Happy Halloween

Leiny and I were in the studio today knitting and relaxing. We spent the last two days at the Knitting and stitching Show as volunteer knitters. Read about our time there at Margie's Crafts The Vintage Store



Leiny is knitting a pair of Sublime Hunter socks in asparagus.




Big hugs,

Margie

The Long Doll

When I first discovered the Tilde range by the Norwegian designer Tone Finnager, I could not find any Irish stockists. So I made the best of the fabrics I could find and used some Cath Kidston.

Last week I had the pleasure of meeting Rose, in her shop, The Cottonwood Tree in Kilcullen County Kildare, just a few miles from where I live. You can not imagine how excited I was when I stepped inside the compact, inviting and exciting shop, to see all the Tilda range of fabrics, books, papers etc...

The shop is a little gem, with wool, fabric, accessories, ribbons, books, handmade aprons, and lots more including very pretty notice boards handmade by Rose.

Rose is an excellent hostess and made every customer feel special.

I was like a little child in a sweet shop. I purchased some of the Tilda fabric, a Tilda book and some Debbie Bliss wool. All very good value and well worth a visit.

To further add joy to my day Rose asked me to do some doll workshops at her shop in the New Year. There are lots of other craft classes running there between now and Christmas.

Leiny and I will be at the Knit 1 Pass It On Stand at the Knitting and Stitching Show in the RDS Dublin next weekend teaching knitting and crochet. Please drop by and say hi.

Big hugs,

Margie

Giveaway Winner

The winner of the Giveaway is Deborah over at My Mom's Work. Congratulations Deborah.




Thank you to everyone who joined in the Giveaway, I wish everyone could be a winner.

Hugs,

Margie

Doll making

I have been designing some dolls for the workshops. This one is Florence in turquoise and silver. Thanks to everyone who has joined in the Giveaways here, for anyone who has not yet, there is still time, whether you are first time visitor or a regular visitor you are very welcome.

Big Hugs,

Margie

Giveaway - Now closed

To celebrate the opening of Margie's Crafts Handmade Store and Craft Workshops I am hosting a Giveaway here, there are lots of goodies(fabric samples, wool, cards, bows, papercraft items, and Cath Kidston keyring and purse, and some other surprise gifts too) along with a voucher (worth €20) for use at the Handmade store. It is open to International visitors so whether you are next door or all the way round the other side of the world please do join in.

Mr. Margie made all the woodwork items for sale at the on line store and I made the clothing and homeware items.

Closing date is the October 10th (midnight GMT).Now Closed.

To be in with a chance to win just post a comment here or leave one on the contact page on the Store's website.

Good luck everyone.

We also have a second Giveaway over at Margie's Crafts The Vintage Store Blog, our new community blog. Why not try your luck there too!

The Giveaways are long overdue. We are in such a celebratory mood, with the store, the workshops, and the birth of Isla in July, we want to share that joy with you all.

Big Hugs

Margie

Knitting projects

I recently finished this Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino dress for my grandaughter.

It now hangs in the Nursery joining the other handmade Margie's Crafts baby knits.

All the items have the Margie's Crafts labels sewn on.

Leiny, Mr. Margie and I have been working on new items for our new blog and shop and Duane has designed our logo.

Our blog site is under construction. You can see a preview here:

Margie's Crafts: The Vintage Store

Workshops begin next week and our store items will be on line soon.

Big Hugs,

Margie

Killarney Wedding

My Mum and I took the opportunity to dress up for my godson's (my mum's nephew) wedding to his long term beautiful girlfriend last weekend.

The happy couple Will and Anne marie, along with their five bridesmaids and grooms men made the short walk from the Europe hotel's gardens to the lake for some scenic photos.

The rain held off and the Kerry landscape was an incredibly beautiful backdrop to the truly memorable day.

The sight of the couple strolling along the waters edge added an extra touch of romance to the already romantic day. Congratulations to them both. Mr. Margie, my Mum and Dad, and I had a wonderful weekend in the Kingdom.

Big Hugs,

Margie