Clothies meet?

[HoopDeeDoo]

Are the Cloth mums in Canberra interested in a picnic celebrating cloth nappies?

The events in Canberra are looking a little bare for reusable nappy week.

So I was hoping that there might be some mummies interested in a picnic for mums and bubs using cloth or interested in using cloth?

Western park might be a good place to meet, it's central and fun.

Nappy week is from the 13th of October to the 19th, we already have events on Monday the 13th and Sunday the 19th, so I though maybe the tues, wednesday or thurs?

I'm just waiting to hear back from westfield belco about an event there so I guess it will depend on what happens with that.

So who is interested?

I'm open to suggestions for the park/place to meet up as well

[lovingmotheract]

would love to come.

[HoopDeeDoo]

awesome!

[mummybunny]

im so there!!!

[mum2cheeky1]

count us in!

weston park sounds like a plan..nice and central so teh northside and southside can come along.

[Isaac's Mummy]

I'm in!! Any excuse for a picnic :D

And that gives me enough time to actually make Char some pretty little pink nappies to show off :o :laughing:

[HoopDeeDoo]

excellent!

I'll pencil it in and confirm dates and times if/when I hear back from Westfield belconnen

[pixietrix]

How lovely. We would love to come! Hopefully Lachlan will have grown into some of my home mades by then. I will try and keep checking for updates on when and where.
Kate

[lovingmotheract]

would love to see you guys kate how's lachlan going.

[HoopDeeDoo]

Congratulations Kate!!!

How does Thursday the 16th of October sound?

Starting at 11:30 at Weston Park

It's Noah's birthday so he should be able to have a nice day out, and we can celebrate cloth nappies at the same time :p

[HoopDeeDoo]

Hi Everyone,

Reusable Nappy Week is fast approaching, and I have finally got a few things put together for the week

So right now I am calling for support!

These are the events that have been organised:

Monday 13th of October 11am - 3pm - Information display at the Canberra Hospital

* I would love to have a couple of volunteers to keep me company, so if you are able to get a babysitter,
or have a baby happy enough to hang out in a pram for an hour or 2 I would love to hear from you!

Thursday 16th of October 11:30am until your babies are ready to go - Picnic at Weston Park Yarralumla (http://www.tams.act.gov.au/play/parks_forests_and_reserves/parkslakesandponds/urbanparks/districtparks/westonpark)
I'm hoping to get as many cloth mums together as we can to show off our cloth bums with pride,
chat to other mummies who use cloth or are interested in using cloth.
So bring some lunch to munch while we chat, and the kids will have a great time playing in the park.
Non cloth users are more then welcome too, we might even convert someone

Sunday 19th of October 10am - 4pm - Nappy Sewing Class at Rosemont The Patchwork Shop Tuggeranong Hyperdome
Free Class, materials will be extra, I will have kits available to purchase or feel free to bring your own
Sewing machine required, as well as basic sewing supplies.
I'm hoping to do a pocket nappy demo in the morning, and a fitted nappy demo in the afternoon.

* I'm donating my time to teach this class, so I'd really love it if I can get at least 10 people to attend.
* Also any nappy suppliers willing to help out with the kits please let me know.
Otherwise I'll purchase the fabrics and put them together myself

If anyone is willing to spare some of their time to help out that would be fantastic.
Or if anyone has any more ideas for events or has something in mind please let me know ASAP

Hope to see you at the Picnic!

x Emma x

You can contact me through a PM or email to act@nappynetwork.org.au

[redMaple]

:wave: me too please!
I should be able to make the picnic..
& I'd definitly like to learn to sew a pocket - do we need a fancy machine? I'm using MIL's atm & I've only recently put one on lay-by.. its mid range so not real fancy either.. but will hopefully be ok for some nappies & everything else I need it for.
I'll see if sis is interested too..

[mum2cheeky1]

count us in for all 3 emma

my machine on fritz tho needs a repair.. but if cant get it repared in time ill just go buy a basic machine.. i do think mine is gone and cant be repaired unfortunatly.

ooh converting peopel will be soo much fun!.. i have already converted 1 person hehehe

[HoopDeeDoo]

:smiliedance::smiliedance:

Excellent! Thanks girls!!

All you need is a basic machine for nappies, a straight stitch and a zig zag :D. I may have a couple to borrow if you don't get your's repaired in time M2C1

Thank goodness, I was a bit worried I'll be all own my own at these events :p

[mummybunny]

i will have to let you know about the Monday one but atm i should be right for the Thursday and Sunday ones.. ill check with mum and dh and let you know though hun :)

[beanie]

Hi!
Yes, id be keen to come along to this. Am planning on using clothies for my little bub (due in november) always interested in talking about them. finding out more about them.
sounds good:yelclap:
Justine

[mum2cheeky1]

ooh em if you can put together a loan one for me would be great means i can more stuff repaired on my brom brom.. if you cant tho let me know and ill oganise something

[Isaac's Mummy]

m2c1 - you could always borrow my machine for the day if you like.

