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Shalotte

Welcome to Shalotte, The home of Couture Yarnwear, Artwear, Stunning Wirework Jewellery and Accessories. for both Men and Women. Are you searching for that perfect piece of jewellery? Then look no further then our Original Artisan Made Copper Wire Work pieces with glass and semi precious stones. Each piece is lovingly made from a simple beginning, strands of copper wire in our woodland studio. Our Yarnwear is also a stunning collection of work. Pieces made from beautiful yarns, from 100% native wools, recycled sari silk, indian cotton, bamboo, fashion yarns, ribbon yarns,hand dyed and hand spun skiens that will light up your soul.

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Arabella's Attic

Arabella’s Attic is a small family project based in South East England. We design and hand craft accessories such as tote bags, coin purses, cosmetic bags, hand bags and jewellery, and also make cards based on our own artwork. We love all things retro and vintage, and this is reflected in the items that we make. Above all, we love producing one off pieces that are affordable, and that can be treasured and enjoyed. We hope you enjoy exploring our attic.

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Created in Cloth - Cards

At Created In Cloth you will find two types of cards. The traditonal cards come with an envelope and are made from card with a cloth embroidered picture. The PostCards are again made from Cloth with a stiffened middle layer so they look just like a traditonal postcard. These are quite the rage in sewing swaps in America. They go through the post with a self-adhesive stamp - just write the address and message in ballpoint pen and pop into the post.

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Acacia Crafts

Welcome to Acacia Crafts, a little boutique shop where you will be able to find lots of little gifts for all the family. From useful everyday items like ribbon lanyard for the office, to cute little critter memo pegs to pin important notes to your fridge, or pretty bow hairbands for little girls (and their mums too!)... something for one and all!

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Waterlily Keepsakes

I make personalised keepsake albums and scrapbooks for all occasions - birthdays, anniversary, new baby, christenings, weddings, retirement, prom, first holy communion - I can custom make you a beautiful keepsake for any occasion!


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Another little taster of stalls to come at CRAFTfest

Some more fantastic stalls from purple group

Woolly Pig Designs

I am a stay at home Mum of a five year old boy and I make handknitted toys, baby blankets and decorations. I started knitting again a few years ago, selling some of my things in a local market. I have only recently started Woolly Pig Designs, setting up a website and Facebook page. I love making things for children, creating colourful new characters and using different colour combinations. I can knit any of my pieces to order in your colour choices and can personalise some items with names etc. Items are made in a pet-free and smoke-free environment and are child friendly and mostly machine-washable.

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MinXtures - Cards

I work from my Hampshire home, dressmaking and sewing everything from clothes to cards. I enjoy the whole process from designing the patterns to adding the finishing touches. Nearly everything I make is useful or practical too! I particularly enjoy making children's items, personalised PE bags being my best selling item. Custom orders are always welcome!

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Serenity Potions

After years of using Aromatherapy on myself and family, I decided to take the plunge and I became a qualified Aromatherapist in 2011. I also love stitching, so I looked for a way to blend these two loves together. In October 2011 Serenity Potions was born, hand created gifts, enhanced with uniquely blended aromatherapy oils. In 2012 I started my Crystal Healing course and added Crystals to the range, which help enhance the effects of the oils as well as bring their own properties to the product.

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Inkyprints Originals

Hand-printed fine art stationery with a folk-art feel. Inkyprints-Originals uses high quality recycled paper and card together with the finest handmade Japanese Washi to create beautiful and practical gifts for you and your home. Hand-printed notebooks, journals, general stationery and art-flag bunting - all with original artwork, hand-carved by printmaker Fiona Humphrey of Inkyprints-Originals.

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Created in Cloth - Baby and Child

Created in Cloth was born from a desire to make good quality items that are unusual, practical & a pleasure to own and receive at affordable prices. So often now things are mass produced and one cannot be identified from the next, here at Created in Cloth I make each item individually with love and care. Some of my items can be customised with names, dates or colours to personalise, making them a treasured item or a wonderful gift.

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Vintage or ultra modern style statement - it's a matter of personal taste...

Today I wanted to share some of my bespoke work with you; two commissions in stark contrast to one another.

First, a vintage style super soft cushion pad made to fit a settle. A settle is a bench seat with a high back, usually made for two people, and often known as a monk's bench.

