tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511787003288718012024-02-21T11:57:16.513+11:00NORTHSIDE MAKERSNorthside Makers Collective is a not-for-profit craft association, supporting craftspeople, hobbyist and micro business in Melbourne's northern suburbs.Northside Makershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08722124324954011644noreply@blogger.comBlogger142125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851178700328871801.post-81333592044357381492012-07-29T12:10:00.001+10:002012-07-29T12:10:28.838+10:00Northside Makers: donations and farewell<br />
The Northside Makers committee have decided to wind up the group, and donate its assets to other not-for-profit groups in Melbourne's northern suburbs.<br />
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<a href="http://www.twnh.vic.edu.au/twnh/" target="_blank">Thornbury Women's Neighbourhood House </a>has been given $850 towards the continuation of their <a href="http://www.twnh.vic.edu.au/twnh/index.php/madenthornbury-community-market" target="_blank">Made In Thornbury market</a> and <a href="http://www.twnh.vic.edu.au/twnh/index.php/classes/74-make-craft-your-business" target="_blank">Make Craft Your Business course</a>. We're very pleased to be able to help TWNH in this way, as they provided so much inspiration and support to Northside Makers. You can find out more about TWNH, their market and courses on their <a href="http://www.twnh.vic.edu.au/twnh/" target="_blank">website</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.mindaustralia.org.au/sproutmarket" target="_blank">Sprout Community Markets</a> have been chosen to receive a cash donation, marquee and tables. Sprout supports sustainable food and creativity, and is a project of <a href="http://www.mindaustralia.org.au/" target="_blank">Mind Australia</a> - supporting mental health recovery. Find out more about Sprout Community Market, including how to apply for a stall, <a href="http://www.mindaustralia.org.au/LiteratureRetrieve.aspx?ID=100682" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.greenrenters.org/" target="_blank">Green Renters</a> has also been chosen to received a cash donation, to support their <a href="http://www.greenrenters.org/workshops" target="_blank">DIY workshops</a> on making jams and preserves, natural cleaning, homemade skincare products and more. Green Renters is a not-for-profit organisation supporting renters who want to decrease their impact on the planet. You can find out more about Green Renters' workshops <a href="http://www.greenrenters.org/workshops" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Olive-Grove-Studios/125685767470184" target="_blank">Olive Grove Studios</a> collective will receive the badge maker to run a charity of the month incentive in store. Sales from all badges made will go to the charity chosen by the members of the Olive Grove community, via their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Olive-Grove-Studios/125685767470184" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>. A new charity being chosen every two months to receive 100% of the money raised. This project is a great way for the proceeds of Northside Makers to continue "giving back" to the community.<br />
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We're very pleased to be able to support these groups who are making our community a more creative place.<br />
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May your bobbin always be full and your brush bristly! Craft on, Makers.<br />Northside Makershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08722124324954011644noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851178700328871801.post-17209268693056890742011-02-06T13:31:00.006+11:002011-02-06T13:42:11.053+11:00Making Tea Cosies workshop<a href="http://bundoorahomestead.com/">Bundoora Homestead</a> Art Centre have released their guide for 2011.<br /><br />Not only do they have exhibitions, but they also have <a href="http://bundoorahomestead.com/whats-on/hands-on">hands on workshops</a> as well for minimal cost. An up and coming one that I thought Northside peeps might like is the crochet tea cosy workshop.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.folksy.com/items/184926-Crochet-Tea-Cosy-Red-with-Flower-Garden-Top-Made-to-order-"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvkeF2EJ3qj9WXnErfTDG6YMG57NdvlDi_wGAbN5nohFFjYkPGdYcEScGYqS8d98898qKIUzpbApiKhGkYhXa2SP7GA5pjmwNzMUJBZH6r4bAMFYbmk_GNBj5uL5I-FsAC4LjBPhK8YMTG/s400/tcosy_red2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570400443805081282" border="0" /></a><br />Isn't this gorgeous! image via<a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/184926-Crochet-Tea-Cosy-Red-with-Flower-Garden-Top-Made-to-order-"> Folksy</a><br /></div><br /><strong>Making Tea Cosies </strong><br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="blue">Session: </span>Saturday May 7 2011, 1.00pm to 3.00pm <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="blue">Tutor: </span>Marg Lane and Maryanne Noonan<br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="blue">Materials: </span>Please bring wool, needles, crochet hook <span class="blue"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cost:</span> </span>$5.00<br /> <p>Co-curators of <em> The Nature of Teacosies</em> exhibition, Maryanne Noonan and Marg Lanne conduct a master class on the art and craft of tea cosy making.</p><p>If you are going, let us know!</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Margaret<br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851178700328871801.post-21594541714166470292010-12-05T07:39:00.001+11:002010-12-05T07:40:55.278+11:00Gallery Market on today<center>Come find the Northside Makers collective stall at Gallery Market today!<br /><br /><a href="http://gallerymarket.net/Home.html"><img src="http://gallerymarket.net/background.jpg" width="400" /></a><br /><br /><b>Gallery Market @ Northcote Town Hall Civic Square</b><br />Sunday 5th December 10am-6pm<br />189 High St, Northcote<br />10 min walk from Merri and Northcote train stations<br />86 Tram - Stop 30<br /></center>Northside Makershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08722124324954011644noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851178700328871801.post-77172321347729078652010-12-02T09:22:00.003+11:002010-12-02T09:28:50.764+11:00Northside Makers at Gallery MarketNow that December has arrived it's time to put your handmade market shopping into high gear! Where better to start than with our very own Northside Makers collective stall at Gallery Market?<br /><br /><center><a href="http://gallerymarket.net/Home.html"><img src="http://gallerymarket.net/background.jpg" width="400" /></a><br /><br /><b>Gallery Market @ Northcote Town Hall Civic Square</b><br />Sunday 5th December 10am-6pm<br />189 High St, Northcote<br />10 min walk from Merri and Northcote train stations <br />86 Tram - Stop 30<br /></center>Northside Makershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08722124324954011644noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851178700328871801.post-40211750832685605052010-11-11T10:49:00.006+11:002010-11-11T11:57:18.601+11:00Ladies Night at St. Matthew's Primary School this FridayNorthside Member <a href="http://piccolamias.blogspot.com/">Piccolamia</a> has a stall at the following event this Friday. So if you have some time, head on over to <a href="http://www.smfawknernth.catholic.edu.au/">St. Matthew's School</a> and enjoy some crafty goodness.