The Knit and Stitch Show - VERY photo heavy

 I've already said a few things about my visit yesterday so let's dive straight in to some photos.

As we entered the show, there was an exhibition of wonderful quilting.

Made by a class of Y5s and 6s - with help from Miss, I expect!  

It the hall, there were stalls galore - so many different crafts were represented.  Lots of patchwork/quilting as well as the yarns and fabrics, buttons, silks . . . so much!

A catwalk show with people showing their own designs and makes.

This is quite similar to Anita's Quiet Sky blanket, isn't it?

Nothing to do with a stall - Beth would love it, being a Crazy Cat Lady!

I was tempted . . .

Gorgeous fabric - but hard to make up, I am sure.  

There were rows and rows and rows of gorgeous patterns and colours - all surrounded by hoardes of people!

Lots of bags.  I don't remember there being so many bag stalls last year.  

I was sorely tempted (again) but didn't fall . . .

Gorgeous!

Loads of Christmas themed stuff.  Not just advent things, there were cards and cross stitch kits and bead decorations and - oh, so much.  If I were younger and hadn't collected so much over the years, I could have spent a fortune.

It seems the have a Best Looking Stall Award.  This was the best view I could find . . . it was crowded.

Finally, there was the usual Graduates' Exhibition area.  It was just mind blowing!

Yes, I did buy some things.

These are for my Christmas tree - I got a rainbow one for Beth too.

Very cheap but very pretty earrings.  No idea how long they will last but they're nice.

I got this for Beth - it is her birthday in less than a fortnight.

Fabric - I think I will make a skirt or a top with this.

This fabric will be a kaftan.  Comfortable to wear but dressy enough for evening, if I want.

I got a bit of yarn - not much, just 100g but hand dyed and very soft.

And the other - a lovely silky feel, maybe not that easy to work with but - we will see.

They both came in skeins which I have rewound into balls.  I love a twisted skein but they are not practical for knitting from!

I think both will make winter warming somethings.

There was some lovely sock skeins but I have so many hand knit socks and also some yarn not used yet, so I didn't.

A couple of cross stitch kits . . .

Whether I will make them this year or next, remains to be seen but I love them both.

And finally . . .

I have the basic Granny Square deck, Beth night be getting me the flower deck for Christmas and I think this is the new one just out.

I decided on the colour I want for the quilt I'm making but will get it more cheaply at Wool Warehouse or LoveCrafts.
(I still miss Deramores!)

I had the best time - it was crowded in the morning but eased off come the afternoon and, as it was the last day, a few things were reduced.
Those stall holders looked exhausted.  I hope they have scheduled a few days off to recover.

Will I go again next year?  Not half - and maybe Beth will come too.