I’ve never really been the type to get star-struck.
I’ve never screamed at pop stars, or swooned at film stars or actors (apart from one short-lived but rather desperate crush, when very young, on Lewis Collins in The Professionals – but we’ll draw a veil swiftly over that).
I do, however, have heroes and heroines. People whose work and talents I admire hugely.
My heroines, it seems, are a bit like buses: you wait ages for one, and then yesterday, several turned up at once.
First up was local textiles heroine Rachel Ainley, organiser of yesterday’s craft fair, whose wares I was really looking forward to browsing. 
Alas, I missed my chance, as once ensconced behind my stall I couldn’t get out again. But I did get to see Rachel in action as she organised yesterday’s craft fair. And a fine sight it was, too.
I pointed my other half in the direction of her stall with a heavy hint (well, more of an instruction really) that a purchase therefrom would not be unwelcome in my Christmas stocking. One can only hope.
So I was very flattered when Rachel bought one of my cushions for her home…
My stall was next to that of local ceramics heroine Katrin Moye. I don’t actually own any of Katrin’s beautiful work yet, but I have bought several pieces as gifts.
I’m hoping I have some money left to remedy that at Katrin’s upcoming studio sale, which is happening locally the day before I head off to meet my sis and family off the plane from Australia.
Anyway, I was also pretty darn thrilled when Katrin bought one of my lumbar cushions at the fair today.
This one, to be precise:
And I have a commission to make another cushion in the same fabric.
For another local heroine of mine, Carly Dodsley, who also had a stall at the fair.
I invested some of my takings from last year’s Pretty Dandy Flea in one of Carly’s wonderful peacock plates.
I also had a lovely comment on yesterday’s blog post from one of my blogging heroines, Jenny of The Custards.
So right now I am feeling a thoroughly warm glow. I love that people whom I admire so much seem to like what I do.
I’m not going to start screaming or swooning.
But might just allow myself a little secret smile. ♥
Wow what a great post!Thanks for the heads up on some new (to me at least) talent.. It’s lovely when others you creatively respect want something you’ve made isn’t it… Cx
Yes, it really is Cass! I have lots of creative doubts, so its nice to feel validated every now and again!
I had a very short window of time free yesterday during a busy working day, but I did manage to use it & pop along to the craft fair, your stall looked wonderfully colourful & I too was struck by the range of local talent! I just wish I’d had longer to browse, when it wasn’t quite so busy! Keep up the lovely work!
I didn’t realise you were local to me nettynot! If you’re not so busy over the weekend of 30th November and 1st December you should come along to the Pretty Dandy Flea – not just for my stall, but the event is always fabulous!
You’re one of mine! I don’t always get chance to comment but always read, and always love what you make! Life’s been very busy lately but I will try and pop over to see you in the new year! 🙂 xxx
Aww, thanks Ada! I hope you’re keeping well and enjoying your busyness. I am finding it hard to fit everything in at the moment and have fallen behind on my blog-reading – must catch up with yours soon! x
You are hanging out in some very exalted company! Love Katrin Moye and Carly Dodsley’s work, how amazing to be selling alongside them, and to them! I am not at all surprised, your work is wonderful too. xx
Thanks Rachel! It was really amazing. Especially when Katrin and Carly both wanted to buy the same cushion! 🙂
One of my favourite things about your is how modest you are about your talents! I look forward to the new year. Enjoy having your sister around x
Ahh, I have a lot to be modest about Louise!
I’m looking forward to New Year too! x
What a lovely day you had … I’m not surprised your heroines snapped up some of your gorgeousness … it would be hard to resist … Bee xx
Thanks Bee!
Congratulations on having such fun and satisfying day! You worked hard for it!
Smile away! The craft fairs “Up North” look so much more amazing than anything round here – so much loveliness! Your stall looked fab – glad it went well 🙂
This is one of my favourite fairs to do – so many brilliant makers! Eloise Renouf was there, and Ali Bee, plus many more.
There was also an outdoor food market, which I didn’t even get to see as they set up after me and had packed up by the time I got out! But I did sample some of the food – all of which was amazingly yummy!