Here a summary of my November Markets:
Saturday 3rd November 2012
Kalamunda Market
Sunday 4th November 2012
Freo Growers Market
www.growersgreenfarmersmarket.com/
Sunday 11th November 2012
Subiaco Park Street Markets
www.facebook.com/ParkStreetMarkets
Saturday 24th November 2012
Jaccaranda Festival Applecross
www.applecross.rotaryaust.org/index.php?act=viewDoc&docId=25
I have been sew sew busy the last few days and weeks and I am proud to show you my latest "pieces".
As it will be Libby's 1st Christmas this year I had to come up with something for her ;-) She doesn't mind the bell at all and it sounds like we have a little Swiss cow in the backyard. After Christmas the bell can be easily removed and the scarf looks just as good for the rest of the year.
Talking about dogs... there is now a funky way to take the poo bags on the walks. It clips with a hook to the lead and the little bag could also hold a few coins or a key. We never run out of poo bags again.
Talking about Christmas...These are my 2012 Christmas hangers. Can you tell my favorite color and pattern ;-) ?
Another way to use my many little pieces of fabric (that I just cannot throw out). Little pin cushions that are like mini cushions.
And of course some more doorstops as they always sell well.
Last winter I ordered plenty of new ribbons and finally I had the time to make some more pencil cases. They turned out very cute and I am sure it will be hard to make a choice with so many to choose from.
So that's it for now. Hope to see you at one of the markets.
Caroline
Ever wondered where I get my woven labels done?
Now it's easy to order your own. Just click the Namensbaender Link on my Homepage (it's a German Website but you can choose English language) and off you go! You can choose from plenty of colors and symbols and you can add up to 3 lines of text.
The possibilities are endless. They offer sew on labels, size labels, satin ribbons (perfect for weddings!) and Hotfix iron-onbead images.
Have a look and start to personalize your creations.
I just ordered another 500 labels this weekend.
I changed my layout, here is a sneak peak...
Hope you will like them as much as I do. Can't wait to get them, they will make my creations just that little bit cuter.
I finally managed to buy some more Mexican Oilcloth. Love them, especially the green one with the cherries.
My sister bought me a Bernina walkingfoot made from Teflon so I can sew plastics, it came handy so many times, thanks Nati!
Here is my latest creation, lunch bags with a matching keyring (the keyring is made from the corners that I have to cut off the bags and because I cannot throw something so good away I found a use for them and made keyrings out of it). The bags are lined with a cute cotton fabric.
Then it was time to make some more softies. I started with a nest full of owls. I wonder how long it takes them to fly off? I try to improve my design and these have a ribbon pompom around their eyes and 2 different sizes button eyes (and look very cute... that's a proud "mum" talking).
As I signed up for a few markets lately I list the ones that I will be attending in September:
Saturday 1st September 2012: Kalamunda Market
Sunday 2nd September 2012: Freo Growers Green Market
Sunday 9th September 2012: Park Street Markets Subiaco
Sunday 16th September 2012: Montage in the Garden Toodyay
Oops... thats actually a few ;-) I better get my Bernina into gear.
My plastic bag dispensers sold well lately so I made a few new ones. My favorite is the blue retro flowery one. Unfortunately I am constantly told we have too much stuff (!!) in the house so I decided to take it with me and sell it, I would have loved to keep it ;-)
At the last Park Street Markets in Subiaco I bought a new sewing book and they showed these very pretty hair flowers. I made 10 in different colors and kept one for me (this doesn't count as "stuff" because it's so small).
As you can see I am not a gardener, I am a sewer ;-))
Here is a look out of my window in my sewing room. I started to collect mushrooms in different shapes and textures and they make me happy when I sit there working. (As you can see I am also not a window cleaner...).
Hope to see you at one of my next markets, have a good start to spring everyone.
Caroline
Thanks to everyone who came along to the Park Street Markets in Subiaco, it was a good day and we enjoyed it together with Libby (who was a very well behaved puppy).
Please note the next one will be held on Sunday 9th September 2012 from 11am to 3pm.
Check out the official Park Street Markets Facebook site (there is a picture of my stall)
http://www.facebook.com/ParkStreetMarkets
I also took some pictures for you before the market started:
Libby has news for you:
The next Park Street Markets will be held on Sunday 19th August 2012 between 11am and 3pm. Rokeby Road will be closed between Barker and Bagot Street. Come along for this new market and enjoy Subi on a Sunday.
This is a picture of the 1st Market in July:
Hope to see you there.
Caroline
It was such a good day last Sunday in Freo at the Growers Green Farmers Market. The music was great, the kids were dancing, the food tasted yummie, the atmosphere was very relaxed and it was just the perfect day to spend outdoors.
Here are some pictures for all those who missed out.
Please note that the "big" market with craft stalls is held on the 1st Sunday of every month, the farmers market (vegies and food) is held every Sunday.
