I really can't. I never thought I would start a Blog. Just like I never thought I would join Facebook. But here I am.
My first post is an introduction about me and why I'm here.
Nearly, years ago I had my Daughter and my Mum started to knit cute little beanies, booties, cardigans etc. for her. While I had a spare 5 mins when `My Girl' was asleep, I thought I would try and have ago at it as well. It didn't last long until the frustration took over, due to dropping stitches and the like that I then decided to get my old sewing machine (I got it when I was in Year 9. Yes, that old!) out and try to sew some clothes for My Girl.
My Nana was a seamstress and taught me how to sew when I was a teenager. I remembered how to do it 30+ years later. I found it very relaxing and enjoyed making the little outfits.
A year later Mum and I had a market stall selling My Girl's out grown clothes and decided to make a few corduroy pants and a number of beanies, jumpers and teddy bears Mum had knitted for the market to see if there was any interest in them. To our surprise there was and we have continued selling our wears at Markets and for the past year on Facebook and www.hand-made.com.au. We also have a few items in a local store.
Before all this I was a full time Secondary Teacher of Humanities. I resigned last year and now do emergency teaching a couple of days a week.
I enjoy creating and decided to begin a blog to help support other WAHMs who have small handmade businesses and the lovely customers and supporters who enjoy all things handmade.
I decided to include crafting for toddlers and pre-schoolers as part of the blog as I like to discover new and exciting ways to entertain My Girl and thought it would be a great opportunity to share activities that are inexpensive, fun and educational for our little ones to enjoy.
My Facebook page is www.fb.com/CuddlesHandcraftedBabywearToys.
I would love to hear any feedback you may have, including suggestions for future posts.
Take Care xx
Julia G
