I love Melbourne
May 10, 2010
I’ve loved Melbourne for a very long time. I used to work there, my hubby comes from there and some of the bestest friends you could ever have live down there.
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After a sensational 5 days at the Stitches and Craft Show, I now love Melbourne even more! I got back last night and am still so exhausted that I can barely type but I also can’t wipe the smile off my face. The other indie crafters there were hilarious, lovely and very inspirational.
Jodie from Ric Rac had me literally in stitches (and spent a good deal of time laughing at me … yes at, not with me 
How gorgeous is this elephant of hers?
I had to stop myself from buying everything on Lisa from The Red Thread’s stand, her illustration is just gorgeous.
and Kristen Doran’s work just beamed at me from across the way each day.
Meeting lots of you lovely people who read this little blog of mine was fantastic. I spent way too much money on fabric and supplies and now have about a million different sewing projects in my head.
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A big, big thank you have to go out to Kate (One Flew Over) manned the stand while I did softie classes and the gorgeous Bea who helped me out all weekend. I couldn’t have done it without you!
A full loot report (oh yes, there is a ridiculous amount of loot to show you) to come in the next couple of days. I really do love Melbourne.
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.
May 10, 2010 at 8:35 PM
I was laughing at you with love though…..
May 10, 2010 at 8:38 PM
LOL.. yes, there was a lot of love. he he
May 10, 2010 at 8:38 PM
Yay, so glad you had such a lovely time.
May 10, 2010 at 8:50 PM
I loved your stall. I visited on Saturday and bought a sock monster kit (orange, pink striped one) for my son and plan on taking it to Sew It Together this weekend.
May 10, 2010 at 10:28 PM
it all looks so gorgeous and that wall decal, perfect!!!!! that jodie! she is funny and when she’s with annie…..it’s double trouble!!!
Corrie:)
May 10, 2010 at 11:27 PM
So glad you had a wonderful time in Melbourne Claire. I very sadly didn’t get to stitches and craft – it’s assignment time and I needed to lock myself inside and study. Already looking forward to next year though!
May 11, 2010 at 8:34 AM
Anytime Claire! Was great to catch up xx
May 11, 2010 at 9:02 AM
I came across your sock owls from another blog and thought that they were absolutely adorable. It is the only reason I decided to go to Stitches & Craft this year. I was very excited when I picked up a baby owl kit from you. The incubator section at the show was fantastic. So much better than the first one a year or two ago. It was all very inspirational and I am so glad that I went. We had a great time at the stitchery craft bar. BTW – I’m with you on the loving Melbourne thing. I moved here from Sydney late last year and absolutely adore it.
May 11, 2010 at 4:26 PM
Oh I really wished I had of had the time to get along to this craft show! I am trying my best to become crafty and I think this could have helped me to attend.
Im glad you had such a great show Claire.
May 11, 2010 at 9:49 PM
I told you Jodie would keep you in stitches…glad it was such a wonderful time and can’t wait to see the loot!