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Friday October 12, 2007
Alexandra Palace Knitting and Stitchery Show 2007
We had a fantastic time at the show, as usual. Probably a bit more laid back than usual, and less of a buying frenzy. We worked out that we have been going every year now for 8 years - so probably accumulated enough stuff!
We started the day with a workshop about rag rug making. It was great fun and I am quite smitten. It is something I've been interested in for many years, but always concerned about starting a new hobby. However, as new hobbies go, there is no huge outlay on materials or equipment, you can almost start right away....
Here was what we achieved during the class.
Having said that, we did both buy Hessian (the ideal is to recycle animal feed sacks - but neither of us has access to that sort of stuff!), and Sheila bought a hook and a bodger. The more expensive shuttle tool is something I intend to look for during my holiday with Alison, as it may be cheaper in the US.
On this stall - the Shuttle -
I found some bargain priced Tana Lawn. Alison has been interested in getting some Liberty Tana Lawn for some time now but it is astonishingly expensive. The colours were all lovely but mostly tiny flower prints in blue shades - so I was delighted to find this somewhat retro print example in colours that will suit Alison.
See the extended entry for photo album of the show.
Click on the thumbnails to page through and view the pictures.
Rag Rugs |
Rag Rugs |
Rag Rugs |
Rag Rugs |
Braid - ducks |
Rag Rugs |
Bead flowers |
Bead flower |
Lace |
Jewellery Beads |
Wool |
HipKnits |
Knit a River |
Relax and Knit |
Foyer |
Posted by Christina at 11:38 PM. Category: Knitting and Crochet
