Contemporary textiles show

[incywincy]

Anyone going to this next month? it's at the nec 13-16th march. Got my tickets through this morning :)
details (http://www.ichf.co.uk/sewingforpleasure/index.php)

[Bumble Bee]

Im going on the 13th, really looking forwards to it. Loads to do there, though i dont think my three year old will think that - buggie day for her!

[incywincy]

lol, we have decided to go Saturday so we can leave Dd with daddy ;)
But it will probably be very busy at the show.

[Bumble Bee]

Lucky thing, weekends are when i work. A swop parenting situation im afraid. Its a bit quiter on the first day, so hopefully wont be to bad... i hope! Have a good time!

[creativeclare]

I`m hoping to! I have a Fair on the 15th March so if I make lots of pennies (ohhh there goes a flying piggy) I may just have to go and spend it all at the NEC!

[Bumble Bee]

Yeah! Im child less on the day im going now. Ill be able to look at loads more now.... :D Though this may mean I need more money! :rolleyes:

[incywincy]

:( Feeling poorly today - full of cold. I really hope i'm better for Saturday's trip to the nec.

[Bumble Bee]

Ar sweet! Drugs and pampering needed straight the way! :p

Just think of the lovely things you will see, monies to be spent, ideas that will be popping into your head.... see you feel better already! :D

Hope you get better soon chick. x

[ethel&edna]

I can't wait for Friday. That's the day I'm hitting the show. I just need to rob a bank first as I have NO money to spend. It does gall me how much these things cost to get into. I forgot to preorder my ticket so it's nearly a tenner to get in plus about the same to park. £20 gone before you've looked at a single stand!!!!

I think I feel it more cuz I used to get in for nothing when I worked for Heritage. I had to work the show every day but at least I got chance to look round in the quieter spells.

Claire, are you at the cathedral fair on Saturday?

[wyattbean]

Wish I could go, have a great time everyone who is going.

Sue:)

[Rodeo Lady]

Have a great day out all of you that are going.. Incy hope you feel better by Saturday.

Janice

[incywincy]

Thanks - feeling a bit better tonight :p Hoping an early night in bed will sort me out.
x
What time is the Cathedral fair? Might have to pop in :sm:

[CASSABELLA]

Hi
This event sounds great I have just had a look on the NEC website can I just confirm is it called Hobbycrafts as I couldn't see a listing for contemporary textiles?

I have just recently returned to my crafts after having my second daughter and hope this show might give me the inspiration I need.
Thanks
Sarah

[Bumble Bee]

Well iv been and spent a fortune... or what hubby will think it is a fortune anyway! It was great being childless this time. Never been on my own, i seen so much more. It was good, not as big as the christmas one though. Alot of embroidery and card making in the hobby craft bit! Not alot for my line of work though. Iv put a little diary of my time there on my blog if you fancy having a look, though i dont want to spoil a surprise if your going to go. :p

[incywincy]

Sounds like you had a great time >> off to check out your blog =D

[ethel&edna]

This event sounds great I have just had a look on the NEC website can I just confirm is it called Hobbycrafts as I couldn't see a listing for contemporary textiles?

I have just recently returned to my crafts after having my second daughter and hope this show might give me the inspiration I need.


It's both. Sewing for Pleasure is the textiley one and price includes free entry to Hobbycraft which is also on.

[creativeclare]

Claire, are you at the cathedral fair on Saturday?


Certainly am? Are you? Hope so!

[incywincy]

It's both. Sewing for Pleasure is the textiley one and price includes free entry to Hobbycraft which is also on.

Did you go to the nec today? Buy anything nice =D

[ethel&edna]

I didn't make it in the end today. Have now rescheduled for Sunday. I'd forgottn that this morning I had to watch Evie's class production of the Easter story. By the time I'd left school I wouldn't have had long enough to see everything and be back at school again at 3.15.
To be honest I was thinking about knocking it on the head altogether - cost, travel, lack of spending cash. But a quick look on Bumblebee's blog and I've changed my mind again!! Thanks Bumble. I'm really excited now. Must've been fate that I decided to look. The one thing I REALLY want to get is some more wool to practice my needlefelting addiction!!!
Will also be visiting the fair at the Cathedral. Hope to see some of you. Shall I wear a red carnation in my buttonhole so you'll recognise me??? lol

[incywincy]

I must admit, I was a bit disappointed with the textiles show today. Not a lot there to be honest (for me anyway). Did love the knitted ginger bread house though.

However I did go into the hobby craft hall and spend lots of pennies on a Sizzix 'big shot' and some die cutters :)

Looking forward to having a go a bit later

[ethel&edna]

Oh you've really thrown me now Sam. Do I go or don't I???

Only want to buy wool roving which I could get online. Can't really afford to go as have NO spare cash at the mo and visiting show will definitely entail spending, BUT I don't want to feel I've missed something great. Have been going for so many years now.

Decisions, decisions....

Great to see Claire today. Did anyone else pop in to the Cathedral?

[incywincy]

Oh you've really thrown me now Sam. Do I go or don't I???

Only want to buy wool roving which I could get online. Can't really afford to go as have NO spare cash at the mo and visiting show will definitely entail spending, BUT I don't want to feel I've missed something great. Have been going for so many years now.

Decisions, decisions....

Great to see Claire today. Did anyone else pop in to the Cathedral?

To be honest ethel I only saw one felting stall there - Don't know anything about wet felting, so couldn't comment on the items for sale?? But they did have roving/wool bags.
Could you not get your supplies from Sarah (blooming felt (http://www.bloomingfelt.co.uk/needle-felting-supplies--accessories-8-c.asp)) ... And i'm sure she would answer any questions you have.
xx