A short while ago I volunteered to help in a local craft shop. It is a beautiful craft shop where everything for sale is lovingly hand made. This morning was my first shift in the shop. As I was unsure whether I would be able to park close by, I took the train... an exciting start to the adventure!!
I met some lovely new people who showed me what was involved and, I had the opportunity to look round the beautiful shop. Lots of lovely hand made things for sale, perfect for those one of a kind gifts and I met some nice customers too.
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At the train station I found two wonderful new magazines to buy! Perfect for reading over the weekend. The first is the latest edition of 'Your Handmade Home' published by Immediate Media Co. This is fast becoming one of my favourite magazines and this latest issue is packed with ideas!! Love the fabric Christmas pudding on the front cover!!
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The second is a magazine I hadn't seen before called 'Your Crochet Home' published by Future. As I have been trying to improve my crochet recently, I thought this might have some inspirational projects for me to try. I was right, there are some wonderful patterns published in the magazine and I am looking forward to getting started!!
One of my favourite featured projects is decorating glass bottles and jars with crocheted covers. It just so happens that I have one or two jars in my sewing room which I saved ready for a project like this to come along!! I'm going to have a go at making one!!
All in all I enjoyed my adventure... I must venture out more often!!
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!!
Hi Christine! I look forward to seeing those jam jars! One day I will learn to crochet.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting Emmajane! Crocheting is quick and fun... I recommend it! :) x
DeleteReally pleased it all went well at the shop! Looking forward to seeing your jar covers xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Janet! It was a nice day!! :) x
DeleteI'd love to be your customer. :) Aren't new magazines the best?!
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda! I just love new magazines and books! :) x
DeleteWhat a great adventure of a day Christine! It sounds such fun helping out in a craft shop and they are lucky to have you with your expertise. Lovely magazines too-that Christmas pudding looks such fun!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend
Alison xx
Thank you Alison! It was a fun day and I hope you have a good weekend too!! :) x
DeleteI'm sure you will get a lot of enjoyment from volunteering plus meeting lovely people. There's nothing better than sitting down with a cuppa and a new magazine and finding new projects to make
ReplyDeleteThank you Dawn! I am planning to do just that this afternoon!! :) Have a lovely weekend x
DeleteThats a great magazine I buy it when I see in the shops. Can't wait to see your crochet jar covers, they will be lovely.
ReplyDeleteThank you Leanne an thank you for visiting my blog. I popped over to visit your blog too and what a lovely place it is to visit! I've joined up!! :) x
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