For the second year now, Stitch - By Craft Alive has held a show at Castle Hill, just a few minutes from home. I really like these smaller shows and especially that it is so close to home! An opportunity to support small businesses from around the state, easy parking and opportunity to meet and chat with the stall holders.
Saturday morning my friend Marilyn and I met for another wonderful few hours of browsing, shopping and fun.
I caught up with Maureen from Stitch Between the Bridges in Tamworth (way back in the 1980's, Maureen ran an amazing fabric and yarn shop in Baulkham Hills and I spent a lot of time there.)
It was great to catch up with Karen and Brendon from The Stitching Post. We have met them at a few shows but also thoroughly enjoyed a weekend retreat up the mountains last Oct that they ran. If you are looking for a fun weekend of stitching, yummy food and lots of laughter, check out their page and the information on this year's retreat.
Shows such as this give you the opportunity to meet new store owners, discover new businesses that also offer online services if you like their product range.
I was excited to come across a new business by the name of Mercier. Marie is so friendly and I loved her style of stall presentation and range of fabrics and nick nacks too. You can check out her facebook page here.
I've signed up for her "Happiness Is..." club, love having the opportunity to discover new designers, patterns and fabrics.
Oh and see those cute scales in the background of the photo? A set is now sitting happily in my guest room holding some Tilda fabrics..........
I also managed to pick up a couple of kits to do when I manage to find the time.
A great day and look forward to next years show.
Until next time,
Robyn
