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  • Hawkers' Market...

    Hawkers' Market...
    Hawkers flags
    Hawkers Ready
    Hawkers Cucumber

    The Heat Beads Hawkers' Market is running as part of The Melbourne Food & Wine Festival.

    What a magical event this is!

    I was lucky enough to be there to watch the Vic Market transform into a bustling Hawkers' Market (& then back again ready for this morning's regular market).

    Last night the Vic Market sheds were filled with the smell of delicious Asian foods sizzling over hot coals. There was live entertainment, cooking demonstrations & tables jam packed full of people soaking in this rather magical event (& they are doing it all again tonight & Wednesday).

    It's certainly an experience I'd recommend so if you're in Melbourne you should consider making tonight or tomorrow night's meal plan "The Heat Beads Hawkers' Market".

  • Fold

    Fold

    Fold, originally uploaded by kootoyoo.

    BigPond is down due to the storms in our area. Have managed to upload a pic using fancy phone which I've yet to learn how to use properly.

    I'm feeling almosst myself today and looking forward to checking out the creative spaces once we are back online.

    The Gambler is pretty important in my life.

    I'm notorious for thinking everything will take 20 minutes (including moving house). I really need to get the old life resolved ... quick smart! I have (as per usual) bitten off more than I can chew.

    I've given my apologies to the Daylesford Makers Market girls. I'm sorry not to be there but I'm folding before the whole house of cards comes crashing down. Hope you understand and if you're going to Daylesford for the market - have a ball - it promises to be a great event.

  • Seasonal...

    Seasonal...
    Camby Market Wool

    It's just absolutely freezing in Melbourne at the moment and increasingly difficult to drag myself out of bed in the 5s to run.

    I am enjoying playing around with blanketing & yarn. Today I've been doing a bit of blanket tattooing (more on that later) which has been terrific fun.

    I've also been thinking lots about this bolt of classic Melbourne grey (which I'm guessing is Doctor's Flannel), picked up at the Camberwell Market a couple of weeks ago. Of course, I don't know anything about Doctor's Flannel except that the softie queens use it so it must be good stuff.

  • Getting organised...

    Getting organised...

    Lou contacted me a couple of weeks ago to see if I'd have a stall at this market.

    Why not?
    I've got some stock.
    Mum & The Smalls have a whole Christmas extravaganza planned, so I'm kid free for the day.

    BUT... I can't turn up to a market with planners only - I'll look a bit mateless & slack.

    I've been making a few other bits & pieces & I'd love you to come & say Hi if you're in that neck of the woods on Saturday. Details & a link to all the little bits & pieces I'll be selling are in my sidebar.

  • Circling...

    Circling...

    Those grey circles from the other day turned into scarflets. We'd seen a girl wearing some sort of felt circle creation at the Camby market & I was keen to have a go.

    Edit - 18 August 09: I now know that the creator of original piece must be Gaye Abandon.

    I've used wool flannel & wool jersey which has all been picked up from the op shop over the last few years.

    All in all a lovely day at the market. I really enjoyed myself & chatted to lots of lovely people & got lots of granny squaring done too.

    I'll be making more of these. I really like the way they hug your neck & drape so beautifully & I love the little bit of fray.

  • Slow going...

    Slow going...
    Slow going

    Typically, my "20 minute job" has taken FAR longer than I budgeted. I think it would have been quicker to knit the flaming thing from scratch!

    The encouragement and enthusiasm from the smallest (& the fact that I posted about the beginnings) have kept me on track.

    PS: Haven't painted the bookshelf...but I did muck around with a couple of lights, do some stitching, practice with the sticks & spent plenty of time on the distraction too. Oh, and I went to the Camby market - it was very busy this week!

  • Noticing - challenge...

    Noticing - challenge...

    I'm without a car for a couple of weeks.

    I've noticed just how much I rely on the car. Today I walked and caught the tram into the city with the girls for a doctor's appointment and then rode my bike to visit my sister...I'm shattered.

    Much as I love living in the leafy green suburbs (where not even a coffee is walking distance) today would have been much easier if I lived in Fitzroy.

    This map is from an old street directory picked up at the Camberwell market yesterday - so good!

  • The thrill of the hunt...

