Registrations for the JUNE 5 Rummage are now closed - we'll see you there on the day!

Introducing...

Another of our lovely Rummagers - Clare, of lil curly top

Hello there! My name is Clare and my label is 'lil curly top'. I am studying a Diploma in Fashion at MSIT.

A few years ago my Aunty taught me how to crochet and I fell in love! I enjoy the journey

of creating a new design, all the sampling before you get that eureka moment when everything just looks how I imagined it.

My favourite yarn to use is anything big, chunky and soft. I like designing unique statement pieces which have people turning for a second look. I want to revive the art of crochet and handmade, make it something that everyone wants to be apart of.

I've been attending markets for the past year or so, mainly at the Young Designer Markets at Southbank till recently when I discovered Suitcase Rummage. I just knew it was the place to be!

I also have an online store for my accessories www.lilcurlytop.etsy.com.

Visit Clare online at her store, or see her at the next Suitcase Rummage!

REGISTRATIONS FOR THE JUNE 5 RUMMAGE ARE NOW OPEN.

Peppermint magazine

We've been lucky enough to get a mention in this month's Peppermint magazine!

It's really exciting to be included in such a gorgeous, ethical, eco and thoughtful magazine - thank you Peppermint!

The article talks about the movement away from thoughtless consumerism to the resurgence of recycled, swaps, handmade and local products - it looks at consumption, community and common sense. Check out the latest edition (issue 9) for the full article. Or visit their website for lots of lovely things to look at...

Registrations for the May 8 Rummage are now closed.

We'll see you there!

Please note:

We will open registrations for the June 5 Rummage after the May 8 event.

Home Festival has been postponed!!!

So there will be no Wardrobe Markets on today. We'll keep you posted for the change of date...

Enjoy your weekend.

REGISTRATIONS FOR THE WARDROBE MARKETS ARE NOW CLOSED...

Introducing....

It's the incredibly creative Jimmy - a regular at our Rummage..

Hi gang, I'm Jimmy and I make clothing, accessories, jewelery and other miscellany under the label Restless. I only sell at the Suitcase Rummage at the moment along with a suitcase of vintage and retro clothing and knick knacks. I'm a veteran marketeer, 10yrs on and off, selling my wares from Valley to Byron Bay and the Rummage from their beginning.

My background is in visual arts and fashion design so I always bring some things that are fascinating and curious. In the previous rummages I've brought medical skulls, russian bear fur hats, my hand painted dolls to my own hair (when I had hair!) made into a necklace.

I occasionally bring my typewriter for people to write their own love letters. One time a fella wrote one that was 5 pages!
I've been concentrating on leather craft lately, all my pieces are hand made and some are even hand stitched. I make new items every month so there's always something different at my stall. Look out for some ostrich, cane toad and snakeskin items in the future rummages!
I reuse as much materials as I can, my leather are all cut offs and I use many things (like zips) from op shops.
Thanks for continuing to support the Suitcase Rummage, vintage and retro gear and especially us, the local handmade artisans!

See you next Rummage. My facebook is facebook.com/restlessaustralia

You can visit Jimmy here.

Introducing....

Another one of our lovely Rummagers - Linda....

My name is Linda and I create beanies and more.
I combine good quality yarns, quirky designs and embellishments to make individual looking beanies.

I have been selling my wares at markets around Brisbane for a few years now and love the people and atmosphere you find there.
My favourite creation has been an Alice in Wonderland themed Mad Hatter Tea Party where beanies looked like teapots, cakes and scarves were made of iced vo vo's, cupcakes and fob watches.

You can find Linda at our Rummage tomorrow!

REGISTRATIONS FOR APRIL 3 RUMMAGE ARE NOW CLOSED.

Registrations for th April 3 Rummage are now OPEN!


Also, if you are interested in being a part of the Suitcase Rummage 'Wardrobe Markets' at Home Festival, check out our Home Festival tab above for more information... only a small number of stalls available for this one!

REGISTRATIONS FOR THE MARCH 6 RUMMAGE ARE NOW CLOSED.

See you all there. xx

Registrations for the March 6 Rummage are now open!

We've moved...

Just in case you weren't aware - this Sunday February 6 Rummage isn't happening at King George Square, we've moved to:

REDACLIFFE PLACE
266 George Street
Brisbane City
Outside Brisbane Square Library / Top of the Queen Street Mall (opposite the Treasury Casino, and where the large silver ball sculptures are!)

See you all there! We're looking forward to this one!

xx

Suitcase Rummage at..... Laneway Festival 2011

You may have heard it on the grape vine (or seen it whilst snooping around the interwebs) and we are here to confirm a special little Suitcase Rummage at Brisbane's St Jeromes Laneway Festival 2011!!!!

Photo by Jono Robert

We're super mega pumped to be partnering with them. If you have tickets (the lineup is fantastic, so come along!) come and say hello to some of our regular Rummagers - they'll have some special stuff for sale on the day....

It's all happening February 4 - only 2 days before our regular Rummage...

REGISTRATIONS FOR FEBRUARY 6 RUMMAGE ARE NOW CLOSED

February 6 Suitcase Rummage Registrations are open!!!!

There are only a couple of weeks to go before the first 2011 Rummage - get in quick!

REGISTRATIONS FOR DECEMBER 5 SUITCASE RUMMAGE ARE NOW CLOSED.

See you all on the day!

x

December 5 Rummage registrations open!!!

Please register via our form on the Registration Page here on our blog!

See you all very soon...

Introducing.....Kristen of Madame Dickybird

Hi, I'm Madame Dickybird and I hand make my delightful Dickybird Hats from floral and plain cottons, denims, ribbons, roses and buttons.

