Carrie's Country Classics

Christmas trees growing well. Some bit different to previous years...

Appearing on the sewing table: Christmas angels!

First batch of gingerbread men Christmas tree decorations on the sewing table.

Set up in Richmond Town Hall today, along with fudge stall, Amelia 's pottery, Respect Soaps and others...

End of a busy first day of Brancepeth Castle Summer Fair. Lovely to catch up with people: visitors and stall holders. Back there tomorrow morning!

All set up at Brancepeth Castle for the Summer Fair.
Open Friday 26th & Saturday 27th 10am to 5pm, Sunday 28th open 12 noon to 5 pm.
Lots to see, do & eat.

So excited! Not long to go until Brancepeth Castle Summer Fair opens!

Friday 26th and Saturday 27th July: 10am to 5pm
Sunday 28th July: 12 noon to 5pm

Looking forward to seeing everyone!

Cornflower bunting ready to go onto my stall at Brancepeth Castle Summer Fair 26th to 28th July.

Gorgeous addition to a country themed wedding or afternoon tea with friends.

Cornflower bunting: embroidery completed, just to make uo

Brancepeth Castle Summer Fair - I'll be stall 46 between Ballroom & Armour Gallery

On the sewing table: stitching cornflowers for two bunting strings ready to add to stock to go to Brancepeth Castle Summer Fair, 26th to 28th July

Needle books are blooming this summer. 100% wool felt leaves inside to keep your needles safe.

Busy, busy, busy sewing...it's nearly that time of year again!
https://brancepethcastle.uk/book

Set up at Richmond Town Hall, ready for today
Enjoy the sunshine!

Back at Richmond Town Hall on Sunday 2nd June with Richmond Artisan Fairs.

Developing a new design: inspiration, drafting, stitching a first attempt.

All set up in Richmond Artisan Fairs at Richmond Town Hall

I'll be at Richmond Town Hall tomorrow Sunday 12th May with Richmond Artisan Fairs.

Lavender bunting free hand embroidered with embroidery threads & crewel wool.

Just finished: free hand embroidered bunting

Sunday sewing: hand embroidery for mini bunting

One person's mess is another's creativity in action...keyring production

Foxglove sewing on a chilly, spring morning

Needle books: this year's design is all about bright florals.
Cheerful cotton fabrics & floral hand embroidery with 100% wool felt inserts to keep your needles safe.

After a couple of weeks sorting out the craft room & ordering supplies I've spent this wild & windy afternoon sewing...this year's needle book design.
Stay cosy in the wild, windy weather.

Bit of embroidery going on...

Thank you to everyone who came and supported Carrie's at Brancepeth Castle Christmas Fair this weekend; great to see everyone. Huge thanks to the team at Brancepeth Castle for their superb organisation and support.
Don't forget that Brancepeth Castle offers other exciting activities in addition to the craft fairs. See their website for details:

Brancepeth Castle Brancepeth Castle is a medieval castle near Durham. First constructed mid-12th century, it has a dynamic history, constantly changing hands and use. Now family-owned, the castle hosts a variety of public and private events.