A talent for sewing, a passion for crafting and a desire for farm life. Few people could combine these loves into a successful business, but when Sharon Spahr gave it a try, she nailed it. It all started around the year 2000, when taking her kids along to sell hand-sewn crafts at shows every weekend was no longer realistic. Undaunted, she figured if she couldn’t go to craft shows, there must be some way to get the craft show to come to her.
BUSINESS IN A BARN
She looked out the back of her farmhouse near Galesville, and the Craft Barn was born. Spahr kicked out the cows, cleaned, filled in the gutters and transformed the big, red barn into a retail space where she could sell her crafts. Working on consignment, local crafters helped supply the rest of the inventory.
Eventually, Spahr reduced the number of consignors and started purchasing remaining merchandise from vendors. Now regulars and tourists alike shop for handmade crafts, locally sourced jams, Christmas decor, greeting cards, T-shirts, earrings, ?owers, outdoor chairs and more...
Ken Notes: Sharon is a supporter of both the River and tourism in the region. Great article and check out the magazine as well...
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