The Pink Wheelbarrow

Christmas Is Coming

Greetings,

I can't believe it is already November. I recently did a party in Cranbourne South( thanks to Madelaine) and many of the guests were buying gifts ready for Christmas. I thought they were very well organised. I was also pleased to see that all of them also bought something for themselves. I like to think that my large range and affordable prices make it possible for people to buy sveral items comfortably. We have expanded our stall at the Mornington Antique Centre in Mornington-Tyabb Road Mornington. We have a large range of fantastic gift items as can be seen in the photos. It is open 7 days a week from 10 to 5 so call in and do some Christmas shopping. Our stall is in the 3rd row at the back, just look for the pink wheelbarrow.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We are also very busy on the farm. My daughter who breeds chickens and ducks has many baby chicks and ducks that will soon be available for sale. Anyone interested can contact me at rawenterprises@bigpond.com for contact details.

 

I will also be at the Balnarring Market on the 3rd Saturday of each month. I hope to see you there.

Regards

Robyn

Mornington Antique Centre

Greetings,

Thought it was about time I did a new entry. It looks like Winter is over and the blossom is coming out. I recently took a stall at the Mornington Antique Centre in Mornington-Tyabb Road, Mornington. It has a selection of shabby chic and French provincial items as well as things for kids. It is a fantastic centre and well worth a visit. I am stall B8, its easy to find, just look for the pink wheelbarrow.

I have also done a couple of trade nights for schools and pre-schools recently. Congratulaions to the girls that organise these fund raisers. Everyone seemed to be having a good time and it is an excellent opportunity for traders to promote themselves.

The Balnarring Market starts again on the 17th October wher I will again be taking a stall.

Now is the time of year we start thinking about Christmas. A great way to do your Christmas shopping is to have a Pink Wheelbarrow party and shop in the comfort of your own home. The histess receives a $50 gift voucher to spend at her party. Anyone interested in having a party can contact me at rawenterprises@bigpond.com

I have a very busy week coming up with our whole school production being performed. I teach at Tyabb Railway Station Primary School. We are a small school in Tyabb where all the staff know all the students. We offer an extensive curricullum including performing arts and ICT.

That's it for now.

Until next time

Robyn

Hooks Galore From Pretty Chic To Country

Greetings,

I don't think you can ever have too many hooks in your home. They help you to organise clutter and have a place for everything. I have many different styles of hooks in stock at the moment. They range in price from $7 to $25 and come in all shapes and sizes. Have a look at the pictures and then check the  Wrought Iron & French Provincial photo album for prices and more details.

All these hooks are easy to hang and look gorgeous on the wall. You can email me at rawenterprises@bigpond.com if you are interested in purchasing any of them.

Until next time

Robyn

Red Hill Show and Balnarring Easter Market

Greetings,

I recently took part in the Red Hill Show and had great fun entering a number of craft items. I am pleased to say that I received a first prize for my Sir Darcy's Dragon Lair cushion and a second for the Heart of Hearts cushion. The patterns for these prize winning european sized cushions are available for $10 each plus postage. See the Blossomwood Farm Designs Photo Album.

Our farm is beginning to look green again after a bit of rain and we had great excitement with the birth of 16 piglets. They are very cute and their 2 mothers are taking good care of them. We love to sit and watch them play.

I will be at the Balnarring Market this Easter Saturday which is the last one until October. I have some terrific Easter gifts such as Growing Dinosaur, Chicken or Crocodile eggs wrapped up with a chocolate egg. Also some very cute sheep egg cups as well as various china items all wrapped up ready to give.

It promises to be a terrific market with lots of fantastic stalls. I hope to see you there.

Until next time,

Robyn

More Quilts and Rain

  Greetings,

Hooray!!! It is currently pouring here. The alpacas look stunned and not sure what they are supposed to do. I have been standing next to my tank listening to the water rushing in. What a lovely sound. I think we've had at least 15ml so far.

Today I went to the Monbulk Quilt Show and enjoyed looking at all the quilts on display. The heavens opened just as I got there but it didn't dampen anyone's spirits as the hall was packed and everyone was smiling. Congratulations to Karen from Mrs Martin's Quilt Shop and her committee for a great show. I delivered another 5 bushfire quilts to her which makes 17 so far with the 12 I took up last weekend. Thanks to Marg, Kerrie, Helen and Bev for their wonderful contributions. Karen plans to distribute the quilts in Marysville and Kinglake, through the CWA when there are enough to go around so that no-one misses out. Keep them coming ladies. You can contact me at rawenterprises@bigpond.com and I can arrange pick up.

