New skirts for Summer...

Wrap skirts will be at Coledale Market Sunday November 25th and the MEGA Canberra
Handmade Market December 8th and 9th- very busy getting stocked up for these!

Back from holidays and time to get sewing!

The school holidays are over and we are back from beautiful Thailand. We had a lovely relaxing time and of course squeezed in some fabric shopping at my favourite place in Bangkok- Sampeng Lane, Chinatown.

 

This is an amazing place for those who get excited by fabric, buttons, beads and braid- I admit to this obsession! It is called the Walking Lane Textiles and is a hub of activity- you can buy all sorts of fabric, I mostly use cottons and there was lots to choose from.

 

These were all $2 or $3 per metre and the braid was 50c per metre.

 

 

 

These Japanese cottons were $4 per metre- looking forward to use these for some skirts or cute little tops- of course they would also make great bags, purses, cushion covers .... I had better get to it!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What has been happening?

Well, it's been a while since posts, so I will pop a few photos up to show what we have been up to. Most significantly, Louise gave birth to gorgeous Lola Rose, so she has been a bit quiet lately, still trying to get some sleep. She will be working on some new prints soon.

I have been sewing away trying to build up some stock for the busy market times ahead. I have received some gorgeous fabric from Hawthorne's and made some spring-time cushion covers, a few more skirts, purses and just last night finished drafting a pattern for a cute summer top.

Make-up bag / Purses / pencil case...

I have been busy making purses for the next Coledale market- Sunday 22nd April- Coledale Public School grounds. I also have lots of wraparound skirts ALMOST finished and a new skirt design in the pipeline- just need a little bit of time to finish them off and I will post some photos!

Another great Coledale Markets

Some rain showers did not stop the crowds coming down to the markets this Sunday.
It was great to see so many familiar faces and meet some new ones. 
Drawstring had a fun (although a little hot and sweaty) and rewarding day at our amazing local markets. 

 

Even picked up a bargain or two, like this zebra rocking horse for $8 dollars!!!

Looking a bit rounder these days :-)

A beautiful day for Coledale markets!

FINALLY we have had some luck with the weather! It was a gorgeous but just a little bit windy day at Coledale. There were lots of people shopping, browsing and enjoying their holidays- a very pleasant way to spend a Sunday plus we had a nice spot under the tree.

The next market is on Sunday 26th February- looking forward to it!

Canberra Handmade

The Drawstring Handmade shop was open for business at Canberra Handmade Xmas market this Saturday and the customers were very supportive and sales were great.

We received lots of lovely feedback and enjoyed the buzzing atmosphere of such a mammoth handmade event. Thanks Canberra Handmade!

Only 2 weeks until Canberra's Handmade Upmarket!

It's time to stop hoarding the gorgeous retro fabric and get making! These are some of the shoulder bags which will be at our stall on Saturday 17th in Canberra. There are some more on their way-I hope to get the photos up soon! Come and visit our Facebook page for more photos of amazing prints and cards and all things fabric.

Christmas Market Vibe - Curries and Good Cheer

Thanks to Sal and Emma-Lee for another great Art and Design market and for all your efforts to put on this fabulous event in the gong.

There were some good crowds, eager to buy handmade and unique Chrissy presents and lots of great people to chat with. With curries and great music on hand, we all had a great day!

See you in Feb for the next Art and Design market!

Great gift ideas!

These purses are the perfect size for all of your essentials. They are made from lovely soft corduroy and each has a strip or two of braid across the front. These purses plus many more will be available at our stall at the Art & Design market in Wollongong on Sunday 27th November and also at the Canberra Handmade Market on the 17th December.