handmade

On Saturday I finally made it to
a handmade and vintage fair.

This was the much talked about fair at Chipping Sodbury.

In the excitement,  a belly full of cake   and a head full of lavender

I took some dull photos not worthy of posting.

You just have to use your imagination, which should include.

fabric,cakes,(obviously the two most important) necklaces, baskets, tins, dresses, china,

haberdashery, books.....

Above is the best photo and not the least bit dull.

For this was my blog-friend Sals colourful table.

Actually truth be told Sal was a big reason for going to the fair.

I wanted to meet the lady that inspires me so, and to purchase some of her vintage fabrics.

Thanks Sal!

Another purchase was this patchwork bag from

Donna Flower.

(can you see the theme for this post) 

Later seen parading about in Bath!

50 pence bargain of the day.

I can never resist a good rummage box!

Thankyou Jayne and Michele and all for making such a lovely day.

I can only imagine all the work that goes into it!

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Last week I posted my give-aways off to Sal and Diane.

I made some patchwork notebook covers, something which I have never done before.

I do like making things for someone special.

  It was my patchwork versus crochet theme.

I am still a novice to the eye of a skilled crocheter.

I just like how you start with a ball of thread and create something new!

fiddly diddly.

( I made this heart for Diane at heart shaped and in return she kindly sent me some lovely chocolates

and a Rob Ryan card, which I shall show later. Thankyou Diane!)

So now with the gifts finished I have my hands back to myself and time I got on with making some stock for my shop which I have yet to open!

I've made a start on this patchwork piece.

I'm calling it 'cottage garden' due to the randomness of the colours.

Did someone mention garden?

Here are the latest blooms.

These lovely lilac flowers are camassias.

I have fallen totally in love..