Find me here this year

I will be at all 4 of the Grassroots Community Markets in Upwey this year, come and see me there :)

Market dates are:
March 17 Saturday
May 19
August 18
November 17

My next market!

I'm so excited! On Sunday 26^th February, I'll will be showcasing my wares at Mathilda's Market. This is a fabulous niche market that offers unique, stylish and affordable baby & kids goods that are lovingly handmade or of limited production. The retailers are handpicked to ensure an exciting product range. It's a kid's shopping haven. Better yet, most of the retailers do not have a shop front, so you know you'll find something special, not available anywhere else. Please come and see my stall at Mathilda’s Market from 9am to 1pm at the Malvern Town Hall, Cnr Glenferrie Rd & High St, Malvern. Entry and parking is free. With over 70 retailers and kids’ entertainment Mathilda’s Market is one of Melbourne’s best shopping destinations for the little ones. For a sneak preview, have a look at the website mathildas market and enjoy a browse through the photos of all participants. I look forward to seeing you there!

Hugs 

Simmone Star

Supercalifragalistic heroes

Stell took the kids to visit Grandma Lilian & Aunty Ek today whilst I got my sewing groove on.

I started and completed 7 superhero dolls, all they need now are their super capes. Do you like them? Once I have finished their capes I'll pop a few in My madeit shoppe.

Waiting for the stuffing 

Coming to the rescue :)

Superhero número uno!

My very first superhero complete with removable cape came to life this arvo. I think he's pretty rad :) I spent this evening cutting out & making the faces for 7 more. Yipeeeeeee, production time!

Books I've been flipping through

Very pretty, a few good tips for the vintage clothing lover, worth a browse

Find the Crafty Minx here

Totally original toys, complicated, many small pieces & hardware involved...don't think I'll be
steam- punking softies anytime soon

Find a steampunk softie tutorial here

An historic peek into the domestic arts, whimsical & sometimes humorous

 Find excerpts here

Many lovely ideas for celebrations & beautifully styled

Martha, Martha, Martha

What have you been reading? xx

My very first giveaway!

Puddy Cats giveaway!!

It's my first give away!!! Yipeeeeee ♥ ♥ ♥ 

These 3 little Puddy Cats are looking for a new home. 

All you need to do to be in for the win is like my facebook page then tag yourself in this pic! 

I'll announce the winner when I get to 100 likes :) I'll randomly select a winner form the 100 likers....go forth and like Simmone Star xx

ps. postage is on me

Finally a sewing day :)

3 dolly in pocket cotton t's

5 dolly in doily pocket t's

7 dolly in doily pocket with vintage buttons t's

Pretty cotton & lace skirts with doily pockets

Gorgeous cotton & lace skirt with crochet embelishment

9 pretty skirts hanging in a row

I finally knuckled down and made the 9 t-shirts I had been planning on making for weeks now, I'm most happy with them. The pictures I snapped today aren't great but you get an idea of how lovely they are. Bright colours, vintage dollies appliques, thrifted doily's and vintage buttons make these t-shirts unique & special.

I also finished 9 skirts last week each decorated with lace and a variety of doily pockets, crochet or dolly appliques. Many various sizes and pretty fabrics.

I am not sure if I will list them in my madeit store or save them exclusively for my upcoming market stall. I will definitely need to take some better photos before I can list them.

Night x

Vintage doll applique, lace & cotton

Searching....not finding...but certainly liking..

these are my inspiration

I just can't seem to find the perfect dress, no amount of trawling my fav blogs & gorgeous etsy stores, vintage sites & even brand new attire. Looks like I'll be drawing inspiration from all the lovelyness swimming around in my head & constructing my own peachy little number! I'm excited....and also glad I have a few months :)

No pics yet

Such a slow yet busy month, spending a lot of time playing with the kids, various play-dates, de-cluttering the home & trawling the internet searching for the perfect dress for my special day!

I've finished 9 sweet little skirts, with one left to add the final touches too. Next up a batch of new dolly in my pocket T's & maybe some superheroes and pirate gals & boys!

Happy New Year

Just a little post to share the new year love ♥ 2012

I started sewing today for the first time since before the market, other than some hand sewing of cute little felt cats & embroidering the tattoos on my special sailor dolls :) I worked on whilst on my Tassie holiday.

I completed 4 gorgeous floral, dolly in my pocket style skirts and have another on the go. I'm going to be busy replenishing my stocks for my market stall at Mathilda Market on Feb 26. Really looking forward to the sewing, & have some great new ideas.

Hopefully get some pics up soon xx