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">A warm invitation to all the women of St. Matthew's School, family and friends...<br /><br />Friday 12th November ...is.... <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: normal;">Ladies Night</span></span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir9eH14KJexjnCHKT6H_Muc7suK6ITz2Nao4d7uZzuHAVNryN_n17jJlJI8czbNxArDQTdLcimay895jN7mVimHsTT5VMff3iPymtkhCgw4LFAF-S47YyTW07CCKl3G0g1Pu-wDjKXOl7w/s1600/champayne.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir9eH14KJexjnCHKT6H_Muc7suK6ITz2Nao4d7uZzuHAVNryN_n17jJlJI8czbNxArDQTdLcimay895jN7mVimHsTT5VMff3iPymtkhCgw4LFAF-S47YyTW07CCKl3G0g1Pu-wDjKXOl7w/s400/champayne.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538073967282761346" border="0" /></a><br />via <a href="http://kissevents.blogspot.com/2008/12/pop-champagne.html">Sealed with a Kiss</a><br /><br />St. Matthew’s Primary School<br />95 William Street, Fawkner<br /><br />From 6.30 pm til late<br />Entry is $5.00 per person<br />with complimentary Champagne or Orange Juice on arrival<br /><br />You will find over 30 stalls<br />Offering jewelery, cosmetics, bags, shoes,<br />sweets and much, much more ... with many prizes to be won !!<br /><br />Be sure to bring along all the women you love to have fun with because this promises to be an unforgettable evening<br /></div>Northside Makershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08722124324954011644noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851178700328871801.post-50500631431295207542010-11-03T13:18:00.002+11:002010-11-03T13:23:36.040+11:00Alphington Primary School Christmas Market<div style="text-align: center;">A quick plug for a small Makers Market on this Friday night.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_H8X7U9yrUNCUh2jyowuyv_INaIp0UcKD3ez9vy1hA-enPsDSHfm-u7HlDQe9RJ11dcNWyzNVIf8DZdYe48ZOAtm3TJDSL767VxzOjPNUjodsLhbN7MSjn3mv2bxe0t1OSmP8-L-mngp-/s1600/Alphington+Makers+Market.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 273px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_H8X7U9yrUNCUh2jyowuyv_INaIp0UcKD3ez9vy1hA-enPsDSHfm-u7HlDQe9RJ11dcNWyzNVIf8DZdYe48ZOAtm3TJDSL767VxzOjPNUjodsLhbN7MSjn3mv2bxe0t1OSmP8-L-mngp-/s400/Alphington+Makers+Market.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535142380884454386" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Alphington Primary School<br />Yarralea Street, Alphington<br /></div>Northside Makershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08722124324954011644noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851178700328871801.post-57554976051400490642010-08-16T14:00:00.002+10:002010-08-16T14:00:02.015+10:00Open studios Nicholas Building 2010It's that time of the year again. The time to take a look inside some very creative studios and get inspired and motivated all over again.<br /><h3 style="text-align: center;" class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_Names" ft="{"type":"name"}"> </span><span class="UIStory_Message">Open Studios N</span><span class="UIStory_Message">icholas Building 2010<br /><br />Thursday 19th & Friday 20th August, 2010<br />4pm-9pm (both nights)</span></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;" class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" ft="{"type":"msg"}"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYRdnSx1YTyC7cLkrVBmvEESB2td_a7Fbhl9ESZ9DVTSXB25GTpVbZFRVDjUfUghSm_h632EelLZ_beK3rjUwI3WgbfrJIcQ3mZcdubGGEeJWV48luOhfvVCD0ixfAuRdZoDxnxp3s9min/s1600/nicholas_building_rc_dos_280x200.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 280px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYRdnSx1YTyC7cLkrVBmvEESB2td_a7Fbhl9ESZ9DVTSXB25GTpVbZFRVDjUfUghSm_h632EelLZ_beK3rjUwI3WgbfrJIcQ3mZcdubGGEeJWV48luOhfvVCD0ixfAuRdZoDxnxp3s9min/s400/nicholas_building_rc_dos_280x200.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505611252068204418" border="0" /></a></h3><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;">picture via <a href="http://www.visitmelbourne.com/displayobject.cfm/objectid.07834FFC-E0FA-44CD-A99D2A976667A112/">Visit Melbourne</a><br /></span></div><br />Over at the <a href="http://thenicholasbuilding.blogspot.com/2010/08/2010-open-studio-nicholas-building.html">Nicholas Building Blog</a>, there's an eInvite where you can see the list of all the artists and it is like a who's who of <a href="http://www.handmadeinmelbourne.com.au/">Handmade in Melbourne</a>!<br /><br />You can wander in and out of studios, take a look at some wonderful handmade items and if you are lucky, partake in champagne and nibblies. Get there early because it can get a bit crowded and most of the transversing of levels occurs via stairs and not the ricketty manual elevator which is probably heritage listed.<br /><br />Are you going? Have you been?<br />Share your experiences of the Nicholas Building Open Studio.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851178700328871801.post-23087688225837145772010-07-19T09:00:00.000+10:002010-07-19T09:00:01.020+10:00Exhibition - The Journey HomeWe hope as many readers as possible can join Northside Maker <a href="http://tinniegirl.blogspot.com/">Tinniegirl</a> this Thursday at the opening night of her maiden exhibition, The Journey Home.<br /><br /><center><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VI8zqcGiTaM/TA21bOnOdJI/AAAAAAAACo8/4TZU-uO2CIU/s400/The+Journey+Home.jpg" width="400" /><br /><br /><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_VI8zqcGiTaM/TA21evWy3dI/AAAAAAAACpA/hy8srTGV5aI/s400/The+Journey+Home+Web+Invite.jpg" width="400" /></center><br /><a href="http://maps.google.com.au/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&q=167+darebin+rd+thornbury&fb=1&gl=au&hnear=&cid=0,0,14734855098941596134&ei=yl9BTPWSLI_Bcbb1xdwP&ved=0CBUQnwIwAA&hq=167+darebin+rd+thornbury&z=16&iwloc=A">Here's a map</a>, in case you haven't visited Chair 14 before. The food is wonderful.Northside Makershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08722124324954011644noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851178700328871801.post-19982157879137287782010-07-03T20:41:00.004+10:002010-07-03T20:51:41.805+10:00Daylesford Roadtrip: tired but happy!<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/northsidemakers/4756711983/" title="Lark morning tea by Northside Makers, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4074/4756711983_9bc4af7692.jpg" alt="Lark morning tea" width="400" /></a><br />Morning tea at <a href="http://www.larkmade.com.au/">Lark</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/northsidemakers/4756712757/" title="In absentia by Northside Makers, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4096/4756712757_8d1bdb2738.jpg" alt="In absentia" width="400" /></a><br />In absentia - wish you could have been with us <a href="http://www.curlypops.blogspot.com/">Curlypops</a>!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/northsidemakers/4756713389/" title="$75 puppy dog by Northside Makers, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4095/4756713389_4290a151f7.jpg" alt="$75 puppy dog" width="400" /></a><br />$75 puppy dog - <a href="http://finkihandmade.blogspot.com/">Finki</a> and <a href="http://cravingsfrocks.blogspot.com/">Mrs Beckinsale</a> both wanted this for their little boys!