Shropham the edge of the huricain

After the first rain it managed to dry before we put up the gazebo, using lots of strong guyrops.Not many of my bags stayed on my stall and the rack I hung them from was for ever blowing over.     Leanne's display of jewellery suffered in the same way so at about 1pm we called it a day with NO sales we packed every thing up and went home.That will be the last outdoor event this year as the weather is now getting to wintry.I might try a car boot next week to clear some odd thing from the garage but I do not have to decide until the day .
  My Daughter and grandchildren were staying for a few days and as the rain had stoped on Monday morning we decided to go to Banham zoo.We managed to see lot of the animals being feed.to see the giraffes we went on a walkway which tock us up to there head height and we could see there long black tongue's.
We came home early afternoon for the children to have a sleep,I think we had all blown enough by then.
Thay will be back again in about 6 weeks this time for a birthday party.

Just seen weather forcast

I am just getting ready to go to Great Hockham and have seen the weather forecast for Sunday.It looks as though the tail end of the Hurricane will hit Scotland on Sunday night.I am just hopping that East Anglia will be O.K. as the gazebo will not survive high winds.I have been looking forward to going to the Shropham fate and Dog show again this year.
All for now of to the Food fair,I will probably spend more than I take.

Ready for Shropham

Shropham  Summer Fete

Sunday  11th September

I have just made this bag ready to take to Shropham   Summer Fate.

There will be a Dog show starting at 11am as well as the craft tents.

It is free to enter the field with lots to see.

Shropham is just off the A11 and the field is right in the middle of the village.

It would be great if you come a long, to pop and see me.

Up Date

I thought I had better do an up date as it is some time since the last one.Blickling Hall has gone well I have had a few sale and meet lots of Lady's that Quilt.The group I have been with have made the time fun so the long days have gone quickly.Tomorrow is the last day so I will pack up and then think of the next Craft Fairs.With September fast approaching thoughts must turn to Christmas stock.
Now for a bit of gardening.

First days at Blickling

          I just thought i would show you the space I have at Blickling Hall.

 It is so good to display the quilts like this as they can be seen at full size.

This table and coat hook has my Bags and small quilts.
I just have a small space at the end that I can work on.
Yesterday I made some Christmas cones to hang on
Christmas Trees.As I had some kits left from  another show
I took them along and they sold well.

I am exhibiting with two other artists I have not seen before.
Take a look at there sites.
  http://www.scenicnorfolk.co.uk/
http://www.thearabellacollection.co.uk/

The other person is Liz of  Ebenezer  Cottage  selling her
Floral Toiletries,Preservers and Cordials.
Liz is featured in a new book Food Hero's  with photography
by Danial of scenic Norfolk.

Making stock

     I have been making more bags as I will be taking 22 to Blickling and I have another fair on Saturday.

     There are all different styels ,I just love making up new patterns that I think would sute the fabric.

I would love feedback with your thoughts.

The Craft fair I am going to is a fun day with a dog show at Brooklyn House,Attleborough.Norfolk

Great Hockham Market

 Just a few photos of my stall on Saturday.The weather was very wet so the numbers were down.

This shot show Leafy's stall with her silver jewellery.take a look at her web site.
      www.jewellerybyleafy.com
and  it was good to catch up with Phil   www.phillichillies.co.uk

   Next week I have join with Knapton Crafts to show and sell at Blickling Hall,a National Trust House in Norfolk.this will be my first time at such an event.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-findaplace/w-blickling-estate.

Great Hockham Market

I am off to Great Hockham on Saturday, the first time after the new committee started up again.Looking forward to seeing everyone again.The time has not come up on the google map so hear it is.9am till 12 noon.

Festival of Quilts

It soon come around to the time of year for the Festival of Quilt.I know some over seas visitors this year.A friend I have in Norwich know a lady from Japan that has traveled over and I meet two Quilters in Guernsey also going.
Mai-Britt Axelsen is exhibiting this year.Take a look at her work.
   http://www.linen-and-silk.com/
I hope every one has a good time.

The Little Chapel, St Andrews,Guernsey

 This Little Chapel  is covered in broked china,seashells and pebbles.

 The sun shone through the little window , really stunning.

Even the walls and steps up to the Chapel were covered in mosaic.