Tis the season for......

How come time seems to evaporate at this time of year?  Even though I've done my Xmas stuff, such as it is.  Cards and presents done and delivered.  Present, yeah, sorted my present for me for Boxing Day alone time.  Nope its nothing from childhood memory... but it is something I've drooled over for a while. Eeeewww  All I will say is it will involve glue and paper, given that I've also my own dedicated bottle of something fizzy and a box of posh chocs at the ready, the end result may not be as anticipated!

I had a nice trip out on Monday, meeting up with Janette from EAST.  When viewing their latest Exhibition him indoors came up to me and said he really liked a piece of work, so I said, why not get it then.  Here it is.  Made by Susan Canfield.  Thank you Susan.

I've also bought Lynda Monk's latest book, which I think so far others have had more of a look at than me, as I've taken it to show various people.  Lynda is one of the nicest people you can meet and incredibly generous with her knowledge and sharing.  If you get to see her work in person or take a class with her, do.

Today, a nice lunch out with Juliet.... finally updated all my accounts.  Sounds posh/important, its not, just not touched a thing, shoved receipts into a folder for the past entire year.  So now its time to hibernate for the duration!  As long as I have intravenous chocolate I'll be OK.

Wishing Everyone Who Drops by for a Read

A Very Happy Christmas

Textiles on the Hill 26th/27th May2012

As the time gets nearer to the weekend event of the Material Girls - Textiles on the Hill, at Horndon-on-the-Hill, Essex, its time to publish the Schedule of Demonstrations.  Hopefully you will recognise some of the names as being well known in their field of expertise.  So take a note of who and when, and do come along to see us.

Schedule of Demonstrations

Textiles on the Hill

Saturday 26th May

11.00-12.00  Beverley Folkard  ie ME!

12.30-1.30  Helen Wilson

2.00-3.00  Sara Impey

3.30-4.30  Chris Spencer

Sunday 27th May

11.00-12.00  Margaret Lacy

12.15-1.15  Lynda Monk

1.30-2.30  Janette Bright

2.45-3.45  Juliet Bryson

I'm prepping for my contribution - its on basic bookbinding techniques - I hope some of you will feel able to be there for when the doors open, as I am very first up for the weekend, and I hope to do justice to things and get us off to a good start.  So please make a note in your diary, and don't forget there is the Bridging Waters Exhibition to look at, as well as supplies via Denise Gannon of Craft Arena, and Textile Art for sale from locally based Artists, and not forgetting, tea and cake!!