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/northsidemakers/4756714405/" title="Mill Markets bathroom by Northside Makers, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4095/4756714405_93a33ac832.jpg" alt="Mill Markets bathroom" width="400" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.millmarkets.com.au/">Mill Markets</a> bathroom wallpaper<br /><br />Roadtrippers, add your photos to the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/northsidemakers/">Northside Makers Flickr pool</a>!<br /></div>Northside Makershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08722124324954011644noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851178700328871801.post-38776774765472138632010-07-02T08:47:00.003+10:002010-07-02T09:32:49.252+10:00Daylesford Roadtrip tomorrow!<center>Little bird, little bird, what do you see?<br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4wkCZn3mwcTQvOMC8duzqhWzJDJ3lsRL0zLPPR1mjcaGd388s9JIRbfjrGZwZ8zc4hA3NU8fIpUmacNMwCVORta_dEOUmePMwHblAo-PU90MiMpH2agsTTHMAmbxTdP10MmzuRmu1C7F-/s400/craftweekend.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI5EDR2HJzKFn7jY3wVzqhhiZo340U3FLTObTrpo-SnViMIPPPA7El5EzXPNk1GeLMCuweEq71WM5zY5X35PxDqmN35JgUXzNKopUfnQvLrbp6HJdaKA424k2LosK04rSwwibr5rT1qX7L/s400/P1080403.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy4UBKL_tpzbl3QZBa9FQPuy7LYAuOabFSM8DmN8bFRW9O8Mk7SYtNtzOLPs_piquoFHbSf-BMn0dCVe38E4QuL-Wk-IDoFPZey8MFkGO2o66axK2-YGpUMrZ5vofCmoBh1tNCBOeIcQLl/s320/salead220511.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJcSOgmIwPMOSTolyHD95d29rDbQVWLwdj-n4s2nxlHR5iYySIwRg48C3wwmz5RZmdKvGS_0zfa0jid93m7L2DHlhnf4S29DBevobTND7NsFLoZhxugtpV4KA7MJS-F5Q5OLRap9kvIJRK/s400/julyposter.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.unicornhouse.com.au/media/news_item/003__800x700.JPG" width="400" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTzc1y1skm3lOEXt4z4BeTD3dAihXCv3q_IOVwTh6KtZkRSLTKBBAcjRjVJE99u0lFdG5rIhqEVCzNWngdu9h9awfUs0kmq2e9WIqQFLlhXYa2gDKKCv3uO0_DykTlXxL-f6zklMRc_jZH/s320/mill+markets+2.jpg" /><br /><br />We've still got a couple spare seats for our Saturday 3rd July roadtrip if you'd like to come along - only $13 per bum. Just email northsidemakers [at]gmail.com to let us know!<br /><br />P.S. The weather forecast is a min of 3 and max of 11, fog followed by (yay) sun. Rug up warm!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Images from <a href="http://alicejeans.blogspot.com/2009_09_01_archive.html">Alice Jean's</a>, <a href="http://pivx.blogspot.com/">Pivotal Xpressions</a>, <a href="http://www.the-lark.blogspot.com/">Lark</a> and <a href="http://www.unicornhouse.com.au/">Unicorn House</a></span><br /></center>Northside Makershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08722124324954011644noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851178700328871801.post-24086438653428192072010-06-20T19:24:00.002+10:002010-06-21T10:08:07.564+10:00Daylesford RoadtripAs our darling members already know, Northside Makers are going on a roadtrip in a couple weeks! We've booked a minibus and we're on our way to check out the Daylesford Makers Market on Saturday 3rd July. And to make the day even more special - you're invited too! You don't need to be a Northside Maker to come along on this day of fun, shopping and inspiration.<br /><br /><center><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbJvMMiELjAH3ZoCFpO0OQZVJNznH4cNOpugBL5ey7XACTVK4RdZ6Rq-MscWOQa3MXRe6-3ddfRk1kGSH_l3UDkqNo_v2CKiMVpMwIxdeOx6DsXJF6Rkw74wNAfQwyXgZ631zVrtF-xLI/s400/amagical-mystery-tou_435340n.jpg" /></center><br />Our itinerary for the day is still evolving but here it is in essentials:<br /><br /><blockquote><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 102);">9am: </span>Meet in Northcote & hop on the bus<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 102);">First stop:</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 102);"> </span>Special Northside Makers shopping event at <a href="http://www.larkmade.com.au/our-store.html">Lark</a>, including the twice-yearly Lark Garage Sale and a very special discount just for our roadtrippers!<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 102);">Then:</span> On to <a href="http://www.daylesfordmakersmarket.com.au/">Daylesford Makers Market</a> to see some of your favourite crafters and meet heaps of new ones<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 102);">Lunch:</span> at <a href="http://www.yourrestaurants.com.au/guide/the_food_gallery/">The Food Gallery</a> with plenty of vegetarian & vegan options (at roadtrippers' own expense)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 102);">Afternoon:</span> Free time in Daylesford or pop back on the minibus to visit <a href="http://www.millmarkets.com.au/">Mill Markets</a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 102);">When we're all tired out:</span> </span>Stumble on to the bus and wake up in Northcote</blockquote><br />Seats are $13 a head and are first-come-first-served, payable on the day. To book a seat for yourself and maybe your bestie, sister or mum email us now at northsidemakers@gmail.com!<br /><br />We'd love to have you with us!Northside Makershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08722124324954011644noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851178700328871801.post-28927357368322905342010-06-10T15:09:00.001+10:002010-06-10T15:09:00.406+10:00Craft Hatch Saturday 12th JuneIf you are kicking around the city on the 12th June, pop in and say hello to a few Northside Makers at <a href="http://craftvic.org.au/whats-on/craft-hatch/market-june-2010">Craft Hatch</a> at the City Library.<br /><br />253 Flinders Lane, Level 1 Gallery, Melbourne, 11am-4pm<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://alltoileandnoreward.blogspot.com/"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2IDKOK7dH2OFib9q_vnxg1guOTd5BM7C0yUvrDhqrEvV1akEqHzmNGmVjSQUhIomyQ6QfrcFscnv-kTGmSg5CsqKVkQXPySLUihHlzenVKbvqpgnynaPLbVJD2iXm3UYcBXK6ZTKo4V5b/s200/flickittysplits+softies.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480947822389662194" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://alltoileandnoreward.blogspot.com/"><span class="sig-pseudo-caption"><b>Flickettysplits</b></span></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://alittlebitofkaos.blogspot.com/"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT3ozS8Eni7RfMUyPsMjgbnqN8aUx3oCs0_pEz-VwD2eJqsAdmxJ0HIo_3-2-WjU5DWkGkg7dwKyrZRjblxXSmlhMrDflPSzuTWMAxFTvGoS9STfjNEI_N2WsS2ZTsZ08gZHHs8Uk8OvL2/s200/konstant+kaos+crime+scene+pillow.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480947829810584946" border="0" /></a><a href="http://alittlebitofkaos.blogspot.com/"><br /><span class="sig-pseudo-caption"><b>Konstant Kaos</b></span></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cravingsfrocks.blogspot.com/"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaexoV8DfwhzMc7OfKpbX8HS27Hk2jTD_pmaqH8wNe0eZY2c9lDt87uBivKIo3P-svNyHu_RXG6TXLp9Bf9M6MH89XihzHnTqhrkk4c5HMXoPaY3V3rJQ59tR0JR4l0G3Fvv0wH2zsmqR5/s200/mrs+beckinsale+tram+inspired+cushions+and+accessories.