Willow Court Swapmeet

Last Sunday Willow Court Antique Centre and the Lions club of New Norfolk organised a Swapmeet on the Green behind the Willow Court Antique Centre .

The day started off rainy  but  lots of stalls were set up and customers started to arrive early looking for bargains.

This was about 7.30 am!!

 

There was a bit of everything from clothes to military items,fabric 

furniture,books etc.etc.

 Fortunately the sun came out and people poured in and we had a busy and successful day

and I didn't get chance to take many photos! Apart from the stalls there were many other attractions

A train ride for the children and a jumping castle /slide.

Lots of old engines and cars

These are there permanently on display at Willow Court which is looking very pretty 

and some of the buildings ,now renovated are worth a look.The history around this area is older than Port Arthur .

There are now 8 antiques shops in New Norfolk and lots of other attractions in the area

well worth a days visit if you are over from the mainland on holiday or a local!

The Patchwork Cafe kept us all supplied with food and drinks and the coffee was very good.

so were all the lovely fabrics,buttons and pattern books that are also available

There was also a barbeque set up by the Lions club

we all went home with less than we took and the event is now going to be held on a twice yearly basis.

This was a well run event and I for one look forward to the next one.

So well done Willow Court and The Lions and Thank you.

I have been neglecting my blog lately, so time to catch up!

One of the reasons  is  I have reopened my etsy shop and have been making things to sell.

These tags are made from linen and decorated with cotton fabric,ribbon and trims, beads, vintage buttons

They are 10 cms x 6cms

on the reverse side there is a matching card tag to write on

some of them have a little pocket to pop a small present in or some money for the hard to buy for! or a candy cane to put on the Christmas tree!

I  have also been designing some patterns and kits but these need a little more work before they will be ready to show you.

When I get back in to the swing of things again I will do some tutorials also. Hope you'll join in?!

I love trying out some of the tutorials I find on blogs and think sharing ideas is good fun.

I bought this lovely kauri and cedar table last week, It really is a beauty.

It has pride of place in my section at the antique centre at present, which is looking a bit empty as I also did the swapmeet on Sunday and sold heaps of things! I'll tell you more about that next time.

back soon ---I promise!

ONLINE ANTIQUES FAIR

THIS FAMOUS FACE

HAS STARTED UP AN ONLINE ANTIQUES FAIR.

The first one started at 7 pm yesterday wed 3.11.10 and will run for 2 weeks.

There will be future ones also-so giving ongoing antiques/collectables  from all over Australia

at the one site!

I have visited and was really impressed with the site, very easy to use and something for every taste amongst the items.If you are interested in antiques and collectables I strongly recommend a visit to this site.

http://alancarter.com.au

When you go to the site you will have to sign up with your name and email and they will then send you an email with a password ,you can then login and view the site and bookmark your favourites etc. go see- it's fun to use!

Alan Carter is the man behind the price guide published each year filled with a fresh selection of antiques and collectables from dealers in Australia.

ALSO HAPPENING!!

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PHONE PENNY 0437126679 TO BOOK A SPACE

A FEW OF MY FAVOURITE THINGS

I would like one of these that I saw today on gypsy brocante blog

http://gypsyfleamarket.blogspot.com

so that I could tuck  my poor, hard working car under one of these

for a well earned rest!

frederic klezmi  photographer

I would then go treasure hunting further afield using some of these that I found on vintage home blog to keep me cosy!

http://vintage home .blogspot.com

I would look for some of this

marsden bolts

and one (or two ) of these,actually make that---

carlos

as many of these mannequins  as I could find!

country living

Maybe a few industrial pieces, as I am really liking that style just now

http://duchessfare.blogspot.com


I found this photo on Margo's junking journal blog she 's having an industrial chic linky party--see the button in my sidebar to go there, there are some great pics.
I have actually got a work bench similar to this on my section at the antique centre and Shirley the owner has one bigger than mine!

Then I'd make my way home to my dear little house,where I would have a

nice long bath.
I would then invite you all round to view my treasures

we could have a few drinks and something yummy to eat

and if you had traveled a long way you could stay for the night

sharon lovell tree bed
night, night, sleep tight,dream on!

my apologies for not attributing some of these photos if they are yours please contact me and I will amend this oversite.

BUSY, BUSY WEEKEND

 I have had a busy weekend I've been painting,sewing and treasure hunting!!

 

The cupboard above is one of my most recent pieces that I have painted and is up at the antique centre now.

These two matching pieces were done awhile ago.

I've been busy sewing too, this is a corner of my sewing room

where I made this apron using new fabric, vintage buttons and a buckle  to make the neck strap adjustable.

some more tea towels these are 100% linen and the trim is cotton . 

These mannequins are fun to decorate with or hang jewellery on

                   I also personalise these for customers with names, dates etc. Contact me if your interested in anything

stufandco@live.com               

              

  Hope you all have a great week!              

RECENT FINDS -QUILTS AND MORE

I seem to be finding lots of quilts recently, maybe it's the warmer weather we are having in Tasmania recently !! Why anyone would discard these I don't know but I'm very grateful to them for doing so!!

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This one is all handmade in lovely pale colours of green,pink, blue,peach and white ( I think the maker must have been a Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic fan ) It is all hand stitched and each square is different from the others.It is made from light weight velvets and silky fabrics and gives an overall look of being gently crumpled.I would love to know who made this as it must have taken them considerable time and should you read this Thank you!

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The next one I found was this

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Not handmade, but I love the design and colours and it has really nice stitching around the edges

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It is reversible also

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Last but not least is this one!

this one is also reversible.

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I didn't just find quilts on my latest treasure hunt

I also found

 

A sewing basket on little legs with a fabric picture of Paris on the lid

There is a tray inside also which I didn't take a photograph of !

and these pretty glass Christmas  ornaments from the 1950-60 era

Not a bad haul for one trip ,what do you think?

more importantly  What do you find?

mannequins are me !!

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I really love this mannequin she adjusts by pushing the buttons and the height adjusts also

I have quiet a collection of mannequins and body parts!!

This old travel trunk came complete with its tray, these are usually lost so this was a great find. It even had the original tissue paper in it that was used when the lady I bought it from emigrated to Australia in 1945!!

Iv'e got to go now Steven Fry is on t.v. and I think he's hilarious!!
so bye for now!

LOOK WHAT I RECEIVED IN THE MAIL TODAY!

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Some lovely linen fabric from cottage fabrics on etsy

I have bought quiet a bit of fabric from Beth and her service is wonderful.

I highly recommend her etsy shop.

With this latest buy I made a table runner and immediately ordered more to make some napkins to match!

I also bought this fabric from cottage fabrics awhile ago and trimmed this teatowel with it, I also made an apron but a friend bought it before I could take a photo!!

I love sewing and collecting vintage sewing items

 

ribbons,wooden bobbins and needlecases

lace bobbins and vintage trims

I sell these in my section at the antique centre

www.ringroadantiques.com.au

old thread boxes,buttons and buckles

old spools,

What do you like to collect?