So where to begin. I must get myself better orgainsed for this blogging. The big hiccup that I have is that I am just no good at getting photos taken to put with my words.
I have been very busy making things for the showcase evening that I had on Tuesday night. I sent out an invite to family and friends to come and have a glass of wine and some nibbles and to browse my product range. The evening was a great success. Such a lovely relaxed atmosphere. No stress like there normally is with market days. Yay for that. Thanks to all my wonderful family and friends who helped out and all of those who came out in the bitter cold and wet evening to take a look. We will definitely do it again. Watch this space.
Here is some pics of what I made for the night. Apologies for the 'not so good quality' photos. It will give you some idea anyway. The glass cases are a new item for me. Made from a pattern I purchase online from Studio Cherie. Great pattern and they turned out lovely.
Now I have a couple of orders to fill, a sewing room and a house to tidy. It is a never ending battle the tidy house, but at least it will last until the children get home from school!!
Oh and by the way, the big half marathon walk. I made it!!! Yipee. It was hard work the last few km's as my feet were getting quite sore. My time was 4 hours 2 mins, which included a 10 min toilet stop (the queue for the toilet was long!), so I am very happy. Not so sure that I will do another big walk. I think 15km is about my limit.
Here is a pic of the wine bottle that we received when we finished. Not so sure that I won by a nose considering the fastest walker was a fella in a time of 1 hr 56 mins. Little bit faster than me.
Almost forgot to tell you, that I made a friend in blogland. The girl that I purchased my tray from on trade me is a very clever "doer-upper". Take a look at what she does,www.restyledvintage.co.nz . I think it is all fab. Go you Karen.
Right, so back to the housework. Have a great day
Cheers
Kate
Hi Kate, for some reason I thought of you tonight and came to check out your blog, and saw your lovely 'shout out' to me on here, thanks so much for that! I love your products, you are very talented. I love the fabrics you choose, and how you put them together. Where do you purchase your fabric from? Have you ever checked out Femme De Brocante in Rangiora? (I don't own shares in the place, but I should do, lol). They have a facebook page, and a website (fdb.co.nz)...they are well worth a look. I get my oilcloth from them, and anything else that takes my fancy :)
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