Monday 6 December 2010

THAT WAS THE FAIR THAT WAS.....

Or rather it wasn't....

Too much more of this...




and the antique and collectors fair I was all fired up to do was cancelled, mind you I don't suppose I was as disappointed and possibly deeply distressed as all the stallholders who were hoping to do the Lincoln Christmas Market.  As one of the busiest and most supported Christmas Fairs in the country I suspect a lot of them rely on this to make most of their annual income.  I really feel for them.....

At least my pretty tablecloth embroidered with snowflakes and the acres of red and white bunting I seem to have made won't be wasted...they will  now be the centrepiece of my own Christmas decor....the spirit of 1940s make do and mend.....home made decorations...union jacks...parcels wrapped in brown paper with home made tags.....






so I've put away the bubble wrap and the paper bags, unloaded the sellotape and the cash tin, put all the pottery, sewing collectibles, linen and enamelware back into storage and hopefully in January I will try again....

In the meantime I have kept my self busy with a bit of this....






ably assisted by my little friend.....

and finished a few of these orders.....



so I haven't had too much time for regrets and now I am getting ready for our trip to Brussels (all being well), so plenty of washing and ironing to do too....Oh deep joy!!

Finally I am sorry that the post about York and Harrogate didn't materialise. Both of them turned out to be a bit of a disappointment...not the actual places I hasten to add as I adore both, just the reasons for going, but I will tell all another time, but that will be after I tell you about the super parcel I received today from Shaz at Odd Sox for the Autumn Leaf Swap. I confess I have not posted hers yet, as it has been a bit too treacherous to walk to the Post Office, but it will go this week. We have had no parcels here for a few days and several came at once so it really was a little bit like Christmas.....

THANK YOU Shaz everything is brilliant and I will post about it next.

TTFN
Jenny xx

18 comments:

  1. Ah, funnily enough, the same happened to me on Sunday (a cancelled Fair). I was really geared up for it - sorted, packed, priced, labelled, etc.... But quite glad it wasn't on in some ways - it was outdoor - so very, very cold, and treacherous roads. My next one is the 19th, fingers crossed. Your tablecloth and bunting are great - very festive! LOVE the slippers!

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  2. All your makes look really lovely Jenny. I'm sure your home will look really cosy and festive this year. Have a lovely time in brussels.xx Pixie xx

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  3. Sorry about the fair. I hope all the baking with the little one cheered you up a bit!

    XO,
    Jane

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  4. So sorry to hear that your fair was cancelled, there has been a lot of this going on.... we only just made it to the one we did on Sunday.. after skating most of the way there in the van! xx

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  5. well, that was the fair that wasn't!!
    At least everything is ready to go when you decide to do the next one, and those homebakes look like a morning very well spent!

    Enjoy Brussels (they say brussels are beter after a bit of frost don't they!)
    We went to Ghent a couple of years back and I decided I just LOVE Belgium
    xx

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  6. So sorry that all your work was for nothing but glad that you are so upbeat about it all. Those little yellow slippers are so beautiufl - doi you do adult sizes?!


    Enjoy your trip to Brussels and keep cosy.

    Jane

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  7. Sorry about your cancelled fair, I've been reading of so many this week :( Love all your makes though, especially the bunting!

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  8. My fair last week was a white out as well.

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  9. I think this kinda weather simplifies our lives... and sometimes thats a good thing!

    sorry your Fair was cancelled... I love the bunting and tablecloth! and the baking looks scrummy! x

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  10. Shame about the fair and annoying when you spend so much time preparing. The little slippers are really cute and very warm looking. Have a lovely trip.
    Ann x

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  11. Your Christmas wares are amazing! Busy crafters rarely have chance to make things for themselves, so enjoy your decorations - they will look gorgeous!
    Jille x

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  12. Your makes are lovely, the slippers are gorgeous! Sorry to hear the fair was cancelled, but at least everything will be ready for the next one you do. Have fun in Brussels! :) x

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  13. I heared that Lincoln Fair was cancelled - my godson was taking his girlfriend there to propose to her! He took her to Manchester and did the deed at the top of the big wheel instead. (She said yes!) The slippers all look very lovely. xxx

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  14. Oh dear, shame about the fair. Love those little sunny slippers - someone's going to be happy with those! Glad you liked your leaf swap parcel and look forward to receiving mine. Keep warm & enjoy Brussels. Shaz x

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  15. ooh hope not going snow crazy....stay warm and brake out the emegency brandy!!

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  16. love the bunting and little slippers. The baking looks yummy x

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  17. Hello!
    Sorry to hear about the fair.. :(
    Not long until Christmas..... :)

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  18. You have handy assistant! It's no wonder that cake turned out so well. What a lovely slippers:)

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