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Pat asks,
“Regarding trade shows, how do we identify and locate them and determine what would germane to our craft?”
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Without a little more information it is hard to give an answer. I assume you are a manufacturer or designer looking to distribute wholesale? If so, start by looking around a retail location near you. What patterns/products do they sell? Go in on a quiet day and talk to the owner. How do they find the products they sell? Trade shows are a big way they do that.
If you are a sewer/quilter, Quilt Market is HUGE. You can locate a large number of trade shows at http://www.biztradeshows.com. Look them up by industry (example: Fabrics & Textiles).
Also, larger local quilt/craft shows often have a vendor area. Good luck! If you need further assistance and I might be able to be helpful, just let me know.
what happens if youwant to sell the things you make and do not have bussiness or go to a craft show..but yousell only to friends, then bigger things..