The Markets Are A-Coming

Made With Love adj. 1. Item/s that are handmade, and reminiscent of a more relaxed time, ie. The 60’s – Twiggy, hippies, free love, psychedelic prints. Items are often highly prized, and craftily made.

Bazaar n. 1. A market consisting of a street lined with shops and stalls.
2. A shop or a part of a store in which miscellaneous articles are sold.
3. A fair or sale at which miscellaneous articles are sold.

So, with only a couple of weeks until the very first Made With Love Bazaar in Wynyard, sewing machines are going at high speed, minds are ticking, and crafty implements are being used in all manners.

The Stitch ‘N’ Bitch girls have been coming up with some absolute crackers of ideas – I’ve already seen or heard about different little projects that I know I’m definitely going to be purchasing. Like Claire’s little doily purses – very drool-worthy. Just be careful not to drool ON the purses. They’re too pretty to have saliva on them. The markets will be great for little stocking stuffer presents. And the odd present for yourself.

I’ve been working on all sorts of bits and pieces for the markets, the latest being some photo frames. I’ve been decorating frames like these for donkeys years, but haven’t done any recently. It’s always nice to settle back into something you enjoy!

I’ve also got a stack of bags piling up. They’re all made with recycled fabric, from shirts, tea-towels, pillow-cases, and pretty much anything I can get my hands on.

All in all, the markets promise to be fun, inspiring, and kind to your wallet in the lead up to Christmas. Quality hand-crafted goods for great prices – what more could you ask for?

Hope to see you all there!