I know this because tomorrow is the first market day of the new 2017/2018 season at the Country Craft Market in Somerset West.
The Country Craft Market differs from other markets in and around Cape Town because it is a true CRAFT market, not a flea/food/farmers market. This means that everything has to be hand-made and that the artists/crafters themselves attend the market.
The range of items that a trader wants to sell requires approval from the organisers in advance. This prevents having too many stalls selling very similar things, and also prevents the syndrome of “imported product creep-in”.
I’m looking forward to starting the new season, in my permanent stand (#26) under the oak trees. The weather seems set to be just right, and my fellow traders are all lovely. I’m keen to see what they’ve all been working on over the past winter. Me? Same same, with the pillowcases and the bedspreads, but now also with patchwork cushions. These three are hot off the sewing machine:
Nice piece of work 
Gorgeous cushions :) the fair sounds amazing, I wonder if there’s anything like that near me
We have superb outdoor markets in Cape Town. Come and visit one day….:)
Lovely cushions and bedspreads. I especially like the raspberry version :-)
me too. might have to keep it…..
I should….
Beautiful cushions indeed. I bet those won’t be around long. Good Luck! Love and Hugs, Tamara
Hope not! Thanks, T-girl xxx
Hope it goes well… I wish I could visit some time
We have airports here where you could land…..:) And your currency would go a long way for a holiday in South Africa. Just saying :)
Wonderful cushions. Hope you sell well tomorrow.
Thanks, Gail, me too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good luck at the fair! It sounds like a great market and something to be proud to be part of
It is! Not every Saturday market is a busy day (like today) but “networking” (I hate that word) and showing off my wares generally leads to special commissions. Like today, I’m pleased to say :)
Oh if only all craft fairs were like this. I really like your cushions, bet they are snapped up. Best of luck.
There are still some markets around here where you will find handmade items sold by the crafters themselves, but those people are definitely becoming outnumbered by traders who “buy in”. Also, while food and wine and craft beer are all good things, a lot of footfall concentrates on those areas – a lot less on the crafters. The Country Craft Market has kept to its “mission statement” for over 30 years now :)
Really lovely cushion. I expect they’ll be snapped up quickly.
They weren’t – turned out to be a quiet-ish day at the market. Pillow cases sold, and so did an extra-large bedspread ($$$$) plus got orders for other things, so not unhappy in the slightest :)