Two Angels - angels & petals AND crafty angel

Catch up

I haven't blogged for a day or two, so here's what's been going on.

Oh dear!, we just can't get enough of this rippin n stickin workshop.

 
But many walls around the town & beyond will be all the prettier for the decopatch words created today.

 
Sue T has been working very hard and has finished her rag rug. It's very pretty & very Sue.

 
This was a stunning rainbow over the moor yesterday evening. I could see both ends, which is quite unusual, but couldn't photograph both on my phone.

What ever you're doing I hope you enjoy the Bank Holiday.

 

 

New! Autumn Workshop List
available in the shop from today.

Olive the whippet from the previous blog, belongs to the very obliging Jennifer Saunders. Bet she's glad of her knitted collar this morning - feels a bit autumnal here in Devon

Chagford Show 2011

 

The craft tent is opened, judging over.

 

People admire the efforts of the exhibitors.

 

And the Soft Craft class is won by our very own Janey! With her beautiful crochet blanket.

 
The Handmade Jewellery class is won by Sue T, with this very pretty Fimobeads and organza ribbon combination. Second place in this class went to another of our members, Sue H, who's grey Fimo beads with a tiny hint of sparkle caught the judges eye. Pictured below.

 

 

 
and I took the HC in the Hard Crafts section.

 
Channel 4 and Kirsty Allsop were filming all day at the show. So look out for glimpses of your exhibits on a forthcoming TV show!

 
We couldn't help over hearing a man say 'Oh, look camels', his wife turned with a look of dismay and said, 'No! Alpacas', 'Oh, well, same family' came his retort!!

 
This chap was very entertaining, with his collection of birds of prey. He allowed a Kite to take meat from between his own teeth. Rather him than me!

 
Lewie felt this seamingly headless bantam was in the wrong class, and should have been in the most unusual pet. Would certainly have given the winning tortoise a run for its money!

 
For me it wouldn't be a Devon show without 10 minutes spent cooing over the Greyfaced Dartmoors.

 
And finally can you guess as to which celebrity the lovely whippet Olive, sporting her knitted cowl, belongs.? (answer next time I blog. Clue - not Kirsty) 
 

Just back from Chagford. Delighted to say we were awarded two 1st's, one 2nd and one highly Commended. Not bad for our first attempt.
Check back tomorrow to see who won.

Entries are in!

All our entries are safely delivered to a very enthusiastic Chagford show committee. Display wasn't easy within the restricted spaces, but I did my best. The committee lady told me they titivate when all the entries are in (we were first). So fingers crossed for a positive response tomorrow.

 
 
There are more entries, but I didn't get chance to photograph them. Apparently 16 of their 66 craft entries are from the Hatherleigh Ho team!

A few more journal covers have been finished too, and here they are.......................................

 
Emily's.

 
Olive's

 
and not to be out done by us ladies! Lewie's book cover.

Chagford show takes place tomorrow, Thursday 18th August at Mill End Chagford.

 

Piles

These 2 piles of fabric were cut and piled onto the table at out crafting morning on Monday, by two (obviously) different people!

I'll let you guess who's piles they were, but I will give you one clue. The pink pile belonged to the same lady who finished off this gorgeous journal cover over the weekend.

 

Pecking order

 
Yesterday we had 2 new girls arrive, to help with the constant supply of eggs required by this family. Today has been a little fraught for them, as the pecking order is established. Hopefully tomorrow will be quieter!

 

Where would you rather be?

I know where some of you would rather be..................

 

How great is that??? Just £6 to Hatherleigh K&N members  -  reserve yours today! (£8 otherwise).

Or maybe you're missing being here.....................

 
You can't beat a cup of tea and a little dream of our lovely market town.

Cover story

Cover stories were the order of the day today at our workshop for removable slip covers, for journal and diaries.

It was generally agreed that it was lovely to be able to do a bit of uninterrupted sewing. Most people managed to finish their cover, with just one or two taking them home to complete.

Here's what we made.....

 
Country bunting made this such a pretty cover.

 
Made for her animal loving granddaughter, these pussy cats are sure to raise a smile.

 
All of the covers were lined with contrasting fabrics.

 
This cover had a cute little slot for a pen.

 
Not quite finished, but you know it's going to be useful with its pockets and tapes.

 
With more than a nod to Cath Kidston, this cover is going to be a really girly delight.

 

Progress

This morning we had our now regular, drop in craft morning. Where you are welcome to bring along any project you have on the go, and enjoy a couple of hours (10 - 1pm) concentrating on just that, whilst enjoying a cuppa & a biscuit.

Rag rugs was the order of the day today and they are progressing very well.

 
 
 
 
Dont they look great?