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480947838776245746" border="0" /></a><a href="http://cravingsfrocks.blogspot.com/"><br /><span class="sig-pseudo-caption"><b>Mrs Beckinsale</b></span><span class="sig-link-wrapper"> <span class="sig-link-innerwrapper"> </span></span></a><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851178700328871801.post-34489389435336305122010-05-18T10:50:00.004+10:002010-05-18T11:09:14.782+10:00Craft For A Cause: help North Korean refugeesNorthside Maker Sandra of <a href="http://pepperberryandco.blogspot.com/">Pepperberry & Co</a> is jetting off to spend some time working with the <a href="http://www.linkglobal.org/">LiNK Nomad</a> team in the US. Amazing!<br /><br />Liberty in North Korea (LiNK) is a non-profit organisation that raises awareness about the human rights abuses and humanitarian crisis in North Kora. You can read more about this crucial project at <a href="http://www.linkglobal.org/">www.linkglobal.org</a> and <a href="http://www.thatlinkproject.blogspot.com/">www.thatLiNKproject.blogspot.com</a>.<br /><br />Before Sandra heads off she is hosting two fundraising events to support LiNK Nomad.<br /><br />If you're feeling creative sign up for Light Up For Link, a craft class with a difference. Come along to craft, giggle, chat, be inspired and create your very own paper lampshade, all whilst making a difference to the people of North Korea.<br /><br /><center><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR3JsD-p85HrXD2hAZzD9QdXGR3JW-oTplUBblvFP9DKjlVJJ-_h-6V_P0t93JMiP4GPQhols96eF2OnEQmzmHI8Ul8hxQcnEOrUEimbdNaiE59n1-HcAALA0TAqeQcswUgA6_0k2Vz8-P/s1600/Craft-For-A-Cause-presents-Light-Up-For-Link--A-Craft-Class-with-a-Difference-(A4-Flyer).png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 212px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR3JsD-p85HrXD2hAZzD9QdXGR3JW-oTplUBblvFP9DKjlVJJ-_h-6V_P0t93JMiP4GPQhols96eF2OnEQmzmHI8Ul8hxQcnEOrUEimbdNaiE59n1-HcAALA0TAqeQcswUgA6_0k2Vz8-P/s320/Craft-For-A-Cause-presents-Light-Up-For-Link--A-Craft-Class-with-a-Difference-(A4-Flyer).png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472410430614993794" border="0" /></a></center><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204); font-weight: bold;">Light Up For Link</span><br />Thursday 27th May 6:30 - 8:30pm<br />Kaye Coghlan Theatre, Thornbury High School<br />238 Collins St Thornbury<br />$30 ($20 conc)<br /><div style="text-align: left;">Bookings are essential as places are limited. Call 0401 766 348 or email thatLiNKproject [at] gmail.com to reserve your spot.<br /><br />If you've got a brown creative thumb you can make a difference by watching a film. Enjoy a night out watching one of the most powerful movies ever made, whilst raising much needed funds to help end the human rights abuses and humanitarian crisis in North Korea.<br /><br />Based on a real-life story, Kim Tae-kyun' Crossing tells the tale of a North Korean defector and his desperate fight to save his family. An uncompromising, touching and inspiring movie, its depiction os the harsh reality of life in North Korea will touch your heart and move your soul.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 51, 0);">Crossing</span><br />Thursday 3rd June 7pm<br />Kaye Coghlan Theatre, Thornbury High School<br />238 Collins St Thornbury<br />$15 ($10 conc), $120 group of 10<br /><div style="text-align: left;">Bookings are essential as places are limited. Call 0401 766 348 or email thatLiNKproject [at] gmail.com to reserve your spot.<br /><br />Even if you can't make it along to these events please <a href="http://thatlinkproject.blogspot.com/2010/05/coming-soon.html">visit the blog</a> and download some flyers to put up on your work noticeboard and hand out to friends.<br /></div></div></div></div>Northside Makershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08722124324954011644noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851178700328871801.post-68874843946792974982010-05-07T19:22:00.006+10:002010-05-07T20:02:19.566+10:00Stitches & Craft weekend!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixHYr-4ejzebvUQUX9LHxdVMQCDJyKdtE_12hVeOF17Yn3jcpFW_1ZavL5HlMbF98NyLeGBS5nJleK1Crms7xMI9rVnt3vYKpKn2hia2ibWMsM32EGDqWmIfjY1HAA3qXSzVrn9tqi6V0H/s1600/iheartstitches.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 133px; height: 131px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixHYr-4ejzebvUQUX9LHxdVMQCDJyKdtE_12hVeOF17Yn3jcpFW_1ZavL5HlMbF98NyLeGBS5nJleK1Crms7xMI9rVnt3vYKpKn2hia2ibWMsM32EGDqWmIfjY1HAA3qXSzVrn9tqi6V0H/s400/iheartstitches.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468457183149891666" align="left" border="0" hspace="6" /></a>Have you been to the <a href="http://www.northsidemakers.com/2010/04/stitches-and-craft-show-melbourne-2010.html">Stitches & Craft Show</a> yet? If you've been doing your nine-to-five all week this weekend is your chance to check it out!<br /><br />If you can get there early Saturday come meet up in the Incubator section (I'm told it's upstairs) at 10:15 and introduce yourself. You can then pop into the <i>free</i> screening of The September Issue at 10:30, if you can drag yourself away from the indie craft goodness. Plus, every second blogger we know is helping out on an Incubator stall this weekend so you'll have plenty of friends to catch up with, or friends to make.<br /><br />If you'd like to stand out as a craft blogger, the show organisers are handing out I LOVE STITCHES badges so bloggers can identify themselves to each other. It's totally free, coz Stitches & Craft lurve bloggers.<br /><br />One warning - camera use is restricted at the Show. It's all about protecting intellectual property and respecting how craftspeople want images of their work reproduced. If you'd like to bring your camera along go ahead - it's not going to be confiscated - but be sure to ask permission before whipping it out. Plenty of stallholders (in the Incubator at least) will be happy to have you promote their businesses on your blog.<br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDH-Y4InfJEs47WNE2LMYNAVyl2okHgLcM5QGkHnPYb4unMEaAa8NGeKSruK7TnKOmHQqUGcCsIbJh3xD-PFKcerpJ8Gcg65ev1SFDVHWTa0qpp6v2GIu2cUGkc9SamfUjJ_vG52U17pY/s1600/wednesday1.jpg" align="left" hspace="6" width="150" />If you need any more convincing check out <a href="http://vintagericrac.blogspot.com/2010/05/wednesday.html">some photos</a> from <a href="http://vintagericrac.blogspot.com/2010/05/thursdayonly-just.html">the Show so far</a> at <a href="http://vintagericrac.blogspot.com/">Jodie Ric Rac</a>'s blog. She's the one who made the famous <a href="http://vintagericrac.blogspot.com/2008/10/big-selvedge-project.html">selvedge frock</a> and her softie patterns are to-die-for. Earlier this week she wrote a <a href="http://vintagericrac.blogspot.com/2010/05/one-final-rant.html">passionate testimony</a> of why each and every one of you should come check out the Show:<br /><blockquote>In the craft world, the guys behind Stitches and Craft are the ones out there offering support to little indie businesses. They give us the chance to take part in a HUGE event and gain exposure that most of us couldn't normally afford to do (like not even close)...<br />I think it's fair to ask people to support Stitches and Craft because they are out there promoting and sharing and getting the word out about craft. Their show helps raise the profile of craft and handmade and that has to be a good thing right? Surely getting craft out there in the world has to have a trickle down effect, more people know about craft, think it's great, are more likely to look for handmade when the need arises. More people get excited by craft and go home and take up knitting or sewing or raffia hat making or whatever fuels them....so our community grows and new exciting stuff happens...