We went off to Inglenook farm with high hopes that people would be starting their Christmas shopping and that they’d be spending some money! There was no shortage of people looking and admiring but, unfortunately, at our stall, not many people were actually buying. There were more than 60 stalls, lots of activities and music and a great atmosphere and it wasn’t too cold – in fact the weather was really lovely and some stallholders actually moved outside (not us).
I haven’t done a lot of crafty things this week, except
finish a glittery scarf, as I’ve been busy with other boring household
things! Ugh. I finally psyched myself up enough to go
through my wardrobe and get out all the things that don’t fit anymore – I’ve
finally come to terms with the fact that I’ll never be a size 8 again, or a 10
and probably not a 12! I’ve actually
listed some things on ebay – it takes ages, by the time everything’s been
photographed, measured and listed. So
far there are lots of ‘watchers’ but only 2 bids –perhaps there’ll be a flurry
towards the end! If they don’t sell
the Jospice shop will be getting a bag
full. 
I finished weaving my ‘shrug’ on Wednesday, cut it off the
loom and hemmed it. On Thursday, having
discovered it was quite a bit shorter than I’d planned, I made it into a
waistcoat. It was pretty scary cutting
the slits for the armholes but I managed to persuade myself to put the scissors
into it. I’m absolutely delighted with
the results – I’ve worn it 3 times since and had more than a few compliments on
it. I may even wear it for the Craft Fair at Lark Lane on Saturday http://www.calidadevents.co.uk I can’t wait to start another one –
I will need to set aside a full day to get the warping done, hopefully all in one go.
At my felting group this week, we made a doll using merino
wool and 2 car sponges to form the body and the limbs. It was an interesting technique and it
worked pretty well, but I don’t really think it’s something I shall be
repeating – I haven’t got much use for dolls anymore.
On Saturday, we were at a Craft Fair at Ullet Road Unitarian
Church, a listed building which is really beautiful. We went there last year and really enjoyed
it and it didn’t disappoint. We had a
really good day, there were lots of people about and many of them were so
enthusiastic and complimentary about our
work – it was so encouraging. As well
as the usual photograph cards we sold some bags, brooches, my woven scarf, a
felt bowl and one of the patchwork pictures which I’d had framed.
We met a ceramic artist there, Louise Waller, who was
selling the most exquisite ceramic art – I bought three pieces from her – they
are gorgeous. One of her students, who dropped in, wanted
a cobweb scarf in the same colours as the bag she’d just bought from Liz and so
I made that yesterday afternoon – it’s dried, pressed and ready to go. |
| wool ready for felting |
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| bag and completed scarf |
Next weekend we have two fairs so I’d better get on with making something to sell . On Saturday we’ll be at The Old Police Station, Lark Lane http://www.calidadevents.co.uk and The Mansion House, St. Helens on Sunday http://www.themansionhouse.org.uk/upcoming-events
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