My customer Kate had been lucky enough to be given a fabric stash, and I was just able to squeeze enough from her favourite fabric piece to make this cushion cover. It is a gorgeous ivory with woven stain thread floral posies in bronze. We talked about how Kate wanted the finished cushion to look and decided on a duck feather inner as this would sag softly with use, giving the lived in "Bagpuss" effect over time. I made both the inner and cover using a welted style to give the cushion structure and definition. Cambric was used to make the duck feather inner along with 3kg of duck feathers. Cambric is a special waxed cotton which helps to prevent the feathers poking through making a cushion with a longer life span. I made an extra cover using a gorgeous candy striped cotton canvas in pistachio and pale apricot. And when Kate feels like a change, we'll get to see the new cover!

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Next, we have Laura's ultra modern designer fabric statement pieces.

Laura chose this Designers Guild Leopold fabric for her covered headboard, and had some pieces left over for pillows. It is a bold statement in a striking oversized geometric design in vivid chartreuse with black and metallic accents. The masculine print design is softened using pompom edging on the pillows, which also adds texture and frames the pillows perfectly. The use of black and white in the walls, soft furnishings and accessories creates a sophisticated yet witty and playful scheme.

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I don't think you could get two examples further apart in terms of the colour palette, design and finished effect. It just goes to show how widely individual tastes can vary and when it comes to interior design, your home really is your very own personal space.

*Thank you to Kate and Laura for providing the images used in this post*

Post 4 - More fabulous CRAFTfesters from purple group

Here's another taster of what's available in September's CRAFTfest

MinXtures

I work from my Hampshire home, dressmaking and sewing everything from clothes to cards. I enjoy the whole process from designing the patterns to adding the finishing touches. Nearly everything I make is useful or practical too! I particularly enjoy making children's items, personalised PE bags being my best selling item. Custom orders are always welcome!


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Hannahbella Cards and Love Huggles

A world of handmade goodies exploring papercraft, textiles and object d'art . All made in the UK in the beautiful Royal County of Berkshire. We believe in upcycling so a lot of our mini scrapbooks are made using recycled card where possible. Everyone needs a lovehuggle now and then so why not pop in for a peek and grab yourself one today.


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Oakapple and Rose

Handmade items, many personalised or made to order, including bunting, quilts and bags.


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Clementine's Threads

 Clementine loves dresses and little pink things like butterflies and flowers. So I made a little pink shop for her and all the things she likes so that other little girls could enjoy them too. In my stall you will find little dresses, little bags, little hats and some pretty little hot air balloons. In fact everything is little and pretty and made especially for lovely little girls.

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Sadie's Jewellery

I started my jewellery making journey about two years ago. I am self taught and i learn techniques from studying from books, video, and DVDs. I have also attended a few classes where i have perfected my jewellery making skill.My jewellery are costume jewellery made from gemstone, resin, and metal beads. Findings i use is sterling silver, gold or silver plated. If you see something you like and want it in another metal, size or colour please get in touch, subject to beads been available i will accommodate your request.Customer satisfaction is my number one priority.

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Post 3 of purple group CRAFTfest stalls

Here's another taster of what's available in September's CRAFTfest

Nevar

Nevar, the place to come for beautifully handcrafted jewellery featuring semi-precious gemstones, Swarovski Crystals and carefully hand selected beads and pieces of sea glass. I use various techniques from wirework to chain maille and create gorgeous and unique pieces of jewellery which are suitable for all occasions, either as a treat for yourself or as a gift for a loved one.

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Tasha's Creations

Handmade Clay Creations from Rose Accessories & Jewellery which would be a lovely accessory as well as a good addition to a wedding or special occasion. Create lovely Pandora Style Bracelets and other jewellery using amazing techniques to create amazing and unique patterned jewellery as well as creating unique gift ideas

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My Small World

My name is Katie and I live in Chester England. My shop is called My Small World and I make and sell traditionally made, hand sewn collectable bears, fabric and felt brooches, freemotion embroidered gifts and badges, mini decorative canvases and more.

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Cheeky Rose Studio

Cheeky Rose was born from a love of beautiful clothes, for women who want something unique, and an alternative to today’s mass produce fashion. With a passion for vintage sewing patterns I experiment with original patterns and adapt and make them relevant to the women of today. I am a skilled dressmaker with years of providing beautiful and unique clothing to satisfied customers. All my clothing are made by hand, this means that I am free to customise clothing, mixing fabrics and design elements to suit. Although the designs are inspired by vintage, they are not restricted to one era, but embrace the fun and flirty best of all decades with Cheeky Rose own twist.

