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What a great show!

It was our first time back at the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft show in nearly 25 years. Happy to report that we had a great show. We met with many well informed guests and had some great conversations. It is always fun to get out and meet new customers.

The Rafter Bench was really catching people’s eyes.

Next is the preparations for our big Studio Open House! If you’ve never been, come on out! We’d love to see you. You can find all the information but clicking the link to the right.

Happening NOW

We are exhibiting at the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show!

November 11 – 15, 2009

The Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show is presented annually by the Museum’s Women’s Committee and Craft Show Committee for the benefit of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Funds raised are used to purchase works of art and craft for the permanent collections of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, to fund conservation and publication projects, and to support exhibitions and education programs.

Location
Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA.

Hours
Thurs: 11 am – 5 pm
Fri: 11 am – 5 pm
Sat: 11 am – 5 pm
Sun: 11 am – 5 pm

Admission

Adult $15.00 (single day) or $20.00 (two days)
Children under 12, $5.00

Tickets at the Door: Tickets can be purchased at the door. CASH ONLY.

For additional information visit http://pmacraftshow.org

We've got your back...cover

A pleasant surprise arrived this morning. First we noticed it on our twitter page, then inside our mailbox. The latest issue of Fine Woodworking magazine arrived. There we are, on the back cover!

And there is a nice article about how we make our Ax Handle Stool.

Ask the maker

From time to time we will ask people to post questions on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

@VeradaleGuy via Twitter asked: What was your biggest difficulty in getting started in the business?
Thanks for your question. The biggest thing to overcome is money. I started out small, making a line of kitchen tools. That start meant a low overhead, small shop, limited amount of tools and machine needs. Over time, I could expand the line. First came a stool, then a chair. It has been a balance of slow and steady growth, keeping overhead small, and persistence.

Quotes

Here are a few of the things heard in our booth at the Long’s Park Show over Labor Day Weekend.
“Look at that chair!”
“Nice bench”
“Oh my god, Look at this Harry!”
“Wow”
“You know what this is? A pitchfork”
“They don’t look used”
“That cabinet is beautiful”
“This rocker has good action”
“Where is Worcester”
“Part of the art is finding the wood”
“The headboard reminds me of iced gingerbread cookies”