Sunday, July 22, 2012

July 2012


This week has been a funny week. 

Liam (#2 son) has been sick and I am still shaking off the remnants of the flu. So I have been resting a lot.














My "Born to Knit" kit arrived today.  I am so excited to contribute to this charity www.borntoknit.com.au/
At $9.95 inc postage the kit is a bargain. Ordering it online has saved me a long trip to Spotlight where I would have spent more than $9.95 simply because I can't help myself.
The only drawback is - ha, ha I can't knit! Once upon a time, long ago I could knit... a bit.
 I could cast on, knit one and purl one but I can't cast off.   Instructions are enclosed so I will give it a go and /or call on my knitter friends to help me get started.


                                                   Once all the washing is done, I will get onto it.






                                            I LOVE this picture, it's my new mantra.


Monday, July 16, 2012

To Market to Market


Mixed Bag of Threads stall.

Saturday 14th July is now past with BiDM conquered!
 
After a week of rain, right up to 6.30 Saturday morning the sun came out and stayed out all day.

It was a long but very productive day and I am pleased that I set a goal of going to my first market and I achieved it.


Co-oping with "Elle and Lou"
So many amazing artisans were there with their wares. I was fortunate enough to share a co-op stall with Elle and Lou, make new friends and meet new people. Plus BrisStyle made it so easy. I am so lucky to be part of a group of amazing people and I will definately do it again.   

For the next few week or so though I am taking a step back from market stuff and focusing on sewing in general.

Both piece Together and Sew Gorgeous have class' that I would like to go to. I'd like to increase my sewing skills and consolidate the ones I have. 

In.cube8r over at The Valley have some great craft class' happening too. Ha, ha, something else to add to my Mixed Bag!


Setting up in the  grounds of St Augustines.

Saturday, July 7, 2012

Handmade Market

"Brisbane's HOTtest destination for everything Handmade"

 14th July 2012 :: 9am - 2pm

 

 

This will be my first market . I am both excited and scared, oops wrong adjective- terrified- at the same time! I have been busy finishing off my goods, preparing my stall presentation and trying to remember all the bits and pieces that I will need to take with me.  

It will all come together in the end and either way it will be a great learning experience. 

Check this link to see all the wonderful Artisans who will be contributing to this fabulous handmade market, all put together by BrisStyle!

http://www.brisstyle.com.au/indie-designers-market/