I will be at the Balnarring Market next Saturday and have some great Easter gift items as well as a new range of baby and toddler toys at very reasonable prices.

Don't forget if you are in my area you can book a party in your home and receive a $50 gift voucher to spend at your party. Check out my photo albums for examples of my stock.

I currently have plenty of stock of the gorgeous pink wheelbarrows in either the yard cart or the regular barrow. Anyone interested can contact me at the above email. I can also possibly arrange delivery locally for free or for a small cost to other areas.

Please check out the latest bushfire quilts in the photos.

    

Until next time,

Robyn

More Quilts For The Bushfire Project

Greetings,

I am overwhelmed by the generosity  and trust of patchworkers. Yesterday I went to pick up what I thought was one quilt and was given ten! Thank you Jan for your trust and kindness. I have also received donations of fabric which I will use to complete any unfinished quilt tops or pass onto Mrs Martins Quilt Shop for the woman organising packs of supplies for patchworkers who have lost their stash etc. I have included photos of some of the quilts. They are all different but are made and given with love.   

Thank you until next time

Robyn

Bushfire Quilt Project Update

Greetings,

              We have had a terrific response to our request for quilt blocks, fabric and quilt topsfor bushfire victims. I sent several to Karen at Mrs Martin's Quilt Shop this week and will be picking up more during the week to send on. I have also had donations of binding and fabric. Thank you to Sharon, Lauren, Melissa, Kaz and Narelle for their contributions.

Anyone interested in helping can contact me at rawenterprises@bigpond.com

I believe it is important that we all do what we are good at. I am not able to fight fires etc as I am untrained but I can sew and organise so that is what I do.

I have included some photos of some of the quilts plus our dam and paddock  in the dry.

   

Bushfire Quilt Project

Greetings,

In the wake of the bushfires in Victoria, I thought long and hard about what I could do. After much deliberation I decided that we should do what we are good at. Many families have lost everything including family members. Our love and hugs go out to them and what better way to give a hug than with a handmade cosy quilt. Not only have people lost their homes and basic necessities, they have also lost family heirlooms and the items that make their houses homes. These people need some beauty in their lives. Imagine a colourful handmade quilt on a child's camp bed in a tent and you are starting to understand. They will not have the money to buy beautiful things for some time. In conjunction with Mrs Martin's Quilt Shop in Monbulk I am working to make and collect quilts, quilt tops, blocks and fabric. Mrs Martin's will arrange to have them quilted and distributed. So if you or someone you know can help please contact me at rawenterprises@bigpond.com  At this stage cot (30" by 40"), lap (145 cm square) and single (45" by 60") quilts are what we are focusing on as these would suit kids, the elderly and burn victims. However these sizes are general and anything will be gratefully received. If you want to contribute blocks then 12.5 Inches is a good size. Its probably best to keep to simple squares, stripes and blocks with borders as these can be put together quickly. I hope you can help and I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely

Robyn

Blossomwood Farm Designs

Greetings,

Wishing you and yours a happy, safe and prosperous new year.

My home, Blossomwood Farm, was named after a gorgeous blossom tree on the property. We have 10 acres with two houses, one for my daughter and her family and one for me. It is a fantastic arrangement as it means we all have our privacy but are able to help each other especially with my three beautiful grandchildren. We have 2 alpacas, Doc and Dixie, a miniature horse, Jerome, 2 cats, 2 dogs and numerous chickens between us.

Blossomwood Farm Designs are patchwork and stitching designs that I create for my own pleasure and to share with others. You can see the patterns in the photo album. I am currently creating an applique quilt from my Funky Fairies designs. These were originally commissioned by my sister Penny who has The Patchwork Angel patchwork shop on the Sunshine Coast. They are simple stitchery designs to make cushions for young or beginning stitchers. I plan to produce the cushion and quilt designs in a booklet once the quilt is completed. My other latest designs are for european pillows designed for children or young people (see photo album). If you are interested in purchasing any of my patterns please contact me at rawenterprises.bigpond.com Payment can be made by bank deposit or through Paypal. I will also be at the Balnarring market on 17th January.

Balnarring Market

Greetings,

Just wanted to let you know I will be at the Balnarring Market on Saturday 20th December at site 69. I will have lots of terrific gift items for your Christmas shopping plus Christmas decorations and some already wrapped Christmas gift packages. If you have been interested in a pink wheelbarrow I will have one with me at the market. If you don't know where the market is you can find it on Google easily. It is in Balnarring on the Mornington Peninsula from 8am to 1pm. I hope to see you there.

Until next time,

Robyn