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New Doors keep Opening

This week already has provided me with the most amazing opportunities.  I have booked in for two new markets that are being held in the Ipswich & Scenic Rim area.  This weekend I am off to Boonah - about 45min drive from Ipswich.  The Rotary club and  Boonah Show Society are starting a "Make it , Bake it, Take it" type farmers market which will be held on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at the Boonah showground.

I have just bought a new market tent as my old one was on the verge of collapse.  I have also invested in some professional signage with my new logo and some wonderful colour picture of my custom lampwork designs.  Can't wait to take photos and share with you all.

I am also booked in to go to the newly formed Ipswich Indoor Baazar - which will be held on the last Sunday of the Month at the Ipswich High School Hall - 1 Hunter Street Brassall.  These guys were running the Karalee Sunday Markets but it seem like time for them to move and expand.  The have a blog if you are interested.

I also had a visit today from the creators of The Swich Contemporary Art Space I am going to have some custom lampwork creations in thier gallery space for sale.

It just keeps coming this week - I have aldo had an expression of interest from a retirement village to run a couple of classes to show some of the ladies how to bead.

So I have been a very busy girl and have been down making beads nearly every night - I have been going back to basics and relearning some technqiue so that when I get to the more complex beads that I have been really wanting to try that I will have some of the other stuff down pat.

Gee that was a big post for me!

Rosewood Quilt Show and Spring

Last weekend I was privileged enough to be invited to exhibit at the Bi Annual Rosewood Quilt Show.  The lovely ladies on the Rosewood Craft Show committee hand picked 7 stall holders to show their crafty wares to the attending public.

Me being me turned up somewhat unorganised, (which is a trait I am becoming very annoyed of), but set up my jewellery and patterns for the wonderful crowd to peruse through.

We had a small space but it was a wonderful weekend.  I met some tremendous stall holders one being Cath Walker from Cathron Country Designs.  She is the most talented artist and she designs stitchery patterns and makes the most delightful dolls.

Here are a couple of pics of the stand - I really need to tart it up a bit, but with running a store as well time in not on my side lately.

We have had the most wonderful weather here in Queensland over the past week - I think Spring may be forgotton to turn up and Summer just pushed it foot in early.  Saying that though the last couple of mornings have been chilly again so out with the doona and bathrobes.

Here are a couple of pictures of the action in my garden - mind you I did take the best bits and didn't include the weeds and dog poo that need to be cleaned up LOL!!!

Till next post

If life is a rollercoaster I am on it well and truly!!

You are invited to the Catwalk to Cast on Knitting Night

We still have a few spot left for those who can attend - please call me 07 3288 0156

Jet Music & Books - Craft Book Specialists welcome you to "The Catwalk to Cast on Knitting Night" incorporating the launch of the new Australian Knitting Magazine.

Friday 6th March 2009

One Mile Leichhardt Community Centre - Cnr Denman & Old Toowoomba Road Leichhardt (Ipswich) Qld

Former Harpers Bazaar UK Best Dressed List Editor Henrietta Dups will reveal this seasons fashion trends and how to interpret them from the Catwalk to Casting them on your knitting needles.

Wire Jewellery Demo

Light refreshments Served

No Cover Charge but places limited

Showcasing Yarns from Biggan Design

 

Beanie & Neckwarmer with Bling

I have been busy getting some stock together for an upcoming Handmade Market day in Ipswich - here are a couple of items that I have finished.

A crocheted beanie made from Vero 10 ply yarn

and a neckwarmer made with Panda Zoomy and I have added some bling with some resin beads with Swarovski crystals

The neckwarmer is a pattern from Ravelry and is done in Brioche Rib

Hopefully they will go down a treat!!

Craft Show Hangover

I am back from the Brisbane Stitches & Craft Show - and I think it may take me about a month to get over it.  I had a great time and now I am trying to get everything back in the shop and sorted out.

Thank you to Julia & Donna who popped in to say hi!! - It was nice to put a face to the names that have left comments on my blog.

My head is a bit of a jumble at the moment - craft show hangover - so not much to tell today

I actually made some lampwork beads tonight - first lot of beads for over a month now - it is great when the pressure of the show is over, I seem to get back to doing things for enjoyment.

Here is a picture of our stand - not the best photo as the lighting in the convention center is not the best for photography. The stands are super small 3m x 2m - but we fitting heaps of product in!!

Making Samples

While I am totally on a blog roll I thought I would show you a sample that I have made up from the pattern Melly & me - Sunshine - you can find the pattern available at my store. 

I have booked in to do the Brisbane Stitches and Craft Show from the 30 April to the 4 May and need to get some samples done before the show.    Sew Sew Sew - I must admit it has been fun - a bit of a change from lampwork beading.

Craft Show Madness

Well - I took my shop to the Brisbane Stitches & Craft Show last week - it was my first show and I have not yet caught up on sleep or energy yet!.  I am absolutely buggered!!.  We had a great time sold heaps of books and got our name out there.  It has slowed me down on the homefront though - no crafting being done in my home at the moment - but hopefully soon I will finish my embroidered bag pattern.  I think alot of the old crafts are coming back - I was constantly asked for tatting, hardanger, crochet and embroidery books which surprised me.  Anyway - back the grindstone.