Well its 27 April and we have been to the hospital for my daughter-in-laws first scan ----we're going to be grand-parents again sometime in November.
I'm definitely getting more adventurous as I am now helping to organise a craft fair and we are hoping it will become a regular event. I'm getting my spinning wheel back out this weekend to start spinning, then I'm planning on spinning a load of fleece to make p into rugs etc. The next thing on my list is too start dyeing the fleece, I'm busy sourcing plants for dyes etc. I have a very large bvag of onion skins ready and waiting, I just have to find a large saucepan to dye in. No-one seems very keen on me using the kitchen saucepans, I wonder why???????
I have some fleece coming as soon as the sheep get sheared and then the garden will look like a flock have gathered there. Just got to get everything dry, hope for sunny weather for me.
Off now to warp up a loom.
Happy woolly thoughts,
Sarah
Monday 27 April 2009
Friday 17 April 2009
Craft Fairs
Well, the two craft fairs have been and gone - they were a defintie learning experience and one I will willingly continue to increase.
The one on the Saturday was the first one I have ever participated in and it was really interesting. Everyone was very friendly and helpful, the lady who had organised the whole thing told me the best ways to display my looms, rugs, cushions etc. and also where to sit - not behind your table/display as it puts people off. Have tiers to your display as it is easier on the eye. I sold some looms and rugs on the Saturday and fely pleased with the day.
On the Monday I had a table at my second craft fair, this time I took the advice I was given and it really did make a better day alround. The table display looked much better also. Again I sold some looms and some rugs, cushions.
The best aprt of both days was helping the children to have a go at weaving, the looks on their faces was greaqt and they all enjoyed themselves.
I've been asked to do workshops as a result and am looking forward to them, for both adults and children. Also lots of people said how they had seen their grandmother/mother making rugs in similar ways.
If you're asked to get involved in a craft fair, go for it, it was a great experience for me and it could be for you too.
bye for now and happy weaving, spinning, knitting etc
The one on the Saturday was the first one I have ever participated in and it was really interesting. Everyone was very friendly and helpful, the lady who had organised the whole thing told me the best ways to display my looms, rugs, cushions etc. and also where to sit - not behind your table/display as it puts people off. Have tiers to your display as it is easier on the eye. I sold some looms and rugs on the Saturday and fely pleased with the day.
On the Monday I had a table at my second craft fair, this time I took the advice I was given and it really did make a better day alround. The table display looked much better also. Again I sold some looms and some rugs, cushions.
The best aprt of both days was helping the children to have a go at weaving, the looks on their faces was greaqt and they all enjoyed themselves.
I've been asked to do workshops as a result and am looking forward to them, for both adults and children. Also lots of people said how they had seen their grandmother/mother making rugs in similar ways.
If you're asked to get involved in a craft fair, go for it, it was a great experience for me and it could be for you too.
bye for now and happy weaving, spinning, knitting etc
Sunday 5 April 2009
The flu has gone !!!!!!!!
The flu took ages to clear but now it's gone :). I'm busy trying to get alsorts done but not seeming to get much finished.
Apparently the craft fair at Rhosygilwen was not very good at all, my friend was really dissapointed - it was her first fair. All the other people who had stalls were really friendly and helpful. She said that they gave her loads of encouragement and told her not to be down-hearted, and that the next one she did would be better.
I'm now going to be at 2 crafts fairs, both in the village (St. Dogamaels). One is called a "Green Fair" and that is in the local village hall, the second one is at the local abbey and my friend will be there also. Apparently they will be having "peg loom demonstrations", but we don't know who's doing them..................................let's wait and see.
We're hoping the weather stays nice, I'm busy making things for the 2 days, cushions, rugs etc. My friend - another Sarah - makes lovely hand bags using a very fine gauge peg loom that we made for her. I'll have to get some piccies to show you.
off now to finish the rug I'm on and to start the cushion/s to match.
Happy weaving everyone.
Apparently the craft fair at Rhosygilwen was not very good at all, my friend was really dissapointed - it was her first fair. All the other people who had stalls were really friendly and helpful. She said that they gave her loads of encouragement and told her not to be down-hearted, and that the next one she did would be better.
I'm now going to be at 2 crafts fairs, both in the village (St. Dogamaels). One is called a "Green Fair" and that is in the local village hall, the second one is at the local abbey and my friend will be there also. Apparently they will be having "peg loom demonstrations", but we don't know who's doing them..................................let's wait and see.
We're hoping the weather stays nice, I'm busy making things for the 2 days, cushions, rugs etc. My friend - another Sarah - makes lovely hand bags using a very fine gauge peg loom that we made for her. I'll have to get some piccies to show you.
off now to finish the rug I'm on and to start the cushion/s to match.
Happy weaving everyone.
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