    The thrill of the hunt...
    House Pierlite

    I love stuff but I hate dusting so I'm trying to keep the stuff to a minimum in the new place.

    This is the shelf over the little bar desk in the kitchen.

    I can't believe how long this whole moving caper is taking! I've previously moved house (& been unpacked) in 1 day. I think it's the stuff!

    This stuff made the cut...

    - Kissing kids purchased at the Camby Market about 100 years ago.
    - Pierlite fluro lamp purchased in Caloundra this year for $2 & posted home.
    - Old bottles found under the old house.

    Determined to have some craft stuff out tomorrow.

  • Grey days...

    Grey days...

    Working hard in the pool room again today & it's all about grey. My choice of thread for the sewing machine has pretty much limited me to grey, red, black & brown ... it's an interesting challenge.

    Lou gave me a little nudge & so I'm going to be at Yarraville Market tomorrow.

    I'll have a lot of somethings made of nothings & the crochet will be there too. If you happen to be in the area pop in & say "Hi".

  • I'm pretty excited about this...

    I'm pretty excited about this...

    & it's coming to the market with me tonight. Details over in the sidebar. Come & say Hi.

    I thought you might like to play a little game.

    I was thinking of a local blog author when I made this. Do you know who it is? If so read the rules below...

    RULES:
    Do NOT comment with their name - you'll only shorten the odds if you do (& I'll delete comments with the answer).
    Comment on this post to let me know you're playing with "I'm in".
    Schedule a post for 6am Saturday morning with your answer. Just the name is fine.
    I'll trawl around on Saturday morning & check out everyone's answers & then...
    I'll draw a winner from the correct answers.

    If you win...you get one of these little bobbin pendants. They come in a little 20cm x 20cm fabric scrap pouch. It's folded magically to create the pouch & then you just unfold it to reveal your usable fabric. Yep - you can use the pouch in some crafty pursuit. I feel really good about this packaging solution.

    I hope you'll play along.

    Edit: How to schedule a post using Blogger.

    click to enlarge

    Look it's easy - you might find it helpful even if you're not playing.

  • It WAS ace...

    It WAS ace...
    Ace weekend

    We had the very bestest time ever.

    Nan didn't put the camera away & I didn't get it out.

    Thursday: trip to Kyo/The Mill/How Bazaar was amazing & of course my regular Melbourne haunts seemed somewhat crap in the shadow of the Day 1 shop. I stitched & laughed 'til I cried.

    Friday: Nan hatched an exciting quilted garment plan. There was much swearing & carry on about the quality (or lack thereof) of the Janome & many pro Pfaff arguments were put forward. I stitched & laughed 'til I cried.

    Saturday: Shopping for craft supplies & a bit of parental running around for me & a lot of time with the Janome for Nan. I stitched & laughed 'til I cried.

    Sunday: Camby Market & back home to the trusty Janome for Nan. I stitched & laughed 'til I cried.

    I didn't feed her (like at all - - - I was too busy stitching & laughing 'til I cried), but I think there's plenty of nourishment in a Capiroska & I made her plenty of those.

    I've been very lucky to meet & make some really truly ace real life mates because of this space. Let me tell you...Rummage is one of the best.

    Big giant ups to The Date & to The Frenchie too for making it happen.

    Hoping that your weekend was fabulous too. x

  • Weekend plans...

    Weekend plans...
    Crochet is ace

    This I want to do this weekend...

    - paint a bookshelf
    - refashion a couple of bedside lamps
    - finish off some stitchery
    - practice with the sticks

    What I'll probably do...

    - none of the above & just concentrate on this little distraction.

    Oh & I might go to the market too.

    Hope your weekend is fabulous.

  • Huppari...

    Huppari...
    Relax

    'Cos it sounds so much more exotic that hoodie. It's Finnish.

    Luxury & simplicity all rolled into one. A bit of knittery, a bit of machinery.

    Warm

    I combined the amazing angora gifted by Auntie Pat & the Doctor's flannel purchased from the Camberwell Market (for next to nix).

    I had so much fun with this & already have another on the sticks because (of course) there are a couple of things I'd do differently.

    Totally inspired by assemblage & aunty cookie. I'm confident that they will both be thrilled with the greyness of it.

