A Proper Shop!!

I had a very exciting day yesterday (and I really deserved it after last week; a poorly Seb and a course of steroids after hanging around forever, no sleep for many many days, a car death and refusal from the RAC to collect me as I had coasted to a halt outside a kwik-fit, an £800 garage bill, no car for a week, a cold from hell that has swept through the house and floored us all one after the other, I could go on but need to stop for breath!), I went to meet with the lovely Libby and the wonderful Wayne at No 6;

I said I had been approached by a couple of outlets during the mammoth fair of last month and this one came off. They rang me and after a few cancelled appointments due to the illness from hell I went down to the gallery yesterday. It's a very new venture and still has the last owner's sign above the door (they only moved in a week ago) but I did say (in very enthusiastic terms) that No 6 should stay as it's simple and classy and does exactly what it says on the tin!!

There are currently around 26 artists displaying work at No 6, there are textile arts, paint ( water colour, acrylic, spray), sculpture, turned wood, furniture etc. It made my heart swell that Libby described my work as art. Kind of is really; an idea, a creation, a tactile artwork to wear but I never thought of it like that before.

This is my little corner;

There are a few items that Libby and I would like to add so am knitting like a loon while snuggling a poorly Francesca on the sofa.

Next week sees the arrival of their coffee machine and I have said I may bake scones too, so if you are in and aorund Burnley and fancy popping in to say hi (feel free to mention me) and view all the wonderful creations and get yourself a cuppa go along to No 6, Standish Street!!

Daisie xxx

From One Extreme To Another

Lots of people admired my chunky knitted cowls and ear warmers (and some people bought some to take home) at the fair this weekend. A lovely couple showed interest in stocking some of my chunky knits in their shop (just waiting to hear) but there were a few older ladies who told me it was 'cheating' to be knitting on such big pins with such chunky yarn. Yes it's quick and simple but really effective and eye catching!

I am currently working on a bag pattern for my strokable Artesano yarn for said couple but I am also knitting a shawl with some super skinny yarn on tiny 2mm needles.

So from one extreme;

The lovely Lizi

To another;

Like knitting a spider's web

I can't wait to see how this looks when it's finished. The yarn is a very fine cotton in white with a metallic silver thread running through it, my photography skills (or lack thereof) don't really do it justice.

Daisie xxx

Back To Normal, Whatever That May Be.........

I had a fantastic weekend, met some beautiful people at the fair, sold some lovelies and was approached by two shops who would like to stock some of my knit wear :)

I have had a day of no making, the first for many weeks. Seb and I pottered around in town and bought some new slippers, found Elizabeth some shoes she has been after for a while, changed the beds, washed the floors, the usual really with lots of snuggles spread throughout the day.

We have no Simon tonight so we have talked and eaten cauliflower cheese as just five. It was good to catch up, I have missed them!

And after tea we all had a try on of Elizabeth's new accessory;

Elizabeth rocking the specs

Nathaniel - eyes closed

Nathaniel eyes open

Cute Francesca

Sebastian did have a go too and looked super cute but refused to let us take his picture. Will catch him off guard one day and show you.

Anyhow, have done half of Nathaniel's homework with him, best go and get him finished and ready for bed.

Daisie xxx

A Busy Weekend

One day down, two to go at the Pendle Art and Vintage Market.

This is my pitch, right inside the front doors;

Nelson is one of Mary Portas' Pilot towns and it's all going on this weekend. I am based in The Ace Centre with other crafters and makers, there is also amazing exhibitions by local artists and photographers. There are more stalls, workshops, fashion shows and a vintage tea room over at The Victory Centre (just three minutes walk round the corner). A lovely lady was around yesterday taking pictures for the council, you can see some here.

If you are near (and able) please pop along and say hello to me, the wonderful Lynsey will be there all weekend and the fabulous Heather will be joining the fun at the Victory Centre on Sunday.

Daisie xxx

Lost!!

I feel so foolish and cross with myslef.

I have a three day fair coming up next Friday, I have the migraine from hell (day four) and thought I'd just potter about today, find my things, wash the stall cloth and gather myself together in preparation.

Oh no, some silly woman (that would be me) has tidied and put things away! I had a large stock of Gruffalo inspired monsters and Christmas puddings and ice skates and mini button wreaths and can I find the damn things, oh no, I cannot :(

I sold lots at a fair last November and I know we gifted some to teachers last December but there should be between 20 and 30 in a bag somewhere.......

The location of said bag is a mystery.

So today I stayed in my PJs, popped pills, drank warm drinks, kept the heating on, snuggled with my small people and watched 101 Dalmations and made these;

Think I may need to make a few more don't you?!

Daisie xxx

I Really Shouldn't

.....take photographs of myself, it never ends well. It matters not from what angle I do it or how many mirrors I have postioned around me to see the little screen on my camera, it matters not what time of day it is or what it is I'm modelling, it is just never how I want it to be.

But bad hair, bad skin, puffy eyes, dodgy backgrounds and odd angles aside, I do knit a mean ear warmer :)

Daisie xxx

World Card Making Day

According to the lovely Ruth over at Tip Top Toppers, today is world card making day.

So I thought I'd pop in and show you the beautiful card that Francesca made for her friend Imogen;

They are off ice skating tomorrow in celebration!

Daisie xxx