Fingers of Fury

I am quickly making my way through the back log of orders! I am excited about getting to a point where I can begin working on some new ideas and original pieces. My sister-in-law and I are also beginning to plan for the spring - fall/holiday festival season. This will be our first "official" year of trying to cover the festival circuit as serious minded crafter/business women. I am nervous and excited at the same time...What that means for me is - being busy, also that I must take my time management seriously. I will need to make sure that I can produce enough items to fill a booth at each event we schedule. What I have learned is that these festival/fair customers want cash and carry items. They want the impulse buys. So, in order for me to get that business I must make sure I have a good supply going in to each event. That means I must start making those items now. Ideally that is what I need to be doing now. I keep telling myself that with each completed back order I am closer to the point where I can begin building up my supply.
The last order I just completed and turned over to a customer was the basket weave hat. I am not very happy with the finished product. The customer on the other hand seems to be happy, and that is what matters. My conscience may get the better of me and I may try to squeeze in a second attempt at the same hat and trade it for the one the customer currently has...we will have to see.
It looks like some sewing may be on the orders list next. I see an order for an apron on my board...