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Personal Space Interiors - Vintage

Personal Space Interiors Vintage stall is the place to be for gorgeous vintage fabric goodies for you and your home. All of the items in my vintage range are handmade by me using a range of quality upcycled and unused fabrics. I make cushion covers, curtains, pinboards, bags, lavender gifts and Christmas decorations using hand and machine sewing, knitting and crochet. I also do bespoke work so if you fancy something unique, why not get in touch and see what we can create together?

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And our next purple CRAFTfest stallholders are...

Pauline's Passions

 

I use various techniques from wirework to chain maille and create gorgeous and unique pieces of jewellery which are suitable for all occasions, either as a treat for yourself or as a gift for a loved one. Here are some of my product for the craftfest. These include cards, ornaments, jewellery.I also provide a bespoke service and am happy to make cards for you for any occasion with names etc. please contact me using my email address paulinespassions@fsmail.net

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Personal Space Interiors

Personal Space Interiors Home stall is the place to be for gorgeous fabric goodies for you and your home. All of my items are handmade by me using a range of vintage, retro and contemporary fabrics. I make cushion covers, curtains, pinboards, bags, lavender gifts and Christmas decorations using hand and machine sewing, knitting and crochet. I also do bespoke work so if you fancy something unique, why not get in touch and see what we can create together?

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Waterlily Designs

"I make unique handmade personalised cards for all occasions, new baby & christening keepsake albums, mini scrapbooks,wedding invitations and albums & die cut kits in all themes. Any name/age/relation can be added to the cards and in most cases colours and wording can be changed.

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Bonnie Beads

Hi. My name is Nicola and I design and make gorgeous jewellery. My pieces are mainly created from glass pearl beads and seed beads. I also like to use semi -precious gemstone beads. Many of my creations are made using different bead-weaving techniques. I thoroughly enjoy my craft and every piece I make is made with care and love. Please feel free to visit me and any of the links below to see what I do.

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Created in Cloth

Created in Cloth was born from a desire to make good quality items that are unusual, practical & a pleasure to own and receive at affordable prices. So often now things are mass produced and one cannot be identified from the next, here at Created in Cloth I make each item individually with love and care. Some of my items can be customised with names, dates or colours to personalise, making them a treasured item or a wonderful gift.

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Here come the purple CRAFTfesters!

A first look at some of the lovely stalls created by CRAFTfest purple group.

Raven's Stained Glass

Beautiful stained glass pieces which are perfect as gifts for all occasions from birthdays to Christmas gifts. I create suncatchers, decorations, 3D pieces of stained glass art, stained glass mosaics and beautiful sparking Christmas Decorations.

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LO! Designz

I make handcrafted jewellery with mostly precious metal clay which becomes solid fine silver (99.9%)after firing and can be hallmarked as such. I also make pieces from base metal clays such as copper and bronze. I incorporate both semi-precious and lab-created stones in my jewellery. As all my pieces are one-of-a-kind, no two are the same. However, if you see something you like but in another colour, feel free to contact me and I'd make it to order for you.

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Kabuki

Indulge your sweet tooth with Kabuki Jewellery! I combine quirky, handmade polymer clay charms with a selection of beads, buttons and ribbons, to create colourful and unique accessories. Taking inspiration from Japanese street fashion, street art and pop culture Kabuki accessories are sure to get you noticed!

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Loutul

Embroidered Wall Art, Pewter Wall Sculptures, Pewter Candle Sleeves, Decorative Glass Bottles, Custom Embroidery and Pewter Embossing. We have a wide variety of Pewter Repousse gifts and homewares. All items are made by hand using only hand tools. As with our embroidery, we aim to cater for all tastes. All our embroidered designs are professionally framed in-house to ensure that the frames compliment the artwork. We do offer a custom service for both embroidered artwork and pewter repousse so if we dont have what you're looking for, let us know and we'll try our best to accommodate you.

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Auli'i Beads

So, a bit about me ... Well, I've always loved costume jewellery and a colleague once asked just how many bracelets etc I had as I always seemed to be colour co-ordinated. My first foray into the world of beading was when a favourite bracelet broke and I bought some beading elastic and decided to repair it myself. When I just couldn't find a bracelet to go with an outfit I had I decided to get some beads and make my own so I could get exactly what I wanted. Then to keep myself occupied during a period of illness I found myself making beaded jewellery and soon became totally addicted!

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