From Herbs to oils

Founder and Managing Director, Farina Murray of Arkliving, showed everyone how you could grow fresh herbs, on your boat or in your home This new little business has recently sprung up providing solutions for our urban and mobile lifestyles and promoting an earth friendly lifestyle, to help us become a little more self sufficient and do what we could all use a little more of in our lives - gardening.

 She sells herb garden planters for use in boats or on balconies.

 

Forever Family Essentials had the Aloe Family Essentials Pack which are some of the best personal care products. Janet was happy for us to stop in and talk to her about the benefits of this amazing product. 

What we had going OnStage

Our first On Stage presentation was a presentation by Dr Kathleen Berry she presented  Fashion Design and Pattern Making. Whatever your body shape or size, she showed us how you can create garments that make you look good and feel great.

This presentation was followed by a fashion parade showing the beautiful fashions by Sobidah. Not only did we see the fashions we were able to try them on and purchase them on the day. As it was coming up for Melbourne Cup they incorporated some cute little fascinators in the parade, which came from another stall holder Alison Clark.

Anyone looking for that special piece to top off their Melbourne Cup outfit? It was hard to go past these breathtaking hats from Alison Clark.

 After lunch we said hello to Zena Kennedy and heard her presentation on Let's Start at the Very Beginning. What ever hobby that you have there are always the starting items that you will need. She shared with us the basics of card making and how to gather a starter kit together. It looks like you don't need everything after all. This was very informative.

 

Our mini Book Fest

The extra space in the building allowed us to have a Mini Book Fest in the Front Room.  For the avid reader this was a great bonus, a Craft and Gift Fair to find some special Christmas gifts and then grab some books on the way out.
One lady was lucky enough to find a book she had been searching for since she was 14 years old. It was called Booran and she had read it at school and wanted her grandchildren to read it. She was delighted with her find. Maybe some of you found the book you had been searching for. We would love to hear. Leave us a comment at the bottom of the page.

Did you know, PCYC Carindale was built in 1998 as part of the redevelopment of the Woolloongabba Precinct which included an existing PCYC that was knocked down to make way for the now Gabba Cricket Grounds. Its catchment area covers a diverse population from south east Brisbane to the Gateway and beyond. The team of passionate and committed staff and volunteers work tirelessly to actively engage youth in structured activities and programs. Surplus income generated via club operations is reinvested into ongoing youth programs focused on leadership, self-esteem and crime prevention.

Proceeds from the Bookfest went to this organisation.

Exhibitors demonstrating their wares...

Some of the exhibitors demonstrated their wares throughout the day at their stands. I for one love standing and watching creativity in action. What about you?

 

Even the children are having fun.

Looking back at our Craft and Gift Fair

The Craft and Gift Fair was even bigger this year as we have moved to a bigger venue. The new venue was the Carina PCYC. The entire building and the grounds was used for the Fair.

Inside the main hall there were the usual Craft stalls, full of gorgeous handmade products to purchase.

There was something for everyone, jewelry, craft products and kits, sewing materials, wood turned objects and ready made products. It was a great way to get the Christmas list filled.

 

Come back tomorrow and check out more of the highlights. Let us whet your appetite for 2016 Craft and Gift Fair

Build a Bear party - a gift of cuddles and comfort

Remember when you were a child and had a very special friend? May have been a soft toy or a special blanket. A favourite activity of Quota Carindale is raising money to give a group of foster children a visit to build-a-bear for their own special friend. Janette Taylor had the great idea after visiting Build-a-bear with her own grandchildren. She asked around and was directed to Mercy Family Services. They have foster children placed all over Brisbane, and when we settle on a day, ten excited children come bouncing through the door accompanied by their foster parents. We have a pre-selected bear and the children can choose their colour, plus your donation allows for an item of clothing. Could be a pair of trousers, a tee shirt or a tutu.

A red satin heart is kissed, whispered to then sewn into the bear which the child has named. A special box is then provided to take home their new friend.

It's a very heart warming activity as you can imagine. We hear from the social worker that some little children still sleep with their bear 12 months later.

Often these children have to be taken from home in very frightening circumstances. Everything familiar is left behind. 
A very special bear is cuddles and comfort.

Your donation of $25 for one bear (or $50 for two ) is a wonderful gift.

We want to do four parties this year. Would you like to help?

Please contact qicarindale@gmail.com one of our members will give you more details on how you can help.

Craft and Gift Fair

Every year  we the Quota International of Carindale  Club holds a Craft and Gift Fair
This year is going to be even bigger as they have moved to a bigger venue. The new venue is the Carina PCYC. The entire building and the grounds will be used for the Fair.

Inside the main hall...
There will be the usual Craft stalls, where you will be able to purchase handmade goods. There will be something for everyone, jewelry, craft products and kits, sewing materials, wood turned objects and ready made products. A great way to get the Christmas list filled.

Some of the exhibitors will be demonstrating their wares throughout the day at their stands. I for one love standing and watching creativity in action.

Also in the main hall you may be lucky enough to win one of the half hourly door prizes. If they are not claimed don't despair the lucky number gets put up on a board and you can claim it at any time throughout the day.

At the end of the day, you could be the lucky winner of a Sewing Machine. This is our door prize donated by River City Sewing. You must be there at the time of drawing.

On Stage...
11am - A fashion parade will be showing beautiful fashions by Sobidah . As it is coming up for Melbourne Cup you might find something for the big day.

 On Stage Presentations...
10am - In the Presentation area Dr Kathleen Berry will be presenting Fashion Design and Pattern Making in the presentation area. Whatever your body shape or size.  Create garments that make you look good and feel great.

12 noon- Also in the Presentation area you will be able to say hello to Zena Kennedy and hear her presentation on Let's Start at the Very Beginning. What ever hobby that you have there are always the starting items that you will need. She will share with you the basics of card making and how to gather a starter kit together.

 2pm - The Final presentation for the day in the  Presentation area Dr Kathleen Berry will again be presenting Fashion Design and Pattern Making in the presentation area. Whatever your body shape or size.  Create garments that make you look good and feel great.

Front Room...
For the avid reader we have a Book Fest. Come and peruse the tables and you might just find the book you have been searching for.

Quilt Room...
 Quilts will be on display and possibly some will be for sale. There will be a Viewers Choice to vote for the best quilt of the day.

On the Verandah...
Workshops will be running throughout the day. Card making, sewing and jewelry making. The first workshop is at 9.30am and the last of the day is at 315pm. Check out the times on the back of the flyer attached.

Cafe 42...
Is all this making you hungry ? Cafe 42 will be open all day for coffee, cakes and lunch. So take a break, sit and recharge, then head back for more fun.

Outside...

• Bunnings will be setting up a children's activity area, so bring the kids and let them enjoy some fun time too. 
• Westpac will be on the barbie cooking up some sausages with all monies raised going back to Quota Charities.
• Emma will be painting faces of children and adults if they want!!
• Woodturning displays by Graham Weir. I love the smell of fresh turned wood shavings 

Talent Quest...
Entry auditions are being held on Sunday 13th September, please see the flyer for detail.

So, do you think there might be something for you? Mark the 11th October in your diary and have a fun day with the family.