<br />And apart from all that? Maybe one day YOU will want to get a teeny stall in the Incubator and spend five days meeting people and showing off your stuff and having a great time, or maybe your mum will, or one of your blog friends. How sad would it be to say "oh there used to be this great place for little businesses at a craft show- I never went though, I wonder what happened to it?"</blockquote>Jodie will be at her Incubator stall all week so be sure to <a href="http://vintagericrac.blogspot.com/2010/04/every-village-needs-idiot.html">say hi</a>, and thank her for taking one giant leap for craftkind. <i>(Photo from Jodie's blog, if you hadn't guessed.)</i><br /><br />P.S. On your way to Caulfield Race Course drop in at Malvern Town Hall to check out the first ever <a href="http://modishmarket.blogspot.com/">Modish Makers Market</a>. Northside Maker organiser <a href="http://alittlebitofkaos.blogspot.com/">Margaret Konstant Kaos</a> has a stall!Northside Makershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08722124324954011644noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851178700328871801.post-20291869016730212722010-04-29T09:00:00.002+10:002010-04-29T16:17:43.066+10:00Stitches and Craft Show Melbourne 2010<img src="http://www.stitchesandcraft.com.au/images/SPLASH_05.gif" align="left" hspace="6" width="100" />It's only a week until the fabulous <a href="http://www.northsidemakers.com/2010/03/stitches-craft-show-volunteers-wanted.html">Stitches & Craft Show</a> opens at Caulfield Racecourse!<br /><br /><blockquote>Wednesday 5th May til Sunday 9th May, 10am til 5pm daily<br />Tickets $10<br />Heaps of transport by train (Caulfield station), tram (route 3 stop 52), some buses and also carpooling.<br />You can <a href="http://www.stitchesandcraft.com.au/">download a program here</a> for all the exciting details.<br /></blockquote><br />To add to the excitement for 2010, two Northside Makers are taking part in the Incubator indie craft market and presenting Craft Labs!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/twocheeseplease" title="Two Cheese Please by Northside Makers, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2776/4334451832_0ec7373175_o.jpg" alt="Two Cheese Please" align="left" hspace="6" width="100" /></a>Holly of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/twocheeseplease">Two Cheese Please</a> is teaching <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">needle felting</span> and showing participants how to make a bird's nest brooch. Join in on Wednesday and Thursday at 11am, Friday and Saturday at 3:30pm.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://pepperberryandco.com/"><img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.132577869.jpg" align="left" hspace="6" width="100" /></a>Sandra of <a href="http://pepperberryandco.com/">Pepperberry & Co</a> is teaching almost more Craft Labs than I can list!<br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Textile Card Creations</span> - Wednesday 11:45, Thursday 11am and Sunday 12:15<br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Cozy Cushion Cover</span> - Friday 12:30<br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Custom A5 Notebook Cover</span> - Wednesday 3:15 and Saturday 4pm<br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Snug As A Bug Baby Blanket</span> - Thursday 12:15 and Saturday 2pm<br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Living Your Crafty Dream</span> - Friday 11am and Saturday 11am<br /><br />So, are you excited?<br /><br />Would you like to be part of a not-really-organised Northside Makers expedition to the Stitches & Craft Show?<br /><br />If you're able to attend on the Saturday and are a public transport user meet on Flinders Street platform 6 in time to catch the 9:38am train to Caulfield, arriving platform 2 at 9:54am.<br /><br />If you'd like to offer your services as a carpool driver please raise your hand, nominate your departure point and if you're able to do pickups along the way. If you want to accept a carpool ride please offer to pay for parking!<br /><br />Public transport users and car travellers can meet up in the Incubator section at approximately 10:15am - and then probably hang around there for the next couple hours because it's so damn exciting to be there! From there it's a full day of Craft Labs, Craft Bars, Make Do & Mend, fashion shows, and then the dozens upon dozens of crafty retailers...<br /><br />The only thing Stitches & Craft doesn't have is lessons on how to conceal your spending from the rest of your household once you get home!<br /><br /><center><a href="http://handmaiden.typepad.com/handmaiden/2009/03/stitches-and-craft-show-part-one.html"><img src="http://handmaiden.typepad.com/.a/6a00e5528687478833011279634cf828a4-pi" width="400" /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Photo by Handmaiden</span></span></a></center>Northside Makershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08722124324954011644noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851178700328871801.post-17285889615942070442010-04-13T11:00:00.002+10:002010-04-13T11:00:00.461+10:00Australasian Quilt ConventionAs the weather gets colder, the people who love handicrafts start to come out of the woodwork again ... crochet in front of the fire, quilting while watching a movie!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQzsNo4N0l37UdvcGjwsP1APc2Y1wQugiAhTMpW16FJEB2jwTud5BOAk9VUmyIYRy9c15xSjhIE4PLYOnMwDZyWPmq8yPbF7PahNy2qgXzMMXMszAkBNGU_HgilDZ8mb6A7yHkGR7diSu1/s1600/new+york+beauty.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 144px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQzsNo4N0l37UdvcGjwsP1APc2Y1wQugiAhTMpW16FJEB2jwTud5BOAk9VUmyIYRy9c15xSjhIE4PLYOnMwDZyWPmq8yPbF7PahNy2qgXzMMXMszAkBNGU_HgilDZ8mb6A7yHkGR7diSu1/s400/new+york+beauty.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459208808205503234" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />So to coincide with the lovely autumn weather, the <a href="http://www.aqc.com.au/">Australasian Quilt Convention</a> returns to the lovely Royal Exhibition Buildings at the Carlton Gardens for another year, on the weekend of Thursday 29th April to Sunday 2nd of May, 2010.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN9tZJFAIqtEjDngxisBArLOI_Lqu8ihhjAxhnwOCM7zPfDC0y0gqdlukVuetRPdueq8rcam4hHpC83_AdPzvyJTinMZzM-smql1-zBoCrjdXG7pgCgbri0WKwpqgBRdB6C-HdBV0SJzlF/s1600/those+were+the+days.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 170px; height: 170px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN9tZJFAIqtEjDngxisBArLOI_Lqu8ihhjAxhnwOCM7zPfDC0y0gqdlukVuetRPdueq8rcam4hHpC83_AdPzvyJTinMZzM-smql1-zBoCrjdXG7pgCgbri0WKwpqgBRdB6C-HdBV0SJzlF/s400/those+were+the+days.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459208821671029186" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />The thing that I love about this convention (in addition to all the lovely stalls with fabric and gadgets) is the award winning quilts that are on display. The last time I went I spent ages just looking closely at the workman ship of the <a href="http://www.aqc.com.au/Melbourne2010/app/pages/view/quilt_show/">Quilt Show</a>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXH9u7svxrf0cT92XM_HT3a4bzNErRSwidnHJLuplEelXLKcgOLW8UJkiwhXkXy7h7NVGob7AtagJjAncgjMmslGpvouMRYRs7-VrgymfE496t6TbxrQzQ3kMvQBiVFCTu6W1dG1Jj2xI1/s1600/remember+me.