KI_CraftSale2009, originally uploaded by jordynnmackenzie.

I am happy to announce that I will be attending a craft show at one of my favourite shops, Kid Icarus.

Here are the details:
This Sunday, July 26th from 12pm - 6pm
75 Nassau Street (map)

This is a craft show to celebrate Kid Icarus' 2nd Birthday. Hopefully the weather cooperates with us for another successful Pedestrian Sunday in Kensington Market!

Round Pocketbook, originally uploaded by jordynnmackenzie.

I've been working on a new pattern - the Round Pocketbook.

Here it is in the smaller size.. it can be made larger too :)

The pattern is not ready yet, but I will post it as soon as it's finished.

This summer Aidan and I tried a new sport (last winter we tried Fencing, but I have no photos which is a shame- those masks are cool). Our friend is the president of a Lawn Bowling club here in Toronto and invited us along to try it out.

And I have to say - it's a very nice way to spend an afternoon or summer evening. The rules are similar to that of curling, which I have only played once and would definitely play again. You throw the jack and then your team tries to get your bowls closest to it.

I'm still working on my technique, but I think I'm getting there.
Oh and did I mention that we break between jitneys (games) for tea and cookies?

You can find the rest of my summer lawn bowling pictures in my Summer 2009 Flickr album here: Good Bowling!

Just a quick reminder that the first edition of Jordynn Mackenzie patterns are on sale for $5 until tomorrow evening:







Instant downloads at patterns.JordynnMackenzie.com
or buy through Etsy: jordynnmackenzie.etsy.com

Thank you to those who have purchased the pattern so far!

I've just finished this tutorial on how to sew your own reusable shopping totes from pillowcases. They roll up and snap together for convenient storage and travel. They're also fully lined and machine washable.

All you need is a pretty pillowcase, a few tools and some time.
(tutorial link)