How Sweet it is

It's my fault, I know.  I made the first batch of Hot Fudge Choc Fudge today and offered Mr Fudge a tiny corner to see if it met with his approval.  It did.  He's crying.  I have hidden the fudge in the spare fridge in the garage and in case he breaks the code, I have installed CCTV and have tagged each piece.

If you would like to taste some of your own, this is the place to be next Saturday:

I'll be giving away bags of Hot Fudge Choc Fudge with every sale, while stocks last, one per customer... unless you buy me out and then I'll throw in all the fudge.

There will be the most wonderful array of goodies on sale made by some very creative and lovely BrisStyle members.  Here's a plan of the market layout:

I will be inside the hall, No 12.  I will be the one with tell-tale chocolate stains down my front.

Mission Impossible

Well, not quite - it is possible to be in two places at once if you plan ahead.  Take next weekend for instance.  Jems Quilt Sitters will be holding their annual exhibition on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 July, while BrisStyle will be holding their first Eco Market on Saturday 10 July.

Mid-winter in Brisbane is the time to get out and about, and what better way to spend the weekend than take in both a market and an exhibition?

What do a Roman cafe and exotic, fanciful birds have in common?  These are tiny glimpses of just two of the many art quilts which will be on display at the Jems Quilt Sitters' exhibition.  Historic Brookfield Hall is the perfect setting for this ever-popular weekend.  Apart from the stunning quilts, there will be a sales boutique where you can start your Christmas shopping super early.  There will be quilts for sale, as well as beautifully hand-crafted items from the very talented members of Quilt Sitters.  I will be selling my Hot Fudge label, so do stop by and say hello.

If you are partial to a little jazz, then come on the Sunday, bring along a picnic blanket or fold-up chairs and sit back for the most enjoyable afternoon filled with fun, laughter and music.  Oh, and there will be lashings of scones and cream, freshly made delicious sandwiches and coffee, tea or soft drinks.  Bliss.

To complete your shopping spree, take a trip out to Hamilton on Saturday to St Augustine's Church grounds and hall, where you will find the BrisStyle Eco Market in full swing. 

From top: Kitty Boo Boo, Cairo Made That, Edward and Lilly, Renee Treml, Little Jellygnite, and Ruby Red Studios.

This is a first for Brisbane, an Eco-friendly market where you can buy the most gorgeous items, knowing that you are doing something to help the environment.

So if you'd like to spend a few hours next weekend admiring stunning quilts, listening to some cool jazz, buying up big, or simply wanting to save Planet Earth, look no further.

BiDM - what's that?

It's BrisStyle Indie Designers Market - just the best little market around and it's coming to a town near you (well, if you live in Brisbane, that is). When? On 5 December, which is next Saturday.

Tempted? But wait ... there's more.

These are just a few of the many stallholders who will be waiting to greet you at the market. I've made my list and checked it twice and I know you will want to do the same. So for more information, please hop over here.

These skirts are hot off the machine and will be for sale at my stall.

You can find me inside the hall at Stall 14, near the courtyard entrance. Please stop by and say hello - I'd love to see you.

Oh, and the charming Ali of Jellygnite and I have giveaways on our BrisStyle blog. You can check them out here: http://brisstyle.blogspot.com/2009/12/december-featured-members-and-giveaways.html. But hurry - it ends soon.