Last week I hosted the inaugural (organized) get-together of some of my craft-loving friends. We need to think of a more creative and innovative name to call ourselves, but 'til then we'll just refer to it as The Craft Morning.
The idea was that everyone would "come along and bring whatever you're working on at the moment, or just come along ". This being yuletide and all, it felt right to greet the frosty day with a glass of hot, homemade-by-Heather, spicy mulled wine - a fabulous indulgence at 10am in the morning ; - )
And so we whiled away the next few hours with lots of nattering and some Christmassy making.
There was knitting,
there was painting,
there was wreath-making,
- and a fun "masterclass" in making patchwork & button baubles.
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| Kate's creation. . . |
Heather (she of mulled-wine-making fame) also arrived with this oh-so-cute doorstop that she'd made for me - isn't it just the sweetest Christmas pud doorstop you ever did see ?
Of course, we needed something substantial to soak up the mulled wine, so mid-morning, on went the kettle and out came the cupcakes.
All in all, a most fun way to spend a day . . .
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Your Craft Morning looks like such fun! Such beautiful projects and the food looks delicious! Too bad you didn't live closer to me!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, and wouldn't it be fun if we could have one big bloggy craft morning all together? :-)
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What a fun day! I really like the button balls. Years ago, I made balls by pinning on tufts of one-inch fabric squares. These look easier and so fun.
ReplyDeleteThe button baubles are easy-peasy, you just need a whole lot of buttons & lots of pins too. You should try it :-)
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Just the type of get together I would enjoy. ALways have fun with a group of women with a common interest. Man, though cupcakes look good.
ReplyDeleteSo true - always lots of fun, and yes, the cupcakes were yummy!
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Love the doorstop! How are those little fabric balls made? They look fantastic. Are they ornaments for hanging on the tree?
ReplyDeleteLesley
Thanks, it is so fab isn't it. The fabric baubles are for the tree, and they're pretty simple to make. Will either have to do a tutorial, or just show you next time we meet!
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Wow, those cupcakes look yummy
ReplyDeleteThey were :-)
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Love all the sweet creations! Looks like fun, those cupcakes look so good too!! :) Happy Holidays! xo Holly
ReplyDeleteThanks Holly :-)
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Sounds like a great way to spend a morning.
ReplyDeleteLiz @ Shortbread & Ginger
It was indeed! Am already looking forward to the next one.
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What a lovely way to spend some time with like minded friends. The mulled wine and cakes sounds great. xx
ReplyDeleteIt is indeed - and the mulled wine was delicious!
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Your craft morning looks perfect to me, Gilly. What a great idea! :o)
ReplyDeleteThanks Anne :-)
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Your Craft Morning sounds like so much fun! I love the pudding doorstop - it's so cute! And your cupcakes look so yummy and pretty!
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Isn't it just so sweet!
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I wish I could have been there!
ReplyDeleteMe too! Next time you're in the UK, let me know and we'll organize one ;-)
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What fun, and your doorstop is delightful.
ReplyDeleteI used to be part of a similar group, which ended up known as the Terrors after one members young son described us all as the crafterrors in a 'this way' sign he crafted for his Mum's front door when she hosted a meeting.
I miss that group when I stop to think about it, but sadly we moved away. Now I have my knit and natter chums but we meet in a yarn shop and somehow it's not the same.
Tee hee - love the name! Maybe you could start another group at home?
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That sounds like a lot of fun..wish I lived just around the corner! I love your puddin' doorstop!
ReplyDeleteThat would be fun! I'd get you to do a masterclass on all the lovely things you make too :-)
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Sounds like a fun time, I get together with my girlfriends once a month for a Bitch and Stich.
ReplyDeletetee hee - that sounds fun too!
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How fun Gilly!!! Looks like you had such a wonderful time and made some sweet things! xo Heather
ReplyDeleteThanks Heather!
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What a fun day that sounds like ... and those cupcakes look delicious ... Bee xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Bee - they were indeed most delicious!
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What a gorgeous way to spend a morning! Fab makes!
ReplyDeleteVictoria xx
Thanks Victoria!
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