Softies and The Craft Room
June 29, 2009
I spent all Sunday stitching with the lovely ladies of The Craft Room (Thanks to the ultimate retro mummy for organising!) It was perfect timing for finishing off the Mathildas Market sock toy gang, here they are all in blues. I love that each one of them turns out to be slightly different, it’s almost like they have different personalities. Still lots more stitching to do for next weekend… I have to admit there was an awful lot of talking and not quite enough stitching going on. It’s so great to meet crafty bloggers in person although quite weird to recognise people more by their blog name than their first name or even face.
Hello. My name is Claire. I have a sock toy addiction. It began two years ago when I was pregnant and nesting. At first I dismissed it. I hadn't sewn in years. "Craft Schmaft" I said. Well it seems this crafty thing is here to stay. This blog brings you the delights of making sock softies, fabric finds and crafty inspiration from round the interweb.
June 29, 2009 at 1:19 PM
There was way too much talking but it was great to finally meet you in person
June 29, 2009 at 3:50 PM
It was such a fun day! Your toys look so cuddly.
June 29, 2009 at 8:06 PM
I should of known better than to bring my machine. great to finally meet. The gang’s looking fabulous!
June 30, 2009 at 12:18 PM
Wow your little creations look fab!
I just wanted to wish a fellow bizness Babe luck. The Matilda Markets are fantastic I visited the last one at Lane Cove and they were really busy and filled with lots of amazing designers and stores.
Best of Luck
Fee x
June 30, 2009 at 2:37 PM
Hi there Claire, I have just started the Bizness Babes course and I am loving it, we were sent information about your business and just wanted to wish you luck with your ventures…
cheers
Sharon
June 30, 2009 at 10:53 PM
So get what you mean on the weird front. It’s a bit like internet dating, only completely not.
(loving the blues brothers)
July 2, 2009 at 10:56 PM
PS. Just nominated you for A Lovely Blog whatsit. You’re not ‘tagged’ – no need to lift a finger unless you would like to play (just sit back and bask in the glory!)
http://www.myrtleandeunice.com/2009/07/canasta-tournament-spider-and-biscuit.html
July 5, 2009 at 12:00 PM
Your softies are just adorable. I love the giraffe and the owl mobile. Are you going to release a pattern for them as I would love to make some of them. Can you tell me how much the patterns would cost too. I have spent a nice bit of time reading about your wonderful crafty endeavours and must admit that I love watching Grand Designs too. The new shows at 8:30 have been fantastic.
July 5, 2009 at 5:38 PM
Thank you Sue! I have the giraffe available as a pattern (up on etsy in the next few days) and the owl mobile is coming in the next month a pattern too. Isn’t grand designs fantastic? I’ve stitched many a sock toy watching grand designs, it’s one of the only programs my hubby and I can both agree on.