SISTERS, SISTERS,
THERE WERE NEVER SUCH DEVOTED SISTERS...
Hi everyone, I'm back after a really lovely week away in beautiful Mid Wales! Our two boys came with us and we had a lot of laughs, good walks, nice food and a special visit!
I've been playing catch up since I got back as my next fair is on 3rd October and it gets busier after that! It's all been about knitting and crochet, though the JanCave did see a bit of action yesterday (but I forgot to take pics, doh!)
I picked up some yarn in Shrewsbury in order to crochet some pumpkins:
I went into Abakhan, it's a treasure trove of lovely things:
and was quite restrained in only picking up a couple of balls of autumn coloured yarn, as seen in the pumpkin pic!
The rest of the pics are all about the trip so dip out now if you want...
Our boys are such good company, we really did have fun:
On top of Montgomery Castle, it was a very steep walk up but worth it for the views - we could see the rain approaching up the valley and got down just in time.
We stayed in one of the best holiday homes ever, in our own walled garden where the pheasants, owls, kestrels, house martins, squirrels and bats kept us entertained.
We visited Chirk Castle where there was a medieval re-enactment event going on:
Very atmospheric! There were lots of artisans in the tents but the one that fascinated me was the yarn braiding:
Unfortunately the person wasn't there, I would have liked to ask about the technique. Colourful though!
We visited the British Ironworks Centre near Oswestry and it was bonkers but brilliant! A 70 acre site with so many statues and figures all made out of recycled materials from aircraft parts to motorbike chains, it was amazing.
A massive millipede - its legs were old golf clubs!
The artistry was truly amazing, how they got the right part in the right place was impressive....
This dragon was my favourite, it stood over 20ft tall and the construction was astonishing. You could buy it, I fancied putting it in our back garden looking over the wall, that would scare the local kids lol! At £25k though it had to stay there *grin*
The highlight of the week happened on the penultimate day when a couple of visitors came over:
Oh but it was wonderful to see these two naughty sisters lol! Both Jo and Annie were looking so well, it was fab to catch up after nearly 20 months since we last met. As you can see, within five minutes of being there, the table was covered in crafting stuff!! Thanks Annie for bringing it over xx
I was given some lovely presents:
Thank you!! It was just lovely to have some hugs and chat for a few hours, there weren't many long awkward silences lol!
Me and my gorgeous Big Sisters xxxxx
Thanks for staying to the end, I'll be round to yours as soon as I can today. Hope you're keeping well and enjoying your crafting xx
14 comments:
what a fabulous week, loved the photos; the millipede is clever but a bit freaky! the dragon would be a great garden attraction!! great to see Annie and Jo too. Happy WOYWW Helen #1
Loving all the pumpkins. Great to see you all on hols. Oh my the yarn braiding how cool is that! and the metal horse and rider stunning. Super to see Jo and Annie as well and a super piccy of you 3. Hugs Bj#4
Those pumpkins you make are so cute. Looks like you had a splendid time with your sons and your sisters too. That medieval re-enactment even looks like so much fun, and can see how you were smitten by those woven belts. I like all those sculptures you saw, because they're all so unique. Happy WOYWW!
We had a lovely day with you in that fab cottage. It was so good to spend time together - gorgeous photo What .a fine set of pumpkins🤣So glad you enjoyed Shropshire and Mid Wales -always lots to see.x x Jo 🌈
What a fab week you had in that stunning house. Thanks for hosting our special day. Love you lots.
Hugs,
Annie x
Happy no-knitting day WOYWW!
Wow - a bumper post for a wonderful week! Lovely to see Wispo and Twiglet (and your gorgeous fam) looking stunning and happy, those metal sculptures are astonishing. Yarn braiding looks amazing too but a shame you couldn't have a chat. Always YouTube! I love the pumpkins - I should make one for DDs flat - she is way more in to seasonal decorating than I am LOL!
Mary Anne (3)
That looks like a great week you've all had. Love the pumpkin, there seems to be a lot of knitted and crochet ones about this year. I've seen the re-enactment lot before at shows we got to, they really get into it. Wishing you a happy woyww, hugs Angela x9x
I’m so glad you all had a good holiday. The photos of you all, and with Jo and Annie are great.
Your pumpkins are cute - 3 Oct is coming round fast! That ironworks centre in Oswestry looks wonderful- I like the dragon best, too.
Happy WOYWW
Hugs
Lynnecrafts 7 xx
What a stunning house for your holidays! And what a great visit with your craft sisters.Catriona
Glad you enjoyed your hols but now the work begins in the run up to ¨C¨. Remember those days when playing catch up for the autumn fairs sometimes working until 3 am. That picture of Abakhan brought back memories I could have spent a whole day in their place. Can´t remember much wool in those days mostly material. Have a productive week. Ann
what fabulous pictures! I love the Indian on his horse and the dragon! And I love your pumpkins, I bet they're the first to go! Happy WOYWW ((Lyn)) #14
Dear Jan! Busy again for the fair on 3rs October! So nice pumpkins! And I wish I could visit Abakhan - what a paradise...
You had such a heartwarming week with G and the boys. Congrats. The British Ironworks Center is stunning. Never have seen this. I wish you all the best. Eva from Austria.
Looks like a fabulous family holiday Jan. So good that you were able to catch up with Annie and Jo too. Great restraint with the wool buying. The dragon is certainly impressive! Stay safe and Happy WOYWW. Sarah
Wow! I love everything on your post today, from the lovely pumpkins to the incredible dragon Wouldn't it be neat if the dragon heads spewed fire! Good times with family tops it all off! Sorry I'm SO late this week! Lindart #13
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