Monday, August 17, 2009

A Little Denim Skirt For Ivy

So I just couldn't resist... A friend gave me the cute little Bonds leggings when Ivy was born, but what would she wear them with? Big sister Harriet was a trouser girl (and mostly still is!) - not as feminine-looking as Ivy in the early months - hard to admit - because we thought she was just the most beautifullest child in the whole world!! So the hand-me-down clothes didn't contain a skirt or dress in size 000.

I decided that I would make little Ivy a denim skirt. I pulled out some denim I had in my ever so dwindling stash (I don't get out much to randomly fabric shop these days!!) and one of my six boxes of little bits and pieces of fabric. You know the little bits that you just can't bear to throw out after cutting out a pattern, not big enough to sew something else, but you might use it one day... Low and behold, I had cut off the legs of an old pair of jeans once and, what do you know, perfect for a little size 000 skirt! No cutting and measuring and sewing all day, just two quick hems, a bit of elastic and voila!

It was looking a little plain, so I added this little fabric circle and button detail that I had been dreaming about for days.


Are they set for mass production and a target audience of Homespun Market goers? Maybe, you (and I) never just know what I might get up to on any one day...

Monday, August 3, 2009

Ooooh... a lovely market this weekend again!

So here it is... our list of stallholders and photos of some of our stallholders for this weekend.

The Sweet Tooth - sweets and things including the yummy Elephant Pass Fudge
Village Hot Bread Shop - well priced fresh bakery items
Kylane Creations - hand designed beaded jewellery
Tam and Friends - you just never know what will turn up on my stall...!
Rocky Gardens - the most yummiest jams and preserves - said it before, say it again - you must try the raspberry jam...
Robin Cochrane - contemporary jewellery including freshwater pearls
Pots of Love - bulbs potted in the most amazing and gorgeous little (and big) pots
Liz & Jess - beautiful hand-knitted scarves and accessories
Kim Sharman - intricately detailed quilts and lots of other treats
Samspiration - felted wool items that are divine - check out the *new brooches*
Baindu Tamba - african hair braiding and handmade items
inner+child - very cute childrens' accessories and even cuter *new* fairy wings
Handmade by Rowena - hand-knitted and woven cushions and throws
Colleen Hall - cute little dolls clothes plus inspirational wall hangings
Loz & Dinny - very gorgeous girls' dresses and accessories
Cheryl's Creations - freeform handknitted items

See you at the market on Saturday!

Friday, July 31, 2009

Next market 8th August 2009

Our next market is on Saturday, 8th August 2009.

Watch this space for more info about the great stalls we have booked in.

Our last market held the most wonderful array of stalls, in my opinion, it was the best range we have had to date. Hopefully we can match this quality range again this month!

More to follow...

Monday, July 6, 2009

Saturday market this weekend, 11th July

Our winter monthly market is on again this Saturday, 11th July.

I'm really excited about the stalls we have lined up for this weekend. We have a great mix of contemporary and traditional products as well as some new stalls with innovative ideas.


Stallholders are:
Emma Kimpton - original art, cards, and printed tshirts
The Sweet Tooth - Tasmanian made sweets and fudge
Rocky Gardens - yummy jams and preserves - you can't go past the raspberry jam, it is divine!
Kylane Creations - one of a kind, beaded jewellery
Tam & Friends - baby bibs, turned timber bowls
Three Little Chickens - they're back! Cute little motif baby singlets are their signature product
Robin Cochrane - beaded jewellery including lovely freshwater pearl designs
Chocolates in Bloom - a great alternative to flowers, send a bouquet of chocolates instead!
Tina Pinkard - hand sewn treats
Loz & Dinny - gorgeous dresses and accessories for the little miss in your life
inner+child - cute little children's accessories including a brand new range of fairy wings
That Vintage - Sophie's popular range of contemporary jewellery and accessories
Cheryl's Creations - the most amazing freeform knitted and crocheted cardigans and treats
Kim Sharman - detailed quilts like no other plus additional items from this creative mind
Sewnearth - exquisite hand dyed scarves plus more...
Pots of Love - new this weekend... bulbs potted into all kinds of groovy containers
Baindu Tamba - african hair braiding, clothing and jewellery
Samspiration - gorgeous felted wool products like you have never seen
Elizabeth Nye - another new stall!
Cathryn Gibson - large range of beautiful fabric covered headbands, plus booties and other sewn treats


As you can see, the market is worth visiting on Saturday!

See you at Pilgrim Hall between 10am and 3pm.

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Welcome to the World - Ivy Anna Lynch

After months of anticipation, Ivy Anna Lynch was born on Friday, 26th June 2009 at 11.09am, weighing 8lb 12oz.




Mum has been very blessed with a quick recovery and Bubs is doing well.

See you all at the market next Saturday!

Monday, June 8, 2009

Come to the market this satuarday!

The Homespun Market at Pilgrim Hall is on this Saturday! Come along between 10am and 3pm for some fantastic treats.

Stallholders include:

Robin Cochrane - welcome back after a break with a large range of beaded jewellery
Myfanwy Dabner - a first timer with original art
What About Wine - another first timer selling cleanskin Tasmanian wines
Colleen Hall - hand knitted items and inspirational wall hangings
Rocky Gardens - jams and sauces that are to die for!
Kylie Mackrill - hand-designed beaded jewellery
Tam & Friends - turned timber bowls and frayed denim bibs - not to be used together!!
Vowsallees Fashions - the most amazing hand knitted gloves and arm warmers
Samantha Derbyshire - a first timer too - Scentsation Candles, all natural soy candles
Cheryl Medwin - freeform, hand knitted cardigans, shawls and items
Sewn Earth - hand-dyed and embroidered silk scarves and accessories
Loz & Dinny - gorgeous dresses for little girls
Kim Sharman - quilts and other treats
Village Hot Bread Shop - fresh breads and sweet treats
Tina Pinkard - hand-designed bags and textiles
Cathryn Gibson - a huge range of lovely headbands for girls and booties and bags
Nice Bola Design - a maybe from our beloved Malina! Beautiful jewellery inspired by the islands
Honey Tasmania - a maybe from our also beloved Rebecca!

So join us on Saturday and pick up some well-priced fresh baked bread, yummy jam to go on it, and a lovely gift for a friend or treat for yourself.

Sunday, June 7, 2009

a successful day at 'the market' hobart


Cath Reilly and myself had the pleasure of attending 'the market' hobart, a new monthly handmade market in Hobart.

Located at the Masonic Temple on Sandy Bay Road, 'the market' is a credit to its founders, Bec, Holly and Shannon. A wonderful array of quality, handmade items were on display. The venue looked amazing with the lighting detail and market set up.

Cath and I combined forces for the day, with Cath peddling her gorgeous range of felt items for children and I trialled my new range of frayed denim bibs (I will upload them on the website this week!!).

The market was well attended and we were kept busy for most of the day.

Here are a few more photos of our stall: