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COF RETREAT BOUTIQUE

There has been a lot of interest in having a boutique at the retreat this year so you will be glad to know that there will be one set up this year at the retreat for some of you who are interested in selling some of your crafts to your retreat friends. We will have a tables set up for displays of your wares. If you are interested in having a space at the boutique table, here is some information concerning it & what you must do to be an included vendor:

1. Boutique times will be Friday & Saturday nights from 7:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.
2. There will be room for about 10 vendors so you will need to register EARLY to be guaranteed a spot. We will have a waiting list if more register than we can supply a table for. This way if someone drops out you still may be able to get a table.
3. You will be responsible for bringing your own table covering for your table (tables will be provided). I will let you know the size of the tables as soon as I can get that information.
4. Send a PM to me for registration that includes your board name, e-mail address & phone number. Please include a brief description of the items that you will be selling at your table.
5. You might want to bring some small, printed cards with your name & e-mail address to pass out in case someone wants to get in touch with you after retreat to purchase more of your items.

This will be a special time to show off some of the unique, handcrafted beauties that many of you make and with Christmas just around the corner after retreat, it will be a perfect opportunity for your quilting buddies to buy some great gifts for the season.

DON'T FORGET - THE AMOUNT OF TABLES AVAILABLE ARE LIMITED SO THE EARLY BIRD GETS THE WORM.

Sign ups:
1. sewlove2quilt - beaded things/pins, COF patches, lace embroidery, etc.
2. Toryam - beaded needle threaders & thimble rings
3. LaceAngel - seasonal table runners/seasonal wall hangings & small purses
4. bluesnail - hand knitted dish cloths
5. crazy'boutquilts - wallets
6. Shawkl - books, patterns, etc. (maybe)
7. NT Quilter - misc. sewn items
8.

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Oh this is sounding like lots of fun. Retail Therapy!!! Looking forward to seeing what everyone is doing. How many days until Retreat??

69 days until Retreat!!! Can you just imagine what a fun week-end that's going to be? My goodness, how can you stuff so many things in one week-end? Classes, FQ bingo, challenges, shopping, eating, quilt shows, row robins, siggy swaps, guest speakers, boutique, etc. You notice I didn't inclued any time for sleeping!!!

Wonder if I slept 1 hour extra for 69 days until the retreat if I could stay awake for the Whole retreat??? Kinda like putting the sleep in the bank for when I need it??LOL

• • • Nicki, does this mean you'll be joining us? (fingers are crossed)

No, Jayardi I won't be able to come. I'm just a "behind the scenes" helper. I would love, love, love to go to a retreat (especiall this one) but I don't see that in my life right now.

ttt

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THANKS so much for coordinating this Nicki ... I SURE wish you could make it, but I may make it to TX sometime just so I can hug your neck

C'mon crafters ... who else wants some space to sell their goodies ?

We have another who has reserved a table. Handmade things are so special.

Surely there is more than just four who want to sell some wonderful hand made goodies. Anyone else want to be added to the list?

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Any more crafters out there wanting to share their goodies for our buying addictions?

Any more CRAFTERS OUT THERE ?

Who else would like to reserve a table at retreat to sell their quity/needlework/sewing/etc. projects? This will be a great time to get some things just before Christmas. That's a win/win situation...sellers make some money for Christmas/fabric, etc. & buyers find really unique item for Christmas gifts.

I've been waffling Nicki~ but go ahead and add me to your list. I'm going to make some wallets. I'm off to PM you~~

Thanks for signing up for a table, crazy'boutquilts. I bet you will get a lot of business selling those wallets. I've added you to the list.

August is flying by & before you know it the retreat will be here.

Does anyone else want to reserve a vendor table to sell a few of your hand made items. There are still tables available. Please don't wait to make your reservations as final arrangements are having to be pulled together before the BIG EVENT. Thanks!

This sounds like so much fun, guess I need to budget more spending money. LOL I'll just use the "Bank of Sue" if I run low.

Is anyone else wanting to sign up for a Boutique Table? This is a great opportunity for you to show off & sell some of the pretty things you make. And you know all those quilters coming to retreat are just dying to spend their money!!!

Please add me to the list. Not sure what I'll be bringing yet, might just be some books or patterns...or spiders! Hugs! I'll get my act together some day!

Oh thank you Kathy for signing up for a Boutique Table. I can't help but think that the more there are the better the boutique will be. I don't know about y'all but I love to shop for all things that have to do with my quilting/sewing habit (hobby)!

I'm just so excited to be going to the retreat and I'm going to check all the boutiques out. This is going to be so much fun. Pat

Precious and I have been throwing quarters into jars

Will I see those chickens and flag painted cars in Branson?? I sure hope so. I'll be sending my DH out with the camera to get pics of the crazy stuff you gals are posting. How many days?????

Great to have a variety of boutique tables. Will love to purchase from group members. --- Shawkl, do you still have any of the beaded cabochons? That is my favorite; hope you can bring a few for sale.

39 DAYS CHANLADY !!!

I sent a PM.

Woo-Hoo!!! We have another table reserved. Thanks NT Quilter for signing up for a table. Who wants to sign up for the 8th table?

Hey Crafters ~ we will be closing this thread on NEXT TUESDAY AUGUST 21st ... which will be one month before the COF 2012 Branson retreat... so if you want to see your boutique goodies, then please send a PM TO NLK... our friend Nicki ... and get your name on the list to reserve your space!

NLK

I'm a definite now. Just not sure how much "stuff" I can get into GA Quilter's car...before it explodes! Hugs!

JUST A NOTE ~~ IF ANYONE IS DOING THE BOUTIQUE AND WOULD LIKE TO MAIL THEIR GOODIES TO ME, PLEASE SEND THEM WITH A DELIVERY CONFIRMATION NUMBER AND MARK ON THE OUTSIDE "BOUTIQUE" ... I will just put them with the retreat supplies and set them aside when we arrive in Branson ... you will open the box and see the condition they arrive in ... I won't even peek JUST LET ME KNOW YOU WANT TO DO THIS PLEASE

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Originally posted by sewlove2quilt:
SS, were your ears ringing??? I was just talking to my friend about contacting you and asking if you'd be willing to do this. I told her that I might not cause you'll have SOOOOO much stuff to pack/take that it'd be something more for you to keep track of. She suggested me contacting the hotel and having it shipped to them...???

I have been working on my items...will let you know what I decide to do...if I decide to mail them & where I'll send them to.

Thanks for the offer...you sure are a sweetie!!!!

SEWLOVE and anyone else who might be wanting to mail ~

I can find out the procedures for mailing to the hotel if you want, but after last year's snafu with me mailing to NC, I would suggest mailing them to me at my home ... I THINK everyone has my address

Just PLEASE MAIL THEM BY MONDAY SEPT 10th, so I can be sure they are here before I go packing up stuff for retreat ... that will give it plenty of time

ttt