Strawberry madness !

I always come back from Cowslip Workshops with something new I have learnt.
I was shown how to make these strawberries by two ladies on the stall opposite us who produce an amazing amount of stuff.
I thought they would set off my cakestands, butterfly cakes were my other thought but I may run out of time!
I know they are a little mad but having caught a nasty cold it was something useful ?? to do in front of the fire.
See you at the Christmas Market St Mary's Hall Bridport on Sat 28th Nov.

Christmas At Cowslip Workshops

Despite the howling wind and rain on Thursday night and the stress of worrying about the marquee Jo and Stephen were out there cheerful and welcoming when the crowds arrived to enjoy the Christmas Market and quilt exhibition at Cowslip Workshops in Cornwall last weekend
Friday was bright and breezy and it was a very enthusiastic crowd who enjoyed their day , shopping and viewing the work of Jo's students. Cowslip boasts a fantastic shop for all things you could need for quilting and craft and a cafe with the most delicious home cooked food which was packed out with happy customers who know Andrew and Vicky will have made wondrous goodies.
There was a great variety of stalls with wonderful handcrafted items and a good sprinkling of vintage and brocant .
Saturday and Sunday the weather was wild and wet but it did not dampen the determination of Jo's many followers. There were a few moments of drama but in all the weekend was most successful. We love being there and the Welcome is warm as toast

Christmas at Cowslip

Been Busy Bundling

I just love doing my bundles, they are so satisfying , all neat and colourful. This lot is destined for Cowslip Workshops Christmas Fair next week. Lizzie and I love our trips to the farm in Cornwall just outside Launceston.
There will be a really super lot of stalls , I know Donna Flower will be there with her gorgeous fabrics.
We had such fun last year and in the evenings we all sewed and knitted it was like being at girls camp.
Jo and Stephen give us such a warm welcome it is hard to leave. The food in the restaurant is fab and the shop full of goodies as well as the stalls .
The atmosphere will get you in the Christmas spirit. We will have goodies for you to treat yourselves to in the sewing and haberdashery department, vintage fabrics trims and buttons , lots of lace, French linen, smocks and much more.

My " Mooks " have arrived

My " Mooks " arrived today, I now feel very " up to the minute ! " I learnt about these from an American Blog I follow . They are Japanese , a cross between a magazine and a book hence Mook.
The Japanese take on European Interiors , quite fascinating a real cross pollination of cultures.
I have the Ma Deco a Paris and the second is about a series of young and Artistic couple's Appartements in Paris. There are quite a number and Sweden is another country they focus on.
I braved Amazon Japan to buy these ! that was an experience , the postage was as much as the Mooks !
My son and his Japanese friend are coming for the weekend so will be interested to see what they think; also my friend Janice who loves all things Japanese.

Bisley Rag Market ,amazing

Aladdin's Cave , well John Gillows actually!!
Bisley Rag market is in the picturesque Cotswold village of Bisley. The village hall is a delightful wooden building with everything you could want for an event like this and the impression when you walked through the door was so full of promise.
Lizzie and I set up the night before after a fraught journey with Freidatoo threatening to pack up all the way.
Sigh of relief we made it! we were lucky to have our lovely friend Polly to stay with and had a great evening with some wonderful food cooked on the aga and for us a relaxed start next morning .
I could not resist the wonderful exotic heaps on John's stall, I don't think there has been a a occasion when we have been at the same venue that I have not bought. I filled a bag with these lovely things and a few lucky people will be getting a special Christmas presssie !
There were quite a number of us that regularly stand together a various fairs and a good number of for us new faces so shopping was definitely a must.
There were throngs of enthusiastic buyers and what an interesting and lovely crowd they were ,the whole day gave you a warm glow,
The girls who did the food produced the most delicious selection and were lovely.
What more can I say it was just perfect.
Anf the car ?? that was another story lets just say we got home courtesy of the big yellow lorry with the generous support of my David who turned out to help

Welcome to my " Office"

I am not sure whether my office is in my wardrobe or my wardrobe is in my office!!
The little boxroom of our tiny house contains both. It is really cosy and David has fitted shelves and desk for me so it is a bit like my days of living on a boat ..compact I think is the word.
As you can see lots of my favorite "sillies" scattered about,it looks over the garden and the two lovely Georgian houses which back onto us ,I can see the park between the two houses and the lovely chestnut trees , not bad for a town house.
This is where I blog and twitter and work on my Web site. I enjoy the interaction with textile dealers all over the world , my goodness you can spend some time reading interesting blogs!
Anyway do come for a coffee is you are passing just give me a ring 07976980543