The Square: Bendigo's Handmade Market

Sneak peek: Designs at Larch

I've been looking forward to sharing today's stallholder with you... i met this lovely lady at a market a couple of months ago and i can assure you that you will love her wares!

Designs at Larch is the work of Stephanie, a mother of two boys based in Ballarat. The eldest of her sons has Aspergers and can be very sensitive to images, particularly those aggressive designs on clothing aimed at young boys. With this is mind, Stephanie has created designs that are stunning in their simplicity and reminiscent of 'old time' or vintage play scenes, generating a feel of non gender biased play. 

Be sure to stop by her stall if you are looking for something special for the smaller people in your life. Keep up with Designs at Larch on the Facebook page.

Happy Friday all... 

Belinda @ The Square

Sneak peek: Red Lily Glass

Red Lily Glass will be joining us on market day with her unique and colourful range of glass beads, buttons, jewellery and sculpture. Made from quality Italian glass, each piece is made in an intense process and, because they are handmade, each is completely unique. 

And... Jo will be offering customers a 10% discount on any purchases over $100 on market day!

More tomorrow :)

Belinda @ The Square

Sneak peek: Megan Spencer

You have probably come across Megan Spencer in local publications as a writer, but she will be at our autumn market event exhibiting her wonderful photography. Megan's work is created using a Lomo camera, originally designed as a Russian Spy camera. Her photos are small, colourful, intimate and slightly odd documents of the 'everyday' world around her, captured over the last seven years in locations locally and overseas. 

Another sneak peek tomorrow guys, see you then! Aaaaannnddd... if you love handmade and love free stuff, best you keep checking in with us. A lovely surprise for you early next week too :)

Belinda @ The Square

Sneak peek: Here we go Loopy Lou

Today's sneak peek is Here we go Loopy Lou, specialising in handmade fabric greeting cards and stationery. The fabrics Melinda uses are sourced from around the world and are chosen for their high quality, uniqueness and their ability to transform the simple greeting card into a treasured keepsake. Simple designs and so beautifully made. You can't go wrong.

You can see more on the Here we go Loopy Lou blog and shop in the online store too.

 Belinda @ The Square

Sneak peek: Raw Edge Textiles

The autumn market is just two weeks away now (yay!) and it's time to give you all a few sneaky peeks of some of the talented stallholders that will be exhibiting on March 26 at the Town Hall.

First up is Raw Edge Textiles, the work of award-winning local textile artist Pam Hovel who works from her studio in the hills outside of Bendigo. Her work is inspired by nature and incorporates only eco-friendly and sustainable dyeing practices. After exploring different techniques and fibres she developed a beautiful, soft felt fabric using super-fine Merino wool. Pam's passion for felting combined with the inspiration she finds in nature, create truly organic and unique pieces to wear.

More on Raw Edge Textile on the website.

We'll be having more sneak peeks into our Autumn event here on the blog every day until the market. See you tomorrow!

Belinda @ The Square