stallholder sneak peek - silver nutmeg and a golden pear

A favourite of ours here at handmadehobart is the work of Courtney (and her gorgeous 'boss' Indy) from Silver Nutmeg and a Golden Pear and we're really excited to have them back with us this weekend.

Combining quality fabrics (vintage and contemporary designer), with an amazing eye for colour and detail, these are kids clothes unlike any you'll see elsewhere.

They're bright, they're bold and above all they're practical (a real plus for mums) and fun (which is what the kids love).

Combine this with a wondeful collection of whimsical softies and some great accessories for ladies and we're sure that this is a stall you'll want to spend some time at.

Rumour has it that Silver Nutmeg is launching their new boys' winter range this weekend too.

what a great day!

Thanks to everyone who came along yesterday and made out first outdoor market such a huge success. We had plenty of happy customers, a lovely atmosphere and thankfully with the exception of a few gusts of wind, the weather held out for us.

We'll be getting some pictures up in the next few days but in the meantime you can read about and see a few snaps here, here, here, here, here and here.

Don't forget that our next market will be on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th May and that stallholder applications close Monday 5th April.

stallholder sneak peek - Loopee Designs

The handmadehobart team just love Loopee designs and we're so glad to have them back on board for this market.

Putting the quirky back into practical, Loopee Designs has something for everyone, REALLY! from zippered pouches to pass port covers, covered journals to amazing bookmarks. Everything is lovingly hand made from the most amazing fabrics.

Oh, and every kid NEEDS one of these awesome pencil rolls.

See? You want one too now don't you?

stallholder sneak peek - Sunday's Child

Another of our our exciting new stallholders is Sunday's Child, a range of delightful clothing and accessories for children in sizes 00 to 6.

Featuring whimsical appliques and made from the highest quality fabrics in a great range of bright and bold clolours for both girls and boys, this clothing is as practical (and meticulously handcrafted) as it is stylish.

stall holder sneak peek - Cygneture Chocolates

With two weeks to go it's time for us to start giving little peeks of what you'll find on offer at our next market. First up is one of our new stall holders, one we're really excited about and one we know if going to be a huge hit.

This is why...


Made by hand using the seasonal flavours of the Huon Valley, these chocolates are not for the faint hearted, they're to die for!!

PS you might have seen Cygneture Chocolates mentioned one highlights of the Taste of the Huon in the Mercury's write up yesterday (6th March)

stallholder sneak peek - the bomb squad

If handmadehobart smells just a little bit sweeter this time around, it's likely to be because of The Bomb Squad. Specialising in a delicious range if bathbombs, bathsalts and shower butters made from ingredients that sound (and more importantly, smell) good enough to eat, we're expecting them to be a very busy stall indeed.
The hard part's going to be deciding which one to use to wash away the aches of a busy market day.bath,

stall holder sneak peek - Roocke Cookies

We're really excited that Katrina from Roocke Cookies (pronounced rookie cookies - cool huh?) chose handmadehobart for her public launch. We'll let these photos explain why..

yum!

stallholder sneak peek - Maddie's Cupcake Creations

Such a treat!Maddie's cupcake creations are works of art for your dessert plate. Hand decorated with an attention to detail not often seen in sweet treats, we know you won't be able to resist these and will be crying for more (sorry couldn't resist!!)

PS. Did we mention that Maddie is only 14?!?!

stallholder sneak peek - Little Snoring

Charming and whimsical. Colourful and cheery.

Little Snoring's Edwina creates a gorgeous range of cushions, pocket pandas and french poodles made from the highest quality fabrics. Each is lovingly stitched with attention to detail and a desire to bring out the beauty in everyday items. Her babushka, tower and bird necklaces are whimsy exemplified. We know you'll love her stuff!

stallholder sneak peek - What Katie Did Next

...was design an awesome range of fabric-ated accessories. From earrings to cufflinks, neckalces to hairbands, Kate's accessories are hand made from the finiest quality materials, including sterling silver hardware.

Drawing inspiration from her fabrics, Kate's accessories will surely please even the most discerning fashionista, not to mention, your mum, sister, work colleague or whoever else is on your Christmas shoping list.

Be quick though, these things have been know to sell out!

stallholder sneak peek - Twin Things

Classic with a modern twist.

Twin sisters Charlotte and Madeleine are the talents behind the timeless treasures available from Twin Things. Their exquisitely hand embroidered monogrammed cushions and stylish hand sewn buntings are perfect for Christmas gift giving. And who could resist their charming Pippi dolls (just check out those stockings!!!)?

stallholder sneak peek - notions

It would be a big ask to sum up the work of Rosalie at Notions in one word, but if one was forced to have a go, darling would probably be the closest bet and divine wouldn't be far wrong either.

Amazing attention to detail and packaging that's almost as adorable as the goodies themselves are what set Rosalie's work apart from her competitors.

Just quietly we think her Christmas range is going to be a big hit. What do you reckon?

stallholder sneak peek - shalldesign

Sue Hall thinks she was random before it became fashionable.

She is embarking on a full time career in design in 2010 and plans to embrace wedding flowers, interior design, furniture design, clothing and accessories and whatever else takes her fancy. So her products reflect her eclecticism.

"Re-purposing" is the weird new word that seems to suit Sue's approach to design.

She will have a sample of her furniture - the Provenance range - to show at the market. She has sewn cushions using her grandma's doilies in a surprising way; she has made jewellery using Meccano washers, dominoes, zips, scrabble tiles and safety pins; there are Bond's singlets with a twist; and there are darling and ridiculous baby's bibs.

Everything is made with love and a sense of humour.

stallholder sneak peek - Little Black Crow Studio

If you haven't yet met one of these wonderful dolls, lovingly made by Grace at Little Black Crow Studio then you're seriously missing out. Not only are these dolls full of character, but each one is unique, from their names and their facial expression to their beautiful hand sewn and hand knit outfits.

A talented artist and knitter, Grace has also designed a beautiful range of hand painted and handknit christmas decorations that you're sure to love. We sure do!

stall holder sneak peek - Ruby Victoria Letterpress

Narelle from Ruby Victoria Letterpress is the talent behind this awesome collections of greeting cards, gifttags , bookplates and prints that range from whimsical to sophisticated.

A peek at her blog suggests that Narelle's been hard at work on her Christmas range which we're sure will be a hit.

stallholder sneak peek - the bird and the fish

Jo, from The Bird and the Fish hand dyes and spins the most gorgeous yarns (from luxurious fibres) that will want to make you take up knitting if you don't already, or will take you to yarn-heaven if you do.

She also sells hand dyed roving and batts suitable for spinning or felting, makes adorable children's clothes and rumour has it, will have some delicious homemade lemon cordial for sale also.