2010-04-05 20:28:49

To celebrate the coming of spring. There's 10% off all my Pickled-Pumpkins listings until 11pm Friday 9th April. Just purchase as usual and I'll refund the 10% via Paypal.



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2009-11-07 17:13:29

Just started my crimbo shopping...on MISI where else!

Once Guy Fawkes night has gone I always think its ok to start talking about the 'C' word!

Just been maiking new supplies of my cat hat.

Purrfect stocking filler.

http://www.misi.co.uk/gifts/23197/Multi_Coloured_Cats_Fleece_Hat_All_Sizes.html



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2009-10-21 11:45:36

If blogging was a school subject I'd get a D minus! And probably 'must try harder'.

So here goes with a super human effort.....Been busy getting ready for the winter season. New fleece fabric has arrived so I'm busy in the 'studio' cutting and stitching. Just did a ladies pamper evening event last week which went well. Have another event 31st October ILHP, Snetterton, Norfolk. Also currently involved in an exhibition at Blickling Hall Norfolk for the Norfolk Craft Guild. That one's on til 1st November.

There thats a mini blog. I'll try harder next time Miss!



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2009-09-10 12:28:49

Oh my goodness! Where did the summer go?

Just been doing some raffia hat teaching. Had a great but exhausting time! Got some more classes lined up for next week.

I run the classes to according to demand. Very informal...no previous experience needed. Hopefully good fun and the students end up making their own hat.

Just listed my new fleece hats onto my website at www.raffique.co.uk as well as my MISI shop



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2009-07-31 11:56:01

New Pictures

Got some great new pics for my fleece scarves. Really really pleased with them. (Thanks Libby.)

http://www.misi.co.uk/gifts/17678/Pink_Fleece_Scarf_Ideal_Ski_Wear_Perfect_Gift.html

Will be listing more in the next few days.

Will all this wet weather we've had instead of the promised heatwave I dont feel so bad about looking towards autumn!



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2009-03-25 15:13:09

Weird Weather

March is rolling on. Very strange weather at the moment. Sunny one minute and then black as the ace of spades the next!

Been trying to hunt for some Easter bunnies in the Easter egg hunt. Not been looking in the right places yet....

Spent yesterday dyeing raffia. Have a lovely lilac hank trying to dry...weather permitting! Just wish there were enough hours in the day to do all those important things like being creative, listing things on various websites, doing photos, answering emails, not forgetting running a home!

Daughter has gone for a visit to Chester Uni today. She's then got to decide which one. Cant believe she'll be flown the nest in 6 months time. Really making the most of her being here at home.

 



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2009-03-04 15:10:56

March already?!

Cant believe its March already! The frogs are busy doing froggy things, so spring has sprung!

Just been asked to do an exhibition based on the history of hats and hat making. So will have to get busy preparing a few exhibits.

Also got my 1st booking fo 2010 for a WI talk. Getting the hang of doing talks now and only feel sick for about six hours before rather than the entire week!

The last talk I dd was miles and miles away on a VERY snowy night. Was expecting or rather hoping it'd be cancelled due to the weather. But these WI ladies are very sturdy. NOTHING was going to keep them at home that night. Got there late and discovered I'd left half my hats in the hallway at home. Managed to get through the evening with a bit of waffle and padding. Then snow ploughed home!

Taking eldest child to York St John Uni next week for an interview. How did she manage to grow up so quick? Seems like yesturday she was just off to playgroup!



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2009-01-24 19:49:10

Havent blogged for a while so here goes.

Busy working on the 'Hat Talk' that I do for W.I groups. Been having coaching sessions on the old public speaking. Getting there! Just as well I'm not a politician tho! Still feel a gibbering wreck..

Getting into spring mode. Must be round the corner surely! Dying to get going on with raffia hats again. Which reminds me, must do some raffia dyeing. Was thinking of doing a purple and pink  range for this year.

Child no.2 was at an audition this week for a play with Patrick Stewart. Didnt get the part but got interviewed on local radio. He'll be impossible to live with now!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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