Sweet Fabric:
HAC

This afternoon was spent making multi taskers with these lovely girls.

I had a fabulous afternoon & wish I could continue crafting. Sadly, I am now running horribly late for the school disco!

I asked The Date to help me out & test my instructions for the Multi Tasker. It's going to be included in issue 11 of Mixtapezine & I really wanted to make sure that there were no glitches.

Far out...he did it & he multi tasked too!

...watched the footy, drank beer (2), crafted(!) & swore a bit.

At the end of the whole exercise I asked him how he went & he said "I EXPLETIVE hated it". Ha...he's a good sort.

You can see more multi tasker action here & Lara's wonderful multi tasker post here.

I've had a few people express interest in another multi tasker workshop. At this stage it's looking like being mid October. Are you interested? If so please email me: kootoyooATgmailDOTcom with MULTI TASKER in the subject line.

We had a lovely afternoon...speedy whittling, red work admiring, gluing, crocheting, yo-yo making, chatting & laughing.

I'm looking forward to seeing the spool holders in their new homes.

Cindy, Gina, Justine, Leah, Lara, Kate, Tina,

...ready for whitling.

As my plans to go to The Mill with The Date today were foiled by a small child with the vomits I got to work kitting things up for Saturday.

...ready for covering.

I'm really looking forward to it.

I've made a mini version of the spool holder & I think it's achievable in a HAC craft workshop.

You're invited to attend the pencil spool holder HAC* craft workshop.

Cost: $55
Date: 5 September 09
Time: 1-5pm
Venue: Balwyn Community Centre
Book: HERE 10 places available.

Included: Frame, pencils(6), backing fabric & all equipment & materials to make the spool holder (thread not included)

Note: I made both the spool holders using frames I already had. I've found that decent Op Shop frames are pretty hard to come by & I really think that the ikea frames look fabulous but if you would like your spool holder to be 100% recycled you will need to select that option when you make your booking.

*Have a crack

The girls with their finished multi tasker booklets.

Cindy
Karen
Jeana
Tina
Leah
Lara
Melanie
Eleanor

It turns out that 8 was absolutely the perfect number for the HAC craft workshop. The girls & I chatted & worked away making the multi tasker.

The session began with fabric selection. All vintage sheeting & table linen with a cameo Aunty Cookie (which was snapped up super fast). I think that they all turned out beautifully & best of all...totally functional crafting tool.

The multi tasker "how to" will appear in an upcoming issue of mixtapezine. If you'd like to make your own, you should subscribe.

All ready & waiting for the guests.

HAC by kootoyoo on Polyvore.com

As is the way with these types of events, I've had a couple of people withdraw for various reasons.

I've got three places available for the session that will be run on Saturday 18 July from 1-5pm.

We're meeting in Balwyn to make the multi tasker pictured above.

The multi tasker is a book like crafting tool:

-When open & flat the outside cover acts as an ironing board
-The inside front cover is sandpaper to assist with tracing onto fabric
-The inside back cover is the cutting mat
& the middle "page" is a leatherette which protects table surfaces from scratching & also has a felt like surface which "grabs" the fabric to assist with piecing.

You can purchase a very similar item commercially for around $75.

We will be constructing the multi tasker from largely recycled materials (obviously the cutting mat & the sandpaper are new).

The cost for the session is $50 which includes all materials and something to eat & drink.

If you'd like to join us please visit the HAC shop here.

I'm going to host a HAC* craft session.

I'd love you to come along & make the multi tasker with me.

I'll provide all materials, something to eat & maybe some bubbles too.

Date: Saturday 18 July 2009
Time: 1-5pm
Venue: Eastern suburbs (Melbourne)
Cost: $50

If I get enough interest (10 people), we'll go ahead.

Just email me: kootoyooblog{@}gmail{.}com
if you're interested & we'll take it from there.

*Have A Crack