Like so many people at this time of year my bank balance is groaning at the thought of the Knitting and Stitching Show at Alexandra Palace, with the entire event being referred to as ‘Ally Pally’. Those two words have been on everyone’s lips for a few weeks now and this year myself and Maytheweed were planning on a visit together. In the end were were also accompanied by Mr H, self designated bag carrier and smirker when we needed to use elbows to get where we wanted to go.
As expected it was busy and many parts had signs up saying ‘No Photography’. I’d seen this on my visit last year so decided to only take my mobile phone with me and use the camera on that. Anyone not wanting photography is bound to spot of hulking DSLR camera being swung about the place and get a little funny with you even if you’re not taking photos. I know people who would ignore these signs but in this case I have far to much respect for the exhibitors involved to do that. So anyway all photos are off my phone so please forgive them…..
‘Octopussy’ by Janneke de Vries-Bodzinga – It had a Best in Show notice beside it which is hardly surprising. This photos doesn’t even start to do it justice.
‘Hearts Desire’ by Deborah Kemball. The sign said ‘Winner – Traditional Quilts’
‘Mere Kats’ – ‘Winner – group Quilts’ so I guess this was made by a group. Parts of it did make us laugh out loud.
I didn’t spot a name or anything on this one as the flow of people pushed me past.
Over on the ‘Coats’ stand I did get a bit confused as it seemed to say Coats everywhere but there was Amy Butler, Regia, Rowan etc…..
A recurring theme in the conversation as we looked round was how it’s very easy to appreciate something, admire the skill and take inspiration, yet not actually want to own anything like it.
I also spent lots of money although I still stayed within budget, well sort of, but I’ll explain all of that in another post. My life is very topsey turvey at the moment with all sorts of things going on, some just keeping me busy, but others are making life very difficult. It was good to spend a day in such a lovely friendly atmosphere, even if it only helped me forget for a little while it was a very welcome relief. I’m not sure how much I’ll post about what is going on, some I’m not comfortable with sharing in such a public forum as the blog-o-sphere, and other things are not really my story to tell.
