Just realised I'm getting extremely slack with the blogging as I didn't even report back from the fabulous craft fair I went to last weekend at the The Thistle Hotel Exeter...
Having attended their Christmas fair which was hugely popular (and very busy) I was hoping for a slightly quieter and calmer affair....it was bursting with vintage and handmade fans again!! I have to admit this made it a little hard to fully enjoy the event as my mother and I were forever having to squeeze past people apologetically and it was so hot and stuffy! However, with just a £1 entrance fee and such a wide range of sellers this was to be expected but my mum was amazed at how popular the vintage scene seems to be in Exeter. I had intended to take tons of piccies to post on here but it was so busy that this would have been rather tricky plus I was far too distracted by all the lovely crafts on sale!
Below are a few of my favourite craft makers...
Jeanie Deans
Beautiful purses, bags, jewellery etc. that use some amazing prints like these birds. I was sorely tempted to buy one of her lovely fabric baskets but have been meaning to make one myself so managed to resist, just!Quincy Lampshades
My mum was particularly taken with these lampshades as was I. The variety of patterns was vast and they were all so beautiful. The prices are very reasonable too considering the work that obviously goes into making the shades. My mum is currently decorating her bedroom and was very interested in getting some shades to match the interior. Ruth from Quincy Lampshades was very helpful and my mum will definitely be going back to her once she's got colours, fabrics sorted.Aloha Lounge Designs
Fun and quirky designs, the purses are my favourite but she makes a wide range of colourful and fun brooches, necklaces, earrings and bracelets too.These are just a few of the many, many excellent craft makers on display at the fair, I can't wait for their next one in June!
Nearly forgot, the Crikey its Vintage team promote and support this very worthy cause... Womens Land Army Tribute
Love the lampshade too. Shame Exeter is so far away as I would so have enjoyed the fair. I always go the minute fairs open and rush around taking pics and then slowly around to buy once people start to build up. xx
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