Yesterday I set up most of my craft show stand in the loungeroom. My stand is quite small (2m x 2m) so it doesn’t take up that much room! It means I can get an idea of how all the stock will fit in, how the arrangement of furniture will work, and make all the design decisions beforehand. Then I will photograph the layout.
When I get to the show to set up, my dad (who has offered to help me – thanks Dad!) and I can just reproduce the photos. It should make things quicker, and for my dad who hasn’t yet figured out how to read my mind, it should make it easier!
I had planned to do other things yesterday, like going to the office supplies shop to get a whole heap of printing done, but you can never know when you’re going to have a sick child home from school with you! Hopefully I can get the chance to have the printing done today.
I think I am on track to have it all done in time, which is quite a relief.
See you at Stand L42 (near the entrance to the quilt display) at the Sydney Craft and Quilt Fair. June 13 – 17, 2012, Wednesday to Sunday. Open 9am – 5pm daily. Sydney Exhibition Centre, Halls 1, 2 & 3, Darling Drive, Darling Harbour, Pyrmont.
White Threads is the blog of Yvette Stanton, the author, designer, publisher behind Vetty Creations' quality needlework books and embroidery products.

Great idea about the photo! When time is short to set up, having a plan could really help. I would love to know more about what you do at the show to make it successful. Good Luck!
Deb
I’m sure the rehearsal will make setting up the stand much easier!