20 December 2011

some Handmade action on the weekend

Greetings all,
When the experts suggest you have a 'showstopper' product on your market stall, this is what they are talking about!!
 Torunn from Herbert & Friends is everything that is good & clever about felt & softie perfection.
 So weird to be at Handmade Market as a shopper not a stall holder.
 I caught up with friends - Sarah from Gifts Created, she gave each of my children a moustache.  They have been playing with them & putting on accents ever since!!  Thanks Sarah!!
 Stacey from Anastasia de Grave designs is back, with a new beautiful baby boy too.  I was too busy chatting to some ladies, i didn't even photograph their products.  Next time ladies!!
 My total favourite from Shop Handmade had a stall too, Fiona from The Endless Yarn.  Always keen to support a fellow mother of 4 (all boys).
 My son used his own Christmas cash to adopt a crochet baby for Mr & Mrs Love Monster at home, more on that later, no kidding, on Sunday night, he reinacted Mrs Love giving birth!!  It deserves a post of it's own.  Bumped into a school mum while at Endless Yarn, between us we bought 7 Love Monsters in 5 minutes!! 
 Miss Haidee, she is a twin & total sweetheart!!  Tasmanian of course!! 
 We went bonkers at HeartFelt, look at these finger puppets!!  Much more wrapped up under the Christmas tree.
 Met the lovely Kate from Please Eloise & Eva Grace Designs, adorable lady, as expected.
 Back in the car we sampled the cup cakes from A Moment on the Lips . . . & nose . . .
 on our way to the Old Bus Depot Markets to see my gal pal Emma Kidson.
 She has split her business & rebranded to Japonicity for her amazing range of Japanese inspired designs & Kidson Jewellery for her custom design work (wedding rings etc).  I love it all & have most of her range too!!
 Emma has just had a blinder of a Christmas season, yay, & will have the major bathroom renovation to show for it.  She's the real deal, honours degree in her field & scholorships + awards.  Yes, huge fan!!
 Emma lives in Wagga & stocks the Paper Pear Gallery (i'm going to visit in the new year) or you can find her stunning jewellery at Hive Gallery in Braddon (i've done a lot of Christmas shopping in there this year) & the National Portrait Gallery Canberra.  There is currently a wonderful Impression Exhibition on at the moment with Streeton, McCubbin & Roberts (remember those names from Art History in high school??) 
I actually felt really Ok about not showing this market, my hands have never been so bruised & sore, there was no way i could carry or serve or sew or smile in that pain!!  Love Posie
PS all giveaway winners for Donna Hay & IKEA competitions will be announced a.s.a.p.

15 comments:

Anonymous said...

Wow all these clever crafty people in one place!! Looking forward to the birth story thats for sure :0

Jan Maree said...

Oh serious craft market envy here! so many wonderdul goodies!

Calico Child said...

what great crafting ladies thanks for sharing Posie so sorry your hands are in so much pain hope they can heal sooon :)) xxx

Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutique said...

It's always nice to catch up with creative friends Posie. Soudns liek the perfect day for all the family.

Anonymous said...

So much crafty goodness...I LOVE that sewing machine!!

Anonymous said...

Yes, you must come to Wagga, but come in Feb when we have our Muddi Boutique Markets on. You will love it, I hope...

polkadotpeticoat said...

My kids all want those mustaches....how cute!

Teresa said...

Oh god, I love that felt sewing machine! If I was at those markets, I would have had to take it have taken it home with me.

I winced on reading about your poor hands. Has there been any progress on a diagnoses and treatment?

Teresa said...

Oh god, I love that felt sewing machine! If I was at those markets, I would have had to take it have taken it home with me.

I winced on reading about your poor hands. Has there been any progress on a diagnoses and treatment?

1000 Homes of Happiness said...

Soooo much crafty goodness in this little post.

Love it. xoxox

Danielle McDonald said...

That sewing machine was the show stopper for me too! Hey we r locals now. Just moved to Canberra and your blog helps us learn more about what a great place it is to live. Like you too we share the dream of owning a place in the country near here one day!Hoping u and your family have a wonderful Xmas. I can't imagine having my husband so far away at such a special time.

Danielle McDonald said...

That sewing machine was the show stopper for me too! Hey we r locals now. Just moved to Canberra and your blog helps us learn more about what a great place it is to live. Like you too we share the dream of owning a place in the country near here one day!Hoping u and your family have a wonderful Xmas. I can't imagine having my husband so far away at such a special time.

Mookah Studio said...

Oh, how I wish I could have been back at Handmade last weekend! Next time huh?

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