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.

A Day In The Palm House

Sunday morning I was up before it became light and packed the car. Then after picking up my friend, artist  Julia Ogden it was off to Liverpool to the most glorious Palm House.

What a beautiful building to hold an artisan fair with natural light and high ceilings.

Surrounded by plants and lovely people we all had a brilliant day, long day but non the less enjoyable.

Outside there were lots of delicious foods to be eaten and all sorts of interesting products.

Inside it was a cornucopia of crafts and works of beauty to browse and buy.

On the way to Sefton Park where the Palm House is situated I drove past the famous 'Penny Lane'

as penned by Paul McCartney, Had to sing a few bars.!

After a really great day it was back home by 9pm just a little 'pooped'

However I am now back to full strength and back at the hatting.