Em, I'll be at the picnic, and I'll come along to the sewing workshop too. I went to one about 18 months ago and saw Lesley sew an AIO and Donna from bits for bots sew a fitted, and just love picking up everyone else's little hints and tips.

I'd love to help out at the display too, will just have to see if I can organise someone to look after Is. We're planning on going to Qld the week before, so if DH can take the Monday off too, he could baby sit and I could come down and help out. Will let you know when we sort everything out.

[mum2cheeky1]

Isaac's Mummy
m2c1 - you could always borrow my machine for the day if you like.

thaanks bec.. but if your comming along wont you need it:confused:

[HoopDeeDoo]

just bumping this one up :D

[lovingmotheract]

just put it in my planner now.

[redMaple]

I'm coming to the Sunday morning class & Miss C & I should make the Thursday one too. What time will the class start on Sunday - do I just show up at 10?

[HoopDeeDoo]

Yep, they open at 10, so no need to be early, just rock up about 10 ish and once everyone is settled we will start :thumbsup:

Kieren you will definitely be able to borrow a machine so are you still able to come?

[cinnamonbear]

yup count me in if the machine is avaliable:yelclap:

cant wait to make a masterpiece

bahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha *breath* hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

lol

haha

[lovingmotheract]

i would love to come to the class to but i don't have a machine i may ask to borrow one from a friend can i ask how much the materials will be and what cotton to bring?

and i will be bringing dd if thats ok.

[HoopDeeDoo]

You need polyester thread, Gutterman sew all is good, you can buy them at Rosemont for $3 ea if you forget on the day.

For a pocket it will be $10, for the fitted it will be $15-$20, depending on whether you want a printed cotton on the outside

[RachACT]

Hi there :),

I am a first time bub hubber and not sure if I am going about it the right way but here goes.

I am a mother of two, one 3 year old girl and a six week old boy so feeling a little sleep deprived and overwhelmed but loving it. Currently on maternity leave and looking to meet other mums to meet up with during the week. :yelclap:

Not sure what else to say at this stage but lovely to meet you all. Hope we can chat soon. :ecomcity:

[cinnamonbear]

hi RachACT

you should post this in our chat thread .. more ppl will see it

but welcome to BH.. sleep deprived.. whats sleep again :laughing:

im kieren my dd ella-rose is well almost 13 months now

teh otehr ladies in here are great helpful, nice and very chatty!.. we have regualr meets.. where we go to parks play centres shopign coffee.. so you should come along and join us one time

enjoy BH..but be careful it addictive!

[HoopDeeDoo]

Hi RachACT, are you using cloth nappies?

I am Emma, mum of 2, aged (almost) 4 and 2

Welcome to Bubhub

[mummybunny]

Em hope you dont mind but i invited a few other cloth users ive met elsewhere along too, i thought the more people we get to come along the better yeh??!! :D

[redMaple]

:wave: we're coming tomorrow..
I've been to that park before but was aaaages ago so not so familiar.. looks big on the map - will it be easy for me to find everyone? I might just be late searching for y'all!

[binchen]

I know that there is a playground with a small kiosk (is this an english word?) for ice etc.... is this the place where the picnic will be held?

[HoopDeeDoo]

I'll try and set up on the other side of the carpark to the train and cafe, on the lawn area, but close enough that you'll see me :thumbsup:

[HoopDeeDoo]

Em hope you dont mind but i invited a few other cloth users ive met elsewhere along too, i thought the more people we get to come along the better yeh??!! :D

awesome, the more the merrier! :yelclap:

[lovingmotheract]

we may come as it's one day before payday and i don't have much fuel.

[HoopDeeDoo]

no probs Rachel, it will be great if you can make it though :thumbsup:

[mummybunny]

i dont know if the others from other forums will come but we will see i guess!
Em we are all ready so whenever you are even if you just wanna come down for coffee first!

:smiliedance:

[lovingmotheract]

will try and make it but i don't think so sorry.

[HoopDeeDoo]

Thanks to those who came, Noah had a really great day :)

The park isn't as good as a remember sadly it desperately needs a makeover, next time I'll stick to the other parks we've been to lately. Tidbinbilla, the cotter, black mountain peninsula are all good :thumbsup:

[Logan&KodasMumma]

Have you guys ever been to the adventure playground in Kambah... I haven't been there in a while, but it's quite shady, and there is an undercover area that used to be a barn..... Perhaps next meetup we could go there??

Im sorry I didnt make it though, ended up having hubby come home from work*sigh* I was looking forward to it too.

Hopefully next time :>