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 123px; height: 170px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXH9u7svxrf0cT92XM_HT3a4bzNErRSwidnHJLuplEelXLKcgOLW8UJkiwhXkXy7h7NVGob7AtagJjAncgjMmslGpvouMRYRs7-VrgymfE496t6TbxrQzQ3kMvQBiVFCTu6W1dG1Jj2xI1/s400/remember+me.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459208817535491074" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">So who is going?<br /></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851178700328871801.post-87569712901459001862010-03-14T18:45:00.004+11:002010-03-14T18:52:44.316+11:00Northside Makers Market 13th March 2010 - the first photos!<center>What an utterly perfect day - thanks Weather Goddesses!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/northsidemakers/4431507224/" title="M* by Northside Makers, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4050/4431507224_00ce8394a0.jpg" alt="M*" width="400" /></a><br />The Collective Table<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/northsidemakers/4430758965/" title="Pink K Designs by Northside Makers, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4430758965_7882368ae2_o.jpg" alt="Pink K Designs" width="400" /></a><br />Indoor goodies<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/northsidemakers/4431543314/" title="Clifton Hill Pottery by Northside Makers, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4431543314_4d088d1f64_o.jpg" alt="Clifton Hill Pottery" width="400" /></a><br />Outdoor goodies<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/northsidemakers/4431547006/" title="Nice Biscuits by Northside Makers, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2719/4431547006_099c115e86_o.jpg" alt="Nice Biscuits" width="400" /></a><br />Yummy stuff<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/northsidemakers/4431556104/" title="Craft table by Northside Makers, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2789/4431556104_f01eb8c96a_o.jpg" alt="Craft table" width="400" /></a><br />Family funtimes<br /><br />See a whole bunch of photos from Saturday at our <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/northsidemakers/">Flickr group page</a>. Got some to add? Just request membership and we'll add you ASAP!<br /></center>Northside Makershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08722124324954011644noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851178700328871801.post-80987941824660895692010-03-13T08:00:00.001+11:002010-03-13T08:00:00.608+11:00Northside Makers Market Saturday 13th March<center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/northsidemakers/4374211670/" title="NMM Poster 13th March - web ready by Northside Makers, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4374211670_a5339548ca.jpg" alt="NMM Poster 13th March - web ready" height="500" width="361" /></a><br /><br />Come spend one last Saturday with the Northside Makers before we take a well-deserved break.<br />Look forward to seeing you there!<br /></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851178700328871801.post-30880299344553400842010-03-12T17:57:00.002+11:002010-03-12T18:01:48.617+11:00Market day tomorrow!Do you live in Clifton Hill, Northcote or Thornbury? Be sure to check out this week's Northcote Leader to see our gorgeous ad on page three!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK1bdSZ6Re0_2VYqzxP1kcDkN0nGPneXV3KgI8jddHdLBsxJO3JwOrueWvNJQ6FYp6bTCChAZjXdzrtmA9KXXqYlvbM6C45ORB279k4O9g1ocgTkNjoKwYDI6BohiAkFk4QzOg3iYklTuI/s1600-h/Leader+Mar10+v5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 179px; height: 255px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK1bdSZ6Re0_2VYqzxP1kcDkN0nGPneXV3KgI8jddHdLBsxJO3JwOrueWvNJQ6FYp6bTCChAZjXdzrtmA9KXXqYlvbM6C45ORB279k4O9g1ocgTkNjoKwYDI6BohiAkFk4QzOg3iYklTuI/s400/Leader+Mar10+v5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447638023080856946" border="0" /></a><br />The weather forecast is gorgeous, the musos are practicing, the bakers are baking and the stallholders are making lists and checking them twice. Come join us for an all-round spiffing day tomorrow at Northcote Uniting Church from 10:30am til 3:30pm. See you there!Northside Makershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08722124324954011644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851178700328871801.post-63911089834659330622010-03-09T08:03:00.006+11:002010-03-09T09:13:39.249+11:00Stitches & Craft Show - Volunteers Wanted!A year ago I had the most wonderful day out at the Stitches & Craft Show at the Melbourne Showgrounds. I went to a felt doughnut workshop and met <a href="http://twocheeseplease.livejournal.com/">Holly Two Cheese Please</a>*<a href="http://vintagericrac.blogspot.com/2008/10/big-selvedge-project.html"></a>, then at a PVC wallet workshop I met <a href="http://vintagericrac.blogspot.com/">Jodie Ric Rac</a> of the <a href="http://vintagericrac.blogspot.com/2008/10/big-selvedge-project.html">selvedge frock</a>, and little did I realise at the time but one of the crafters I sewed next to went on to become <a href="http://pepperberryandco.blogspot.com/">Miss Sandra Pepperberry</a>! I was awed by the talent shown in the Incubator section, by far the most out-of-the-box stalls at the show. There was a refashioning zone, skill displays by lacemakers and feltmakers, and sooo much to buy. Looking at 2009 photos on participants' blogs today is getting me excited all over again.<br /><br /><center><a href="http://twocheeseplease.livejournal.com/2009/03/12/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3654/3349087110_b744fca00b_o.jpg" width="400" /><br />Two Cheese Please's Incubator stall, 2009</a></center><br />I've spent the last twelve months counting down to <a href="http://www.stitchesandcraft.com.au/">2010's Stitches & Craft</a> (and vowing to take along more cash next time). The big event will hit Melbourne from Wednesday 5th to Sunday 9th of May. And I've just found out from <a href="http://vintagericrac.blogspot.com/2010/03/i-booked-choir.html">Jodie Ric Rac's blog</a> that they're looking for volunteers!<br /><br /><center><a href="http://whipup.net/2009/03/16/stitches-and-craft-show-melbourne/"><img src="http://whipup.net/wp-content/images/2009/03/6a00e55286874788330112796348e628a4-500wi-400x300.jpg" width="400/" /><br />Ric Rac's lifesize selvedge projects via Whip UP</a></center><br />If you can hand sew, crochet or embroider and love to share your skills, the Craft Bars need you! Craft Bar volunteers will teach visitors new skills and have a laugh while doing so**. In return for you hard day's crafting and teaching you'll be rewarded with <i>two</i> <b>free</b> tickets to the show! That means that as well as spending one day at the Craft Bar, you can spend another two attending workshops and shopping! Or if you're feeling altruistic you could give one to your bestie and spend a crafty day together. I advise leaving your kids with a babysitter***.<br /><br /><center><a href="http://the-lark.blogspot.com/2009/03/stitches-and-craft.html"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPB6N9-PvnJOMdFNq_tltwbD6EesIUoraCP96tir12YlCQdpYW2UP9VF6dzz8x6DS9SNlK8-rY_sYZ6GwyKDTzF95s7fQW0OR8QV_dg4Ao39pBUQvdEBEldFZr5zacoJ3IjnrJUB-tnPg/s400/P1020464.jpg" width="400/" /><br />2009 Craft Bar photographed by The Lark</a></center><br />If you'd like to find out more about this opportunity get in touch with the organisers via enquiries(AT)stitchesandcraft(DOT)com(DOT)au.