Babies In Space

I've just heard about an online 'ethical design market' called  Blue Caravan  from the lovely Dee of Mainichi (who designs and makes amazing jewellery and wearable art in Melbourne..her Blue Caravan store is here).
In love with these boots by Bobkababy, and the handmade sandals...will need some of these, if its a girl!! Amazing work... 

Its an interesting road to travel, creating anything by hand for sale, the hours are long, the creative process sometimes exhausting and a bit obsessive (30+ test models of my carrier before i was happy spring to mind..poor Tom!!),  and its hard to explain to someone who doesn't sew or craft just how long it takes to make a single item!
But a great feeling to be doing your own thing...besides, some people NEED to create things, its not a choice. Thank goodness though, for all the free thinkers and unhomogonised 'handmakers' out there, imagine a world without them!
Speaking of handmade,http://www.markitfedsquare.com.au/ is coming up this weekend in the city , can't wait to check out all  goodies! Especially with christmas coming up..
Also hoping to check out any local fabric printers, looking for some nice localy made fabric  prints to add to the etsy store.....