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I say make some Mushroom Bois using Rose and Lily tutorial. they sell at every show for me at $35 using sweet snuggles lite. Also Opossums, jumping spiders, ghosts with hats and axolotyls

I would have just said no to the child as far as exchange. it was a gift. if she acted like she didn't like it I would have just said I will take it back or you can gift it to your mom! I'm a tough cookie.

They gave you the food they wanted you to have. You gave her the plushie you wanted her to have. That should have been the end of it.

Congratulations on a better event. I think you were fair with the little girl. If she wanted a larger item, she needed to perhaps get her mom over there to purchase it. You were kind to give her an item and a choice. Next time I agree with @froggyHolleraches setting boundaries is a perfect idea, i.e.. she can exchange for something of equal value. I know her coming back kind of caught you off guard, as you were packing up. I know setting boundaries is your expertise. I love the red couch background by the way. ☺😇

Yay for the win! And good for you being able to shop for yarn right in your own stash for a month. That's not always easy. As far as the little girl, I completely understand how you felt. However, even though she was ungrateful to want something different, you did ask her which one she wanted without setting any boundaries until she kept picking out big items and you got frustrated. There's nothing wrong with having someone with you to help. I have a whole "crew" so to speak but they all know if they want paid, they better be making something to put on those tables. Lol

I dont think you were wrong with the girl....seems like she brought the food for a trade anyway 🤷🏿‍♀️ and if that was the case she should have asked in the beging...and how much was the food tray worth?

Im glad your market wenr better. Girl, i haven't posted them to my IG, but i wanted a cheeky ghost. I made a few modifications to your cheeky beakies, and they turned out perfectly! I removed two rounds of 24 stitches and added two additional rounds where the butt started. I also did BLO on the 32 stitch round after that decrease. Thank you so much for that pattern!

Your items are gorgeous!! I don't find farmers markets to be very profitable for our business. Please try festivals or other events that ask for vendors. Don't get discouraged. My most profitable events have been car shows, believe it or not. Good luck with your future ventures

You made great progress! ❤️

You never cease to amaze me. Good job on the progress you have made with your new office space. I really like the choices in furniture, especially the white chair lounger. It looks like a perfect crocheting spot. "Ain't no hood like parenthood". so true, but you are #slayingit #Mustbegenetic. 😄😂🤣

Where did you get that awesome chair?

Hang in there! It will all come together! I have a show on Saturday, so my craft room is in shambles!

Kudos for using up your yarn. I really like the pumpkin flippy. Especially because you can use it for two holidays. I could use the Ghost for Halloween and the Pumpkin for Thanksgiving. Very Good Vivian.

Way to go! 20 is really good. I'm doing the stash bust September too but I'm also incorporating my wips into it. Two birds with one stone. Keep up the good work.

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I got an Etsy order today... A Cheeky Beaky!!! Yay!

Thanks for sharing these adorable patterns and their makers with us! You are 2 cute!

Excellent. Love these kinds of videos.

Great video! 😊

This was a great video. Loved all of the patterns. The crow will be great for Halloween! I need to get on it.

Since you asked so nicely, i came back to watch this video again.

Great video, Mrs. Midnight crafter, I would really like to do a live crochet along with your video. I would like to make the mermaid. What do you think?😇😍❤❤❤

Thank you ❤! Great informative video.

I thought the same thing about that crow pattern! I’m thinking of adding a few rows to make taller. I’m a big Ravens 🐦‍⬛ fan Even my dog is named Raven! ❤❤Cousin Jean #RavensFlock

Midnight crafter, love your video, thanks for sharing

I let my customers know that in NY state, having an item hanging from your mirror is a ticketable offense. I need to check about PA for my shows by my daughter's!

Barrsssss😂🤣

These are all so cuteee 😍 I can not wait to see your videos when you make these 🥰🍁🍂

This may seem counter-productive but try increasing your prices a bit. Sometimes in crafter markets lower priced items dont sell as well because some people have a cheaper=infearior/badly made mindset. Keep a few things lower cost so everyone can afford something. Maybe try it out at a few markets and you can always lower prices again if it doesnt work.

