Moonmum

What's in your notebook?

New notebooks! Perfect for whatever you need to write down, perhaps some or all of the following?

Contained herein.... much rambling,  a little prattling on, random thoughts, musings, meditations, scribblings,  infrequent doodlings, rants, observations, grand plans, good intentions, jottings, heartfelt outpourings, wild extrapolations, baseless theories, flights of fancy, lofty aspirations, an occasional dissatisfied grumbling, evil schemes, proposed projects, lists (glorious lists!), contemplations, ponderings, imaginings, thingsscrawled illegibly, ruminations, deliberations, reflections, pure conjecture, current preoccupations, tedious self-examination, numerous notes and the odd good idea.

 

I'll have a few at the market tomorrow and get them up into the shop next week. Have a nice weekend lovelies!

Crafting for a cause - join me?

You may remember a while ago i posted about the lovely Amanda from Melbourne who was rasing money for the Hamlin Fistula Relief and Aid Fund. (wow that was actually a year ago!!) I posted off a parcel of Moonmum goodies to sell at a fundrasing market... again this year Amanda is continuing her support of the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital in Ethiopia but in a different way, by putting together some woollen blankets to send over to the women of the hospital. The winters get very cold in Ethiopia so the women of the hospital always need blankets and shawls to keep them warm. 

Essentially the hospital provides medical support to women who suffer from a horrendous complication during childbirth which often leaves them with a still-born child, incontinence and ongoing medical problems. While the condition is treatable in developed countries, in Ethiopia these women are shamed and outcast from their families and communities. Click here if you'd like to read more about the amazing work undertaken by the inspirational Dr. Catherine Hamlin and the hospital.

 

So... I'll be attempting to dust off my crochet skills and contribute a couple of squares to the blankets. Also, through The Square market which i help organise here in Bendigo, we'll be hosting a drop-off point for contributions at our next market if you'd like to help out too! It'd be great if you can knit or crochet a 25cm square in 8ply wool. If knitting, please do the squares in garter stitch.

Market day is Saturday 17th Sept at the Bendigo Town Hall from 10am - 4pm. Click here for full details. There will be basket in the front foyer near the main entrance.

 Edit 8/9: I have been watching the Meet Me At Mikes granny square video tutorials to get my crochet going again, they are so clear and make it super easy!

A nice day all round

On Saturday i tripped over to Daylesford for the maker's market... what a really, really nice day. 

The day's good stuff = a tranquil and beautiful drive in the early morning light, the organisers excellent choice of background music (a mellow mix which included an old fave of mine, Billy Bragg), the Bees Knees Brownie Company brownies which got me through the mid-afternoon lull, a lovely neighbour to chat to and discovering the work of artist Clare Whitney. Clare's work is amazing and before the market had even started i'd purchased a few bits-n-pieces from her (although, if my husband asks i, of course, did no such thing). I've arranged them in a nice little group above my desk for some colour and inspiration. There's also another print that i intend to frame and near my piano.

 

The day's not-so-good stuff = the alarm going off too early for my liking and attempting to put foundation on over sleep creases. Yeah, so classy.

Do note that as i write this i am devouring a Bees Knees Brownie Company brownie purchased at the market too... and indeed thy brownies are the bees knees, the cat's pyjamas and whatever other random creature's bits you'd like to attribute to them too. 

Not paying attention

Sometimes when i sew i tend to zone out a bit, let my brain wander about things other than what i'm doing... as you can see.

This poor robot fellow was left with one arm this morning while i was thinking about what time i'll have to set the alarm for tomorrow to get to the Daylesford Maker's Market on time. 

Sunshine and sewing

I had the sun on my back this morning while sitting and sewing, stocking up for markets these coming weekends. Not much space left on the desk in between all the piles...

Lots of new colours and patterns in this bunch, including purple owls and some whales, which i haven't done for ages. 

A very productive morning and i thoroughly believe that there is nothing better than soaking up some winter sun. Good for the soul.

Books and bots for market

Making for market has been my week so far... stocking up on lots of colourful cards and wallpaper notebooks. This weekend i'm tripping down to Melbourne for the Yarraville Market. 

The cute pink owl is new this week, i couldn't go without an owl :)

I'll also have with me a new batch of the bad tie bots! Only a small batch this time. Remember these fellows made from vintage ties? Perfect little door hangers or ornaments to geek up any corner of the house.

If you're a market going type person, do note that i've added a link on the right hand column which has all of my upcoming market dates. Would love to see you in 'real life'!

To see what's happening in other creative spaces click over here...