Market Weekend

Saturday was the BrisStyle market at Hamilton. We had a great day even though the crowds didn't seem to be as big as the July market. Putting the marquee up proved to be a bit of a challenge but in the end we got it up (with a bit of help from our stall neighbours). It was very hot and by the end of the day my feet were black and I couldn't wait to have a shower.


I did some christmas shopping for preschool teachers - pouches from Little Mary Moo - although I am very tempted to keep these for myself. Therese is such a lovely sewer - I am very jealous at how neatly she can put zips in. I try to avoid using them whenever possible.


I also bought these lovely peg magnets from Designs of the Heart. Sarah was our neighbour at the BIDM and made a dash across to the shop to buy icecreams in the afternoon. What a lifesaver - there's nothing better than a chocolate paddlepop to cool you down.

Sunday it was off to Young Designer's market to do it all again. This was the first time Narrelle and I had done this market and we were not sure what to expect. The drop off was probably the easiest I have done and luckily for us our marquee was already up and ready to go. Another hot day although there was a great breeze. Not as busy as I had hoped - I think most people were in the water which is where I wished I was.

So after my market filled weekend I am going to make the most of the last week of school and being child free and relax. Maybe a bit of sewing for myself - because as much as I say I am not going to do any sewing I always do.

I see red, I see red, I see red...

I have spent the last week making blossom brooches and triangle pouches for the markets and as it's Christmas red has been the main colour. If you are out and about make sure you come and check out the great Brisbane talent at the markets - a perfect chance to do some Christmas shopping -

Brisstyle Indie Designer Markets

Saturday 5th December

St Augustine's Church,

Racecourse Road, Hamilton

and

Young Designer Markets

Sunday 6th December

Southbank

Summer Cooling Off

We headed into Southbank today to have a swim and cool off. How lucky are we to live in Brisbane. The beaches are close and if you don't feel like surf and sand you can head to Southbank or the Redcliffe lagoon which is another of our favourite destinations. While we were there I took some photos of Georgie wearing my new summer dress which I have now listed in my shop. I have also finally listed my boys plane shorts.

Oliver + S Pattern

This is my first Oliver + S pattern that I have sewn - the jump rope dress. The instructions are really clear to follow. To improve my chances of a dress being worn I chose one with sleeves and asked the princess what colour material she would like. Of course she chose pink.

The gathered skirt makes it perfect for twirling and ballet dancing.

Book of Vintage Patterns

I found this amazing folder of Enid Gilchrist patterns at the Woolloongabba Antique Centre. The previous owner has drafted most of the patterns which are kept safe in plastic sleeves. There is an envelope which has pictures of baby bonnets on it and is labelled 'bonnets for my babies from 1942 onward'. I'm sure I will find lots of inspiration from these patterns.

Birthday's & Markets

What a busy few days we have had. Saturday was my birthday. The kids were shipped off to mum's for the weekend and Derick and I went out to lunch and then made a trip into the Finders Keepers Markets. I only wish I didn't have a bored husband hanging around so I could've spent a bit more time there. Most of the stands were really busy so you had to wait to have a look. I bought a rabbit softie kit at Selvedge House for a couple of babies due in the new year. I also tried Ellie's new mirror making machine with some hand stamped linen. Unfortunately I wasn't as prepared as I'd hoped to be for Mathilda's Market so I had to spend Saturday night getting everything ready. As we were childless a nice romantic dinner would have been much better!

Our stand at Mathilda's Market

Sunday was an early start for Mathilda's Market although we were the last allocated drop off time, and the whole process of unloading was a lot easier than I thought it was going to be. The quality of the products available was amazing and there was a steady crowd throughout the day.

After the market we headed straight over to pick up the kids. We had a birthday cake to celebrate Zac's 8th birthday which is today. He has been pestering me to have a party but we surprised him with a trip to Movie World instead.

The kids doing batman impersonations

Mathildas Market

Sunday is fast approaching and as usual I still have a few items waiting to be sewn. These boys plane shorts are the latest edition to my range. I have been waiting for the delivery of this material and fortunately it arrived in time for this market.