Quilts and Craft Fairs

 

This weekend I was lucky enough to spend two days at the Festival of Quilts at the NEC in  Birmingham. We set off by coach early on Friday morning ready to stay at the Hilton Metropole. Unfortunately it took eleven hours to get from St Ives to Birmingham by coach as there was so much traffic on the road. However after a refreshing swim in the hotel pool , dinner and a sleep we were ready to face the exhibition. There was so much to see so I have just picked out a few of my favourite quilts.

 

                                      This one was by Janneke deVries-Bodzinger

 

Yvonne Brown

 

 Ruth Parker

 

 Of course there was plenty of opportunity for shopping. Here is my collection of goodies. Some lovely books for inspiration and lots of materials that are not readily available in Cornwall.  I'm looking forward to getting started.

 

 

 

 Yesterday I had a stall in the local church. My first venture into selling crafts in Cornwall. I sold a

 few pieces of jewellery and some lavender bags. Unfortunately it wasn't very well attended as I think most people were on the beach!

 

 Two pictures of my stall.

                                  
I have been asked if I would like to have a stall at a Christmas Market in St Ives so watch this space!

A Creative Week

 

I have had a busy time making things to sell next Tuesday at a table top sale which is being held at St Uny Church in Lelant.The sale is to raise money to fund a Heritage Centre which was opened last week

It is housed in an unused Methodist Chapel, which was built in 1879.  

It contains historical documents and photographs of Lelant as well as showcasing work by local artists. There is also a small refreshment area and the whole project if being run by volunteers. 

 

Lelant Heritage Centre

Below is pictured some of the things I have been making to sell. Recently I have been working with sari silk. I love the vibrant colours that you get and it is perfect for the jewellery I have been making. I first embellish the silk onto felt, then free machine on top of the silk using metallic and variegated threads. I then cut the fabric to the size of the jewellery mounts I use and finish with beads and hand embroidery. Below is a selection of some of the finished pieces ready for packing.

 

 

A close up of a finished piece showing the embroidery and back of the pendant. Packaging has to be finished by Thursday as I am going to the Festival of Quilts at the NEC early on Friday morning.