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Living Without Meat Gets Crafty at GreenFest Philly

by Sally Andersen

For the past few months I have been spending every free moment knitting, sewing, and crafting in preparation for renting an exhibitor’s table at GreenFest Philly… and today was the event!

Two blocks in the city were closed to traffic for the day while environtmentally friendly businesses, organizations, and people set up tables to educate the citizens of Philly. There were companies that would help you “green” you house. There was good vegan food. There were displays on global warming, solar power, and vegetarianism. There were artists like me, and unfortunately, there were a few major businesses giving out tote bags for free when I had a dozen I was trying to sell.

I didn’t make money, but I didn’t lose any either. I would say the day was a great success, though. I met lots of fascinating people, each with their own unique twist on how to reach the public. Plus, I had a blast and got to spend the day with my mom and a good friend who came to help out.

In front of my table, I had a sign with “Living Without Meat” and a clear fact about meat consumption’s impact: “1 lb. of wheat requires 25 gallons of water; 1 lb. of beef requires 5,214 gallons of water.” On the table were bags, hats, jewely, toys, and the bestseller of the day - glass bead magnets.

With the momentum from this event, and the items that didn’t sell, I am finally going to open up an Etsy page to sell my creations! Here are a few previews of items I’ll be selling soon:

Appliqued Canvas Tote Bags

Shopper Bags
I designed these based on a plastic bag - they have double reinforced bottoms, lightweight fabric so they can fold up super small, and the actual shape of a plastic bag, too.

Quilted Bouncy Purses
Everytime I am working on one of these, I begin humming Tigger’s theme song, hence the name.

Lightweight Baby Blanket

Stay tuned for my new Etsy page filled with affordable, handmade goods!

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September 8th, 2008 at 6:43 am
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Doris Says:
September 9th, 2008 at 9:28 pm
Mentioned “Mom”, also had a good time!

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