Monday, 23 December 2013
Thursday, 19 December 2013
Tuesday, 10 December 2013
End of Trading
We had a fantastic day at Rode Hall Farmers Market on Saturday Morning, our best days trading and it was only until one o'clock!
Obviously we were getting a little too confident and had a dire day at the Lichfield Christmas Market on Sunday. I did manage to do a fair bit of shopping though from a few local makers and dealers, a lovely setting and a great event, will definitely be visiting next year. The last bit of stock has hit ebay and we are done for the year, now for a bit of making for my people.
What LOL was made for, in my local "wool" shop.
Yesterday was my young embroiderers and we did some fast fun makes.
There were more than these but the others had flown off.
These were made by brother and sister twins, I took in some fabric from my young Cadet's newly adjusted monkey sleeve coat especially for the boys who wanted tough peg dolls.
Love them!
Monday, 2 December 2013
January Sewing Classes
Friday 10th January - Animal Cushion
Create an appliquer cushion featuring your own pet or favourite animal in leather.
9.30 - 12.30, £30 including all materials.
Friday 17th January - Up-cycled Tote
Bring what you have!
9.30 - 12.30, £20
Friday 24th January - Tweed Toy Making
9.30 - 12, £25 including all materials.
All lessons in Dunston, Staffordshire and payable in advance.
Maximum of 4 students with constant supply of tea and homemade cake.
Call Sarah 01785 714714
sarah@didyoumakeityourself.com
Monday, 25 November 2013
What A Week
Wednesday was a 12 hour stint at Baden Hall, I came close to losing the will to live. When I got home at 10pm that night I arranged a day out with my friend with a terminal brain tumour for some light relief!
After a swift stop at the doctors for a Shingles diagnosis we whizzed around the charity shops in Newport and then on to Oswestry and Textile Express - well worth the trip. We stumbled upon a little gem of a tea shop, had brunch and then went back for lunch it was so good.
Saturday was a lovely day at The Ancient High House, met some lovely people, was very well looked after and sold plenty.
The Sunday was over to Sandon Hall where my youngest assistant had the best spot in the house, the library window…
three radiators…
and what a view…
Saturday, 16 November 2013
Thursday, 14 November 2013
Reindeer at Dudmaston
We are at Dudmaston for the Christmas Fair this weekend.
I have been trying out some Reindeer.
The floral is more or less as I would like it.
The brown wool was prototype no. 2.
The white wool was my starting point but the gusset defeated me and I couldn't wrestle with the antlers.
Sometimes you have to walk away.
Monday, 11 November 2013
Another Busy Weekend
On Saturday Miss Belle and I were at the Contemporary Craft Carnival in Stafford.
Next weekend the cadet and I are at the National Trust's, Dudmaston for their Chrismas Fair.
20th November, Baden Hall.
23d November, Ancient High House.
24th November Sandon Hall.
30th November Big Stafford Christmas Fayre.
7th December Rodehall Farmer's Market Pop-up.
8th December Lichfield Christmas Market.
My baby!
Monday, 4 November 2013
Another Day Another Assistant
We had a lovely time at the Alsager Civic, good cake, good company and excellent live music all day. Miss Belle earned her keep and her commission.
The fabulous soft wool dress came from an Oxfam shop in Cornwall, it's superbly handmade and with a last-minute drop of the hem, a perfect fit.
Ready to roll.
We had a very enjoyable day and met some lovely people.
We'll be off to the Posthouse in Stafford next week for some more trading.
Apart from the cashmere bunnies I made last week I also made some fur and velvet muffs, child size and adult, mega wool lined.
Saturday, 2 November 2013
Rodehall Farmers Market
He worked hard this morning at Rodehall Farmers Market, wet and windy but definitely worth the effort. I made some super-cute cashmere bunnies with fluffy sheepskin tails and Liberty ears, I'm an idiot and didn't get any pictures, we sold out!
The rain came down but I carried on with my knitting, haven't picked any up in weeks, glad to get back to two needles instead of one.
Monday, 28 October 2013
Saturday, 26 October 2013
Thursday, 24 October 2013
Iris Apfel
Still recovering from the weekend but had an interesting discussion the other day about how you should dress as you get older. Google images Iris Apfel.................... sorted.
Monday, 21 October 2013
Monday, 14 October 2013
Saturday, 12 October 2013
Wednesday, 9 October 2013
Be nice to me - I've had a hard day.
I found this little sweetie hanging around,
she's been waiting since 1971...
now she's over on etsy.
Tuesday, 8 October 2013
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