Showing posts with label craft show. Show all posts
Showing posts with label craft show. Show all posts

Friday, October 28, 2011

Craft & Sewing Show Highlights

Yesterday I had a great visit to the Mebourne Craft and Sewing show at Caulfield Racecourse. My parents in law came for a visit and babysat the girls, so I had a kid free morning - yay!


The show was incredibly busy and all the exhibitors had their work cut out keeping up with everyone shopping up a storm! I thought I'd share with you a few great things that caught my eye.



This burger looks pretty yummy huh? Love the details - the oozy cheese, the fries on the side. It is actually a cake! How awesome is it? This amongst some other gorgeous designs was displayed by the Cake Decorators Association of Victoria.

I enjoyed browsing the fat quarter baskets of Sew Materialistic:


She had a really beautiful range of fabrics including laminated cottons and some great patterns.
There was some beautiful quilts on display but these ones really caught my eye:


The Owl Parliament quilt was my favourite of the day, I love the black, red and white colour scheme and the entire design is just lovely. They are designed by Heather Buck from The Bay Window, where you can buy the pattern or the entire quilt kit. I also loved the Fishy Fishy quilt - sorry for the odd photo angle but I was trying to get as much detail of the quilt into the picture.


I had a great morning at the show so if you are free this weekend you should definitely check it out. I actually found it to be a good chance to pick up some of those little bits and pieces you forget about when you shop at your regular craft store - you should see the new fancy seam ripper I bought!!

You will find all the details on the show's website. Hope all you Melbournians have a great Cup Weekend!

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

The Craft & Sewing Show is coming!

Hello Melburnian crafters! I am really excited that the Craft and Sewing Show is coming to town next week!


I'm planning a girl's day out with my friend Lyndelle from Little Olly. There are a few things I want to accomplish, and based on the great list of exhibitors it should be very easy!

I want to check out overlockers (sergers) - I'd like to start including a neater more professional finish to the clothing I make for my girls. Until now, the old zig-zag stitch has been enough, but so I can drop some hints to Santa this Christmas, I need to do some research! All the various machine companies have an exhibit. Twice a day, Bernina is offering a one hour course on overlocking for only $10 at their stand, and you get to take home the project you make, so I think I'll have to sign up!
 
Next, I plan to have a look for some good quality rubber stamps. Lately I've started making my own cards for birthdays, new babies and thank yous, and I would like to keep going and make a bunch of Christmas cards and gift tags. 

                                                 Source: fab.com via Roslyn on Pinterest


Of course, as a fabric addict, I will be digging through all the fat quarter baskets and browsing the bolts at all the stands selling fabrics!

                                                                 Source: thehumblenest.com via Roslyn on Pinterest



I have been checking out the website and there seems are heaps of fabulous exhibitors and activities so I'm sure some serious impulse shopping will be in order too. The show is on at the Caulfield Racecourse from October 27-30. Don't forget to like them on Facebook so you can get updates on everything to do with the show.


Crafters in other states - did you go this year? If you did, tell me what you liked best! Melbourne crafters - see you there!
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