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Marketing Strategy: half term at the Rag Market #1

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Today’s strategy was ‘don’t spend any money!’  Payday is on Friday, and I’m off to the market again on Saturday to do a bit of steampunk shopping, so I really needed to be good today.  And I was!

We were a small, select group today, me, Glenda, Kim and a new recruit to Birmingham jaunts, Helen.  Glenda, Kim and I were all NOT looking for anything much, but Helen had a few plans in mind, including some summer skirts and some jammies.  She’d visited Fancy Silks Store recently with her mum, but hadn’t ventured into the markets proper, or been to Barry’s, so that’s what we did.

Now, when I say I was good, I really, really was, honest, but I have earmarked several things to snaffle on Saturday, and you’ll have to be patient for those…

Meanwhile, the day started extremely well, as Glenda arrived with a sizeable length of interfacing for me, then the wonderful Kim turned up with pressies for us both.  Mine was a lovely piece of fine, drapey stripey jersey.  I feel another tunic top, or perhaps the bodice of another V1312?

In the markets I snagged several bundles of pretty ribbon for under £2, about 10m of broderie edging for petticoats for £1.60, and three pieces of jersey from The Jersey Lady outside.  One for a top for me, two for vest tops for Dawn.  The 3 pieces cost me just five squid. 

I then bought a huge piece of Brie and some camembert for another squid, and some smoked feta for 50p.  Kim also went cheese crackers [geddit?] I love the markets!

In Barry’s I was totally virtuous…but earmarked three lovely goodies to collect on Saturday.  Glenda already had a large bagful from The Jersey Lady, and got stuck into the pattern books as there was a sale on.  Helen got LOADS but did not spend a lot, so she was very happy!

And that was that, home for yummy cheese and French bread with fresh grapes.  Nom nom nom.  I really must get some sewing done!

14 thoughts on “Marketing Strategy: half term at the Rag Market #1”

      2. well if it turns out you have too much, I’m happy to help you out! Try that camembert missus, your appetite will flood back. I’m enjoying it with bread, red wine, and grapes. Heaven

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  2. Humph, it was bad enough you buying cheese without going on about it here!!! Had a brief little interlude at the Wellington on the way to the train (Titanic Plum Porter – yum) and have spent the evening wrapping myself around some real ale – but only to be sociable you understand. Goodies stashed and ideas buzzing. May even sew at some point!!

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  3. Look at you – a veritable pillar of self-restraint! 🙂

    I went to my market after work today. No fabric, no trim, and I didn’t buy any yummy cheese – but I did get some delicious tatziki, so we had ersatz souvlaki for dinner tonight.

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  5. Wow, the markets sound fabulous. I am so green that there is nothing like that up here. I mean smoked feta! That sounds like the best thing in the world. Fabric and cheese are two of my favourite things ever. Hope to catch up on one of your jaunts later in the year. Looking like I won’t be too far away by then. Xx

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  6. Arggh, I can’t make it for the Rag Market on Saturday. I’m double booked with family visit in Leeds. On the plus side, I’m hoping to get a chance to explore the fabric stalls in Kirkgate market 🙂

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