Life has been a little busy lately and I have been on the move with housesitting. The sewing goes on inspite of all of the moving and creating happens. Fortunately I have found houses with huge dining tables, so have turned them into 'sewing rooms' or as my family would say, 'sweat shops'.
I have finally gotten myself organised to start selling some of the Cathies Creations products and will be attending "The Handmade Expo" at Ipswich for their next 3 markets. I will be there on the 17th July, 21st August, 18th September. The Handmade Expo is a large HANDMADE ONLY market. With up to 100 stalls on offer and now including GOURMET FRESH. The market runs from 8am - 2pm at the Ipswich Turf Club, Brisbane Road, Bundamba. There is FREE ENTRY & PARKING. Check out the blog at http://thehandmadeexpo.blogspot.com/
I have also been accepted as a member of the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre, and I am going to meet with their gallery and market committee this week with a portfolio of my work. I will be able to have a market stall at their "Arts & Craft Market" which is held on the 4th Sunday of each month from 8.30am to 12.30pm. The centre is at 191 Sunderland Drive, Banksia Beach, Bribie Island. There website is www.bicas.org.au. It is worth a outing to Bribie to check out the Gallery and the markets. they are small but there is some gorgeous work and all very reasonably priced.
So, here are some of my latest creations. I absolutely love these bibs, and everyone who has seen them thinks they are gorgeous.
Strawberry and Watermelon
Kitty and Teddy
Crab and Turtle
Pear and Apple
Rose and Flower
All of the bibs are $15 each (plus postage) - or see me at the markets!
I still have a few more to create, so watch this space for a Giraffe, Gator, Lady Bug, Bumble Bee, and Beetle, and when they're all made, I might just make some plain ones for the less adventurous babes out there.
Cathies Creations has gone crazy for bags this week, or some may say I have gone a bit 'strip happy'. I finally bought out the Jelly Roll box and realised that I can't just look at them and drool over them forever. So the day has come and I have started to sew with them. These bags are all made out of Moda Jelly Rolls. Thus far I have used "Hello Betty" and "Essence", but there are another 6 or more in the box, so more to come, perhaps not all will become bags. I am thinking of table runners too.
Medium size "Hello Betty" bags.
Fabric 100% Cotton "Moda Hello Betty collection"
Size: 27cm long X 22 cm deep x 11 cm wide
Handles from top to bag approx 30 cm.
Fully lined in cream 100% cotton with 2 internal pockets
Cost: $50 each (plus postage
Medium size "Essence" Bags
Fabric 100% cotton "Moda Essence by Sandy Gervais"
Size: 27cm long X 22 cm deep x 11 cm wide
Handles from top to bag approx 30 cm.
Fully lined in cream 100% cotton with 2 internal pockets
Cost: $50 (plus postage)
Small "Hello Betty" Strip Bag
Fabric 100% Cotton "Moda Hello Betty collection"
Size: 22cm long X 25.5 cm deep x 5 cm wide
Handle from top to bag approx 30 cm.
Fully lined in cream 100% cotton
Cost: $35 each (plus postage)
Large "Hello Betty" Strip Bag
Fabric 100% Cotton "Moda Hello Betty collection"
Size: 36cm long X 32 cm deep x 20 cm wide
Handles from top to bag approx 30 cm.
Fully lined in cream 100% cotton with 2 internal pockets
Cost: $70 each (plus postage)
And here are the latest library bag orders, made and ready to send.
Personalised Chidrens Library Bag
1. Choose an outside colour (I choose a lining to match)
2. Your Child's name (first name only or first and last name)
3. Choose a simple applique or tell me your child's favourite and I will find one to suit.
These bags are fully lined and padded with quilt batting to protect the library books. 100% cotton fabrics. Fully machine washable, but will need a quick iron.
Size: 40 cm deep X 36 cm wide
Made to order - approx 2 weeks to delivery (depending on current orders)
Cost: $50 (plus postage)
Extra Options:
These bags have also been purchased as kindy sheet bags
and then used later for library bags.
I can make the sheets for an extra $20.
Water repellant lining makes them great for swimming bags
(NB: water repellant not water proof).
This lining adds $5 to the cost.
Okay, so it is back to the sewing machine. Hope you have enjoyed seeing my latest creations. If you are interested in purchasing anything, drop me an email at cathiescreations@me.com . I look forward to giving you the next installment.
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