Sell Your Work at Whistlestop Makers Market

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Whistlestop Makers Market is a curated retail space designed to support local makers, fiber artists, and small-scale creatives. We offer affordable booth spaces that allow artists to sell their work year-round—without the time, cost, or stress of running a full shop or attending constant craft fairs.

If you’re a quilter, knitter, potter, or artisan creating handmade goods, Whistlestop provides a welcoming place to share your work with the community.

Whistlestop Makers Market provides the retail space. Vendors provide their own display fixtures and inventory.

You bring:

• Your handmade products
• Your shelves, tables, racks, or secure display cases
• Your branding and display style

We provide:

• The retail location
• Daily staffing
• Checkout and point-of-sale
• Sales tax handling
• Storewide marketing
• A cohesive, curated shopping experience

Standard Shelf Booth ($60–$75 per month)

A linear shelf space within our shelving runs.

Best for:

Quilts, pottery, yarn, candles, fiber goods, small home décor

Tabletop Booth ($85–$100 per month)

A tabletop space with room for vertical displays.

Best for:

Quilters, kits, sewn goods, jewelry, art prints

Premier Hanging Space ($120–$145 per month)

A premium wall-mounted display area designed for hanging textiles or pegboard-style displays. This space is ideal for showcasing quilts, wall hangings, or yarn displayed on peg boards.

Vendors provide all hanging hardware, pegboard accessories, and display elements. All wall use and hanging methods must be approved in advance.

Best for:

Quilters, fiber artists, yarn dyers, statement textile displays

Showcase Booth ($110–$130 per month)

A premium, highly visible display area designed for featured makers or larger collections.

Best for:

Fiber artists, expanded collections, statement displays

Secured Display Booth ($130–$150 per month)

A designated space sized for a locking display case. Vendor must provide their own secure glass case.

Best for:

Jewelry, collectibles, higher-value items

To maintain a cohesive, safe, and welcoming shopping environment, vendors are responsible for providing all of their own display fixtures, including shelving, tables, racks, or secure cases. All displays must fit within the assigned booth space and be sturdy, clean, and safe for customers and staff.

Displays should complement the overall aesthetic of Whistlestop Makers Market. Wall mounting is not permitted without prior approval. All items offered for sale must be handmade by the vendor.

Whistlestop Makers Market reserves the right to review and approve displays to ensure consistency, safety, and overall presentation within the shop.

• Month-to-month rental
• 30-day notice to cancel
• No long-term contracts
• No staffing required by vendor
• Handmade items only (no resale or mass-produced goods)

• Affordable entry into retail
• Low commitment, flexible terms
• Shared marketing and visibility
• Supportive maker community
• A beautiful space that highlights handmade work

Many of our vendors use Whistlestop to:

• Test new products
• Build local brand recognition
• Create consistent sales outside of craft fairs

Applying is easy! We review vendor applications on a rolling basis to keep a balanced mix of makers in the shop.

To apply, please email us the following:

• A few photos of your work
• Photos of a sample or planned booth display
• A short description of what you make and your typical price range

These details help us get a feel for your style and how your work will look in the space.

If you have any questions before applying, feel free to reach out—we’re happy to help.