Here’s what the felted soap looks like, although designs and colors vary. http://www.booboomonkey.com/tvini/soap1.jpg
Here’s what the flower washcloth looks like. Colors vary. http://www.keyboardbiologist.net/KnittingGallery/ReverseBloomPersimmon.htm
Both would be accompanied by a few other bath/beauty type products. The felted soap would be quicker, but weirder. The flower washcloth would take longer, but is probably more traditional. I have at least four teachers to provide gifts for.
Thoughts? Other options I haven’t thought of? I’m a bit leery of doing hats or garments, since that seems like it could vary so much from person to person.
I’m trying to figure out inventory for Simucon, deciding whether to set up a table to sell knit goods and bindis again. It was really fun last year. I enjoyed being in my little spot in the hall, yet also having the freedom to close up shop and stash my things in my hotel room. I’m just not sure what to make for this year – I’ve got a little inventory in stock, but web sales are good, so I’ve got less stuff on hand this year and not a lot of time to make more things.
The main issue is, everybody wants Jayne hats! For the uninitiated, it’s a version of the knitted hat that Jayne Cobb wears in the Firefly episode, “The Message.” I’m assuming that since the movie “Serenity” is coming out in September, people want a Jayne hat. I know that I have to remember to actually make one for myself so I can wear one to the movie!
Many thanks to a link from another maker of the hats, I’ve seen a significant uptick in orders for hats. Like, several inquiries and orders in the last couple of weeks. This means I have less time to make other stuff.
I’d hate to not do it, since a) it was fun, and b) net profits paid my gas and hotel bills, at least getting to and from Simucon.
So I guess the question is up for debate again this year – If I set up a table again this year, what should I make to sell at Simucon? Floofy scarves and zany hats were popular last year, and they’re a quick, fun knit. Gimme input!