  • Secrets...

    Secrets...

    I had fun at the market today.

    Sold a few, took a few orders & got an excellent response to the music boxes and the business cards! (all gone - but they're free afterall).

    Making my day...

    the lark
    twiglet
    aunty cookie
    kiss the birdie
    my poppet
    kids with crayons

    & karen, merilyn & eliza.

  • SNAPits...

    SNAPits...

    1. P1010005, 2. P1010003, 3. P1010002, 4. P1010119, 5. P1010116, 6. P1010115, 7. P1010114, 8. P1010111, 9. P1010108

    SNAPits from my week.

    Market Fresh Produce from my Grocery Store.

    All items hand cut, hand mixed & hand sewn from waste product.

  • Not my moo cards...

    Not my moo cards...

    I needed some new cards to take with me to Mathilda's Market this weekend. Apart from the last minute factor I do like to do these things myself anyway.

    I'm very pleased with my new kmoo cards.

    I've used the beautiful image that this lovely girl took and printed it onto Dimensions Paint Sample cards. These genuinely are recreated - I didn't just go & swipe them from my local 3D store. I purchased them from Reverse Art Truck.

    Maybe "white icing" has been renamed/retinted. I think it's a good name for a paint colour myself...

  • The remains of the day...

    The remains of the day...

    photo.jpg, originally uploaded by kootoyoo.

    The no internet thing has worn off pretty quick! I'm a touch typist and this pointer finger typing is just beyond a joke.

    I'm wearing my poker face about the whole market thing but I will say that I may have made a few purchases and chatted with some lovely local folk and plenty of Melbourne girls too. Sorry about the lack of links folks but it's all about the pointer finger y'know.

    Yesterday was very productive on the house front and began pulling something apart ... The image above is part of it's inners ... care to offer a guess?

  • Happy Days [02]...

    Happy Days [02]...

    Making this day happy...

    - being here this morning.
    - running past my Year 9 campus, primary school, the house I grew up in & my kindergarten. I'm so local & loving it.
    - sweet kids helping prepare for my market stall next week.
    - my gorgeous thrifted shirt.
    - being aware & being reminded that even when things aren't perfect we are so very lucky. The big picture is what it's all about.

    I'm going to leave you with a thought from the kids kinder teacher. Sage advice for us all...

    "Will this matter in 2 years? If not - don't sweat it now"

  • My Melbourne ...

    My Melbourne ...
    Melbourne

    Have you seen something at my place that you like?

    I've made a lot of stuff, hacked & re-worked a lot of stuff, found a lot of stuff & of course bought a lot of stuff too.

    Some of the places I've made purchases over the years are listed here (in no particular order except to say that most of my favourite pieces have come from Step Back).

    Step Back
    Youngs Auctions
    Camberwell Antique Centre
    Camberwell Market
    Maling Road Antiques
    Smith Street Bazaar
    20th Century Scandinavia
    Arthurs Circus
    Kyo
    Simon Ancher
    Bunnings
    The Works
    The Mill Markets
    Op Shops
    Ikea
    Hard rubbish
    Family "rescues"

    & online
    Ebay
    Etsy (including but not limited to)...
    Aunty Cookie, Loobylu, Bricolagelife, Vandalized Vintage, Tsk Tsk, Red Pepper Quilts, Meet me at mikes, Bellalulu, Yardage Design, Lil Sonny Sky, Gemma Jones
    ... for prints, soft furnishings & small vintage pieces.

  • On my desk...

    On my desk...

    still more of the north sun. I'm soaking up every drop while it lasts.

    Something old (the swappies)
    Something borrowed (the peek of quilted star)
    SomethingS new....

    Jodie & I met quite by accident at the Design Market on Sunday & how lucky was I? Jodie had one of her darling little birds for me. It's so gorgeous - thank you.

    Nikki's kit which I won recently on her blog. It's for the puffy purse. I'd had grand plans of making it last weekend & didn't get to it....I'm looking forward to the date with my machine - thanks Nikki.

    & something blue (the left over 12 ply from my crack at these crochet flowers).

    On my desk...the players.

    Still undecided about the flaming dresses... thanks for your input - I'll keep you posted.