Knitting and Stitching Show...

The Knitting & Stitching Show 2011 -
Alexandra Palace

Recently I enjoyed a day out at the
Knitting & Stitching Show 2011, Alexandra Palace, London... 

The Knitting & Stitching Show is one of the best textile exhibitions in Europe and is held in three different venues in the UK... 

Along with many knitting and stitching sellers, there are lots of other craft stalls including, embroidery, felt , jewellery accessories and card-making...

One of my favourite stands was
Blooming Felt...
Offering gorgeous wool felt craft supplies and a colourful selection of 'pick & mix' felt balls...

Whilst at the show I of course treated myself to a few bits and bobs...

 I love this 'Big Crochet Kit' by Ingrid Wagner... Including a 'Big' crochet hook and recycled yarn... I cant wait to get started on a chunky crochet cushion...

I also picked up some other little bits to add to my craft stash...

I had a wonderful day out... and would definitely recommend it to any keen crafters!... 

This year the Knitting & Stitching Show will also be in:
Dublin from the 10th - 13th November
Harrogate from the 24th - 27th November

Don't miss out! Book your tickets now at the Twisted Thread website...

Love to Visit... Loop

Loop - Islington, London

Loop is an enchanting little yarn shop in the heart of Islington in London... 

Alongside selling gorgeous yarns, Loop stock many different knitting and crochet items such as patterns & books, needles & hooks, accessories and even haberdashery items...

The charming little shop holds a variety of knitting and crochet classes... teaching everyone from beginners to the more advanced... 

Classes include Beginner's Knitting/Crochet, Sock Knitting, Finishing Techniques, Improver's Workshops and Fairisle Knitting... 

Follow this link to check out their current classes and workshops...

Loop even offer a free SOS clinic in store once a month to help with any knitting or crochet needs...

A fabulous little shop... and a must visit for all knitters and crocheters!..

Loop will be at the Knitting and Stitching show October 6-9th at Alexandra Palace, London... 

I will be there... Will you?..

Check out the Loop website at:

http://www.loopknitting.com/

You can also follow them on Twitter and Facebook...

Loop - Tuesday to Saturday - 11am until 6pm

Sunday - 12noon until 5pm

Camden Passage

Islington

London

La Droguerie... Love to Visit... Part 2...

La Droguerie - Paris, France

At the end of
La Droguerie... Love to Visit... Part 1...

I asked you to keep a look out for my next post, where I would show you my lovely little buys...

La Droguerie stocks a large selection of pretty buttons stacked up in vintage wooden boxes...

 I loved looking though all the different buttons and decided to treat myself to a few of my own...
As you can see I went for a bit of a floral theme... with cute candy brights, shell cut and patterned buttons...

Carrying on the floral theme... I also fell in love these cute little fabric rounds...

I have added these lovely bits and pieces to my craft stash and cant wait to use them in a future project...

Take a look at La Droguerie's website... http://www.ladroguerie.com/

Opening Times:
Monday: 2pm- 6:45pm
Tuesday to Saturday: 10:30am- 6:45pm

Rue du Jour

Paris

La Droguerie... Love to Visit... Part 1...

La Droguerie - Paris, France

Shelves of colourful thread bobbins...

Last week I was lucky enough to visit La Droguerie... 

A beautiful, vintage themed haberdashery in the heart of Paris...

Little wooden boxes filled with buttons...

La Droguerie is full to the brim of pretty trims and buttons, wool skeins, baskets of knitting needles and crochet hooks, shelves of beads in glass jars and charming fabrics...

Multi coloured skeins of gorgeous wool...

Pretty Liberty print fabrics and trims...

A lovely little treasure trove of a shop... 

and a great place to top your stash of crafty bits and bobs...

La Droguerie is a fabulous haberdashery... 

definitely worth a visit if you happen to be in Paris...

Whilst I was there I purchased a few bits for my craft box at home... 

Keep an eye on the blog for my next post...
La Droguerie part 2... when I will be showing off my little buys...

Check out their website... http://www.ladroguerie.com/

Opening Times:
Monday: 2pm- 6:45pm
Tuesday to Saturday: 10:30am- 6:45pm

Rue du Jour

Paris