Vintage and Handmade Fair and a Birthday

This past weekend was all about getting out and about - despite the miserable Bank Holiday weather.  Saturday, Mum and I headed off to Chipping Sodbury for the fourth Vintage and Handmade Fair which we thoroughly enjoyed.  As the day was a bit overcast and rainy I didn't take any photos at all (unlike last year when the weather was glorious and I took loads of photos.)  Same as last year, the crowds were really out in force and everyone seemed to be having a fabulous day.  I kept my purchases fairly modest and only came home with

Two lovely pieces of vintage fabric from Donna Flower which I'm hoping to incorporate into a patchwork blanket I'm planning on having a go at.  I've no real Idea at all what I'm doing with patchwork and as I'm planning on using an old wool blanket as the batten it's anyone's guess whether it'll work out OK or not.

Also from Donna Flower was this sew your own dinosaur kit.  I think it's primarily aimed at getting children to sewing something themselves but I'm planning on making it up and giving it to my nephew for his birthday.

And two very teeny weeny little items which I hope will, one day, look nice on my old Printer's Tray(currently stored away in the loft - awaiting the time when we're finally settled somewhere.)  They were only 50p each and as I love all things miniature I couldn't resist.

Sunday was Mum's birthday so we all went out for a hugely delicious lunch at Grounded  (which I can highly recommend if you're ever in Bristol) followed by a very cold walk in the park and a quick trip to the museum.  When we got back it was time for my nephew to unveil the birthday cake he'd helped make for his 'Mandma.' 

It was full of all kinds of ginger and was absolutely delicious.  For a six-year-old he made a fabulous cake and we're now all wondering if he's going to be the next Jamie Oliver!

Comments

[Sharon Kirby]

You have a printers tray? I am jealous. My husband works in a bookbinders and can easily get hold of printers trays...but he won't! He thinks they are just a piece of junk! No taste I reckon LOL.

Love the fabric you brought.