From: mouse@kuhub.cc.ukans.edu
Newsgroups: rec.crafts.textiles
Subject: Nancy's "Inspiration" booth
Date: 18 Aug 92 13:51:21 CDT
Organization: University of Kansas Academic Computing Services

I'm writing this to ask fellow netters for ideas and advice.

Our local Antique Mall has closed their second floor for renovation
during the summer months.  When it re-opens on September, this area
will be devoted to arts and crafts products from local artisans in
the Lawrence area, displayed in period/antique/vintage settings.

I have taken a booth in this new area.  I am starting with a strong
emphasis on textile arts, since I have 2 vintage weaving 
looms with all the accessories to sell, as well as
lots of yarn, knitting books, crochet hooks, knitting needles, beads,
antique sewing tools, etc.  I would also like to offer UNUSUAL raw
materials for crafters.  What I mean is... I don't want to offer the
usual basic stuff that "Hobby Lobby" and "Yarn Barn" and "Stitch-On"
shops already have.  The crafters can go there for the basics.  And
there is also plenty of mail-order supply sources, too.  But when
you want something UNIQUE, something out-of-the-way, unusual,
different, one-of-a-kind, ... then I would like them to think of me.  
With that in mind, I've been watching for unusual beads, out-of-print 
patterns, ethnic yarns, etc., to offer.  Wondered what you-all thought
about possible things to include in such a booth.  What would you LOVE
to find... but can't?  What sorts of things do you see in your part of
the country that you think would be special here?   Like buttons...
how about them?  And maybe pottery or ethnic "dangles"?  Vintage
ribbons?  Ummmm.... what else?  Any and all ideas are welcome, both
in e-mail and on net.  And I'll keep you informed on what happens...
as of now, I'm due to open on Sept. 1.

Nancy

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|  N. L. Sliker, Director/Engineering Computing                             |
*  3043 Learned Hall                                                        *
|  University of Kansas            "Everything goes wrong all the time -    |
*  Lawrence, KS  66045                  What you do is fix it."             *
|  mouse@ukanvax.cc.ukans.edu                     -  Gus Pagonis            |
*  (913) 864-3692                                                           *
|  Disclaimer:  My opinions are my own; nobody else is even interested.     |
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