all the fun of the fair

Well, I never did get around to writing the second instalment of my post about my trip to Sweden, did I?! It seems like a long time ago now, but suffice to say that I’m hoping to go back sometime, because … Continue reading

busy as a bee

modflowers: busy as a bee - fabric bumblebees

So the season of fairs and mellow fruitfulness has come around again all too fast, and once again I am busy as a bee. Don’t get me wrong, I love doing fairs. There’s nothing quite like putting your work out … Continue reading

fairs, festivities & famous fairies

modflowers: fairy angel doll

It’s that time of year again – craft fair season! The days might be getting shorter, but I’m making the most of them working away like a demon, stitching up lots of little dolls and creatures for my stall. My first … Continue reading

new bohemians & shrinking stockpiles

modflowers: new bohemians

I’ve been making some new bohemians… well, more velvet cats to be precise, as the first lot sold out almost straight away. It’s funny how things go… I spent weeks kidding myself that I had a-g-e-s to make stock for my upcoming … Continue reading

change of mood

modflowers: change of mood - grumpy lion brooches

I am deep in craft fair preparation mode at the moment. This is usual for the time of year. For the past four years I have had a stall at The Secret Garden Craft Fair, part of Sherwood Art Week, … Continue reading

grumpy

I got an email yesterday. I’ve been turned down by a craft fair organiser I applied to. It made me grumpy, I have to say, to read that “unfortunately your products aren’t quite what I’m looking for.” It’s not a very … Continue reading