Heartmade Fibres : Crossing t's and dotting i's

Sunday 10 March 2013

Crossing t's and dotting i's

h is for heather

Today is the day. A big day. It's the day we are submitting our application for one the largest, most renowned craft shows in our area, Balls Falls. It's what we've been working towards since we first got the idea of starting Heartmade in our dreamy little heads.

Each year Mary and I travel to Balls Falls together. My birthday falls that weekend, as does Thanksgiving, and it's become a bit of a tradition. We visit the vendors, snack on all the delicious treats that you only indulge in once a year; fried dough, and fry-truck french fries with gravy.... I love getting bundled up and shopping for local hand made treasures, and this year; fingers crossed, we may be a part of it all!

A local landmark, the park is near and dear to our hearts for another special reason; it is where, this past summer, Mary and Her Mister had their wedding reception. It was the. most. perfect. day. The Wedding of all weddings with each detail especially heartmade to celebrate their love, and their lives. It was a celebration of family and friendships and all the thoughtful, handmade touches meant the whole day was deeply personal - made even more special by the location. Such a gorgeous backdrop to celebrate the love of your life.

It's starting to feel a little like fate, isn't it?

Shopping online is a breeze. It's fast, easy, point and click. But there is still nothing like getting to hold an item in your hands. Feel the fabric, the weight, the textures. Try it on and decide which colour brings out the real you. These are the moments I'm excited for, should we be chosen to join the show; getting to interact with the customers and hopefully turn some passersby into Haertmade Fans.

And so we've been working, prepping, getting ready.. and our application is almost finished,