Catching Up Part 2: Pop-Up Washington

Some of my scarf designs for Pop-Up Washington.

I'm still in "catching up" mode. I wanted to post a bit about last weekend's event called: Pop-Up Washington: A Bead & Craft Social. It was a two-day event sponsored by the bead shop I work for (Star's Beads in Vienna, VA) and held at the local Moose Lodge.

I had an enjoyable two days! The first day I taught two 1-hour mini-workshops, one on how to carve a print block and the other on how to print a scarf.

A block design by one of my students.

Scarf printed by one of my students.

Scarf printed by one of my students.

There was only a 15 minute break scheduled between workshops...so a bit crazy! I'm so lucky to have a wonderful, supportive husband who sat at my table most of Saturday helping me sell while I taught.

My 6-foot table on Sunday.

Another view.

This was also the first time I'd ever sold my scarves...so a bit of "testing the water " so speak to see if there was a market for them. I sold 7 silk scarves, 4 Fabric Printing at Home books, and one doll pattern. Considering this was primarily a bead show, and that it was my first time selling them, I was pretty happy.

Some of my scarf designs.

Some of my scarf designs.

In addition, I made some contacts and was asked to sell at a home show coming up in November. So...I will be back in the studio whipping up some more designs!

More designs.

Corn-on-the-cob prints. All of my corn print scarves sold!

Knotted resist with printing.

Here are a few photos of some of the merchandise tables.

I think vendors and teachers were pretty happy and the plan is to have the event again next year.