the big (small) event

This week I have been trying to ensure that I have a good supply of stock for my stall. I have been making lots of bits and bobs that I hope the punters will like (and buy), like the pendants … Continue reading

the thing with rings

The thing with button-making is that once you start, it gets kind of addictive. Its hard to stop when you have the satisfaction of a whole trayful of little colourful goodies to look forward to gazing upon at the end of … Continue reading

home from the fair

I had a very busy day at The Secret Garden Craft Fair on Saturday. The busyness started early. There is limited access to the venue, so everyone has to unload in relay, at set times. I was unloading at 8.15 … Continue reading

find me in the garden!

… at The Secret Garden Craft Fair, today! I decided to risk an outdoor stall this year – and judging by the weather forecast I hope I have struck lucky! As well as all the usual stuff I will be … Continue reading

little bags of lovely

I’m feeling quite pleased with myself. I’ve actually done what I said I would. I’ve followed Kate’s suggestion and made up some little scrap bags to sell. A lot of ironing was involved. And a fair bit of snipping. But … Continue reading

never say never

When I bought my sewing machine, I put together a list of all the features I wanted it to have. Having been sewing for ages and knowing exactly the sort of things I wanted to sew in future, I found … Continue reading