The Yarn Van set up at the Markets..

...seems to be working well, and lots of compliments.
Sunday March 15 I will be at Mooroopna Market.

The March markets...

...have had a reasonably good start with Nagambie Lakes Community market and Girgarre market on the same weekend.
Next weekend will be Mooroopna Farmer's and Craft market on Sunday.
Colbinabbin Primary School Annual Market day on Sunday March 22nd.
Merrigum Historical Society Heritage day on Sunday March 29th.
So a market every weekend this month.

Seymour Expo for the first time had reasonable sales considering the weather is still warm/hot and humid at this time of year.

So lots of work to be done.

Seymour Alternative Farming Expo..

...is on from Friday 2th to Sunday 21st. As well as all your farming, self-sufficiency stuff, it is jam packed with crafts, gardening, everything.
So I am in the Craft Alive Hall.
I have my own handspun yarn, handdyed yarns, handmade items, and the NorthEast Yarns products.
So if you are looking for Felt batts, wool tops, yarns in Natural Colours, come and check it out. Garments include jumpers, and ponchos.

So far...

...the van has been working. Tomorrow I will be at the Mooroopna Farmers Market. Temperatures will be in the mid-30's so will be interesting.
I am working on another cardigan, and a poncho/wrap and hope they will be finished tonight. The garments are pieced together by hand.
The awning has been attached to the side of the van, so the gazebo will stay home, now.

Next step...

...has been started. Backing to the shelving has been completed. Cargo barrier and the galvanised iron has been removed and I can see out the back windows. Found some smaller tables and covered them up with tablecloths for a temporary display until after the awning is done. My father made steps, nice and solid, and safe.
I have been gradually filling the shelves and setting up a display, so I hope it looks good.

It has been a busy month...

...with buying a Ford Transit Van to get to the markets.
I have wanted to have a better way of setting up at markets, including the amount of time I unpack bags and boxes of yarn and handmade items. Looking on Pinterest I found my ideal solution, set up a Market stall/shop on wheels.
First step.. van, next..carpet, followed by ordering a rollout awning for the side of the van.
Next is a cubed bookcase for my yarns, and now all it needs is the backing and attaching to the van.
We are getting there. It won't be as elaborate as the ones on Pinterest but most people will be able to stand up in the van.

And we have to build safe steps and rails.

New handdyed wool tops have been added to my Etsy shop
www.etsy.com/shop/CraftbyColleen

Adding products to the website..

Have been working on a few products and some added to the website and etsy store.