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Stitch, Sew and Hobbycrafts Show

This weekend I attended the Stitch, Sew and Hobbycrafts Show. Since moving to Devon I have been to the show each year with my fiancés Mum and Aunty. It’s an event we look forward to as we get lots of ideas for our crafty projects, as well the chance to have a good old natter and catch up!

This year’s show exhibited a selection of costumes from Les Miserables of which I am still to watch! A couple of years back clothes from the first series of Downton Abbey were on display. This year it was great to see a number of stall holders selling the new Downton inspired fabrics. I had looked at them a lot online so it was great to see them in real life. The colours were as beautiful as I had hoped. I just love the teal colours in the Lady Sybil range. You can check them out here.

The highlight of this years show was the stunning display by Devon-based textile enthusiast Alison Murray. The collection of ‘Big Books’ were 9 feet high with turning pages. Each page represented a season of which spring was my favourite with the beautiful crochet blossom tree and wisteria. Check out this clip of Alison talking about how she made this creation along with the help of many volunteers.

4a - Autumn

4b - Spring

4c - Summer

4d - Winter

We left feeling really inspired and ready to get crafty. I couldn’t leave without getting this beautiful Christmas fat quarter bundle from the Exeter Sewing Machine Company. I am making mini Christmas bunting with them. They will be on my folksy page soon so watch this space!

4e - Christmas Fat Quarters

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3 thoughts on “Stitch, Sew and Hobbycrafts Show

  1. I LOVE the idea of huge books! What a wonderful idea. Also, just wanted to say how I enjoy reading your blog, I like your style…..today I almost felt part of the family outing!

    • Katie Hall says:

      Thank you Amanda. I am really pleased you enjoyed it. I still feel I have so much to learn but I am just blogging about what I enjoy and hope others enjoy it too! Thanks again for your support :)

  2. Mandy Hall says:

    So jealous of the creativity & vision of people like Alison Murray. I think I’ve lost that gene……….if I ever had it ! Great photo’s too

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