setting up and packing away .................

Saturday morning was bright and sunny but very chilly so we needed to put an extra cardigan on before we started to pack the car with stock, table cloths and props.....................

We arrived with plenty of time to set up and we were given a very good position in the main hall and cafe ............ so lots of people would be able to view our products. Things were looking very good and we both felt optimistic.

table beginning to take shape (sorry about poor quality photo)

We had lots of opportunities to chat with other crafters and I met a lovely young woman - Michelle - who makes bags, purses, slings and adorable little creatures ............................. I committed the cardinal sin of buying before I had sold anything! I also had a go at needle felting which was great fun and is something I want to try again.

Lots of people complimented us on our stall and the knitted cushions, hot water bottle covers, tea cosies and granny square blankets seemed to be the most popular items but unfortunately people seemed to be looking not buying. Its always nice to get good feedback and I think the recession is really biting .............people can't afford to buy non essentials at the moment.

We did sell some smaller items that people were buying for new baby gifts ..................... its a nice thought that some new babies will be wearing a "sweetpea family" hat or pair of bootees or even a mini baby headband.

All of our stock is now safely packed away until next time - its been a fun day but I don't think I will be replenishing my yarn stash somehow - maybe next time................

Sue x

getting ready .........

Have been sorting out things to take to the craft fair - Pam came over for coffee this morning and we added labels and washing instructions to all of our knitted and crochet products. We had the usual worries - will people like our stuff, have we priced it right, have we got enough stock, are we overstocked .............

Regardless of our pre-fair worries we are both really looking forward to Saturday, we haven't exhibited at a craft fair since before Christmas - it will be nice to catch up with people and hopefully sell some stock to enable us to build up our yarn stash - what a lovely thought!

blanket, pincushion and egg cosy 

assorted hats and boots

cushions, plant pot cosies, toys and snakes!

more of everything ..........

Pam has gone home to get more of her stock together and I have been trying to finish a granny square blanket this afternoon - hopefully to take on Saturday - fingers crossed

started joining squares together ......

blocking it flat  on my dining table ............

I've just got to crochet an edging row all the way round but still not sure it will be ready - will keep you posted.

Talk soon x

May Craft Fair...............

In all my excitement about wedding planning (week on Saturday!) I had almost forgotten that Pam and I are exhibiting at a craft fair on Saturday its being held at  Levenshulme Inspire. Click on the link for more information

Levenshulme Inspire

Levenshulme Inspire is a dynamic partnership involving people committed to transforming the local area  through community activity, creativity, enterprise and fun.


We have got quite a lot of knitted items to take with us and I am just finishing off a couple of children's toys - I will photograph them tomorrow. Its always nice catching up with fellow crafters - hope if you are nearby you will call in to see us.

More info tomorrow - talk soon x