podcastsinenglish Level 1.147 The market stall
Dec 13, 2018
Jackie shares her adventures running a market stall for two Sundays. She and Anne featured hand-knitted toys and unique hand-dyed yarn. Arriving early for the best spot was key, thanks to a helpful friend. They faced stiff competition from vendors with festive decorations and secondhand treasures. Jackie had a great November, selling sock knitting kits and all her Christmas trees, but faced a sales slump in December. Now she’s torn about returning due to the early morning hustle, despite having had fun.
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Two Sundays Selling Handmade Goods
- Jackie and Anne ran a market stall selling hand-dyed yarn and hand-knitted toys over two Sundays in November and December.
- Jackie sourced dyes from garden plants and also knitted small Christmas trees to sell.
Early Start To Secure A Good Spot
- They arrived around 7:30am to secure a good spot and set up with help from Anne's friend Dory.
- By 8:00am they were ready to sell despite the early start and cold morning.
A Diverse Handmade And Bric-A-Brac Market
- The market featured many handmade and secondhand items, from Christmas decorations to furniture and craft beer.
- Such markets mix crafted goods with bric-a-brac, attracting varied customers and product types.