Adelaide Sewing, Stitching and Handcraft Show

What a weekend we had at the Adelaide Sewing, Stitching and Handcraft Show with the Festival of Quilts. It is one of our two big events of this year. It was 3 days in crafty heaven all sorts of crafts where there something for everyone I think. Plus the South Australian Quilt Guild annual quilt show. You could easily spend the day there.

Some shots of the my Stand.
I can tell you as I write this I am so tired I just want to go back to bed. The days are long when we do events like this. I am up around 5 am  and am leaving home by 7.30 am and not getting home until 7 pm except the last day which is later as we have to pack up the stand and take it all back to the shop. This is when I am glad our home is behind the shop. I stopped long enough for a bite to eat before unloading the cars. Normally there is only one car as hubby is normally with me all day of the last day of events but this year with me out of the shop two weekend in a row we decided to repair the wall in the classroom and paint the room. With the cold weather things took longer to dry and he needed to continue on Sunday to finish it all. The room just needs it hangers put up and the furniture needs to be put back. It nice to have the classroom so close to being finished.

Until Next Time
Keep Stitching
Cynthia

Angaston Craft Fair 2014

On Easter Saturday we traded at the Angaston Craft Fair. A early start was needed as we always pop in to the Barossa Farmers Markets first as it is on the way. We got there right at opening time and it was already packed. It is worth a visit if you are around Angaston on a Saturday morning, the smell of freshly brewed coffee and breakfast cooking is just a delight to the senses. Back to the car with our purchases and 5 minutes later we were at the Angaston Town Hall setting up for the 10am opening. I have been trading at this event for the last 8 years so I couldn't  believe it when I realised I didn't bring enough tables but we manage with the loan of a spare table from a friend also trading there. It is a lovely event with a variety of crafts stalls and good food on offer from the Lions club who run the event. We caught up with friends and previous customers,some we had not seen for a couple of years so that is always nice. My kids panels and strip quilt kits got the most attention.

Some pictures of my stall I am thinking next year I do need to bring my hanging frame that bolts to the back of the tables and hang a quilt. It is amazing the different perspective you get when you see some pictures. The stall is lacking some height I think.

 

Until next time

Keep stitches

Cynthia

Laura Folk Fair

On the 5th and 6th of April we were up at Laura trading at the 2014 Laura Folk Fair. It is one of our favourite events, only a couple hours drive from home. It gives us a chance to catch up with some of our regular customers, meet new people and share time with other crafters as we come together for this annual event. For our internet customers it gives them the chance to meet us in person and see what is new (sometimes it is nice to touch the fabrics before you buy them) and I can collect some feedback on possible new projects, what they are looking for and catch up on some social chit chat. It is a lot of work but really enjoyable.  You can see our stall all set up ready for trading above. The weather was beautiful and sunny but not too hot as there was a slight breeze.

A close up on the Aurifil threads and fabric bundles available.

 

Our Kids Strip Quilts were featured for this event and the Tractor Time Quilt was the most popular out of the four we had for sale.

 

My hexagon flowers quilt and my log cabin quilts were eye candy for the batik fabric fans there. It is always good to show everyone what can be achieved with batik fabrics. The hexagon flower quilt will be available in a pattern format soon.

The street on Sunday morning as we prepare for trading. When the event gets going you can't see any of the stalls for all the people in the street. With all the craft stalls, food, amusement rides and the variety of music entertainment. It is a huge event.

Now we have two weeks to prepare for the Angaston Easter Craft Fair on Easter Saturday in Angaston.

Until next time

Keep Stitching

Cynthia

Barossa Craft Fair & Market

On Saturday 23rd November we were trading at the Barossa Craft Fair & Market in Tanunda. This is a yearly event in November. The event is organised by the Barossa Outside School Hours Care Services Inc. The weather was cool with a few showers. A nice change from last years heat. We had a good day trading. It is always good to catch up with some of our online customers in person and meet new ones. Here are some photos I took. The lighting isn't very good in the hall so the pictures aren't the best.

That was our last event for this year, but visit www.cynthiasark.com.au and check out our event listing for future events. I know there is already 3 events in the pipeline for us next year.

 

Until next time keep stitching.

Cynthia