topic Re: Craft Shows in Suggestion Box

Craft Shows

hovis — Thu, 05 May 2016 12:16:51 GMT

Yesterday I had the other channel on and they had craft day. I watched it most of the day. Although I am not much of a crafter I did enjoy the shows and thought maybe I could try that. I found the shows to be very enjoyable and informative. Please bring back the craft shows. Thanks.

Re: Craft Shows

Reba055 — Thu, 05 May 2016 12:40:50 GMT

I really enjoyed it too. I ordered three things, then cancelled two, when I had a reality check and realized I probably wouldn't have time for it. Lol. They make it look so easy, but it takes a lot of supplies and set up. I would like to try card making.

Re: Craft Shows

Krimpette — Thu, 05 May 2016 14:33:42 GMT

I love the craft shows on HSN. I bought a few things yesterday to add to my extensive collection! Can't resist Anna Griffin products! And I love the way HSN has been doing shipping charges on craft day. $4.95 maximum shipping charge for the whole day. And you don't have to order everything at once. They are able to recalculate purchases all day, pro-rating the $4.95 across all orders. Love their show! Love crafting, especially card making!

Re: Craft Shows

Kachina624 — Fri, 06 May 2016 04:15:06 GMT

I too enjoyed craft day. It's fun to see the new equipment and supplies. One can get very carried away with all those products. I have a friend who's really into it. She has a "craft room" crammed with all sorts of supplies and all she does is make a few cards for friends. You'd have to know a lot more people than I do to make this hobby pay for itself.

Re: Craft Shows

WSfan — Wed, 11 May 2016 02:03:33 GMT

I agree with everyone that commented here. I miss the craft shows/days on QVC. I only watch and purchase from HSN when they do have their craft days, because frankly, I do not need to be doing business with another shopping channel. Really don't understand why QVC discontinued their craft days because the items sold like hot cakes. You could barely get the phone dialed before items sold out. Something must have been going on that Q craft customers were not aware of. Quite a few of the vendors went over to HSN, as I have seen them selling their products on that channel. Oh well, QVC's loss is HSN's gain. You can get some great deals on HSN on their craft days, and the one time S&H is a big plus. Looking forward to the next one.

Re: Craft Shows

quiltergal — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 22:50:20 GMT

Have you given any thought to bringing back your craft shows. But don't do scrapbooking all day like HSN does, that is their primary crafts.

Bring fiber arts... like ... knitting, crochet, loom knitting, weaving, spinning etc.
Also sewing, Bring in, sewing machines, sergers, fabric, tools of the trade etc... I am sure you could get companies to come to the show

This is just a suggestion, as I have missed the shows you once had.

Re: Craft Shows

Wayne-QVC — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 03:31:15 GMT

@quiltergal I will forward that request to the team.

Re: Craft Shows

Pearlee — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 23:05:06 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
I too enjoyed craft day. It's fun to see the new equipment and supplies. One can get very carried away with all those products. I have a friend who's really into it. She has a "craft room" crammed with all sorts of supplies and all she does is make a few cards for friends. You'd have to know a lot more people than I do to make this hobby pay for itself.

@Kachina624 IMO a hobby doesn't need to "pay for itself." IMO a hobby is something a person does to pass the time in a way that he or she enjoys. I didn't realize a person has to break even with a hobby. A lot of my friends show dogs for a hobby and they certainly don't do it with an eye toward breaking even financially.

Do others here think a hobby needs to "pay for itself"?

Re: Craft Shows

mzlg — Thu, 22 Dec 2016 00:05:30 GMT

@Pearlee, I too, believe that a hobby is something that a person does for fun ... if they made a little money on the side at a craft fair or whatever, then great.

IMO, it stops being a "hobby" when one 'makes this hobby pay for itself' ... it now becomes a business. (@Kachina624)

Re: Craft Shows

Krimpette — Thu, 22 Dec 2016 00:33:15 GMT

It never ocurred to me that my "hobby" should "pay for itself". I love my hobbies! And if I never shared my offerings with anyone, I'd still love my hobbies.

Re: Craft Shows

Kachina624 — Thu, 22 Dec 2016 04:26:14 GMT

@Pearlee wrote:
@Kachina624 wrote:
I too enjoyed craft day. It's fun to see the new equipment and supplies. One can get very carried away with all those products. I have a friend who's really into it. She has a "craft room" crammed with all sorts of supplies and all she does is make a few cards for friends. You'd have to know a lot more people than I do to make this hobby pay for itself.
@Kachina624 IMO a hobby doesn't need to "pay for itself." IMO a hobby is something a person does to pass the time in a way that he or she enjoys. I didn't realize a person has to break even with a hobby. A lot of my friends show dogs for a hobby and they certainly don't do it with an eye toward breaking even financially.
Do others here think a hobby needs to "pay for itself"?

@Pearly I don't even know where this thread came from. Ancient history. Of course a hobby doesn't have to pay for itself but if you have a lot of $$$ invested, it might be nice. People don't play golf to get rich, except for Tiger and the like.

Re: Craft Shows

BalletBabe — Sun, 25 Dec 2016 01:41:27 GMT

I think Kachinas point was that if you are making cards and have no one to give them to why bother? I can understand that. I also have a friend that has a craft room. It can get very expensive but it is a great hobby if you love doing it.