Very Busy!

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At the moment the house and garage are in a complete mess as shuttles, tatting and other craft work seem to have invaded every available space.   Another batch of pop-a-bobbin shuttles and post shuttles will be on their way to Jane this weekend.   Included in the batch are some flat shuttles and a new thread winder just in time for the festive season. Although the thread winder is a new item and we are not sure if anyone would really want it!









On Saturday there is a Christmas Fayre at one of the churches so I am taking some tatting. I am really not expecting to sell much as these events do not generate much income, but it is a chance to 'show case' my talent (with the usual helpful and unhelpful comments) and get all the items hidden in boxes out to see the light of day!



I have also crocheted these corsages or brooches, which ever you wish to call them, for another stall, well it was much more fun to do than make cakes.  I do love cooking but find that my cakes never look as good as other peoples!









The most annoying part about these Fayres is that you always have bright ideas of what you think might sell at the last minute. Then you proceed to spend precious hours making them only to find that nobody is interested in buying such items!



After this weekend I hope to get the house back to some normality. 



Comments

  1. Madtatter80November 13, 2014 at 2:57 AM

    Love the shuttles and christmas tree and the crochet flowers are super cute I want to put some like that on that white scarf I was making! I never find very many people interested in tatting in my area internet is better for shuttles!

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    1. Sally KersonNovember 13, 2014 at 5:51 AM

      Crochet is so quick after tatting Madtatter, sometimes I wonder why we are so 'Mad ' about the craft!!

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  2. MichelleNovember 13, 2014 at 3:43 AM

    I laughed aloud when I read about your 'bright idea'! That happens to me evey time! The corsages are lovely!

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    1. Sally KersonNovember 13, 2014 at 5:50 AM

      Michelle I think that is what comes from being 'Creative' there is always something new to make or at least think you can make!

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  3. Jane McLellanNovember 13, 2014 at 6:39 AM

    Ah yes, wry smile as I read what you say about bright ideas for fairs!

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  4. Jane EborallNovember 13, 2014 at 7:44 AM

    Love the crochet, Sally. Talented lass.

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  5. Tally TattyNovember 14, 2014 at 3:39 PM

    It sounds as if you will have to research the market, Sally! Next year in september start asking people without having the look that you are probing them, what sort of things they would buy on a X-mas market,... then you know! If they want gingerbread, don't crochet!! Don't waste your time on making lovely things that they dont want!
    But you can save these crochet lovely flowers to decorate a nice bag for yourself after X-mas!

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