Meet the stallholders - Christmas 2011

Maggie's Crafts

My work has been published in the Crafts Beautiful magazine and I currently design for two design teams - The Crafty Pad & Top Tip Tuesday. I love making cards and gifts. Using new craft techniques and creating handmade items is the essence of my life. :)

At the fayre I'll be displaying a selection of scrapbooking albums, diaries, dimensional and exploding cards, note pads and gift sets - perfect as Christmas gifts.

Buy online from Maggie's Crafts: www.craftypartofme.etsy.com

Meet the stallholders - Christmas 2011

Apryl Brincklow from Blue Daisy Glass

I will be selling unique glass jewellery, Christmas ornaments, and recycled champagne bottle cheeseboards.

All made from glass that has been handcut and fused at high temperature in a kiln.

I’d like to think I have something for everyone, from a young girl getting a first piece of grown up jewellery to unique statement pieces for older women.

Buy online from Blue Daisy Glass: www.bluedaisyglass.etsy.com

Meet the stallholders - Christmas 2011

Hazel Fisher Creations

I will be selling original artwork and prints of my illustrations which range from pet and animal portraits to quirky illustrations of Hexley; my steampunk inspired fictional town.

Hexley is a centre for learning and discovery set in the late Victorian era from a past that never was. My illustrations of Hexley include clockwork birds as well as unusual modes of transport like steam powered carriages and dirigibles.

Alongside the prints I will also be selling greeting cards, bookmarks, magnets and other items featuring my artwork.

Buy online from Hazel Fisher Creations: www.HazelFisherCreations.etsy.com

Christmas Craft Fayre

Planning is now underway for the next Creations fayre and stalls are being booked.  The next event will be a Christmas Fayre on Saturday 26th November.  Once again it will be in the Orpen Hall, West Bergholt and both halls will be used to provide space for over 20 stalls selling handmade items.

The fayre will be open to the public from 10:30am to 4pm, entry will be free and refreshments will be available.

~*~ Update on stalls...
We are now full for cards and jewellery but there are still places available for other crafts.  There are only a couple of 6 foot tables left but we still have 4 foot tables and 6 foot spaces if you can bring your own table/ stand.  Please contact me for more information... hazel.illustrator@live.co.uk
More updates on stalls coming soon!

~*~ Update 6th October 2011
All the 6 foot tables have now been booked but there are still some 4 foot tables available or 6 foot spaces if you bring your own table/ stand.
Details on the stallholders attending the Chistmas fayre will be appearing very soon!

The Spring Fayre 2011

The Spring Fayre was on Saturday and the Orpen Hall and John Lampon Hall were both filled with lovely work - thank you to all the stall holders who came along it was great to see you all!  Thank you to everyone who came along to support the event too - I hope that everyone enjoyed the fayre.

Here are some photos from the day...

Meet the stallholders Spring 2011...

Hilary Hannan from Ragbags
I have been dressmaking all my life and started to make bags to try and use up the scraps of fabric left over. However once people get to know what I do I get given their remnants so my stash never actually decreases! I like the challenge of finding a way of using unusual fabrics and include patchwork and applique, and embellish with threads, ribbon and machine embroidery.

I shall be selling tote bags and handbags of various shapes and sizes, with some smaller items such as make-up bags, purses and brooches. I shall also have a few cushion covers and wall hangings. I get my inspiration from different sources, such as nature, art and from the fabric itself. I keep a scrapbook of images which I like to refer to when I'm working on something new.

Meet the stallholders Spring 2011...

Cyrillia Francis from Rose Glen
What will you be selling at the Spring Fayre?

I will be selling a range of women's clothing from skirts, tops dresses, etc, all handmade by me. Although I will not be able to carry every size, I am happy to take custom orders.

What are your favourite materials to use?

I love fabrics and being on Etsy and Artfire enables me to indulge in this passion. I don’t follow any particular fashion trend, and this is reflected in the clothes I create, I make clothes for women who celebrate their femininity, clothes that can be worn across all seasons. I love working with natural fabric, such as wool, silk, cotton and linen, but I use other fabric blends, if I like the feel and quality, I feel this is very important in construction of the clothes I create.

What inspires your creations?

Everything inspires me, I appreciate tradition and the history behind people. I love nature and how beautifully the different colours sit comfortable alongside each other. Before I start on a new project, I generally start with the fabric, as I said I love fabrics, and I am constantly buying, I have so much fabric, I could easily open my own fabric shop. I don’t always know what I am going to create with each piece. I often sit amongst my fabric and visualize someone I know or someone I met. How they would look, their personality and how I could make the fabric work for them. I believe this is very important because it makes my work personal with that individual touch.

 

Visit Cyrillia's shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/roseglen