I have a market coming up in October and last year I had a lot of the same things a few other crocheters had, like turtles, axolotls, chickens. I sold a bit, but the things no one else had sold the best. I had a vampire cat, some squid, and puffer fish. This year I'm making some aliens, monkeys, more squid, and hippos. I'm also going to make some loaf cats. I'll let you know how it goes..:)

I have happy the hippo is an easy sew I brought it a few months ago

This was a great group of patterns. I made Happy the Hippo about a month ago out of velvet yarn from the Dollar Tree. It came out perfect!

It’s like you’re narrating what’s in my head while I’m shopping at Joann. 🤣 Jean in MD❤

Excellent outline. Thank you so much! I cannot wait to make the sunflower octopus!

Hi, I’m new here. Loving your energy. The content warning got me! These are unique finds. Thanks so much. ❤

New freebies to enjoy for the fall! So glad I found your channel! Thanks and I will be trying your mermaid!!!

This was the most enjoyable pattern roundup video that I have watched to date. I love the patterns, but it was your personality and style that captured my attention. I've made the owl and it turned out great. I thing that I might give Sunny the Jellyfish a try as well as Erica Arndt's pumpkin pattern.

A.ways enjoy your videos! Oh, by the way, I purchased your cheeky beaky pattern....made all three. It's such an awesome pattern. I'll be posting them on Instagram soon. I'm not much of a social media person, so as soon as I can and remember (I'm old. Lol), I'm going to post.

I love, love this video, you have me so excited. My only problem is deciding which one I will do first. Thank you, Vivian, for your wonderful post. Happy crocheting from your #1 fan. 😇🥰

Cute plushies. Holiday show are they way to go. Im sure you will sell lots at those!

Your Products are great 😍😍😍I would say think about changing your booth set up your products are bright and colorful and that should be reflected in your booth theme everything that was laying on the table try finding a way to prop it up instead of laying flat and add tags to them with their names but other than that your going to do awesome oh and don't give up Oh and children like bubbles maybe add a bubble blower you know things to get the kiddos attention and when it slow do it on your own to avoid paying someone.

Yayyyyy 🎉❤❤ Go Viviannn!!!! Btw, your eye makeup is gorge 😍

Great video. I watch so many market videos and this is the first time I've heard the creator paying their helper and I that that was really fair of you to do! I read another comment asking why you have a helper and I guess that's something to consider in the future but thank you for including that in your breakdown. It can be really easy to romanticize markets as a viewer, I crochet and do sell my amigurumi through word of mouth in person sales and had been considering markets but after seeing how much work makers put into it and how often that labor goes unpaid makes me reconsider if it's worth the time and labor. Not knocking any makers who do markets at all, i love and support their content. Your vid did a great job at showing a more realistic perspective. 💕

It took me a good year to get in the groove, get my name out there and develop a relationship with customers. Some events were super discouraging, but i kept at it, talked to customers, especially the kiddos...I'd ask what they like to see me make, what colors they like etc. I also make it a point to have a little of everything at every price range. Everybody does bees...do a boo-bee or Zomebee...do food items, whats popular where you live? Here in Texas i make a ton of Tacos, jalapeños, empanadas, etc. And i ALWAYS try to have something eye catching at the front of my booth. Like your giant turtle, it grabs the eye and draws people over. I do a market every Saturday and still have some yuck days, its the nature of the beast, but if i make one connection, or one person smile its all good. Best of luck to you!

glad this one was much better. considering that it is August, maybe you should look more into doing fall & Christmas craft shows/markets. the items would be more along the line of gifts or nonessential purchases and people would be more apt to spend the cash. great job. be blessed

Why are you still doing the farmer's market? Look for some other market

Congratulations on your courage and dedication to your craft,and your followers. You showed up and you show us that it's not always about the sales. Thank you for your transparency. I know you will do better in sales, remember the race is not won only by the swift, but to the one who endures. Hang, in there, better days are coming. I love your videos. #yournumberonefan ❤❤❤

One question I have, is why are you paying someone to help you? Since your sales and the market are so slow, I'm just wondering why you need the help. You would have so much more in profit without paying a helper.

Do you have any craft shows/fairs near you? I know where I live I wouldn't make much money at a farmers market selling my crochet items most people only want to buy produce or homemade food items(near me). thank you for your videos I enjoy watching them.

Cyber hug! Sorry to see you discouraged! Been there, done that! Some markets are rather blah. It takes time to find the really good ones that are well attended, well advertised and well organized. Festivals can be pricey, but they draw a good crowd.