Saturday, 23 October 2010

Craft Hatch


Today was my Craft Hatch market. I had the best time, it was so much fun and so lovely. But right now I'm pooped, feel a little like bear with his stuffing loved out of him, but in the best sense of tired, and like a totally worn out by love and good times bear if you know what I mean. So I need to warn you and apologize in advance because i will probably make even less sense than I usually do.
It was a lovely market, and everyone was so friendly. Craft Vic had done a wonderful job setting it up and curating it, it was a lovely balance and mix of different crafters represented.
I felt so honoured to be amoung the amazing crafters there.
Amoung them were beautiful mobiles, quilts and bunting by Mosey ( i was lucky enough to get some her mini bunting)
Gorgeous jellewry from Jill Hermans
sweeeet badges, cards and artwork by Shirley Rusli

I had a ball and with many friendly familiar faces popping by for a visit, including Catherine, Laurel, Vic, Jodie as well as Angela and beautiful Luka and some family too. I got a parcel of sweet goodness from who else but Ms Cupcake and thoughtful herself Cathie.
Thank you all so much for making the trip ( and for your kindness.) It really meant alot. Seeing some friendly lovely peeps was one of the highlights of the days. Really thank you.
A huge thank you is also due to my mate Evie, who came by and was my stall buddy for a hour and half. ( so I could smoke and wee) Thank you so much Evie for giving up some of Saturday to be at my stall. It was so lovely of you. I tell you what Evie knows a thing or two, as soon as she turned up things started selling quickly and everytime I turned round there was another bag of wonk going out. WHile I was yacking on.


Might need to get her to come to every market I do - I think she might be like my Posswonk,- a good luck mascot charm, hehe.



I always get so nervous for markets and to be honest sometimes afterwards I don't know why.
I so far have had such a great time at the ones I've done, and it is so lovely to get the face to face feedback and interaction with people. People were so lovely and generous in their responses.
God I'm rambling aren't I ?, I'm sorry I will stop soon I promise.
And much to my surprise I did so well, with many of my guys finding wonderful new loving homes.
So well, I think I'm beginning to see how long this post is, so I'm going to sign off, but before I go I would like to say huge thanks Craft Vic and Kim for inviting me , again for all lovely friends popping by, and to all the people I met today, who took a bit of wonk into their heart.
thank you for such a lovely day. ANd to you guys my peeps for all your kind wishes and encouragement and support. I couldn't have done it without it
xo

16 comments:

Kate said...

Yay for you and your bears Jess!
I've been waiting all day for this post.
I am thrilled for you that it was such an ace day. Your stall looks fab and so full of little friends. I hope to see a few posts around the place when they start popping up. have a great restful Sunday. X

CurlyPops said...

Congratulations Jess! I'm so glad that you had a wonderful day.

Jennie said...

Your table looks fantastic!! I especially love the little armchairs - just perfect! It must have been brilliant to meet so many bloggers too, and so lovely of Cathie to pop by with a yummy parcel! (see i'm rambling on now!)xx

Kirsty said...

Glad it went so well Jess.

Very well done.

Vic said...

**does an excited happy dance!**

Look how much stock you had...!!! I am beyond impressed Jess, you are a teddy MACHINE!

So glad you had a fantastic day with so much love from your friends, here is to many more good times like that for you & your wonky wee crew!

xo

Ooty said...

sounds like such a great day ya' had!!!!
XOXO

m.e (Cathie) said...

yay Jess,what an awesome post!
sounds like a wonderful day & such a great response to your little guys.
so great to hear that they are in new homes to be loved & squeezed with so much love.
well done & hope I could have made it, maybe next time we won't have markets on the same day...arghh.
hugs ♥

handmade romance said...

Yay Jess!! What an awesome day. I had a lot of fun and am happy to help any time. Although I dont think it was me - it was your bears : )
How gorgeous is Jill Hermans work?!!
Happy Sunday x

Wendy said...

Your table looks gorgeous, Jess...all your little guys are too sweet to resist! Glad it was such a success, and that you had the chance to meet up with so many bloggy types. (Bit jealous, really!)

beck said...

Hey Jess, thanks for this fab post!! Like Kate I've been hanging out to see how it all went. Your bears & other creatures all look so fab. What a collection of loveliness. I just adore them! Did little brown bunny sell? I seem to have an attachment to her. By the way my two sweeties sit on my bed and are so loved. Glad the market was fun, hope you are recovering! Sleep tight superstar xo

Tania said...

Ha! Good on you, possum!

Cath @ chunkychooky said...

I cam looking esp. for this post as I have been wondering how you went. Your stall looked so cute!! look at the littel lounge chairs!! So good! so cute love it!!

Craft Victoria said...

Yay thanks for the awesome day Jess! So glad it went well and hope to see you again soon :)
xx

angela said...

It was lovely to see you... however much too brief! Sorry, I had to leave quickly as Luka was getting cranky ranky so I left toot sweet!

Glad to hear you had a good day and lots of your lovely handmande friends found good homes. I'm off to have a look at your etsy page.

xx

Fine Little Day said...

How I would love to have been there, checking out your creatures irl, your stall looks super!

Jessi said...

oh i so wish i had have known this was on! i love the look of all the stores!! your stuff looks brilliant as always! how cute is that little elephant???? i love him!

is he still around??