Markets, exhibitions, and workshops
Buda Traditional Arts Fair
What
It's that time of year again! Buda is putting on their Traditional Arts Fair at the glorious Buda Historic Home and Garden. The day features traditional arts, cooking, and gardening. There will be demonstrations throughout the day at the Nursery Stage, Food Stage, and Craft Stage, along with demonstrations at people's stalls. I'll be doing a needle felting demo at the Craft Stage at 2:30, and some felting at my stall the rest of the time. Date Sunday November 24th Time 10am - 4pm Where Buda Historic Home & Garden Cost $5 per person. Children are free. More information More information can be found on Buda's website. Click here to head there. |
Castlemaine Artists Market
What
You'll always know where to find me on the first Sunday of the month; The Castlemaine Artists Market! I'll be there as usual with my needle felted and embroidered creations. Pop on down and say hi. I'd love to see you there! Date Sunday December 1st Time 9am - 2pm Where Western Reserve, Forest Street, Castlemaine More information More information can be found on the Facebook event here. |
'Wonderland' at Living Arts Space
What
A fantstical exhibition featuring the work of artists living in, or connected to, Bendigo and the region. I'll have some needle felting and embroidery on display along with the daisy chain headpiece, which will be on display for the first time since 2013! Date December 1st until January 31 Time 9am - 5pm, 7 days a week except for Christmas Day. Where Living Arts Space at the Bendigo Visitor Information Centre 51-67 Pall Mall, Bendigo More information More information can be found on |
Castlemaine Twilight Market
What
It's nearly time for that once-a-year opportunity to stroll about the Castlemaine Twilight Market. Fear not if you still have some Christmas presents (or birthday presents, I see you late December birthday people!) I'll be there amongst 100 or so other stallholders selling quality handmade creations. If you buy some Christmas presents from us you'll be supporting small businesses, locally made products, and creatives all in one go! Well done you! I reckon you deserve a little treat for yourself now, don't you? Date Friday December 20th Time 4pm - 8pm Where Western Reserve, Forest Street, Castlemaine More information More information can be found on the Facebook event here. |
Free sleep mask pattern!Download the free pdf pattern here
You can find the the tutorial here.
It's a blog post, so you can also head on over to the blog and search it out if you'd prefer. You have the power to choose! |
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AboutHello, I'm Beth.
It's lovely to meet you! I’m afraid I’m not actually a little grassbird with the ability to make things. I’m just a common or garden variety human living in Castlemaine with my partner and our two cats. It’s a bit of a disappointment, I know.
It can be a pretty sad and stressful world we live in. I’m here to cheer it up for you with cute and quirky needle felting, embroideries, cards, jewellery, and other fun bits and bobs. What’s that, you prefer making things yourself? No problem! Have a stab at one of the DIY kits, or come along to a workshop. I love seeing what you make! Please do tag me @littlegrassbird or use the hashtag #littlegrassbirdmakes so I can find your amazing pieces. You can find out a bit more on the appropriately titled about page, or check out the blog. |
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Get your DIY on, sharpen up your crafty skills and read about what I've been up to on the blog
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THE LATEST POST
DIY sleep mask (free pattern!)Ever wanted to make your own sleep mask? Excellent! This is the perfect blog post for you.
Sleep masks are a wonderful scrap buster. If you don't have a piece of fabric big enough to cut out both pattern pieces you could always use two contrasting fabrics, or stitch some together to make a patchwork sleep mask! Read more → |
SHARPEN YOUR SKILLS
Basic hand stitchesIn this post I’ll teach you how to sew five basic and handy stitches. There’s also a bit about how many strands of thread to use, and how to knot your thread at the start and end.
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GET YOUR DIY ON
DIY pattern weightsI was going to write this week’s blog post on the blue dress (you can see it in all its deconstructed glory in 'Goals for 2018') which I had planned on making this week, but it’s been so hot here that there was no way I was going to get out the iron if I could avoid it. Instead this week I've written about the fabric covered pattern weights I made.
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Allow your eyes a moment to gander at some cute things.
Then, if you like, hop on over the work page to see more of my creations.
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