<br /><br />* There's an interview with Holly in the latest <a href="http://mixtapezine.com/">Mixtape</a>, which you can buy <a href="http://www.northsidemakers.com/2010/03/see-you-on-saturday.html">this Saturday</a> at the <a href="http://www.northsidemakers.com/2010/03/see-you-on-saturday.html">Northside Makers Collective Table</a>!<br /><br />** Laughing is mandated. Or I may have made that up.<br /><br />*** Says the woman who didn't get to see the <a href="http://handmadenationmovie.com/">Handmade Nation doco</a> due to the demands of her friend and herself shepherding a six month old and 19 month old all day long. I did however manage to schedule a breastfeed during a presentation on building a craft business. And the parents room was quite well appointed apart from the lack of a <span style="font-style: italic;">change table</span>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851178700328871801.post-1938025049061202952010-03-08T12:00:00.003+11:002010-03-12T18:30:25.942+11:00See you on Saturday...Well it's been a fantastic summer season of markets for Northside Makers and it's not over yet...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVHMAYdP1pJ4krz7-7urid9DZT40mnD643CdXSaBd63ADThAAnO_XIVCEv_VLo_u843GX9GGRvmG2lCMvladCCCZvtbC5CWyS5i5FMjn3br0rkNdN23WrE5ZSwaQmpnQSArroD8CF3el85/s1600-h/Marchstallholders.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 384px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVHMAYdP1pJ4krz7-7urid9DZT40mnD643CdXSaBd63ADThAAnO_XIVCEv_VLo_u843GX9GGRvmG2lCMvladCCCZvtbC5CWyS5i5FMjn3br0rkNdN23WrE5ZSwaQmpnQSArroD8CF3el85/s400/Marchstallholders.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445885988688921666" border="0" /></a>This Saturdays market day is shaping up to be one of our best.<br /><br />There will be the fabulous vocals of Kirsty Morphett of <a href="http://www.myspace.com/kotoband">'Koto'</a> filling the air, the scrumptious aroma of <span style="font-style: italic;">two</span> local bakers' scrummy treats, free craft table activities for the kids and our best yet offering of hot, hot, hot craft from the northern suburbs.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Be sure to pop down,<br /><span style="font-size:180%;"> <span style="font-size:100%;">this </span>Saturday 13th March</span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Northcote Uniting Church<br />251 High st, Northcote<br />10.30am - 3.30pm</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">To see the talents of all these lovely crafters:<br /><br />Alannah Banana Designs<br /><a href="http://www.babushkababy.com.au/">Babushka Baby</a><br /><a href="http://buttonlicious-buttonlicious.blogspot.com/">Buttonlicious</a><br /><a href="http://www.babushkababy.com.au/">Celia Adams</a><br /><a href="http://www.northsidemakers.com/2009/09/meet-northside-crafters-chuckles.html">Chuckles Designs</a><br />Clifton Hill Pottery<br />Crafted Things<br /><a href="http://www.curlypops.com.au/">CurlyPops</a><br />Daniela Carvacho & Liliana Remedi<br />Elena Kamenkovich<br /><a href="http://www.northsidemakers.com/2009/09/meet-northside-crafters-chuckles.html">Elmie</a><br />Ena Designs<br /><a href="http://www.northsidemakers.com/2009/09/meet-northside-crafters-finki-handmade.html">Finki</a><a href="http://www.northsidemakers.com/2009/09/meet-northside-crafters-finki-handmade.html"> Handmade</a><br /><a href="http://alltoileandnoreward.blogspot.com/">Flickettysplits</a><br /><a href="http://www.hawthornecottage.com.au/">Hawthorne Cottage</a><br /><a href="http://www.users.on.net/%7Eholdensnh/">Holden Street Neighbourhood House</a><br />Kate's Stuff<br /><a href="http://www.kcamilleri.etsy.com/">KCamilleri Handcrafted Jewellery</a><br /><a href="http://www.alittlebitofkaos.blogspot.com/">Konstant Kaos</a><br /><a href="http://lalahiprism.blogspot.com/">La La Hi Prism</a><br /><a href="http://www.northsidemakers.com/2009/09/meet-northside-crafters-little-cooties.html">Little Cooties</a><br /><a href="http://www.northsidemakers.com/2009/09/meet-northside-crafters-little-waltz.html">Little Waltz</a><br /><a href="http://www.northsidemakers.com/2009/10/meet-northside-crafters-me-and-mlee.html">Me & M'lee</a><br /><a href="http://mecino.bigcartel.com/">Mecino</a><br /><a href="http://www.northsidemakers.com/2009/10/meet-northside-crafters-melbourne.html">Melbourne Epicure</a><br /><a href="http://www.northsidemakers.com/2009/10/meet-northside-crafters-melbourne.html">Mrs Beckinsale</a><br /><a href="http://www.northsidemakers.com/2009/11/meet-northside-crafters-nice-biscuits.html">Nice Biscuits</a><br /><a href="http://www.pepperberryandco.blogspot.com/">Pepperberry & Co.</a><br /><a href="http://www.northsidemakers.com/2009/09/meet-northside-crafters-piccolamia.html">Piccolamia</a><br />Pink K Designs<br /><a href="http://www.pepperberryandco.blogspot.com/">Pivotal Xpressions</a><br /><a href="http://www.rabbitandtheduck.blogspot.com/">Polly Pratt</a><br /><a href="http://www.rabbitandtheduck.blogspot.com/">Rabbit & the Duck</a><br /><a href="http://www.reboundbooks.net/"></a><a href="http://www.redparka.com.au/">Red Parka Designs</a><br />Red Tree Studio<br />Susan Cusinato<br />Sylvia Segon<br /><a href="http://www.tigesandweince.com/">Tiges and Weince</a><br />Twisted Stitches<br /><a href="http://www.northsidemakers.com/2010/02/meet-crafters-two-cheese-please.html">Two Cheese Please</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.twobitspatches.com/">Two Bits Patches</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">There will also be the renowned <a href="http://www.northcoteps.vic.edu.au/">Northcote Primary School</a><a href="http://www.northcoteps.vic.edu.au/"> Fete</a> going on only one street away and plenty of <a href="http://www.mixtapezine.com/">Mixtape zines</a> stocked at our collective stall, for a great crafty read.<br /></div></div><br />This will be our last market for summer and your last opportunity to come see what Northside Makers Market is all about, so don't miss it... We'd love to see you there!Northside Makershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08722124324954011644noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851178700328871801.post-59188617458934199862010-03-05T09:00:00.001+11:002010-03-05T09:00:00.335+11:00Social Network with us!Have you invited your nearest and dearest to Northside Makers Market yet? It's easy with our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#%21/event.php?eid=316182591201">Facebook event listing</a>! Just click the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#%21/event.php?eid=316182591201">link</a>, RSVP for yourself and send an invitation to all your friends. Be brave - don't just invite your real friends, send an invite to those people from high school who you haven't seen for fifteen years. It could lead to discovering a mutual love of handmade and a resparked friendship!<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/northsidemakers/4333711685/" title="Cathie Crocker by Northside Makers, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4004/4333711685_b7f769c71a.jpg" alt="Cathie Crocker" height="400" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Bring your friends!