We had a lovely afternoon…speedy whittling, red work admiring, gluing, crocheting, yo-yo making, chatting & laughing.

I’m looking forward to seeing the spool holders in their new homes.

Cindy, Gina, Justine, Leah, Lara, Kate, Tina,

…ready for whitling.

As my plans to go to The Mill with The Date today were foiled by a small child with the vomits I got to work kitting things up for Saturday.

…ready for covering.

I’m really looking forward to it.

I’ve made a mini version of the spool holder & I think it’s achievable in a HAC craft workshop.

You’re invited to attend the pencil spool holder HAC* craft workshop.

Cost: $55
Date: 5 September 09
Time: 1-5pm
Venue: Balwyn Community Centre
Book: HERE 10 places available.

Included: Frame, pencils(6), backing fabric & all equipment & materials to make the spool holder (thread not included)

Note: I made both the spool holders using frames I already had. I’ve found that decent Op Shop frames are pretty hard to come by & I really think that the ikea frames look fabulous but if you would like your spool holder to be 100% recycled you will need to select that option when you make your booking.

*Have a crack

The girls with their finished multi tasker booklets.

Cindy
Karen
Jeana
Tina
Leah
Lara
Melanie
Eleanor

It turns out that 8 was absolutely the perfect number for the HAC craft workshop. The girls & I chatted & worked away making the multi tasker.

The session began with fabric selection. All vintage sheeting & table linen with a cameo Aunty Cookie (which was snapped up super fast). I think that they all turned out beautifully & best of all…totally functional crafting tool.

The multi tasker “how to” will appear in an upcoming issue of mixtapezine. If you’d like to make your own, you should subscribe.

All ready & waiting for the guests.