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Sunday 30 September 2012

A crafty day out

My once a year indulgence in Exeter is the stitch and craft show by hobby craft that comes to town each year. Each year I am always amazed the the quilting exhibitions, this year also had the women's institute exhibition on smocking, which was lovely and reminded me of a wonderful our fit my mum had made me when I was young. There was also Jane Austin pride and prejudice outfits (one of my all time favourite books) I was also very taken back by the mixed media creative stitching, embroidery groups, I may even find out about them in my local area as there work was beautiful and contemporary. I did of course forget my camera and take a series of bad photos on my phone which I will save you from!

And yes I did! Buy a pile of fabric!

So do I have time for loads of dressmaking at the moment? Do I have a stash pile that is out of control? Did that stop me?????


This totally wonderful knit! I am in love, I think my plan will be to make a Christmas garment out of this beauty!


This lovely super soft jersey is busy but the colours are so subtle, how could I resist?


These really think cottons are for Christmas present making, I'll share with you later in the year!

Amongst the stalls there are lots of what I feel are overly cute stuff (not really my style) BUT I was taken back by one or two little projects that may be fun. Cross Patch have Lynette Anderson quilt designs that may be nice in the winter months. I have always felt the creative process and oh I can do that myself is actually hindering me from getting on, so I may treat myself to a ready made package of cuteness soon!

11 comments:

  1. I love going to the craft shows.. It's very imp irrational.. Love the fabric, specially the jersey

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  2. I love that knit! I want some so bad I can't even think straight... :-)

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  3. Gorgeous fabric!! I'm completely loving the one with toadstools all over it. :-)

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  4. What beautiful fabrics.... Of course ,you had to have this to increase your stash [it will be waiting for you when you do have time,lol]
    Love the knits,and loved the cotton with the watering cans..how cute.. Can't wait to see what you make with all this stuff.. fun,fun!!!

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  5. THAT KNIT IS AMAZING. I cannot wait to see what you make with it and the colorful jersey!

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  6. that top knit is amazing, and so cosy and wintery looking! I love that jersey too, there's something very Alice in Wonderland about it.

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  7. My favourite is the toadstool knit too - what will you make with it I wonder?! I can't wait to find out!

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  8. I am so jealous! Living in Souther Baja has its treats, but there are no fabric shows. I am hoping to take time and my beloved to s show somewhere in the Us in 2013. Perhaps to a city we have not visited.
    Congrats on being featured on Pattern Review!

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  9. Hi Charlotte,hope all is well with you and your family. Just wanted to wish you a very Happy Christmas and New Year.

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  10. Hi darling, miss you, hope you are well x

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  11. Hi Charlotte, Just letting you know that I've passed on the Premio Award to you. You can get the badge off the side of my blog. All you need to do is say thanks and hand it over to the last 9 commenters on your blog. Congratulations!

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