Miss Millie : Monkey Maker

A Winner!

Little did I know that the day I decided to start a mailing list would turn out to be the same day I was forced to consider whether the world's inbox's really need another newsletter. The offending prompt came in the form of an email newsletter from Wilson's Carparking!

I kid you not. 

Oh, and you can follow them on Twitter.

Sigh.

So, while I ponder the future of newsletters I'll at least giveaway the sock monkey that I promised to giveaway to one lucky individual who signed up to my mailing list at Craft 2.0 on Saturday.

41 people signed up on the day and random.org says:

Signee number 31 is Lulu Morgan who also happens to have a pretty damn cute email address. Not for sharing of course.

Millie x

Craft 2.0 Strikes Again

As the saying goes, a picture says a thousand words so I'll conserve my energy and yours and supply the picture book version of this weekend's Craft 2.0 at The New Dowse.

My new look, neutral toned stall complete with picnic basket (it's hard to identify at this fully stocked stage in proceedings) which was a welcome change from my temperamental red suitcase.

My absolute favourite item at this event. Sam Duckor-Jones tea pot covers.

And a collection of superior quality shots care of official Craft 2.0 photographer Dave Brebner - check out the full stream here.

Millie x

Badges for the Craft 2.0 Gift Bag

Things are a little quiet on the blog front while I'm in full preparation mode for Craft 2.0 next weekend. Apart from sock monkey making overload I've been working on a new presentation for my stall as I've had the same raspberry red dominated set up for the past 5-6 fairs. Once you have a set up you're happy with it's easy to get complacent about they way your stall looks and just do the same thing over and over - especially where there's already so much else to do - but it's been quite exciting to spend some time revitalising the look of the stall.

On Wednesday night at the Southern Cross I packed my little contribution to the gift bags - sock monkey iron-on patches! While I was there a few other stall holders dropped off their contributions to the bags and I can assure you there is some pretty awesome stuff to be had for this fair. If I were you I'd make sure I was there nice and early as only the first 100 through the door receive a gift bag.

Millie x

Slip - crochet and knit installation for the Christchurch Arts Festival

Thanks to the patience of Carina I learned to crochet this weekend just gone. By 'learned to crochet' what I really mean is that I can do one very basic flower pattern. But still, I can crochet something. It's a big step forward.

I'm notoriously competitive and the slip project has a leaders board AND prizes but my beginner status forces me to just relax and enjoy the experience of crocheting some sweet little flowers knowing that the gold medal belongs to someone else. Rumor has it that someone has done over 130 flowers!

Mel and Simone have both posted some pretty photos of their contributions.

Millie x

Baby Blanket Progress Report 3

The baby blanket continues to make progress and the pattern is starting to emerge now which is extremely satisfying. Sadly progress will be forced to slow for a couple of week as last night reality sunk in that Craft 2.0 is but weeks away and sock monkey production requires some serious attention!

Millie x

The Social Media T-Shirt

I know it's kind of ironic to post this on in the self indulgent realm that is blogging and I'm pretty sure blogs have their own special place among the spectrum of behavioral disorders but this tickled me regardless.

And could they have found a more perfect model? heh heh.

Millie x

28 Years of Age.

I turned 28 yesterday. Not old, I know, but apparently old enough to be asked by several people whether I was having any "issues" with getting a year older. I can say with all honesty that I've never had any pangs of concern on the birthday cycle - I guess I'm just really lucky to have gotten to 28 without feeling any regrets about the choices I've made for my life so far.

I came down to Christchurch for the weekend and had a lovely ladies lunch with some girlfriends and dinner at a Japanese restaurant with the Mr.

My coworkers treated me to drinks and flowers on Friday before I left Wellington:

Mr. Millie found a very smashing red gift:

And this card made by my friend Rachel just had to be shared. Those of a delicate constitution or under the age of 18 should avert their eyes now... or maybe just don't look too closely.

Millie x

The new faces continue...

A couple of new faces have joined the ranks of the sock monkey gallery. I'm pretty sure the gold and white striped guy will find his way to a very special home - hopefully with someone who is still fond of disco and traffic light cocktails.

I also added these two faces to my own collection. They are prints from this talented duo whose blog I've been reading for a while. If you're into your animals personified then you might like their work too.

Millie x