Daylesford on Saturday

Almost finished is a new range of tea cosies for my busy market weekend.  I'll be at Daylesford Makers Market on Saturday.  The market is from 10am till 3pm in the Town Hall.  You will find a great selection of stalls at this market and it is always a fun day.  For this tea cosy I have dyed the fabric and added detail with some Japanese ribbon I found in my special stash.

A fish theme tea cosy and egg cosies to match.  The fabric cosies have a wool lining to keep the tea pot warm.

Today I'm working with this fabric.  A colourful pattern of colourful mushrooms.  I will show you my creation tomorrow. 

Ironing Fabric

This magical ironing machine must be at least 60 years old. It was my mother's and I remember her ironing sheets, serviettes, tablecloths and other homely things. Well I don't iron much but I do iron my hand dyed fabrics.

Today I have been ironing fabrics for tomorrow's Northcote Market. I am nearly finished at long last. Most of my stock is packed and I have to price the last pieces of fabric just of the clothes line and ironed.

Next week is major clean up week. I hope I feel the same way on Monday. Well maybe not Monday as I'll be weary after two markets. The shop needs to be restocked, the state of the felting studio is unmentionable and the house is in need of a quick flick of the duster (and more).

Enjoy your weekend everyone.