Outlaw Craft
Hello!
My second blog post! Two weeks running, and I am sooo patting myself on the back for this amazing accomplishment. It’s not literally winning a gold metal or anything, but I take the little prizes when they come. There is a saying about beggars and choosers, but I had a glass of wine with dinner and am no longer sure of the exact wording.
Anyways, I have news! I have every intention of going to the Outlaw Craft Fair www.outlawcraftfair.co.uk on 5 April in Penzance. I say ‘intention’ because part of the rail line between London and Cornwall (aka me & them) has washed away in the recent flooding. Check out the drama: www.westernmorningnews.co.uk/Violent-weather-leaves-trail-destruction/story-20631838-detail/story.html
If all goes to plan and I am able to make the trip, I am really excited to be teaching 2 workshops, ‘Revamp Your Jumper’ (a shortened nomenclature: I wanted to name it ‘Revamp that Jumper and Learn to Love Again’ but it doesn’t fit the title space with all that hyperbole) and ‘It’s the Knit! A Beginner’s Guide to Knitting’. I will also have a stand selling ‘Learn to Knit’ kits, and pom pom making kits, among other knitterly things.
Please let me know about your ‘Sweater Saves’! I would really love it if you would share your story of saving a beloved sweater from ruin, or rescued a fugly jumper from a horrible death. I am looking to inspire people to put a little work into something and come out the other side with a garment they will wear! Save Our Sweaters! I am thinking about embroidery embellishments, steeking to make cardigans out of pullovers, fancy darning, that sort of thing.
It will be only my second ever trip to Cornwall. My first was many years ago, and we had a wonderful time with perfect summer weather. I know I shouldn’t get my hopes up, what with the flooding and wind storms, but I can’t help but think of sunshine and holidays when I think of Penzance. Here’s hoping…..
Til next time,
R
p.s. if anyone knows about how to make proper hyper-links in wordpress posts, and actually put pictures in, I would be totally grateful for the advice.
p.p.s.s. 6 music is playing a Morrissey playlist. I am not listening to it in order to write this. I fear I may be missing ‘How Soon is Now’. I am going to download the Craft now.
