Best laid plans.......

This was supposed to have been finished for Master 8's birthday last Saturday. The boys were supposed to have gone to their Grandparents for a few days last week, but things happened that put it off until after the birthday.

So, with the mice away, the cat did play, and play, and play to get it finished and
on the bed in time for his return, today.

Phew. Hope he likes it.

Kathryn. XX

Never too young.....

Master 9 making a top for his (girl) teddie 'Rusty'.

He has mastered straight stitch and back stitch in the space of 10 minutes.

Not bad boy!

What are your kids up to over the holidays?

Kathryn. XX

Updated....

Finally!

I have just spent the last three days solidly on the computer updating the website. My hands have cramps from using the mouse so much!

Dolls, Handbag Doorstops, Cottage Children, Accessories and Cushions, have all been given a makeover.

Pop on over and have a look at the new look "Our Shabby Cottage".

Kathryn. XX

Round up time....

What a day;

Hundreds of people (including a coach load!), wonderful stall holders, unique and varied products and perfect weather!

Kylie and the committee team need to be thanked for putting in so much time and effort to be ready in time for the day. It was only 6 weeks ago that it was decided to go ahead and so much needed to be done to get people through the door, and stall holders interested in being part of it.

Yeah team!!!

This was my stall, and I really needed the two tables!!!

I made my first sale at 9.30 and it did not stop until 2pm!

I sold so much stuff that I have not stopped smiling about the whole day since!

A very big "Thank you" to so many of my friends and family who helped me out on the day and thank you to all of my customers who walked away happily with their purchases.
Crowds of people came through the door and the first 100 were treated with a free cupcake from "Cake". (Thanks Jen)
From top right, Tulip rose quilt shop and Hawthorne CottageFrom top right, Blue day designs, Rococco Retro, Tinnie girl and Curly pops, Annie and Jodie for FlowerGarden.
From top right, Villa Hunter, Janey and Kipp, Pink Snow Flakes, MissIsa.

From top right, Blue Ginger Designs, Nimble Jack, Blue Ginger Designs, Marbia Studios.

From top right, Dandelion Designs, Wooly Wooky, Made by Truly, Pictures Eat People.

From top left, Trudy Nicholson, Arahant, Carrach Designs.

If I have left anyone out, I do apologise.

For a more in depth round up go and visit Kylie here and for links to the stall holders go here.

Next Market is on the 23rd October.

Kathryn. XX

To buy a fat pig? Nah....

"To market, to market to buy" unique and one of a kind goods from local guys and gals?

Yes, that's what it's all about. The market has also attracted some stall holders from the big smoke, who I can't wait to meet!

You are probably sick of me telling you about it, so I will do a round up on Monday then shut up for the rest of the month, promise!
Packed and ready.
Kathryn. XX

It's sometimes nice to have new things like.....

A new haircut.
New boots, bought yesterday , on sale, only my size left (when does that ever happen?)
Only yesterday it appears.
And a new skirt, made from the burda dress pattern, adjusted and changed.
Boy is it hard taking pictures of yourself! I will get a better picture of the skirt when hubs comes home, as it is a bit hard to see here, but it is quite flary.

Do you have anything new lately?

Only 4 more sleeps until this.

Kathryn. XX

Market Countdown is on......

Yep, only ten more sleeps until the very first "Buninyong Makers Market".

The sewing room at Our Shabby Cottage has never seen such a frenzy!

I have just finished these cute little framed Kokeshi's
Everything has been tagged and labelled,

"The Handbag Doorstops" have been well and truly "stuffed"
and I think I can safely say that I will have enough stock.

That's always the worry isn't it. Now, bring on the customers!!!

Can you come and visit me at the market on the 11th?

Hope you can, Kathryn. XX