Crafty Corsage Pubby Heaven

Cr'After Dark for May 2011, was a Crafty homage to the humble corsage. However, humble, they were not. Newbies and regular to Cr'After Dark came along armed with gorgeous fabrics (from their stash) buttons, beads, voile, tulle, and bags of creativity. We chose three different fabric Corsages ranging from Easy (peony) to Hard (Dahlia) to teach them on the night. After a lot of chatter, laughter and a wonderful sense of adventure, our Crafty bunch had finished their gorgeous work. The night was just wonderful, and we even managed to see some free entertainment in the form of some Morris Ladies who came to do a free 'gig' in the pub beer garden. All in all we had a wonderful evening. Keep checking the blog as we will try and post a picture tutorial on how to make the peony and the rosette. Here are some of the brilliant and diverse creations made on the night -

A pretty take on the Rosette x

Gorgeous Fabric Peonies!

Fabrics Dahlias with the Wow factor!

I spent all of last wednesday trying to get my mitts on this fabulous new Craft Magazine Mollie Makes. It took a while but success was on my side and i eventually tracked it down in Exeter City Centre, and boy was it worth it! It is a refreshing, light and breezy blast of Crafty loveliness on every page. Wonderful pictures, there is a fantastic article about Dottie Angel a blogging Crafter from the US who makes the most beautiful handsewn and crochet things with a vintage twist. Mollie Makes have a fabulous website to go with their mag at http://www.molliemakes.com/ and if you are quick they are doing a subscription offer £5 for three issues. I just had to! Naughty me x

Cr'after Dark April 2011, Origami with The paper florist

A huge Thank you to all who attended our fantastic April Cr'after Dark workshop. The feedback was really fantastic & positive. Here is a snap of our crafters & their finished articles, an array of spring blossoms made from paper !

Our next Cr'after Dark is DIY corsages on May the 18th...Book your space now !

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Birdsong and Blossom Fair - Yay Spring has Sprung!

Well our Birdsong and Blossom Craft Fair is over, having had a wonderful turn out of 1000 people through the doors to sample the delightful crafts on offer, the wonderful live music provided by Detor and the general bonhomie. It was fantastic I am continually blown away by the fantastic support and excitement from Customers towards the talented makers showcased at our fairs. This fair was no exception. Visitors and Vendors alike, ensured that our Birdsong and Blossom fair was a rip roaring success. Thanks to you all, here are your best bits ................

March Cr'After Dark - Jo White of Saints and Pinners.co.uk gorgeous Suffolk Puff Necklace

March Cr'After Dark was really memorable. I got to bring my entire (vast) collection of lovely fabrics along, to make a beautiful suffolk puff (fabric YoYo) necklace. Being a knitter/crocheter and not a sewing genius, I really thought i might be a hopeless case to teach fabric yoyo's to. To my delight, I not only enjoyed the night immensely but found them really easy to do. I chose a beautiful liberty print in Navy and Pink, made to celebrate the Quilt Exhibition at the V&A in 2010. What a fabulous night! I have posted a small selection of some of the gorgeous makes on the night. Check out Jo's Blog at http://www.saintsandpinners.co.uk/blog/?m=201008 for a guide on how to make the necklace and check out the gorgeous fabrics she and Fran have in stock! http://www.saintsandpinners.co.uk

Cr'After Dark February 2011

Kate McCully aided by her trusty hoard of funky socks and wonderful buttons, came along to teach us how to make Love inspired Sock Monsters, what a great night. 28 of us gathered in the pub for the Lovebug Monster Make, a cosy pub night in February to keep us going till the springtime looms. Here are a few of our finished monsters.

The Birdsong and Blossom Fair 3rd of April 2011 -A Mother's Day Treat

yummy cakes by katycakes

dottie doodle's pencil rolls

my sister mabel

Elise Ruffell - Salcombe Glass

Sorry for the lack of posts recently, but it is all go for us here at the Craft Hub, just thought i'd give you a taste of what's in store for our Birdsong and Blossom Fair on the 3rd of April. The event is taking place at Matthews Hall in Topsham again, as it has proved to be the perfect venue. We have a multitude of talented local vendors taking part at Birdsong, its so exciting to be around so many amazing handmakers! The revolution is well underway, feast your eyes upon these beauties and come along for the perfect mother's day treat, hope to see you there xx