a little preview of gifts for home

This is the first in a series of themed previews showcasing the wide selection of inspirational designer- makers taking part in our Christmas Sale.

First on the list is some cosy Homespun & Vintage crochet blankets and colourful marbled lampshades by Janey Whitehorn. Lou Rota's beetle stickers and Nancy Batty's black bird collage add a witty touch.

Less than a week to go...

We were thrilled to see our sale mentioned in the Saturday Telegraph today along with a beautiful photo of Christa’s vintage inspired children’s clothes. Nancy’s quirky collages also got a name check.

Sale previews featuring the work of all the designer-makers in our sale will go live on our blog from tomorrow evening right up until we open on Thursday at 2pm, so keep checking back...x

Hot off the press

It’s finally finished and will be delivered on Friday - the flyer for our Christmas Sale. Keep checking back as we will be posting a series of Sale Previews over the next 2 months, showcasing the work of the designer-makers taking part in our sale.

Meanwhile, keep an eye out for one of these in your neighbourhood or dropping through your letterbox...

Queens Park Day

Come and see us at all at Queen's Park Day this Sunday, midday till 5pm in Queen's Park NW6. It's a really fun day out for all the family, with a fun fair, food, fancy dress competition (for children, I hasten to add), a magician AND a dog show, plus over 100 stalls run by local businesses, including most of the Homeworks group. And I know I'm going to jinx it by saying this, but the weather is always kind to us on Queen's Park Day - hope to see you there!

Knitting and Stitching Show 2009

Fiona Bailey Designs has jumped in at the deep end and decided to sign up for another Knitting and Stitching Show at Alexandra Palace on the 8th to 11th October 2009.
There will be knitting kits, books and buttons galore on my stall and lots more inspiration elsewhere I'm sure!

Before then there's the iknit weekender at the Royal Horticutural Halls in London.

Come along and see some truly mind blowing knitting!!!!

Getting ready for Origin

Smith and Coates is crocheting frantically, trying to build up enough stock for Origin. Apparently they expect 20,000 visitors over the course of two weeks. Yikes! I'll send out reminders nearer the time, but just in case you've got your diaries handy, I'll be there from 6th - 13th October, stand A2, listed as Sarah Coates. Please come and see me!

Make Do And Mend

Lou currently has some of her recycled furniture and ceramics in this inspirational exhibition at the V & A Museum of Childhood in Bethnal Green. Why not take the kids over the summer holidays - there's a wonderful permanent exhibition of toys and childhood memorabilia and Brick Lane is just nearby if you fancy introducing them to a spicy lunch! For details of dates and times click here