Time for a destash

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It's been a big year thus far. All children now at school..the oldest one in high school. I've never been busier. In some ways. More demands, perhaps a bit more time alone. Anyway whatever it is, I've decided it is time for a destash.
My first point of call is Stash and Treasure at Marrickville Town Hall next Saturday 12th May. It runs from 9 am till 2 pm.
I'll have bits and bobs..fabric, yarn etc.  I will be sharing a stall with Dolores whom I'm sure will have some lovely stuff.  Hopefully we'll both leave with less than what we arrived with!!

EXHAUSTED

Back from the Sydney craft quilt fair.  Tired, sore feet, more projects to do but happy.
Enjoyed the quilts...Dear Jane's seem to be plentiful.
Bought more than I needed (which would have been nothing but then I should have stayed home) but not too much.
Pretty yarn, just a tad of fabric, a birthday book for mum.  That would be about it. 

Sew it Together 2011...come & gone...but what a blast!

It was a whirl of activity & chat that was over all too soon.  The stories have been told much more comprehensively in many other places.  And photos- plenty here!  I really think Sew it Together is about the people...whom I didn't photograph so you'll have to imagine :)  The rest is icing on the cake.  Big thanks to Sheridan of course!

The day itself started off with an incredibly generous goody bag courtesy of the sponsors.

Settled down to a bit of knitting.  Combined with chatting.  Maybe more chat.  And more cups of tea.

Plenty of purchasing opportunites

A rather special pair of items I was delighted to win from craft schmaft & nicole mallileu

A helpful handpiecing workshop from Cath of Material Obsession.  This will no doubt help my circle game to keep rolling along...

photo from Kathy of Material obsession fame!!

And an impromptu crochet workshop from another Cath.  Thank you Cath.  I didn't get a photo of this one so watch this space.  Peta made a beautiful flower...maybe she will put a photo on her blog one day :)
I managed to fit in voting, a quick trip to Kinokuniya, racing back home to retrieve the lovely nametag I forgot all before dinner.  Which is probably another story to be told another time.

To extend the SIT experience it was great to visit the new Material Obsession on Sunday morning.  And look they are having a sale this week.  Perhaps the perfect excuse for a visit!
Willa & I did make it to Calico & Ivy on Friday to pretend we were on the shopping trip.  Willa had a ulterior motive in being pleased to go....macaroons from adriano zumbo.  I think this might become a regular duo.  Dangerous liasions...

This incredibly crafty weekend finished with a sock toy workshop to help produce toys for our school fete as well as give kids a fun craft experience.  Our May Fair has developed quite the reputation when it comes to craft... onwards..ever onwards...

Shopping because of an Easter Bun

Well I was picking up bread at my local favourite haunt.  Yes they know me by name.  Anyway whilst waiting for the delivery of hot cross buns (very good) the 3 yo was getting itchy feet, babycino finished & handbag patchwork completed,  I remembered the tip from a friend that another local favourite was moving and everything was half price.  Now I really do not need more fabric but can't resist a bargain & did think there was probably something there that would be useful. 

Yes lots of Fqs for 2.50 & a bit of vlisofix etc.

Just Remnants Marrickville is moving next to the Fabric Remnant Warehouse at Alexandria.  Its worth a look if you are in the area before April 7th.