Look what my friend found in her loft!

We love it when we have a new lot of treasures ! a friend of mine is downsizing and has been in her loft , these lovely linens will b e on offer at Ilminster on Sat. at the Old Meeting House, you will find me under a gazebo outside lol what fun ! it is a favourite Talent for Textiles Fair and not one to miss . All the girls will be there and the food is fabulous , it's a great day out.

Can I really call this work ??!!

Being a member of the Upwey Spinners and Weavers is a delight , We were lucky to have perfect weather on our first meet after the Summer break and were able to do our surroundings justice!!
I did manage in spite of having a really sociable day to hand stitch five strips of my current Fair Isle throw.

Portland worth a visit

Something I have wanted to do for years was look at the East coast of Portland and I had been given some tips and a map from friends when I was talking about somewhere different to take my sister Margot and Brother in law Colin while they were staying a few days with us.
They don't live near the sea so that is always a priority. We parked the car in the car park overlooking Portland harbour near Portland Heights Hotel and set off on the coastal walk.
It was a lovely day nice and fresh , we found it fascinating as there is lots to see and all sorts of history very much in evidence.
Some time later Margot announced it was long past lunch, luckily we were well placed to take the next footpath Inland to Easton where I knew Whitestones gallery and cafe would be perfect.
We were not disappointed the food was delicious and the setting lovely " well worth a visit ".
We had a bonus as the paddlesteamer Waverley past us on our walk.
I fell in love with this pair of stone doves and am on a promise of a piece of Portland stone for them to sit on ! they will grace my newly tidied walled garden , do come and visit.

I feel a throw coming on

Bank Holiday Monday , heaven at home in my sun-trap garden ! I tidied my studio and found a few things that had got buried and was reminded that I have had some requests for my Fair Isle throws so I decided today was the day and I would get something pinned together which I can hand sew while at the " spinners"( wool not bikes ! ) on Wednesday, we are by the sea this time .
We had a lovely day at Bridport Vintage Mkt. Sunday thank you Sharon and Mike www.oldalbion.co.uk for all your efforts and lovely welcome. There were some great stalls outside the established units and people came all day, we saw friends by the dozen and some re unions going back 10 years !
I am waiting for a customer while I play in my studio , she is on her way home from Bridport to Surrey. Another bonus of Bridport Vintage Market.
Don't miss the next one Sept. 26th
Lizzie and I are in France that weekend which is a shame , however Oct. we will be back in our spot

Bridport Vintage Market August 29th

I popped into www.oldalbion.co.uk yesterday to see Sharon and Mike in their Emporium on Bridport's St Micheals trading Est. They are looking forward to seeing us all for another fun day at the Vintage Market they have been running the last Sunday of the month for a few months now.
Starts noon next Sunday, the Cafe is now open as will be the many units of Antiques and retro treasures and a good selection of visiting stall holders who set up in the square.
Well worth a visit, I had a nice bonus on my social visit as I bought a lovely pair of blue cotton floral eiderdowns, thanks Sharon

Latest finds

Lizzie and I had a great trip to France and are wading through the new buys, washing and ironing is the order of the day.
We had a lovely drive down to our friends after a good crossing arriving in time for a pre supper drink outside on the bench watching the horses. The girls had their friend Troy staying and he is a rather handsome bay hunk so there is lots of squealing going on, all amusing entertainment.
Lizzie and I managed to fit in quite a lot of our calls and the pile was growing nicely with one or two really star buys.
Sunday Ticky took us to a huge Vide and we were so early we nearly proceeded the stall holders! the French are not as fanatical as us about early starts. We had a coffee and croissant while watching the scene unfold .It was a bit wet and mizzly and the site is hilly so the tractors were pulling vans onto the site!! Anyway in due course we did the rounds and hoovered up some really nice things, plus Lizzy got a chandelier for her bedroom and Ticky a pitch fork,we were home in time for a " full English " before the rain set in.

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