There are SO many things I want to tell you about the weekend I just spent at Unravel with Wink, Gilly, and Jacqui...
...about the fun we had with Tanya, Tink, Ruth and Ruby (who escaped without any pictures). About how my mum was a total celeb and had dozens of lovely people come up to talk to her, wish her luck, and get photos taken. And about the lovely things we saw and people we met, such as the gorgeous Sarah and Ashley. In fact, I really don't know where to start! Perhaps the best thing is to get on and show you some of the things I brought home with me...
...about the fun we had with Tanya, Tink, Ruth and Ruby (who escaped without any pictures). About how my mum was a total celeb and had dozens of lovely people come up to talk to her, wish her luck, and get photos taken. And about the lovely things we saw and people we met, such as the gorgeous Sarah and Ashley. In fact, I really don't know where to start! Perhaps the best thing is to get on and show you some of the things I brought home with me...
:: lots of pictures of knitted things.
:: a new appreciation for shadow/illusion knitting, felting, and just how lovely simple things made by new crafters can be. These are just a few of the Best of Show entries, and the crochet top was made by a 12 year old.
:: a few new favourite exhibitors including Alpaca Purl where I fell in love with this beautiful dress (amongst other things!) ...
...and Llynfi, absolutely beautiful vintage-inspired textiles from Wales...
:: a desire to make felted creatures like this gorgeous knitting sheep by Jenny Barnett...
:: great memories of the atmosphere...
:: an exceptionally moderate bag of purchases, after resisting a set of Chiaogoo interchangeables!
I see you got a knitter badge! I regret not buying one now :(
ReplyDeleteI had only four things on my list - some fibre, a shawl pin (singular!) some 12mm tips, and one of those badges :D
DeleteLooks like a very inspiring time!!
ReplyDeleteYes, I did escape the photo shoot. Will have to rectify that next time ;)
ReplyDeleteDrat! I meant to pick up a knitter badge but later I couldn't remember where I'd seen them. Blame my menopausal memory ...lol
Wow I really enjoyed seeing your photos of all the different makes. The illusion knitting looks amazing. Looking forward to your next unravel post.
ReplyDeleteAli xx
I really like those shawl pins. Can't wait to hear more in depth about your purchases. Enable away my dear!
ReplyDeleteMy mother made me that granny square vest back when I was in high school (and I just had my 60th birthday)! Great to see vintage patterns in use again.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous haul! I was just reading about illusion knitting the other day, amazing! x
ReplyDeleteGoodness, that's held literally up the road from us... didn't even know it was on! Than would have loved it! As would I, but...
ReplyDeleteMust remember to remember it for next year!
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