Each hat is unique, original and carefully crafted .They cost as little as $25 each.This month I am introducing my range of Dickybird dresses. Nostalgically inspired from vintage aprons, Petticoat Junction, and Doris Day. Each dress is hand made right from the pattern thru to the last stitch -all by myself. Fitted bodices and gathered skirts have dainty pockets and sashes tied at the back.

Relive the nostalgia of innocence, prettiness, frivolity and fun wearingruffles and bows, trimmed with rick rack and bias binding.

Dickybird dresses cost as litttle as $19 thru to $35. See you on Sunday November 7th!

Luv Madame Dickybird

CHANGE OF VENUE THIS SUNDAY 7 NOVEMBER

ATTENTION RUMMAGERS!!!!!!!!

There is a change of venue for this Sunday 7 November Suitcase Rummage.

Instead of King George Square, we will be setting up at:

REDACLIFFE PLACE
266 George Street
Brisbane City
Outside Brisbane Square Library / Top of the Queen Street Mall

There were a few issues with our normal venue of King George Square, and so we have had to change just for this event. This is a one off venue change.

Please contact us if you have any questions!

See you all Sunday - we're looking forward to it.
x

Introducing....Jackson & Bella (lovely Nat and Mel)

Jackson & Bella is a label created by two Brisbane girls, Nat and Mel who share a bit of enthusiasm for making vintage style headbands.

Along with headbands we hunt for vintage clothing and accesories to create many diverse and quirky looks which we will be bringing to the suitcase rummage this weekend!

We are also starting to branch out into designing some of our own clothing pieces including maxi skirts!

They have a blog! Please visit them at: http://jacksonandbella.blogspot.com/

Introducing....

Simmone of Your Organ Grinder!

I'm Your Organ Grinder and The Little Orchard, otherwise known as Simmone. I make the Organs and the cute brooches and other bits and pieces, plus bundles of other things I just cant roll down to the Rummage every month! I'm a needlefelter, sewer, and general crafter, I'm not good at drawing , but can pretty much make anything out of felt or fleece.
My favourite Organs to make are the needlefelted ears and brains, I also love to needlefelt Owls, and have a few owl necklaces available at the rummage. My favourite thing about making Organs, apart from the personal love of creating them, is hearing the stories from the buyers of the Organs, people tell me about their operations, their illness, their treatments, their quirky collections, their jobs, their University theses, I love chatting to my customers and hearing about what the piece they buy means to them.
The Little Orchard is all handmade cuties, as well as a few weird creatures. I love fabric and have a lot of it, so I make badges and necklaces out it these days. Come say "hi" at the next rummage!

You can visit Simmone and her wonderful creations here.

NOVEMBER 7 RUMMAGE REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED.

November 7 Registrations are open!!!!!

REGISTRATIONS FOR OCTOBER 3 RUMMAGE ARE NOW CLOSED.

We'll see you on the day!

Looking forward to it.

xx

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Registrations for the October 3 Rummage are now open!!!

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Introducing...

Another of our wonderful Rummagers is Chez....

She makes fabulous items out of vintage and second hand fabrics.

You can find Chez at the Rummage this Saturday as part of Valley Fiesta!

We're going to be at Valley Fiesta!!!

Come and visit us on Winn St, Fortitude Valley between 10am and 3pm!

There is a heap of other great stuff happening during Valley Fiesta as well - check out the program here.

We have a special person visiting us on Sunday!

Our wonderful friend and incredible artist Belinda Suzette will be our special guest attending Suitcase Rummage this Sunday September 5....!

Belinda has been the amazing person behind all the beautiful artwork on our flyers and blog and is the artist behind our lovely trumpet man...(our logo!)

This Sunday, Belinda will not only be attending the Rummage - she will be selling some of her amazing creations! These images show her beautiful Tambourines and Rain Catcher Mobiles which she will have on the day....

All made from reclaimed, recycled, pre-loved, hand-made, vintage, fairly-traded, much-loved, keenly-sought materials. Each is unique.

Prices for Rain Catchers start from $35, Tambourines are $80. Belinda will bring a limited range of each. Purchases can also be made online.

Also - other exciting news - Belinda has just finished doing our gorgeous new flyer! We think it's just adorable.

We can't wait to see all of this in real life... Looking forward to Sunday!

REGISTRATIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 5 SUITCASE RUMMAGE ARE NOW CLOSED.

We've filled up quickly this time round! See you at the Rummage.

Registrations for September 5 Suitcase Rummage are now open!!!

Please go to our Registration page and fill out the form.

Get in quick!

Registrations for August 8 Suitcase Rummage have now closed.

See you on the 8th!

Rummagers

We'd like to introduce the lovely.....

Sarah Rochford of Box Brownies

Box Brownies all started after I saw the ad in Four Thousand which was calling out for people to be involved in the first Suitcase Rummage. I just happened to have found an old suitcase on the side of the road during Council pick up the week before and thought it must have been a sign. I have always loved handmade and unique vintage items but I have only in past year rediscovered my love of creating all things handmade. Most of my items are derived from my love of all things pop culture and nostalgia.

Suitcase Rummage is a brilliant platform for all budding artists or simple crafters like me who like to get out and meet like minded people and to see others enjoy your craft. So if you are in need of a 'Mo' make sure you come and visit me at the August Rummage.

Visit Sarah at her Box Brownies blog: http://boxbrownies.blogspot.com/

PHOTOS OF YOU

Some gorgeous photos were taken at the last Suitcase Rummage (July 6) and now some of you have been featured on the latest Four Thousand gallery! Don't you look great!

Have a look here.