</span></center><br />When we first planned Northside Makers Market we decided to hold four markets over what could losely be described as 'summer'. We've had October, November and February... yep, that means March is the last one for now. So if you've always meant to come check out our lovely market but haven't quite made it, Saturday 13th March is your last chance (for now)!<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/northsidemakers/4333708365/" title="Two Cheese Please by Northside Makers, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4061/4333708365_9fe0917a78.jpg" alt="Two Cheese Please" width="400" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Don't panic! Northside Makers have plenty more social activities in the works.</span></center>Northside Makershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08722124324954011644noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851178700328871801.post-75862650162154680062010-03-03T23:59:00.006+11:002010-03-04T07:27:11.892+11:00We are in Mixtape!!<div>The new <a href="http://www.mixtapezine.com/">Mixtape</a> has arrived and it is jam packed with lots of goodies! Articles on craft, pop culture, food, gardening, music, books and lots more.<div><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI66wo1to2MLToKXwGloQ40Pxt4ApcLiLq9GrM36Jl_XQqOvyu0U5lsY9cMBt7gHvH_79FG-tA3kL0qOrTJ2Cr8QcFPSBKTvOHozHhPsf-ZFwVHl6FDJAzjUMLYY-PfR04jso2GhdkMTbn/s1600-h/IMG_5306.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444395360283347298" style="width: 400px; height: 300px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI66wo1to2MLToKXwGloQ40Pxt4ApcLiLq9GrM36Jl_XQqOvyu0U5lsY9cMBt7gHvH_79FG-tA3kL0qOrTJ2Cr8QcFPSBKTvOHozHhPsf-ZFwVHl6FDJAzjUMLYY-PfR04jso2GhdkMTbn/s400/IMG_5306.JPG" border="0" /></a></p>There is an article in the zine by Tinniegirl on the Candence of Crafting and on page 10 you will find a Northside Makers ad!<br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGxP_KWyPUCIX0PFF73fx6aKpdv00V0ZoR1fyf9beiUgH8fY1aZNyTBAMbyv7298C5fxYIVA0wbYEBpBw4UKO7X9OK45b2kne6wQf6DtJ1N4bXLTe_6jno3b9eHcCFap6JTyGKt4E-Czmc/s1600-h/IMG_5307.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444394599561955730" style="width: 400px; height: 266px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGxP_KWyPUCIX0PFF73fx6aKpdv00V0ZoR1fyf9beiUgH8fY1aZNyTBAMbyv7298C5fxYIVA0wbYEBpBw4UKO7X9OK45b2kne6wQf6DtJ1N4bXLTe_6jno3b9eHcCFap6JTyGKt4E-Czmc/s400/IMG_5307.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><a href="http://www.mixtapezine.com/">Mixtape</a> will be on sale at the Northside Makers Collective Marquee at the next market ... come on down and pick up your copy (we also have some of the last edition as well!).</div></div>Northside Makershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08722124324954011644noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851178700328871801.post-59242283427987349962010-02-26T11:15:00.000+11:002010-02-26T11:22:52.628+11:002 week countdown<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">We are all very excited over here at Northside Makers, the March Market is going to be the biggest yet!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">And we have a special treat for you all ... in addition to the children's craft table, face painters and fabulous crafters we also have a musician to entertain visitors and stallholders alike.<br /></div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNyxyeiiiY7ivykv_1fFAffIXwtfFwAm55Fi5w2nY4LGlKdpGwpsVeJfFuut8PFKiQ6qdn4d5m9QGW1hvXVpmmChgC5wV0_XAzszo9ouT66d_q8w7fC-h3dN8opqAVWmZBjwyZBlldCHxN/s1600-h/NMM+Poster+13th+March+v3-web.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 289px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNyxyeiiiY7ivykv_1fFAffIXwtfFwAm55Fi5w2nY4LGlKdpGwpsVeJfFuut8PFKiQ6qdn4d5m9QGW1hvXVpmmChgC5wV0_XAzszo9ouT66d_q8w7fC-h3dN8opqAVWmZBjwyZBlldCHxN/s400/NMM+Poster+13th+March+v3-web.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440150120653953042" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">So help to make this one the best yet, please email this pamphlet to family and friends and make sure that we cover Melbourne in Northside Makers Market posters.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Email northsidemakers [at] gmail dot com if you would like a marketing pack sent out to you (A3, A4 and A6 pamphlets) to help spread the word.....<br /></div></div>Northside Makershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08722124324954011644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851178700328871801.post-12648241081669130472010-02-24T17:00:00.001+11:002010-02-24T18:06:47.756+11:00Screenprinting Workshop<div style="text-align: left;">Northside Makers are thrilled to offer members our first workshop opportunity doing screenprinting at Olive Grove!<br /></div><br />Classes are run by the director of <a href="http://www.olivegrovestudio.elocal.com.au/">Olive Grove Studio</a>, Roze Elizabeth. She teaches at <a href="http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=5vb9k3632hubz">RMIT's Fashion & Textiles school</a> and recently conducted a <a href="http://www.rmit.biz/browse;ID=91unmjkhyso">workshop for Marysville residents</a> as part of 'The Colour of Hope' project.<br /><br />Roze offers monthly workshops at Olive Grove Studio teaching the basics of screenprinting. The workshops are ideal for both absolute beginners and those who've screenprinted before but want to polish up their skills.<br /><br /><center><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoCd5lb8J3BsfxmDa0frmE8QjEbrMt6YvgcSDxeZwMglUxFTBLOS2GmPN-wBefCpIGQiX5MHRdqoyDIzovBL2c9chJRWWbWZJWIqlUQus3j8CPwP52Txsd4dWhHXXTPoYVuQNoWNurDkNw/s1600-h/olivegrove.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoCd5lb8J3BsfxmDa0frmE8QjEbrMt6YvgcSDxeZwMglUxFTBLOS2GmPN-wBefCpIGQiX5MHRdqoyDIzovBL2c9chJRWWbWZJWIqlUQus3j8CPwP52Txsd4dWhHXXTPoYVuQNoWNurDkNw/s400/olivegrove.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441569298126379154" border="0" /></a></center><div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo from <a href="http://www.olivegrovestudio.elocal.com.au/">Olive Grove Studio</a></span></div><br />Mark your calender and be sure to keep the day free on Sunday 14th March as Roze is running a screenprinting workshop exclusively for Northside Makers members. We are offering places to members at discounted prices. So come learn, work and play with other Northside Makers (and save a few dollars too)!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The details:</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 102);"><br /><br />Screenprinting Workshop at Olive Grove Studios</span><br />159 Sydney Road Brunswick<br />Sunday 14th March<br />11pm-3pm<br />$85 for Northside Makers members* (usual cost $105)<br />$75 for Northside Makers members that hold a concession card (usual cost $95)<br /><br />There are only six spots in the workshop and at this price they will go fast.<br /><br />So if you would like to participate shoot us an email at northsidemakers@gmail.com and we'll send you the payment details. Payment can be made via Paypal or bank deposit and must be made before Wednesday 3rd March to secure your spot.<br />Allocation is first come best dressed.<br /><br />Hope to see you there!<br /><br />*Discounts apply to existing Northside Makers members only. Non members are welcome to come but full price applies.Northside Makershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08722124324954011644noreply@blogger.com3