A very big thank you to all of you who have contacted me via the comments after my last post, or by email, or Facebook. There has indeed been a long delay since my last post; life can be nothing more than a series of bumpy rides sometimes. However, time to re-engage a little and try and produce something you might find remotely entertaining. Not really up to a lot of editorial, so a series of photos I think, is the order of the day.
My second Fakenham Makers Market. A slight rejig of my stand presentation, Jim made a cushion stand for me, I painted it various colours, you can just see here.
Lovely friend Yvonne Autie loaned me her hanging rail which made the quilts much tidier and easier to view. It worked! I sold a large double quilt!
Another Moonlit Hare cushion attracted much comment, but did not sell this time.
A Lemon Meringue Ice Cream - a rousing success, many thanks to Jane-Ann for the recipe!
A young man called Luke Horncastle presented his first two-day Folk Festival - Folk in a Field, at West Acre, Norfolk on the sunniest weekend we've had (though there were a few showers). An excellent event, family friendly and great music. Here some dancing going on.
Our friends Julie and Rob with their wonderful baskets. Both are genuine Master Basket Makers, Julie also teaches workshops. The quality of their work is excellent. Jim has commissioned a traditional fishing creel from Julie.
I could NOT leave out a couple of shots of the brilliant toilet facilities! Better than your average festival, wouldn't you say?
And finally, a great shot of Rob and Julie unable to resist taking time out to have a sneaky jive!
We enjoyed ourselves immensely, unfortunately my photos of the actual performers are rubbish so I can't include them here. Especially sad as many of them are our friends!
Well, that's it. I have been having a life away from Blogland, although to be honest it has been very low-key these last couple of months and possibly may be for a little time to come. I hope you have a lovely summer, my friends, all those festivals, gardening, and ice cream! See you soonish, I hope.
Lovely to see you back in blog land, Lynne. I always enjoy the colours and patterns of your crafting. And the ice cream looks mouth-watering! Hope the sun's shining where you are. X
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jayne, again this is long overdue, but some comments have galvanised me into getting photos up and getting the post written. The ice cream is incredible, and none of that constant churning, unlike my stomach! xxxx
DeleteWow Lynne those loos, they'd be not crossing of kegs for me! I've not had much time for blog reading just lately so I'm so pleased for yours to crop up today. Hope you're keeping well :) xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Amanda, the loos were epic! Yes, I have been off-line for much of the last month myself, I have a lot of blog-reading catching up to do also. XXXX
DeleteI've missed you but checked in daily waiting your return. I thought the hare pillow would have gone ....I love it! And there's nothing like ice cream in the summer. Or any time for that matter!
ReplyDeleteHi Linda - yes, it was a pretty slow day, so just thrilled to have sold a large quilt! The cushion will go another day, I'm sure. xx
DeleteWelcome back Lynne, I had a feeling that you were busy. I can not understand why the Hare cushion did not sell, it is lovely. The basket stall would have had my purse out in a flash, I am a sucker for them. I struggle to keep up with blog reading some weeks, I am either wrist deep in compost or driving the sewing machine, depending on the weather.
ReplyDeleteOh, stuff happens, Pam, as you yourself know But as well I just got out of the habit of blogging, once you stop it's hard to get back into it. I love the idea of you, wrist deep in compost driving a sewing machine! You should be back here in Narfolk, my dear!
DeleteGreat you had a wonderful festival time !!!! I LOVE that toilet shot ;-) !!!
ReplyDelete(I know about the bumpiness, and knew you would re-emerge again ...)
Have a good summer Lynne !
Helo dear Els, yes, bumpy times are sent to remind us that life would be boring if it was flat all the time! (hah!) The loos were wonderful! xx
Deletehello again friend!!!! loving the facilities at the festival - also the baskets!!! your stall looked lovely - i really enjoy your blog but you mustn't feel like you have to do it if your heart isn't in it - hope everything is ok with you and yours - take care xxx
ReplyDeleteHello Lynne! Yes, still being a bit quiet on face book , but thought I really should get a blog post done at last. As I said to Els, life gets a bit bumpy at times. But it will all work out I'm sure. xxx
DeleteHello Lynne. Like you I've been off the radar so to speak but it's great being back. Lovely post and nice to see you here again. P x
ReplyDeletePatricia! Hi! Lovely to hear from you - yes, I took blog-break, just not up to it but am slowly getting my mojo back! Lxx
DeleteHow lovely to find a post from you Lynne.
ReplyDeleteThose loos have to be the best festival toilets ever!
Hi Annie - yes, a bit late again, but I am back! The whole place was brilliant, great loos, lovely cafe-in-the-woods too. Lxxx
DeleteMissing your lovely colourful posts, but I get the feeling that like me, maybe you've just got a bit bored with the whole blogging thing, it's too much bother? I've deleted my blogs now, and only read a few. Your interests change don't they, as you get older? Still, I shall miss keeping up with you..x
ReplyDeleteHi Edwina! It is so easy to get out of the habit of just getting that post written. Such a lot has happened. Anyway, just about to get another one written if I can sort out some photos from the squillion I have taken in the last weeks! Thanks for commenting! xx
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