Kirsties Handmade Fair...
We had a lovely day out. The sun shone and Hampton Court Palace is a wonderful place to visit.
The fair was just across the street from the palace.
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Doily bunting. You know it makes sense.
Stunning fabrics by the metre...
Blankets begging to be touched.
I wasn't interested in paying retail prices for fabrics, but if you are, I must say I saw some truly exquisite textiles.
I like to look at other peoples ideas...
And spot celebs...
Terrible picture! We were on our knees peeping under a tent flap at the big top. There were plenty of craft demonstrations to choose from.
The most delicious food area. Something for everyone...
Even some vintage entertainment...
And a bit of pom pom making finished the day nicely...
I took my recycled tapestry bag...
and two people told me they liked it so I was very chuffed. It was even better than being mobbed by women wanting to stroke it.
I also attended the FESTIWOOL this weekend which I loved. It was only £3 to get in and had THE. MOST. AMAZING crochet and knitting I've ever seen. I felt like a dunce as I wandered round as I can do neither.
I forgot my camera but I'll show you what came home with me...
A wool necklace from Wool Stories. I had to get one and I'm not normally a 'had to get one' kinda gal. (Unless we're talking secondhand furniture.)
I've never seen anything like it. Mine was the most muted. She makes them in really striking colour combinations.
We saw a fashion show with the octogenarian super model Daphne Selfe taking part...
I'll definitely be going back next year.
Last of all, our Hallowe'en Haunted House was a great success. We had a steady stream of punters and even queues at the door a couple of times. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. It couldn't have gone any better. I'm still finding eyeballs around the house.
The next challenge will be how to create a different scenario next year using all the same props!
Reading your comments though, I must say I find it more shocking when people say that NOTHING spooky has ever happened to them than when they have a tale to tell! I thought everyone had SOMETHING!
Right, I must away. I'm not going to even say, 'Back soon,' as I'm terrible at finding time to sit down and write at the moment. So many blogs to catch up with too. So I'll just wish you all well until next time.
