2012 Studio Sale... Tell me what you think!
Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 11:51AM 
Remember that very first MISC sale? That was so much fun. It worked remarkably well, some of you told me what you most wanted from my past fabric, clothing, anf paper goods lines, and how much you wanted to spend, and I sent you what I had. The last order I picked up was from someone who was looking for gnome fabric, and the last piece of fabric sitting on the table was - you guessed it - gnomes. Like magic. It took a month, but it was worth it. I loved the idea of people being surprised by what they got, as if I was sending out presents. OK, I know it's not really a gift when I'm charging for it, but still..
But A few people wrote to say that they would have liked something a little more structured, and in the years that followed it became progressively so. It's still been fun, believe me, but in some ways... slightly less.
I was planning something very structured this year, and planning it for summer instead of fall because of a busy workshop schedule in September and October. I have some paper goods, some fabric, but overall a lot less stuff than I have had in years past. I was picturing something a little... shopp-ish. Less sale-ish.
BUT THEN, I opened up a big box that Vera had sent me from her recent move from California to Vermont. I thought it was shipping supplies, I really did. But it's not. Its over a hundred pieces of Munki Munki kids clothing, including Gnomes, Clouds, BBQ, Sushi, Foxes, Sock Monkey, USA girls, Inchworm, Beach, and more. I realized that this was one of my own archive boxes, where I grabbed one of everything from every line I designed for my own personal collection. I went through it this morning, and picked a few pieces out for Bee, but there is much more than I could ever use. I'd like to find loving homes for it all, but each piece is unique, so the only way to sell it online is via grab bag. I'd love to include it all in my studio sale, but....
So I'd love to hear it from you. What do you think about my studio sales, and which style do you prefer? Do you like the idea of sending me a wish list and a budgte, or would you only shop by specific item?
Thanks in advance for your feedback. I'll be waiting anxiously. And trying to figure out where to put all of this stuff.....
Heather
Reader Comments (52)
I'm happy with the list and budget option!
Wow! Aren't you lucky, and aren't we lucky that you get surprise boxes of fabric in the mail? That said, I'd like to receive my own surprise box in the mail from you! I think listing items specifically is a lot of work on your end. I like the idea of a grab bag. If I message you saying that I can spend $100, I like the idea of a mystery stash, especially coming from your studio. I'll have some idea of what I'm going to get - but it's different than shopping a retail store/catalogue. And I like to think that you'll pick/assemble the fabric based on whatever whim you feel like having!
I loved the first two sales where we sent money then waited for the surprise. Most of what I got in those packages was exactly what I wanted and the rest was really cute too. I have personally stopped participating since it became more structured. So I say go back to the old ways. Plus I had twin girls last winter (after all boys) so I am excited to hear about the Munki clothes!
I enjoyed the "wishlist/surprise" studio sale I bought from 2 years ago. It was fun to open the box and see a surprise. I might be in the minority though, I know a lot of people like to know exactly what they are getting. :)
I would love to shop for specific items. And it would be good if international shipping is possible:)
i love the idea of the early studio sales, though i never participated...
Id love a grab bag option. My girls are getting big, though, and can't remember what size munki goes up to. It would be great to get them one last munki outfit before I surrender to preteen fashion, if you can even call it fashion...
I don't care which way you do it as long as I get some cute munki munki clothing for Baby M (size 2 please!!).
xo
B
I liked the wish list and budget option--I participated in the second of those, and thought it was AMAZING! Like Christmas, getting that parcel! Definitely would love to participate in another of those, please.
I'm a bit of a Type A personality, so I'd prefer to shop for specific items :o)
I did like the idea of the "surprise" sale of 2 years ago, and while I made the list, you had to call me to let me know you had run out of goodies. I am being an optimist, then, by leaving this comment. I would love another surprise sale.
I would love a wishlist/surprise/budget type of experience. I liked my box last year but It had a retail sales feel to it and I would love some suprises. Any chance there are some random sketches that would need a home this year? Oh pretty pretty please! And some Munki clothes would be soooooooooooooooooo great!
I feel like there are more potential "extras" with the surprise option!
I would love to shop for specific items as well. If you do a grab bag for the children's clothing I hope it will be by size. I can't wait to hear what you decide. : )
I like the wish list/surprise/budget. You always make it great! Even though I pay for it, its like getting a present from you. I can't wait. Thanks so much for doing it. I know it must be a lot of work.
Honestly, I'm fine with either method. I think it'd be great if you combined the two--like maybe you could do the mystery budget/grab bag dealie for your awesome box of Munki surprises, and then also have fabric packs that we could purchase like the last sale. Maybe you could print up some more of the Spoonflower random FQs, and let us purchase those as items, and have the Munki rarities sold like the original sales. Any way you do it, I love having a chance to get something special, directly from you!
I would like To shop from a list, mostly because I'm afraid that I wouldn't think of something or forget a print that I LOVED and wouldn't put it on my list, but if I saw it, I'd want to buy it for sure.
Either way you go, I'll be there!!
I'd be fine with either. I have a little girl now and I would love some of those special munki munki clothes made for the little ones! But what a fun box for you to get!
Maybe a mix would be good since I see some people do like surprises, but I don't have kids, or have any close friends with kids at the moment, so I wouldn't love being too risky with my money in this economy. Also I think that for decor items like pillows and what-not, the older people get (cough turning 40 next week) the more particular they can get about color choices and all. I'd hate to buy something sight unseen and have it be the one fabric I love most but the one color from the line that doesn't match anything else in my home.
I am all for surprises!
Oooo I hope you have playground girls and dinosaurs that could find their way to me.
I too would be fine with either style of sale. I'd love some Munki Munki clothes for my little girl--so being able to specify a size would be nice. I didn't know about the earlier event--but this just sounds like such fun!! Thank you Heather!
List and budget (with kids sizes in mind of course)! That was the best $50 surprise box ever last time.... So much fun, though I am still hoping a few gnomes make it my way this time around~~
I like the idea of a mix. It would be nice to have some choices, but also have some randomness as well. But if I had to choose one, I'd choose the random. It sounds like so much fun having you put together something that you think each person will like. (My rational side of me is screaming in my head about this and says that you should just go the "easier" route and let people pick what they want...)
I'd love a grab bag!!! But - internatiional posting!!! You know I'd love you forever........
(Oh wait, you already know that :-))