Stitches and Craft rolls into Brisvegas

If you are in Brisbane then it is likely you've already heard that the Stitches and Craft Show starts tomorrow and runs until Sunday at Southbank. As previously posted, Thea from Thea and Sami created the fantastic peacock print that is featured on the Strut your Stuff satchel. Thea requested the satchel in a slightly larger size for her own use (pictured above) and of course I obliged! She is going to have the satchel on display at her stand 156 (incubator section) so feel free to go along to say hi and check out the design and her amazing fabrics in person.

(p.s. I am always happy to customise my designs so don't hesitate to contact me about my made to order service)

Still in stitches

More purchases from the Melbourne Stitches and Craft - above Featherstitch Fantail brooch by Brid bird - these are so gorgeous - purchased from the Thread Den stand.

Beautiful 1950's biscuit tin filled with gorgeous inspiration from Tinnie Girl . These are the perfect gift for crafty folks.

Minnie May models upcycled 'scarf necklace' by bodyparts. Whilst I am a little nervous at impending extended winter mix coming my way in Melbourne I have to admit the idea of wearing this cheers me up!

New employee

Meet Minnie-May. Today was her first day at Lyssy May and whilst she was pretty quiet I think she will fit right in. I have long wanted to have a mannequin to use for display and photography and I am very pleased with the latest addition to the team. Minnie's first big job will be to help out Thea on her Incubator stand at the Melbourne Stitches and Craft show next week. I am sure Thea will have something gorgeous for her to wear!

Farewell summer

When I was in highschool it was decidedly uncool to be into crafts and my friend Kirsty and I were secretly heading off to Stitches and Craft shows and indulging in cross stitch and patchwork on the weekends (crazy days indeed). At the time we seriously considered where knitting lay in our priorities and decided that we would start to cast on when we turned 30.

Well the 30 milestone has passed and I am still yet to embrace knitting as much as I'd love to - maybe a winter in Melbourne will do the trick? If I did decide to take it up I'd definitely be seeking a needle holder from Cath Kidston and a pattern book from Rowan which as anyone knows whose been to the knitting section at Liberty is where the wool is to die for! (p.s. just saw the new Liberty women's and accessories halls that have just been unveiled - somebody get me on a plane!!). Picture of their 'scarf hall' below...