Birmingham Rag Market – who's in?

posted by Marie on Tuesday, October 02, 2012 46 comments
Hello friends, I have an indecent proposal for you today!

Fancy joining me and fellow Leicester blogger, Kat, for a day of unimaginable fun at the Birmingham Rag Market on Saturday 3 November? I know a lot of you are starting to plan your autumn/winter sewing and some of you are even hoping to sew Christmas gifts, so it'll be a chance to snap up some supplies cheaply.

For those of you already contemplating travel logistics, you just need to get to Birmingham New Street where we'd all meet and the market is just a short walk away.

Kat and I will happily organise the outing in full, so for now it would be really helpful to get an idea of who would like to come. So please leave a comment below and don't forget to include an email address if it's not listed on your blog.

If you need convincing, look no further! Have you ever seen two happier bloggers than Winnie and Catherine? The picture was taken on our little trip to said market back in May and if you check out my post about the day, you'll understand exactly why we were all so giddy!


P.S. I realise the irony of organising a trip like this after my stash busting post, but I'm not going for the fabric! I'm just going for the pleasure of your company of course ;o)
Marie

Obsessed with stitching since 2009. Passionate about vintage styles yet mainly using contemporary patterns. Instigated the #VintagePledge to rectify this and help inspire others.

46 comments:

  1. Roisin Muldoon2 October 2012 at 20:24

    YO. I am in!

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    1. Marie2 October 2012 at 20:35

      Yay, I was hoping you would as you don't live far!!!

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  2. Claire (aka Seemane)2 October 2012 at 21:02

    Yes please Marie :-)!

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    1. Marie3 October 2012 at 00:17

      Brilliant Claire, although now I'm feeling under pressure to organise as amazing a meet-up as you did ;o)

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  3. didyoumakethat2 October 2012 at 22:33

    I'll be there!

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    1. Marie3 October 2012 at 00:17

      Yessss! Looking forward to seeing you again!

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  4. House of Pinheiro2 October 2012 at 23:10

    Me too...

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  5. Steph3 October 2012 at 09:28

    I'd love to come! I've been to the rag market before but didn't have a lot of luck - think I might need some pro's to show me how it's done!

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    1. Marie3 October 2012 at 10:53

      Fab, I hope you have better luck this time! The thing with the rag market is that it's not necessarily the best for quality, but you can find some decent stuff for very good prices ;o)

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  6. Katie3 October 2012 at 10:05

    I would really love to come, and I think I'll be free! How exciting! Please add me to the list, I'd love to finally meet you Marie!

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    1. Marie3 October 2012 at 10:53

      Oh wow, that's so exciting...I'll be so happy to meet you!

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  7. Kestrel3 October 2012 at 11:15

    This sounds like so much fun, I love blogger meet ups!

    I think it's achievable for me to get to Birmingham and back in a day from Glasgow so please keep me in mind for the next Birmingham meet up as it's ideal for me to have 2 or 3 months notice so I can get a train that isn't super-expensive. Sadly not very 'spur of the moment' but if you're thinking of any meet ups next year do let me know!

    Loook forward to seeing your review of the day x

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    1. Marie3 October 2012 at 23:22

      Ooooh, I'm so sorry Kerry! I really wish I'd put this idea out there earlier as I'd love to meet you! It just means we'll have to do another one in the new year and I'll give you plenty of notice! I'm actually so impressed that you would come all this way ;o)

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    2. Kestrel5 October 2012 at 18:14

      Don't worry, I could probably do without the temptation to buy any more fabric just now! :) But next year sounds great!

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  9. Pelagie deParis3 October 2012 at 18:30

    Yeah, yeah, like, we believe you. Thankfully, there will be witnesses there, to tell us what you did (not) buy!
    Let's just say that the stash-busting post never existed. And, if by any chance, you don't buy any fabric for you after all, buy it instead of me (like I was there)! I'll justify the action, OK?
    Oh, I wish I could come!

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    1. Marie3 October 2012 at 23:25

      Haha, ok then! I'll just lie and say I bought it for you ;o)

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  10. Scruffybadger3 October 2012 at 21:56

    Oh go on then, but don't let me buy as much this time!! Definitely hankering after more jersey....and corduroy for my minoru

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    1. Marie3 October 2012 at 23:26

      Yay Winnie, so glad you can make it...you are the poster child for the rag market after all ;o) I promise to stop you from buying too much, as long as you stop me back!!

