Keepers

 I know it's the season to be crazily busy but hey ho, always time to invent a new product or two!

Marker keepers for knitting and crochet, all available on Etsy now.

Also new ,40 marker rings for those really big projects you might be planning.

Berries and goodbyes

Managed to forage a pan full of berries and apples to make hedgerow jam, the colours are just wonderful! Can't wait to spread it on my toast!

The last 2 kittens have gone to their new homes where I know they will be much loved and the house is much quieter now, but I do miss them charging about causing mayhem.

Badger and Bodger are staying with us as both have heart murmurs that need keeping an eye on, plus I can't refuse Badger's  little miaows anything! Crafty cat ranks have increased by 2!

On a sad note we lost a crafty cat too. Grace came to live with us as a retirement home after working as a professional mouser which she excelled at. She was a grumpy old lady, prone to swipes and growls that kept you on your toes. After a very short illness she passed away and she is very much missed lying in her bed in the kitchen.

Hallowe'en

I've actually got ahead of myself this time and actually got stock in my Etsy shop ahead of the event i.e. Halloween, Easter etc! I couldn't resist this cute little witch!

 Anyone for a crochet skull?

 Pumpkins

Bristol Wool fair

Bristol had it's very 1st wool fair this year www.bristolwoolfair.co.uk and I just had to pop along and look at all the lovely items for sale! Above are 3 batts from www.sarastexturecrafts.com that will be perfect for my Autumn wall hanging once I get around to felting it.

Along with this amazing assortment from Sara too, and Indiana thought it looked interesting too! Such lovely colours and textures ....less is more voice will be not be heard at all once I get going with this!!

I am lacking in the blue wool tops department so I bought a selection to fill that gap.

Just couldn't resist this shetland mix as the colours are just beautiful.

And this lovely selection were handspun by Phillipa from www.wheeldalewoolcrafts.co.uk who had a gorgeous selection of yarns, batts, tops and anything wooly related! Still undecided what to knit with these as there is enough for a small throw but the yarn is a little coarse so I'm thinking of doubling it and knitting another felted bag.

I met Lesley from Demon Quilting.She had bought some markers from me a while ago and is also based in Bristol. Her stall was full of lovely bright things as is her Etsy shop .. www.etsy.com/uk/shop/QuiltingDemon

Many thanks to Heather who spent ages encouraging me to get the spinning wheel back out again and with lots of helpful hints and tips www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Littleowlcrafts

It was a really lovely show and everyone was so nice and helpful when I asked questions. I came away satisfied that I had seen such beautiful yarns, colours, textures and I felt full of creativity from such close proximity to all those other creative souls!