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Cobbity Markets, Knitting yarn, Noro Silk Garden Lite, quilting blog, sewing blog, sewjournal blog, twirly whirly scarf
This weekend is the first weekend for three months that my husband has had both Saturday and Sunday off. We decided to head off early to Cobbity Markets. It was definitely an Autumn day. A slight breeze and a little chill in the air, so I decided to wear my new twirly whirly scarf. I have to say it caused a bit of a stir at the markets. Two ladies asked me if I made it myself and how to make it and my husband said he heard other people talking about it too. What a hit!
The markets were bustling and vibrant and that lovely country atmosphere was enhanced by the sound of the bell birds all round.
My favourite food stall that sells artichokes, dolmades and chilli olives wasn’t there unfortunately, but I found a stall I hadn’t seen before. It’s called Tijuana Alpacas Wool Shop and is a hand knitting and yarn stall. Look at these lovely yarns.
The stall holder – Sharon Gander – told me that they also have a website as well as selling their yarns on eBay. And they have a shop Smeaton Grange (near Narellan).
Guess what?
They were selling Noro Silk Garden Lite (the yarn I used for my scarf) for only $13.95 per ball! I paid $17.95 for mine.
Naturally I had to buy another couple of balls in a different colourway.
I also have my eye on this lovely yarn from their eBay shop. Isn’t it gorgeous? Almost makes me want to knit a whole sweater.
But that’s not all…
The last few times I have visited the markets my favourite jewellery stall has been missing but this time it was there.I bought this lovely rose purse which has a chain handle. It also has a longer chain inside if you want to make it a shoulder purse. I thought it would be ideal as a sewing purse. It will easily (and beautifully) fit a pair of scissors, some needles, pins, a thimble and some bobbins of thread.
I also bought this stunning silver necklace. What do you think?
After a eating a lovely crispy fetta, spinach and egg gozleme we headed home. But that wasn’t the end of our Saturday jaunt. Tell you more tomorrow…
Ohhh I love all of your finds! I want to go shopping with you!!
Come on down! lol
Hi Munaiba,
How wonderful that you have 2 whole days with your hubby! Lucky girl. The scarf is lovely! You did a really good job on it. I’m not surprised that it made a stir at the Markets…8-), and it looked like a fun place. Your purchases are neat. I’ve never knit with silk, but I would like to try it one day. I really love that necklace. Okay, I have a question! What is a gozleme? Fetta (we spell it Feta), Spinach and Egg I get, but not what they were all put into….lol.
I found some of that lovely Japanese wreath pattern fabric that you have, only with a darkish red background. It was expensive, but I couldn’t help myself. That red combined with the lovely pattern just made it irrestible…..I was weak…
I’m looking forward to tomorrow’s continuation of your adventures!
xo Linda
Hi Linda
Gozleme is a Turkish dish. It’ made with thin dough rolled into a circle and filled with your favourite filling and then folded in half and cooked on an oiled griddle. It is is yummy. My favourite filling which I had in Turkey but have only found once here in Sydney is a spicy potato and onion filling. Yummy!
Here is a link to somepics.
http://www.google.com.au/images?q=Gozleme&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=univ&sa=X&ei=8fRyTcCcJI2wvgPVuOi9AQ&ved=0CEAQsAQ
And a link to the Wikipedia explanation.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%B6zleme
Cheers
Munaiba