GJ's Fabric sale

GJ's are having a 25% off sale on patchwork fabric and supplies, starting this Thursday 2 December.  Note to panel beater - you had better have my car fixed by then so I can get there Thursday  or Friday afternoon!

Craft Dates for November

Next craft group at the PO is Monday 22, I dare say we will be having a post-craft stall discussion, and start planning for next year!

Up-coming craft dates for November - Coburg West PS Twilight Market THIS FRIDAY straight after school 3:30-7pm, come and check out our FANTASTIC craft stall! Plus BBQ, coffee (yes we have been able to borrow a proper coffee machine!), and the kids can make their own badges and decorate a cup-cake. So please drop in and say hi!

Saturday 20th November is the Maribrynong Makers Market
Sunday 21st Flemington Market
Thursday 25 - Kris Kringle market at the Northcote town hall 5:30-10pm
Saturday 27 - Election day BBQ and cake stall at CWPS!

My friend Janine and I braved the rain on Saturday to head out to the Flemington market.  Lots of yummy jams and things to taste - had to buy my H a jar of quince jelly, and a jar of pear and cinnamon jam for the Jedi Kid who is rather partial to cinnamon!

Next Monday...

Yep, craft group is on next Monday night 8th November, 7:30-9:30.  Had to check the calendar, I went to work on Monday (usually the one day I don't go to work, and then had the kids home from school yesterday for Cup day; so I'm not really sure what day it is today!
Here are some more fat quarters from the Craft Expo the other week. Not sure what they will be yet, but they were all so cute - I love the little cup cakes!  The centre one is all about coffee, might be cool on a scarf or a bag; likewise the asian-inspired spot print.
Made another skirt yesterday - Cup Day last year I made my babushka t-shirt, so I had to make something this year too.  I have 3 more skirts cut out, they will have to wait til the weekend, but I really should be concentrating on sewing for the craft stall. November 19th is rocketing up all too fast really!

Dates for your diary...

Made 'n' Thornbury craft market - this Saturday afternoon, 10 - 2.
North Melbourne market - this Sunday, 10-5.  I am DEFINITELY going to make it there THIS time!
Coburg Craft Group - Monday night 7:30pm !

More craft stall sewing

Found these cute ribbons at the Craft Expo the other day, then went to GJ's for some black elastic on the way home - Melinda had a great idea to turn them into hairbands. Made about 16 so far, very quick and easy. Amazing how much better my trusty old Janome sews with a brand new needle!
 Planning on making the rest up today, the JediKid is home today, recovering from feeling off-colour yesterday, so he is watching Dr Who (Aliens of London).
Had a quick meeting at school this morning to organize the Twilight Market - only a month away! One more favour to ask from all my lovely crafting volunteers - I need people to volunteer to man the craft stall on the day, 3:30-7pm.  Plus the badge making stall, and maybe face painting.  If you can talk some other school parents into  helping out  as well, please???

The latest edition to the craft library

I couldn't resist buying this book at the craft expo last week, I love "Sew what skirts" so I knew this one would be just as good. Lots of sewing tips and hints, pattern making ideas etc. before you get into the actual projects section.

What a craft filled week! Craft expo on Thursday, Sister's Market Saturday, Finders Keepers on Sunday (once we finally found it, I do not know that part of town at all, rather confusing with all the building hoardings up), and then craft group last night!  

I had planned on doing lots of sewing yesterday, but all I managed was to line the little cane suitcase ready for a display in the school office to promote the craft stall at the up-coming twilight market.  And there was a lot of sorting to do, looking at the items made so far and working out how to attach them onto cards for a more professional looking presentation.  I am itching to make a new skirt or two - might have to wait until the weekend!

Moonee Ponds Central school are having their school fete this Sunday too, come along if you can!

Craft Expo excursion

Fellow crafter Melinda and I had a great day out at the CraftExpo yesterday.  The Melbourne Exhibition building is such a beautiful setting, I must admit I did spend some time walking around looking up at the ceiling at the beautifully restored  stencil work!

I found some groovy fabric destined to become a summer skirt-

And some cute rubber stamps!  I have been eying off the little japanese doll stamps for about 2 years, but they were always sooo expensive before! Yesterday they were $6 each!

I remember about 20 years ago when I bought my first "new" rubber stamps (as opposed to the old alphabet and animal ones I had as a child), I had to order them by post from either Adelaide, or Nunnawading! Now there are shops, mail order, parties - and of course, art  & craft shops, Spotlight etc. selling stamps!

I couldn't resist the funny little owls, I especially love the long-legged one!  And yes I know there are some doubles - they will be put aside for a Christmas present for a special crafty little girl (whose mum happens to collect owls!)