I had a really enjoyable weekend in Yass last week, where I had a stall and met lots of members of Yass Quick Quilters as well as visitors to their expertly set-up show. For such a small group, they put on a lovely and diverse show. There were several quilts in the "I could take that home with me" category. In the park nearby there was excellent live music and some beautifully restored classic vehicles. There were lots of other things going on but alas, I was busy with my stall. Early Saturday morning I'd set off and although I knew exactly which way I intended to go, I found myself zooming up Majura Road, a longer way to get there, 83.1 km instead of 74.3 km and taking an hour and 11 minutes. After a tipoff, I came home a different way, across country on the Murrumbateman then the Sutton Roads. Flying along the empty country roads, with no other traffic or lights or delays, it only took an hour and I felt really good. Looking forward to their next Exhibition in a year or two.
I was fortunate to be invited to partake in the US Embassy's Marketplace last Friday where I met lots of lovely people. It was a gorgeous spring day in Canberra, with a light breeze and plenty of sun. It was the end of the week and many staff took advantage of the opportunity to stroll with their families down to see us all, some kids even learning a few hip-hop moves while they were there. A very enjoyable day. I was well-prepared, with lots of new pieces of jewellery to show off and happy to make tailored pieces to suit people's requirements. That's the beauty of making things yourself. Note to self: back up to the lampwork studio soon and make more red beads. I sell more pieces of jewellery containing red beads than everything else combined.
Found time in a busy week to roll some glass and try out some new colours. This gives me some useful beads and a few more combinations for new jewellery. Summer Sunset Market in Queanbeyan on Friday 16th March 5pm - 8pm and then I'm having a stall at the Uniting Church Fete at the Wesley Centre on National Circuit in Canberra on Saturday 17th March, 9am - 2pm. I shall get some more pictures up of what sort of things will be available but come along and see for yourself and have a chat.
I have always been obsessed with creation and colour. These days I play with glass and fabric as much of the time as I can. The rest is taken up with a little paid architectural work, family and playing with our two cats.