I ventured into the world of willow weaving a little while ago (you can read about it here if you like) and quite enjoyed it. So when the opportunity came up to do another workshop, I eagerly accepted the invitation and last weekend our little bunch of crafty friends spent the day at the fabulous Willow Workshop in Royal Leamington Spa learning to make a basket.
It was an early start and an all-day affair,
but oh-so-much fun . . .
but oh-so-much fun . . .
. . . oh, and of course there was yummy homemade cake . . .
. . . plenty cuppas . . .
. . . and a deee-licious lunch too.
And yes, in between all that, we did manage to produce six lovely baskets . . .
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| there's always one ! ;-) |
and yes, this pic was inevitable too . . .
A big thanks to the lovely Avril for her expert tuition and admirable & endless patience, and to her head-chef hubby, Douglas for keeping us well fed & watered.
A rather splendid & highly recommended way to spend a day . . .
'til next time,
xoxo
What a fabulous day this looks. Lovely to work on a project along with like-minded friends and the lunch looked delicious-great pics! Alison xx
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DeleteLooks like fab fun! That is something I have always wanted to have a go at. So many crafts and not enough time!!! Eleanor x
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Gilly, Beautiful food, plenty of tea and coffee, sunshine and lots of fun with your friends..... what could be a more perfect day..... well learning a new skill of course. How were your fingers after all that weaving? The basket you made is fabulous.
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Daphne
This looks like so much fun! Something I've always wanted to try my hand out. And everyone's baskets seem to have turned out perfectly! Yours will be lovely for storing some of you lovely crafty bits and bob in :-)
ReplyDeleteSarah x
Thanks Sarah - you should definitely give it a go, I think you'd enjoy it too. xx
DeleteIt looks as though you had a great day of fun and creating, the baskets are all lovely. You obviously had lots of fun too! So, what you are going to put in your lovely basket now! xx
ReplyDeleteWhat great fun you've had! I would love to learn willow weaving. I wonder if there are classes where I live? Must investigate. The baskets are just beautiful, well done! x
ReplyDeleteLooks like fun all round !!
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic! You should book a day there with the puzzle nerd wives ;) Every time I trim thin tree branches I think I should weave them into a chair or something cool for the garden. Love your hats, erm, baskets!! Seriously, with a funky fabric flower or two on the side, I think you could pull off the hat look. Wendy x
ReplyDeleteOH that does look like a lot of fun Gilly and didn't they all turn out well. What a wonderful lunch too and oh, I'd give a lot for a piece of that cake right now! xoJoy
ReplyDeleteThat looks like such a great day! Crafting and yummy food...perfect :) xx
ReplyDeleteWow, what impressive baskets! Well done!
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to try this. It looks like you had a very nice time!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a wonderful day
ReplyDeleteClare xx
What a fun way to spend a day. The baskets are perfect and the lunch looked lovely too. Well done, are you going to make any more baskets?
ReplyDeleteWell done, Gilly! I love seeing the baskets[hats] you all made:) Now if you can just hop across the pond to cheer me on to finish my crocheted basket... xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a sense of achievement. I saw an article about making your own leather handbag earlier this week, might be something for the list.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you all had a great time - and make a basket as well. Well done to all of you! :o)
ReplyDeleteThose baskets look great, Gilly. Looks like a wonderful day was had by all.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like so much fun, I love the baskets.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Meredith
It looks like you all had a great time and those tasty treats and summer day look absolutely dreamy! If I ever got the opportunity I would leap at it too.
ReplyDeleteBirgitta xx
Looks like you had a fabulous day, what a great basket.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you had a fun day and it's always enjoyable practicing a new skill. Your basket looks great.
ReplyDeleteAnne xx
That looks like my kind of day - good company, crafting and delicious food!!
ReplyDeleteOh that looks like so much fun! I'd love to try willow weaving. I love those days when you get to learn a new craft but there is also lots of friendship and nice food on offer too! x
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