I'm back!
We got in late last night, tired and dirty, and now we are putting the house to rights. Everything is such a mess (studio, laundry, bedroom) and there is so much to be put away...and I just really wanna make stuff. I want to sew. Maybe this weekend.
Anyway, Brooklyn was great (visiting is wonderful, as long as I know I don't have to live there). Renegade was FANTASTIC, due in no small part to having:
A.) A rock-star spot at the fair, and amazing neighbors, in two of my favorite crafty pals the adorable Heidi (and cute fam) + that saucy minx, Kate Black. I felt very comforted by their presence.
B.) The best two helpers there could be.
and
C.) All of the amazing fans! You applets came out in full effect, and I felt very loved.
Here is my little tent/setup (photos are from the first day):
The whole-tent-view.
The table with originals + The Sophie Dolls + etc.
My print display (very cute, no?) and some tees (the ones on the right side are the new ones in kids and adults sizes!)
The doll family + my helpers just after set up.
(Thank you so much, Sarah and Josiah, for being the best elves ever this weekend. It would've been an impossible task without such good help!)
I was really, really happy with how everything looked...the display, etc.
I was nervous about everything, but it all went super smoothly, and we nearly sold out on Saturday (the first day!!!). I was legitimately worried we would have nothing for the second day of the show. We did, albeit a very scaled-down version.
I cannot justify any more glued-to-the-computer time while the aparement and studio is in shambles, so I'll be back tomorrow with part two of my report. Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who came out, said hi, chatted, and took things home with them.
You made my first Renegade a huge + fun success!
Comments (34)
A HUGE congrats!! I am sooooooo happy everything went so well! And the set up? Perfect!! I have been eagerly everyday wondering if you were back :)
ashley G · June 21, 2007 at 02:30 PM
I'm so glad it was a huge success for you.
Rhian · June 21, 2007 at 02:33 PM
Congratulations on the fantastic weekend!
Megan · June 21, 2007 at 02:35 PM
I'm sad that I missed so many of your goodies by coming on sunday, but my pocketbook thanks me ;) and I am very happy with the print I cam home with. It was such a treat to see you and all your stuff in person. Congrats on the terrific fair!!
Natch · June 21, 2007 at 03:05 PM
It all looks lovely! And I so adore your helper's dress!
I'm not at all suprised you sold out....such lovelies! : )
Coming home after a long trip always feels so nice!
Marjorie · June 21, 2007 at 03:24 PM
Glad it was a success! Can't wait to hear more! :)
Delaney Gates · June 21, 2007 at 03:38 PM
will tees be available online? i MUST have one!!!! pwese!!!
Jessica · June 21, 2007 at 03:42 PM
Woot woot! I'm so happy for you! Everything looks/ed wonderful! The only thing missing is a picture of you working your cute butt off...
Glad to have you back and congrats and your fabtastic success! *B
Beth · June 21, 2007 at 03:48 PM
PS-Good luck with the aftermath.
Beth · June 21, 2007 at 03:48 PM
i wish i could have been there to meet you in person! but i hear jill picked me up a little black apple treat. yay!!!
risa · June 21, 2007 at 03:57 PM
I so wish we could have come (but the trip from Oregon is a bit prohibitive). By the way, I am super duper excited about your new tees :) Good luck cleaning up and coming down from the experience :)
Dave · June 21, 2007 at 04:09 PM
Welcome home! Oh, the set up is darling! Glad to hear it went so well - no shame in selling out, right? Here's hoping your home settles itself quickly and happy sewing this weekend - can't wait to hear/see more!
sarah · June 21, 2007 at 04:10 PM
yay! congratulations, I can't wait for more pictures!
Lauren · June 21, 2007 at 04:14 PM
Yippee!! I told you!!!! I told you you would sell out the first day!!! Cartwheels!!!
Vanessa V · June 21, 2007 at 06:09 PM
What a treat and a half it was to meet the delightful Emily on Saturday near closing time, as the rains began to die down and revealed a darling, albeit heavily-shopped booth. We traveled three hours or so to browse and buy, but also to meet our etsy & blog-land faves... how silly and shy I felt when i realized that i was nervous about actually doing so. Like meeting a long-lost cousin and a proper celebrity all-in-one. *squee!* Thank you, dear girl, for not making us feel at all like the giant dorks we were. :)
karaalison · June 21, 2007 at 06:12 PM
Congrats
Lovedynamite · June 21, 2007 at 06:26 PM
Congratulations on an awesome weekend!! I wish I could have gone.... it looks like you had a blast!
xoxo
Veronica
Veronica · June 21, 2007 at 08:53 PM
your booth looked awesome! glad to hear you had a fantastic time!
Nice · June 21, 2007 at 09:21 PM
I am sooo happy with my little pig tailed doll. She is adorable! I hope there will be more to buy.
Hilary Glime · June 21, 2007 at 09:35 PM
Everything looked awesome! Are you going to come to Chicago?
Donna · June 21, 2007 at 10:40 PM
Emily, you were like a rock star! I'm so thrilled to have met you in person and now wearing one of your design. I wish I could have stayed longer to look at your dolls in person but my 4 year old boy was so tired and cranky. I had to take him home for a nap. Can't wait for next year's Renegade! Congrats on your success!
Sonya · June 21, 2007 at 11:00 PM
What a top-notch display, so beautiful! Congrats on the show, it looked like such fun! Hopefully I can come next year!
amanda bel · June 22, 2007 at 02:13 AM
we all knew youd do well!
kim* · June 22, 2007 at 08:12 AM
Your booth looks great! :)
Ana · June 22, 2007 at 08:20 AM
Welcome Home and congrats on your success...was there ever a doubt darling girl...you're like a rock star
stilettoheights · June 22, 2007 at 09:01 AM
Hi Emily..so great to meet you you last Saturday at Renegade. Sounds like you had a great weekend! Congrats :)
Kristen · June 22, 2007 at 09:42 AM
Wow! It looks and sounds great!
Glad you're back, though...missed reading your posts. :)
Diane Duda · June 22, 2007 at 09:46 AM
Did I read this right in reading it was your first Renegade? Anyway, I'm glad it was a big success and it was SO great meeting you. You and Kate did luck out with a terrific spot right by the entrance, you can't go wrong with that!
Marilyn · June 22, 2007 at 10:23 AM
looks like a blast!
congrats on so much success:)
...i might just have to go next year.
smiles
lori marie · June 22, 2007 at 10:28 AM
Glad to hear you're back safely and that it was such a success.
Rhonda · June 22, 2007 at 11:10 AM
Emily, I was thrilled to meet you in person even though my son thought it bordered on stalking. I told him you would be charming and you were. Your booth was adorable and I'm looking forward to a shop update so I can get a tee shirt (you were out of the size I needed).
Elizkat · June 22, 2007 at 11:22 AM
When I stopped by your booth it was so crowded I hope everything went well and you sold a lot. Your booth looked great and you seemed to be getting tons of feed back. Congrats! the day was beautiful and it was a good renegade.
Jessica · June 22, 2007 at 03:42 PM
Oh I wish, wish, wish I was there. I think that next year, I will plan a NY trip around Renegade. Congratulations! You deserve all the great things coming your way. BTW, I love Sarah's dress and Josiah's tee.
gigegy · June 23, 2007 at 01:52 AM
If you ever get the chance to come to England, you should set up a table at the market we have here 3 times a week. It's in a cute market town called Hitchin and I'm there every week buying yarn, fabric, fruits and veg. You're artwork would really sell.
Tara · November 07, 2007 at 07:01 AM