.
You can check out their blog too – they’ve got vendor interviews and all kind of …read more

I’ve used postcards to publicize my books and take orders.  I recently read about an author who has expanded the use of her postcards.  It got me thinking about ways to utilize this form of PR for other art and craft work.
Print a picture of your craft, book, painting or other art on the card.  Then develop the back for:

Grand openings

Sales announcements

Order blank for taking orders 

Information about you

Classes/workshops

Event announcements

General news

Carry the cards with you.  Mail them out.  Have them on a display table at an event.
How do you creatively use postcards in your crafting business?
(Image: sxc.hu)

At this time of year, there often are many holiday bazaars and craft shows where you can display and sell your quilts and fabric items.  Perhaps you have some other crafts for your booth or table as well.
Preparation generally is the key to having success at a show…in terms of people coming to your booth and items sold.  (Yes, there are some variables you can’t control such as weather, conflict with a school program, office parties, etc.)  However, you can become knowledgeable about the strategies you can control for quilt and craft shows.
I came across a very informative item at …read more