Lovewool Uk and Knit a squillion

Friday September 9th, The Craft Hub are hosting a Knit Cafe in aid of Lovewool Uk week, we will be knitting squares at the Real Food Cafe, Exeter, in aid of Knit-a-squillion, where they are trying to have millions of knitted squares done and sent to South Africa. They will be sewn together by prison inmates and given to local orphanages in SA and in Zimbabwe for children to sleep on (currently they sleep on linoleum). We will be knitting the squares in 100% wool of course, in homage to Lovewool week. Check out this link for further information http://www.knit-a-square.com/knit-a-squillion.html

Hubby Mosaic

Just found a great website to create mosaics of your favorite photos log onto http://www.bighugelabs.com I think this mosaic of Crafty loveliness from the Exeter Respect Festival looks absolutely beautiful. Such a great way of showing off what you are all about in one picture.

Exeter Craft Festival July 2011

The Sun shone, the music played & the crowds came to our Craft Hub Mini-hub, at the Exeter Craft Festival. Peagreen furniture's scented candles went down a storm. I sold summery bags & fruity crochet items galore. Pearlie Queen sold her floaty vintage clothing. Elloria's boutique's jewellery glittered in the sunlight & lured customers a plenty. Ulrika's Ceramic pieces were very popular. A great couple of days in the heart of Devon,enjoying huge compliments from tourists & locals alike. We felt very honoured to have the Lord Mayoress come over to our stand & visit, saying very encouraging words. Thanks to all who made it down. The Craft Hub x

Oh that Sarah Pepper - she's a flowery one!

The Lovely Sarah Pepper


Well what a pungent and creative night we had at Cr'After Dark this week. We ended up completely captivated by inspirational florist Sarah Pepper with her contemporary take on traditional wild flower and herbal arrangements as well as that razor sharp wit of hers.

Allotments and gardens were plundered as well as interesting vessels sought out. Heaven knows what the punters of the City Gate thought at the sight of all these women carrying arm fulls of foliage/flowers whilst wafting heady aromas in their wake............but we did emerge triumphant two hours later with the most luscious bouquets and other crafty floral delights. There will be many a household hoarding tin cans for that extra special garden party table decoration idea and don't even mention an anticipated run on those little battery operated LED lights to hide amongst the water gel ball thingies! I can say "thingies" because Sarah uses terms like "shoving"! If the sun ever shines again and we manage even one steaming hot evening I know I will be plundering the hedgerows and bringing out the jam jars oooooh and the ribbon and the beads!

I saw lots of Cr'After ladies leaving the pub with huge grins on their faces. So they should too - what wonderful creations and the kind of floral artistry that can be repeated again and again - all it takes is a little forage around the garden or even the hedgerow!

My lovely evening in great company also ended with a big smile on my face as I left complete with the "tussie mussie" I made especially for my lovely husband.

Next month's Cr'After Dark will be bold button jewellery ................ book early!

Respecty Gals

Respect Due x

Summer of Love Thrifty Advertising

I have found a novel way to advertise our upcoming Summer of Love Fair, everywhere I park my bicycle around Exeter, I string up my SOL bunting, hey presto, great advertising! N'est pas? See if you can spot it around town.

Good Golly Miss Mollie!!

Oh yum yum, cake, yum, Mollie makes, thinking about starting some strawberries tonight. Might pop some sand in them and use them as pin cushions. Apparently the sand also helps to sharpen your needles. Anyway back to the cake...............................