Handmade Market Canberra - Superb Saturday

We didn't think Handmade Market Canberra could get much better.....but it just did.

Last Saturday the Market move house to the National Convention Centre. And the new location gets a huge stamp of approval from us.

We loved that parking was plentiful for visitors to the market. We loved that the Shop Handmade Canberra (which stocks Six in a Row) was just a hop, skip and a jump away. We loved that the morning rain was of no concern to us, or the heat later in the day, or the wind that picked up.

The large space filled with atmosphere as each stall went up and the visitors poured in. Natural light flooded in from the wall of windows down one side and the place literally buzzed.

It was also a great success for Six in  Row with, at times, a line of lovely shoppers waiting to come into our stall. Once again, the Canberra crowd were warm and generous and a complete pleasure to talk to. For anyone who puts their heart into what they make and do, it is wonderful to get this sort of response. Thank you.

We like our stall to look beautiful, and on Saturday tried to create a bit of a boutique feel in honour of the new location. We also thought we would try to bring a bit of what we loved about the old location with us, in the form of the trees on our fabric drops. We've posted a before and after picture of how we looked on Saturday.

The icing on the cake was our market neighbours for the day:  Louise from Mrs Sew & So's and Sarah from Gifts Created - both inspired, clever, creative women with very beautiful products for sale. Our photos don't do them justice, but please visit their websites for more information and images. Amongst her treasures, Mrs Sew & So does a great line of personalised towels, which make a perfect gift. And check out the felt moustaches and mouths from Gifts Created. They are inspired.

The next Handmade Market Canberra will be held on the June long weekend - Saturday 11 June. If you're from Canberra, don't leave town! And if you're from out of town, think about planning a long weekend in Canberra and come and visit.

Emma and Susannah