Following on from my creative outing last week, the girls (Anne, Vikki, Joy and I), ventured out to the Melbourne Showgrounds today for the Stitches and Craft Show.
We’d been there less than 5 minutes when we ran into the excitable Jodie from Vintage Ric Rac. What a crack up Jodie is. She entertained us with hysterically funny stories and observations from the S&C show which I certainly can’t re-tell here…[giggle].
This is us from left: Jodie, me and Vikki from Sew Useful Designs. Talk about having a bad hair day….eeek. You’ll notice my once long, curly and unruly hair is now much shorter and yes… very straight.
After our visit with Jodie we had to refuel with a latte and a Twix bar before continuing on up and down the isles, constantly being inspired by the amazing artisans and their creative produce. Of course we were compelled to buy a few things while there too – as if you couldn’t!!
Then we stopped in for a chat with the delightful Karlene Atkins of Katkin Designs where Vikki was able to pick up some business tips from someone she greatly admires. From L to R this is: Anne, Vikki and Karlene.
Even though Sonya was manning her stall on her own and very busy, she stopped everything to have a chat with us. We compare our health issues (or commiserate with each other), I bought a great project and Giggle buttons, then it was big hugs and on our way again. Unfortunately I didn’t get a photo of us – this could have something to do with the amount of purchases balancing on my lap by this stage. Trust me, Sonya was looking gorgeous and I’m sure my hair had improved by then.
Three and a half hours later we were on our way home again… tired and weary. Well that was me, I can only imagine how Anne and Vikki felt after pushing me around in the wheelchair all morning. Thanks girls – you made my day and I appreciate it.
I just wanted to flop into bed when I got home but look who had made herself comfortable on my bed in my absence…..
My mind is full to over flowing with project ideas after my visit to the Stitches and Craft show. The opportunity to catch up with friends and check out all the new products and ohhhhh, those amazing fabrics mmmmmm – it was very inspiring. I expect I will be a bit manic this week trying to do all the new projects I purchased. I’ve already decided this will be a week for sewing after a couple of solid weeks working on paintings – I’ll show some photos of those later this week.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
Hey Kerryanne! WOW! Will have to watch the news to see if there are reports of a whirlwind going through the S&C show – you and your good buddies! :0) Sounds like you had a fabulous time and managed to meet up with all sorts of fun and interesting people – how wonderful! Will look forward to seeing not only your new paintings from last week, but the results of this week’s frantic stitching – after you have a nanny nap to recharge your batteries! Tee! Hee! Hee! Glad you had a ball! Bear Hugs! KRIS
Sounds like a great day out.
And that kinds tired is a good kinda tired!
And why is your hair so straight??
Did you straighten it.??
Glad it was a good day and to get Inspired from it is a bonus!!
What an incredible day you’ve had sweetie – well deserved too! I just love Jodie’s selvedge creations. I am keeping an eye on your countdown, nearly 2 weeks to go – Yay.
Blessings
Janelle xx
what a great way to spend over three hours!! good company and plenty of crafty eye candy. gypsy is a classic!
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It was a super fun time and I am sooo glad that we found each other….right now I would happily curl up in bed with that cutey pie dog (and probably not even notice)
Oh gosh what world was I living on not to realise it was on this weekend!!! And, only 10-15 mins from my home…. I’m so glad you had a great time and that you got to meet Jodie, and see the magnificent dress!
And by the way, your hair looks absolutely gorgeous!
So glad you such a good time . Looking forward to see what you’ll be making .
clares craftroom
I’m soo glad you had a wonderful day out. I only wish I was there with you seeing all the eye candy and buying up bigggg.
OK, I can’t wait to see your lovely creations.
Hugs-Anna
Hi Kerryanne,
How wonderful to have had such a fabulous day out especially after all of the bed rest. Gypsy is a lot like my Margot – a total bed hog!
Karla
It’s so great to see you out and about and having fun.Your happiness is contagious!!How inspired are you now?
Have fun
Lucinda x
Hello gorgeous! Thank you for your lovely company yesterday!! It was a terrific day and I couldn’t sleep last night because my head was buzzing with inspiration! And what a great (wheelchair-friendly) venue! I hope you have a nice restful day… just like Gypsy plans to have! Vikki xx
Hi Kerryanne, so glad you had a great time – you look so happy to be out and about! Jodie is great isn’t she!
Wow, what a great day out!! Thank you for the photos they made me even more jealous!!! I think your hair looks wonderful, imagine what it looks like on a good hair day!!
I just know when the fair comes up here it is not going to be as wonderful as the one you went to. That dress!!! Aaahhh…I love new projects they do help inspire you, can’t wait to see your creations!!
Kiss Noises Linda Lilly Cottage
Wow what a fun time. How fabulous to meet up with the blog girls.
Thanks for visiting my blog – glad you liked Amy’s tiara. It also had flahing lights as did her sash but they must have been turned off when I took the photo. Sure was a fun night.
Alison
I missed going to the Stitches & Craft show this time around. It was close to home when it was at Caulfield Racecourse. Hopefully I can get to the next one. You sound as though you had a thoroughly great time.
ps – you have a lovely blog and beautiful work.
ciao,
Elena 🙂
dear kerryanne….LOVE the photos..
and YOUR hair looks gorgeous!!
wow!! I havent been to the craft fair for ages..had a lady pick something up from ebay last night..she had been…COULDNT believe it is now at the showgrounds? just assumed “jeffs shed”..how was it there?? she wasnt overly impressed..
ANYWAy glad you bought heaps..and full of inspiration…AND cannot wait to see what you will show in next blog..
xx andrea
What a fab day out!
I love the fact you had to stop & refuel with a coffee & a Twix! Great choice!
I am going to have to move my but to the next show. I can’t wait to see what creations you come up with.
~S~ xxx
Happy St. Patricks Day!
blessings, kari & kijsa
You look quite different with straight hair, how funny, you have straightened yours and I have paid a riduculous amount of money for some curls!!!
What fun meeting other bloggers!
I am now up to date with you, was 6 posts behind of yours! Rachaelxo
I can tell you had a fun time at the show! Wish I could be there too! Thanks for stopping by to see my crocheted flowers and sewing box!