Monday 17 March 2008


Okay, I promise this will be one of the last posts about the Stitches and Craft Show in Melbourne.

I just had to post these lovely photos of Chookyblue, Ric Rac and Flower Garden, aka Donna, Jodie and Annie. Tracey was also with these girls but managed to avoid being photographed.

I tried to do it last post but blogger would not let me!!!! These girls were such a hoot - I even got asked for my autograph see this blog for details. As you can see, I don't think they stopped talking or laughing the whole day.

We had such a great time on Friday when so many bloggers popped by the Living Creatively stand to say hello. It was great to meet so many fellow bloggers and swap 'Moo' cards. I have quite a collection now. Some of the girls we met who were on the stand with us and just dropped by were the lovely Corrie and little Keira - (she is even cuter in real life), Stephanie, Stacey, who was having a blog meet with Jo, and wondered whether she was going to be an axe murderer or not. It was great to finally meet Jo, who I have heard and read so much about, Tamara, of course, Virginie, who makes the loveliest jewellery and felt bags and brooches and is delightfully French, Angela of Miss Buttons fame, Bianca and her beautiful fabric at Hollabee and also some links for Goccos, Kristen with her gorgeous fabric and products she makes, Martine - you have to check out her gorgeous crochet baskets, Kris from Townmouse who I got heaps of tips from on applique, Amelia, and of course our gorgeous Fi who fed us on chocolate to keep our sugar levels up and kept us laughing, and Jenny, who brought in cake everyday that she had made although on Sunday, her wonderful husband brought in a beautiful apricot slice that he had iced. Thanks Richard it was fantastic.

The last photo is of me and Louise's little sign at the Show. Guess I had better get started on writing some patterns, we can't disappoint our adoring fans.



Gotta go.

14 comments:

Jodie said...

Who is that cackling woman in black? OMG !!!!
It was just like that wasn't it? laughing and chatting and swapping and sharing- totally awesome!

Kristine said...

Wish I could have hung out with you for more than just the one day. Friday sounds like fun. It's always great to meet other bloggers - seems they all dropped by that day.

Jo said...

It was great to finally meet you Cathy, although only briefly. We will have to meet up again one day. Better go now. My axe needs sharpening.

Louise said...

It was really brilliant wasn't it! Lucky, lucky us!!

Chookyblue...... said...

Hey I can assure you that we did not shut up and stop chatting and laughing all day it was a blast........I day I will remember for a long time ..........I am just so sad I am so far away from everyone.........but I guess blogging makes our world smaller.......

.......good luck with Agnes and Maud opps I mean Audrey and Maud......lol........hope you have recovered from the show

Thimbleanna said...

How FUN Cathy! How on earth did you keep everyone straight? It looks like you've had a wonderful time. Those of us who couldn't be there need to see more of Audrey and Maude!!!

Michelle said...

Cathy, you and Louise obviously had way too much fun! Lucky you. I am so sad I missed you but I will come into the shop after the heatwave. Good luck with this venture you both deserve the success.

Louise's sister Michelle

Anonymous said...

So glad to hear you had such a ball at the stitches and craft show!! We popped in on Saturday and had a ball!! I didnt see you though =( and didnt know to look out for Audrey & Maude!

Stacey said...

It was great to meet you! I was sure to check out Jo from a distance first to make sure she wasn't hiding a weapon about her person.
So many links in your post to follow - I had better put some coffee on....

Tracey @ozcountryquiltingmum said...

Yay! Pleased I missed one photo! You did so well keeping track of everyone you met...really was a great day and your work was great, Tracey

Drewzel said...

I love the first pic in this post, the laughing picture is fabulous!

It was great to meet you too, and you better get writing some patterns so we can buy them!

Anonymous said...

thank you so much Cathy....yes it was a lovely day....i m pleased to have met some wonderful bloggers.....
Happy Easter

The Littlecote Family said...

HI! I met you at the Stitches and Craft market, with my daughter and her friend. We were admiring your fabulous green, black and white aprons. Would love to know where we can get Audrey and Maude patterns, but particularly interested in the classes for kids that you thought you might run. My daughter was so inspired! Thank you!

Jodie said...

I'm loving all of your pics from the craft show... They're gorgeous and it almost makes me feel like I was there too... Isn't Chookyblue/Donna such a hoot??? I had the pleasure of meeting her at a quilt expo in Dubbo a while back, a gorgeous and vibrant lady to say the least!!!
Can't wait to see some more of Audrey and Maude...

Jodie