Category: Crafts
Preston exhibition – The Quilt Code that helped runaway slaves
| May 7, 2013 | Filled under Community, Crafts, Preston, Review |
SECRET MESSAGES conveyed in quilt patterns may have been used to help slaves escape their masters in the American Civil War – and these quilt patchwork codes have been reproduced by Preston quilting enthusiast Sue Thorp. Some historians believe that Quilt Codes were used to relay important messages to runaway slaves from the Southern states… read more
All’s Fair at Preston WI
| March 18, 2013 | Filled under Community, Crafts, Preston, Review |
THE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE is probably traditionally and typically associated with food, cooking, crafts and plants – and the Preston WI’s Spring Fair was no exception! There were about 14 stalls at the event in the Preston Community Hall on Saturday 16th March 2013 which was Preston WI’s first such spring event. The aim was to… read more
Easter Craft Fair at Paull
| January 19, 2013 | Filled under Business, Crafts, Events, Paull |
THE CROWN INN, Paull is hosting an Easter Craft Fair on Saturday 16th March 2013 from noon to 4pm. Enquiries and those wanting to book a stall should contact 01482 898383. This event follows on from the successful Christmas Craft Fair held in November 2012. Lots of unique handcrafted gifts for all occasions. Please support… read more
Local taxidermist displays his art and craft
| December 4, 2012 | Filled under Business, Crafts, Debate, Hedon |
LOVE OR LOATHE the concept, there is no doubt that Dennis Baker’s creations are works of art! Dennis from Hedon stuffs animals. More correctly he is a taxidermist and a member of the UK Guild for those enthusiasts. Whilst some people are repulsed by the whole concept of taxidermy, others embrace the craft and are keen… read more
Busy Paull Christmas Fair – proof of crafts ‘boom-time’
| December 3, 2012 | Filled under Business, Crafts, Events, Paull, Review |
ALISON GRANT reckons that Craft Fairs are becoming more popular as household budgets get tighter. Rather than not spending at all, people are becoming more particular and careful about what they buy. The search for high quality and unusual hand-made goods, has led to something of a boom-time for local craft fairs. Alison and Tony Grant… read more
Baby-faced staff at Songbirds Nursery Christmas Fair!
| December 3, 2012 | Filled under Business, Community, Crafts, Events, Preston |
THE DIFFICULTY with fundraising events is trying to come up with an idea that sparks the imagination. But staff at the Songbirds Nursery in Preston had certainly done that at their Christmas Fair last Saturday. 11 members of staff had brought in their baby photographs – would parents be able to identify which staff member each… read more
Crafty Christmas Shoppers in Holderness
| November 26, 2012 | Filled under Business, Community, Crafts, Keyingham, Paull, Thorngumbald |
CHRISTMAS brings the joy – or the pain – of having to do Christmas Shopping! Trying to obtain gifts that are both different and good value is not easy, especially if you don’t want to travel too far to do your shopping. But crafty shoppers in Holderness are turning to opportunities on their own doorsteps… read more
“It’s all about the bauble!” – Preston Christmas Fair
| November 20, 2012 | Filled under Community, Crafts, Events, Preston |
PRESTON COMMUNITY HALL will be transformed into a Christmas Fair on Sunday 9th December 2012. The snappily titled It’s all about the bauble event starts at 10am and will feature a range of crafts & arts stalls and lots of Christmas fare! And expect to see Father Christmas in the Hall as well! Proceeds go to… read more
Christmas Craft Fair at The Crown Inn, Paull
| October 18, 2012 | Filled under Crafts, Events, Paull |
THE CROWN INN hosts a Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday 17th November 2012, from 12:00 – 4:00pm. There will be a wide selection of unique Christmas gifts to buy including lots of homemade craft goods. Stalls booked include: Jewellery, knitting, crocheting, baking, jams, chutneys, marmalades, table coverings and runners, floral displays, homemade unique cards, and lots more.… read more
Keyingham Christmas Gift and Craft Fair
| October 13, 2012 | Filled under Crafts, Events, Keyingham |
A CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR for the whole family is taking place in Keyingham Village Hall on Saturday 24th November 2012, from 11am until 4pm. Yorkshire Air Ambulance and Keyingham Primary School will benefit from the entry fees. Father Christmas will be there! …and lots of stalls, including: Yorkshire Air Ambulance Kenzo Crafts Sweet Temptations (sweet trees etc) Cup Cakes… read more
Make Your Own Felt Christmas Tree Decorations
| August 22, 2012 | Filled under Crafts, Events, Paull |
THE FIRST MENTION OF CHRISTMAS in 2012 comes from Hayley Singleton and her Jar of Buttons workshops! A ‘Handmade Christmas’ workshop will teach you how to make your own Christmas tree decorations from handmade felt. The craft workshop held at St Andrew Church, Paull on Sunday 16th September 2012 takes place from 1:30pm – 3:30pm.… read more
Paull: An Introduction to Wet Felting
| August 2, 2012 | Filled under Crafts, Education, Events, Paull |
MORE OPPORTUNITIES to learn the unusual craft of Wet Felting are on offer at St Andrew Church in Paull. Introduction to Wet Felting Courses presented by Jar of Buttons take place on the afternoons of: Sunday 5th August 2012 from 1:30 until 3:30pm, and Sunday 26th August 2012 from 1:30 until 3:30pm Homemade felt is a lovely material to work with… read more
Preston Show 2012
| June 23, 2012 | Filled under Community, Crafts, Events, Preston |
THE PRESTON SHOW with its annual competitions, craft fair, children’s rides and special attractions, takes place once again at Sandhills Country Park, Lelley Road, Preston. The Annual Preston Show takes place on Saturday 21st July 2012 and opens at 12.30pm. Last year’s event was blighted by torrential rain which affected turnout so the local organisers,… read more
Wet Felting – An Introduction
| June 20, 2012 | Filled under Crafts, Education, Events, Paull |
AN OPPORTUNITY to learn an unusual craft is on offer at St Andrew Church in Paull at the weekend. An Introduction to Wet Felting takes place on Saturday 23rd June 2012 at 1:30pm. Wet felting is the process of creating felt from sheep’s wool/fleece. Over two hours you will learn how to make your own… read more
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