Turning Cold And Wrapping Up

There's a definite change of temperature this week and it's sent everyone reaching for warmer coats and gloves not to mention hats.

I've had lots of ladies in the shop finding a hat that suits their needs, looks great,and is easy to wear everyday.

This can be a challenge but with a little help it can be achieved.

Felt hats are very warm and I make a selection that can be folded on top of your bag, but they don't like to get very wet, so you need the right fabric as well as the right shape.

Our hand knitted poncho's are back in the shop, my sister knits them for me this one is a gorgeous blue and at the moment she's knitting a mustard one. 

Thick warm and can be worn over your coat as an extra layer when it's freezing cold.

I'm also making new winter bags including wool cloth and corduroy like the one pictured and there's a new range of backpacks being made so plenty to keep me busy.

There's also plenty of luxury faux fur hoods and headbands ready to buy as they are still very popular.

You can have your head measured should you need a smaller or larger fit.

You can just spot them on display in the window.

Get in touch or pop in if you'd like to see what we can make for you.

Chrissie x

Autumn News & Seasonal Changes

I love the seasonal change of fabrics especially all the wool cloths in all their colours and weights.

We have been busy making wool felt cloche hats again as they are so popular and keep you very warm. Plus lots of other warm and snugly things like berets and caps.

Outside mother nature has been providing lots of inspiration especially as the lichen is so amazing this year. 

I love the patterns it forms and the tones and varieties it grows.

I now have a new selection of hand knitted wist warmers, some with a chunky cable and some in plain. It's getting cold enough for gloves of one variety or another first thing in the morning lately.

I have just purchased these lovely metal findings in the image above which is a real find as I never see this quality unless you are buying them in their 1000's !

So far we have used them to trim a felt hat and a shoulder bag both look fab.

I will be off to a little fair this Sunday should I be in your stomping ground you will find me at the

Uppermill 'Make It Artisan Market' in Uppermill which one of the beautiful Saddleworth villages near Rishworth Moor. 

It opens at 10am in the Civic Hall in Uppermill village. Pop in and say hello if you are local.