My Year in Craft 2010

1. In my twelve months of crafting, my crafty self made all these...
I could check my sales book, but can't be bothered getting up! I'll estimate 33 skirts, 10 dresses, 100 fabric postcards, 70 W Class Cushions, one maternity top, one Jump Rope dress and one cloth book for my darling baby girl.

2. If my year was a colour it would be...
Pink for girls.

3. This year I spent way too many craft hours...
I don't have an answer for that! I was as efficient as my conditions allowed.

4. This year I wish I'd had more craft hours for...
Making presents for friends. I've only started on Christmas presents for friends this week! And I've just realised I didn't take a photo of the amazing Trash Jacket I made for my bestie before giving it to her yesterday. Kirsten, I need photos!

5. My proudest craft moment of the year was...
Joining Olive Grove and being the best I could be, as far as pregnancy and a newborn allowed. Also, having my cushions appear in Frankie.


6. My biggest craft disaster was...
The accidental bleaching of a tram cushion. I still shudder when I think of it.


7. This year I had stalls at/visited this many markets...
Not many! After the two Northside Makers Markets in Feb and March I had my own stall at Craft Hatch in... July? I can't even find a reference to it on my blog! My last one for the year was a Northside Makers collective stall at Gallery Market in December. Mainly I focused on Olive Grove (and discovered retail is a much better sales avenue for my work than markets).


8. My most enjoyable market was...
My most enjoyable market visiting experience was the Northside Makers trip to Daylesford Makers Market. Such fun!

9. My best handmade purchase/present/swap/acquisition was...
My best purchase was this cushion by Villa Hunter, from the Daylesford Makers Market:

And the best gift has to be Baby Amy's quilt, made by her grandma (pictured with equally wonderful ted by Aunty Christine):


10. After this year I swear I'll never again...
Hmm. I don't have any huge craft regrets. I swear I'll never again return to my craft business (and working in a shop) six weeks after having a baby, but as long as my family size plans hold true that's not going to be an issue!

11. Next year I'm determined to...
Be far my focussed in my 'range', which is easy as I won't be striving to have something for everyone in a retail environment. I've managed to secure a consignment arrangement for my cushions at Olive Grove and will keep doing online sales but anything more than that depends on what paid employment I undertake. I plan to stock up on 'cushion blanks' during the year in preparation for next Christmas - that was a winning strategy this year. I'm determined to make more for my children, rellies and friends.

12. But I'll probably do this instead...
Try to turn every new idea into a money-spinner! I'm incorrigible.

Leave a comment if you answer these questions on your blog - I'd love to read about your year in craft.