Originally Posted by pattypurple
(Post 5504977)
Kim, just curious- where in the Rochester area is the show? I love going to new shows and vend at a few in the Webster/ Wayne county area.
I'll surely post again if I get into the show, as I'll have a bunch of questions about preparing! I'll let everyone know if I'm accepted or not! |
Originally Posted by M.I.Late
(Post 5505059)
MTS has the best idea here - however I would paint it a nice color rather than that stark white. Should totally break down and is light weight enough for you to tote around. Just tie it all together so it's easier to carry. Good luck at the show.
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These are all great recommendations. Good luck and please keep us posted.:thumbup:
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Originally Posted by MTS
(Post 5504730)
My vote as well. Inexpensive, portable and collapsible.
A quick Google search brought this up first: http://www.quiltfrog.com/QuiltDisplayRack.html Looks easy enough - especially since HD or Lowe's will cut the pipes to size for you. I've been meaning to build one so I can take pictures of my quilts - straight on, without people's fingers in the corner, balancing off off balconies or porches. You just need the scrub the lettering off the pipe. Use a brillo pad and it is gone. |
I know the pipe is easy to cut but I couldn't put the long pieces in my car and it was over 110 degrees that day so no way I was driving with the pipe out the window. I wanted them cut in two but the guys said he wasn't allowed. :thumbdown: I found 4 ft pieces but they were heavy walled and too thick. DH drove the truck and picked them up for me, it was on his way to the sporting goods store. LOL
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OK, I had to stop by HD anyway this evening (where they have cut PVC pipe for me before for numerous non-quilting related projects).
The unofficial policy at the one closest to me is.....if the guy working in the department feels like it, he'll cut it. I guess I've just always been lucky. Go figure. And I go late on weekdays- 7-8PM. I'm guessing Saturday afternoon would probably would get me a big fat "no way." |
Originally Posted by MTS
(Post 5505531)
OK, I had to stop by HD anyway this evening (where they have cut PVC pipe for me before for numerous non-quilting related projects).
The unofficial policy at the one closest to me is.....if the guy working in the department feels like it, he'll cut it. I guess I've just always been lucky. Go figure. And I go late on weekdays- 7-8PM. I'm guessing Saturday afternoon would probably would get me a big fat "no way." |
I think the PVC pipe rack would suit your purposes. It's cheap to build and easy to transport.
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I've done craft shows and would suggest you contact them to see if you "can" be placed against a wall area. If that's not possible, ask you are "able" to display something that high up. Some shows don't want displays taking away from customers looking across the hall (if that makes sense). But the folded door / room divider type idea would work perfectly.
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One quilt display idea is to set a straight chair on top of a table, drape your whole quilt over it & let the point hang down below the table top(arrange it so it forms a V using one corner. The whole quilt covers the chair, tuck the rest in the back. It will be eye level for everyone to see -still have room on table top to put other items. Also a wooden folding clothes rack works to display alot of items too & it would fit in your car. Good Luck!
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