Monday 13 June 2011

Back at the market

It has been a long time since I had a stall at the market. Last Thursday I set up my new Lavender stall with all the stock I had made over the past two months. The display is not quite right yet and I invested in some crystal organza to replace the cream muslin.
 I have a centre aisle stall with 7 tables which have to be covered so I chose a lilac velvet to give the lavender theme. I also spread some loose lavender over an oilcloth and set about bagging it up into little sachets for customers to buy. The smell seemed to draw them to my stall and get them looking at the various items on display. I have been working on some shoe stuffers for next week. Gingham fabric filled with lavender and a ribbon pull at the back. They look quite cute. My doll Doris was almost bought by an enthusiastic customer so I had to remove her as I don't want to sell her - she brings customers to the stall and adds a certain charm to the sleep pillows. Well, if anyone has any ideas of what I can make that can be stuffed with lavender, please let me know - I'll be most interested.