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  11. Helen Made4 October 2012 at 16:30

    I'm in I'm in!!! Yay - finally I can make it to a get together!

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  12. Law5 October 2012 at 08:54

    Oh man I wish I could come, but am getting back from holiday the day before. Now I live nearby I'd definitely be up for a Birmingham meet-up in the future though.

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    1. Marie8 October 2012 at 23:03

      Such a shame you can't make it, but fingers crossed for next time! Have a great holiday ;o)

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  13. Rachel6 October 2012 at 00:08

    I SO wish I could come! Love the market. If you organise another one next July when I'm back in the UK I'm in ;)

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    1. Marie8 October 2012 at 23:04

      Oooh, now there's an idea! If you let me know nearer the time what dates you'll be around, I'll defo organise a trip in July!

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  14. Alice6 October 2012 at 20:36

    Woo wonderful idea, can I come please? I've always been so envious of these gettogethers, so was delighted that I can actually make it to this one! I shall bring some patterns etc that I no longer want with me too so I can participate in the "exchange programme" :D

    Thank you for suggesting it Marie!

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    1. Marie8 October 2012 at 23:10

      It would be awesome to meet you, of course you can come! Please reply with your email so I can send you a message with all the details..

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  15. Unknown6 October 2012 at 22:01

    Count me in! I have nothing planned so unless there's some unexpected emergency I will be there :)

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  16. Anonymous7 October 2012 at 00:58

    How fun! Can't wait to see photos from the day!

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    1. Marie8 October 2012 at 23:13

      Oh man, how cool if you had happened to be in the UK at the same time! Maybe I'll get to meet you in NYC one day...!

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  17. Claire (aka Seemane)7 October 2012 at 23:06

    Hi Marie, I'm looking to book my train tickets from London in advance - do you have a rough idea re: the meet-up time at Birmingham New Street station please? I can then sort myself out with the right train times :)
    Cheers,
    Claire

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  18. Anonymous8 October 2012 at 18:49

    Hello! I'm keen if I can find a train because I'd love to meet everyone.

    Please let me know when you've got a rough time sketched out :-D what time did you go last time?

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    1. Marie12 October 2012 at 09:12

      Hi there, if you let me have your email address I can send you all the information...I can't seem to find one on yor blog!

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  19. Sarah10 October 2012 at 23:29

    Oooh, I'd like to!
    I came to Winnie & Debbie's trip last year and met some lovely people.

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  20. Anonymous11 October 2012 at 09:32

    I've never attended a blogger meet-up, I'd love to come!

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    1. Marie12 October 2012 at 09:12

      Hi there, if you let me have your email address I can send you all the information...I can't seem to find one on yor blog!

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  21. midsummermellie14 October 2012 at 06:08

    Hi just got back into the sewing thing which was triggered just by reading all your blogs - thank you all for the inspiration. I have lots of vintage pattern fabrics stashed but really looking for basic plains for work clothes. Have a few 60's (very Mad Men)/70's vintage patterns too which I'll gladly bring along (don't suit my body type). Not been to Birmingham market for a long time let me know further details.

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    1. Marie14 October 2012 at 18:21

      That's really heart-warming to hear! And I know exactly how that feels, because it's other people's blogging that inspires me to carry on!

      It would be brilliant if you could join us! I can't find your email address on your blog though, so please leave it below and I'll forward you all the relevant details ;o)

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    2. midsummermellie17 October 2012 at 16:57

      Thanks for your response my email is mroome60@gmail.com

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  22. Flossie in Stitches20 October 2012 at 18:57

    Please can you send me details so I can check train prices? I'd love to join you if possible!

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    1. Marie21 October 2012 at 23:27

      Hi Flossie, of course I can! Can you leave your email address below though...I can't seem to find it on your profile and I don't think you have a blog?!? Thanks!

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  23. Flossie in Stitches22 October 2012 at 18:49

    Hello again

    My email is a.e.weir@gmail.com
    Blog is www.flossieinstitches.com

    And my real name is Alice :)

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  24. Anonymous24 October 2012 at 20:52

    Doh, I can't make it on that day (which sucks as I actually live in Birmingham!)- but you guys should definitely check out the Fancy Silk Store and Barry's Fabrics, which are just round the corner from the Rag Market- they have a massive selection, and I find the quality is a bit better than the raggy too :)

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