Two Angels - angels & petals AND crafty angel

Charmed

Look, ladies our lovely Moda Charm Packs have arrived ...............

 
can you remember which one you ordered???

Thank you

I just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who made my birthday an extra special day!

 
Cake by Caroline Munn

I might be feeling a lot older today!! - but I also feel very lucky to have such lovely people around me. Thank you.

 

I've said it before.......

But I'll say it again - You can't beat a afternoon of ripping & sticking.

 
And that's just what we did this Saturday, when we decopatched some flowers to brighten our homes & gardens.

 
 
 
 
 
 
With the odd butterfly thrown in for good measure.

Getting messy, drinking tea & having a laugh. That's what Saturday afternoons were meant for.

Rainbow results

My rainbow blanket, inspired by a piece Lewie did in his art lesson, has been finished for a week or so now, but I wasn't quite happy with it.

 
So decided to back it - and I like it so much more.

 
 
Edged & backed in a bright and fun seaside fabric, its just waiting for me to throw it down on an empty beach on a sun filled, child free day & relax.

Yeah, could have a long wait!!

Chick, chick, chick, chick, chicken......

How we love our chickens in Hatherleigh!

I don't think I've met anyone yet who hasn't either got hens, or desperately wants them. Not only do we want them for their eggs, but for their beauty and comedic value too.

So, I'm always delighted to find new ones to add to the shop.........

 
And when they come lavender scented in Cath Kidston fabric........

 
They are pretty hard to beat.

Perhaps unless you're a little bunny?

 
 

Simple squares

We've been chatting at K&N for a while now about the possibility of making a simple quilt. I brought in a list of Moda Charm packs on Tuesday for the ladies to look at and choose one they might like. A few ladies had never seen a charm pack, or what you might do with it. So, here is a photo of a throw I made for my eldest sons bed, using a charm pack for the central panel. The list will be at K&N tonight, so if you want to have a go, there is still time to order.

 
A simple way to make a throw.

On Saturday our workshop is Decopatch Flowers.
An afternoon of rippin n stickin! Always theraputic.
Everthing is provided & the cost is £8. If you'd like to join us, pop into the shop and leave your name or leave a comment below, to book your place.

Just popping In

Good morning everyone, just wanted to pop in and wish all of you with a birthday on or around this weekend a very happy one. Sue T, Sue R and Tina, to name a few - many happy returns.

 

 
I couldn't resist taking this picture of Jane the other day. Some how she's managed to co-ordinate what she's wearing with what she's making. Genius!! I struggle to get matching socks on.

 
As a few of you will know I took Lewie to see Olly Murs at Plymouth last night. It was Olly's birthday too and so there was definitely a party atmosphere from the word go. He may not be the worlds best singer but he can certainly entertain. A great night.

 
And finally this morning the sun is shining and the moor has a generous smattering of wild orchids. I hope you enjoy your day - birthday or not.

Sensational Silk

This past weekend we were lucky enough to have local silk artist Isabella Whitworth come and host a workshop for us. The technique used was similar to tie & dye and is called Shibori. Here is how we got on.

 
Isabella explained what we were going to do....

 
then the silk peices were stretched out , twisted tightly..........

 
and bound tightly with waxed string.

 
Then came the fun part of beginning to drop the ink onto the little segments created by the string.

 
An aray of colours were used on each scarves, to suit individual tastes.

 
They were then wrapped in foil parcels and Isabella took them home to steam them for 2 hours.

 
Then on Tuesday we had the grand unveiling. Even Dave the dog came to watch as the string was cut and the unravelling began.

 
Tah dah!

 

 

 

Everyone was very impressed & its definitely one we'd do again.

Cushy number

This week we host our Cushions Exhibition. A display of knitted or crocheted cushions made by the lovely ladies who regularly attend our knit & natter session.

On display within the shop will be an array of skills from the first time crocheted cushion cover to the accomplished knitted & felted design - and everything in between.

If you are in Hatherleigh this week, please do pop in and take a look. You may even be inspired to make your own.

 
 
Open, Tues, Weds am, Thurs, Fri & Saturday.