Charlotte's Sampler - a new stitchery

I made this sampler for the dear Charlotte for her 21st birthday.  I used similar motifs to the other stitcheries and sayings, and did the whole sampler in redwork.

Pattern coming soon.

Hugs
Raewyn

Between the Shows

September17 - 20 

 We decided to 'take to the road' for the Dunedin and Invercargill shows rather than travelling back to Christchurch in between.  So we hired a motorhome and loaded it up with stock and our personal gear and headed south.  After the Dunedin Show we went inland to Cromwell for a night (Monday night). 

Lake Dunstan on the way to Cromwell

 Then we drove through Central Otago (Kawarau Gorge and Lake Wakatipu) to Te Anau for a night (Tuesday night). 

By Lake Wakatipu with Remarkables

Lunch break at Kingston, Lake Wakatipu

 Then round the southern coast through Manapouri, Tuatapere, Riverton and round to overnight at Curio Bay in the Catlins (Wednesday night).

Camping at Curio Bay

Set up day we went to Bluff, had a feed of fresh fish and oysters (as you do in Bluff), and did our set-up.  Brilliant fun - definitely gypsies again next year!!!

The Great New Zealand Craft Show - Invercargill

Invercargill 21 - 23 September

Waiting for opening, Invercargill

Velodrome, Invercargill

So after Dunedin we went even further south to Invercargill for the last show of the year.  We had a good show, but the venue was a bit of a challenge.  We were inside a velodrome, and regularly had cyclists zooming round the track.  It was also very hot at times, and the access in and out was not easy.  But it was fun and we will definitely do it again next year (as long as the new stadium is ready!)

The Great New Zealand Craft Show - Dunedin

Dunedin 14 - 16 September

After the Christchurch show we headed south down to Dunedin.  We were in the Edgar Centre.  It was a great show, but it was sooo cold in the venue ( a large sports arena which often had the doors open and a howling cold southerly blasting through!).  It was also lovely to catch up with one daughter who is studying there.  Again, great customers, and lovely vendors.

The Great New Zealand Craft Show - Christchurch

Christchurch 7 - 9 September 2012

 This is the first time we have done the Christchurch Show.  Because of earthquake damage, we were in a large big top tent.  We had a fantastic first show back  in our home town - lovely customers and lovely other vendors.

STEAMPUNK WEEK - Poppy - steampunk cloth doll

Here is Poppy.
I just loved making her,and spent ages on the embellishments. Now I'd like a whole 'flock' of them.


Hugs
Raewyn

STEAMPUNK WEEK steampunk cloth dolls

Victoria goes steampunk.

Using Victoria pattern, I have made her a steampunk rag doll. The 'straight' Victoria has a simple drawn face...I decided to paint a 'real' eye and lips to go with the alternate theme. I have used the wonderful steampunk fabric I got from the US.

I think the really fun bit is the embellishments. I have a stack of charms, chains, hats that I can use. Mostly I have these from eBay, but some I have got from Sunshine Crafts. Of course being so far away from the US, postage is high, but I can't source these in New Zealand, so...

Hugs
Raewyn