Oh where did February go? It ended with my first workshop of the year, a return to Folly Fabrics in Bampton, to hold a 'Little Houses' workshop. I was lodged for the night with the lovely shop owners and I took a jar of Joe's delicious blackcurrant jam as a little thank-you gift. So breakfast on the day was homemade bread and jam. And enough coffee to shake the cobwebs from my brain.
Then off to the shop, to set up. This is the calm before the storm.
It's always a full house at Folly Fabrics and I had a lovely mix of returners, some ladies who had seen my latest 'Mollie Makes' cover last year (and traveled a long way from 'down south' to attend) and a blog friend, from 'Tales from the Weekday Home' - it was really fabulous to meet her in person at last.
While I was staying with Joe, I knocked up this little prototype, so that people had the option of making that or creating their own. Everyone got to work.
And that was it for four hours. Towards the end, the customary cake came out. Don't be deceived by it's innocent simplicity; this view hides the one inch thick filling of chocolate buttercream.
I can't remember a workshop where there wasn't a cosy mix of wool, cake and mugs of hot drinks.
Meanwhile, my friend the shop owner, had been quietly making her own delightful little Scottish croft in the background. It's finished off beautifully. I have bit of a 'proud teacher' feeling about this, but it's mostly down to her own patience and persistence.
So, that was it for February. My next workshop is in Manchester, on the 30th April, with limited spaces, which are filling up; we have just four places left and bunnies to make. If you'd like to come, the booking form is here on the 'Make It website.
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Oh, I would love to win a copy of this. What a gorgeous looking book. xxx
Oh, I would love to win a copy of this. What a gorgeous looking book. xxx
I have just popped over from facebook to have a peek. I think there was a copy of this at Renegade for looking at. Would love to win a copy. x
Such pretty houses. I would love to win a copy of the Mollie Makes christmas book for some festive inspiration.....oh no I've jut started humming Santa Baby and its only October! x
Id love to win a copy,I am new to needle felting and its taken hold of me , such a wonderful craft
Looks like a lovely book full of festive ideas and even better that your cottages are in it! Doesn't get any better than that :) Congrats on being featured.
I wouls love a copy but would it be able to be mailed to the States?
I found a local source for Molly Makes so will have to see if they have the new magazine.
The book looks wonderful. I would love to win it so that I could get busy with some Christmas decor.
I love you work and books...A free copy would br very nice..Put me down for the drawing.
Stephanie Tarver
...fingers crossed for this lovely giveaway, I'd really, really love to have the book in my home! ;o)
Hugs from Italy,
Antonella
Hi Gretel, please add me into the giveaway i'd love a chance of winning one of your beautiful little houses!
x
Cute little cottages Gretal.....I love them and I'd love your book!!!!
Those are adorable. Please count me in.
PD
How lovely to see your work in a book,you must be so proud x
Thoroughly deserved Gretel. I would love to win the book - it would be fantastic inspiration for the children at school. I could adapt and possibly simplify the ideas so that we could have a go.
Exciting. Fingers crossed.
A long time ago, I used to visit your blog, Gretel, every day. Meantime, lots of things have happened in my life. I have a lot of posts to read from your blog, I want to know where you live now, how are you doing.
A huge hug!!!
(It would be so nice to have your tiny houses!)
:) thank you for the chance :)love your blog
Oooh, count me in, how exciting!
I'd love to try needle felting and see this beautiful publication!
Gretel,
What a wonderful treat to win this!
Ooh the book looks lovely. I'd love to win it!!! Sarah
I just love your houses and would really love a copy of that book!
fingers crossed!!
Kris in MA
Gorgeous little houses! Please include me in the draw.
count me in gretel.... (lina)xxx
Congratulations on your work being featured in the brilliant Mollie Makes magazine (my absolute favourite craft mag!). I would love to be entered for your giveaway. Becky x
Wow - well done! Please enter me in the draw, that looks like a book that should be on my shelves!
Would love to win such a wonderful book!!!
Here's hoping and praying for it!
Thanks for the opportunity!
Dear Gretel I participate with pleasure.What a beautiful giveaway it is !!! Thank you
Love
Savine
Looks beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win one... :D
I'd love a copy of this book - if your houses are any guide, they projects look delightful, and ive been casting around for an excuse to try needle felting.
Fiona-Grace
Oooh...yes please...pop my name into that there hat! :-) xx
Oooh...yes please...pop my name into that there hat! :-) xx
Gretel, here's a happy coincidence. After a midday visit to the Union Sq. farmers market, I stopped off at the nearby Barnes & Noble shop to pick up the MM issue with the buttons stuck on to the cover. (I don't buy each issue but liked the look of this one.)
So...now I see that the wise folks at MM have now included you in another of their publications. Please do put my name in that hat and give that hat a really good shake!
Over here, autumn is creeping in. Cooler and cooler, days shorter and shorter. I am doing a lot of knitting.
The Park is lovely just now...mostly still very green.
xo
Your cottages are gorgeous Gretel. The book looks splendid also. Would love to get my hand on it!
I would love, love, love to win this Mollie Makes Christmas book. I'm sure it has a lot of ideas I would put to use for the Holiday season. Thanks.
Ack! That would he so neat!!!!! Congratulations!!!
Oh I would love to win - the book looks great! Thank you for a chance! :)
Hey Gretel, congrats on making it into the book. I can imagine how exciting it is to see your work in print.
Sweet little houses....
Throw my name in the hat too please. I would love to open my letterbox and find a Royal Mail stamp on a parcel from the UK....too exciting.
Oh this looks good! It's funny, I made some felted houses not too unlike these a couple of Christmases ago - I'd completely forgotten about them till I saw these! Still seems too soon to be thinking about Christmas though :)
you're such a wonderful talent, they really are adorable and the mollie makes book looks great- is that available on the high street? x
Hello! Of course I want to participate, this is a wonderful opportunity!
Have a nice weekend!
I adore your love and love reading your blog. I so look forward to your next posts!
What a lovely Book. Coun't me in.
Oh well done Gretel - what lovely little decorations and what a fab book to be published in!! I think Annie and I could find lots to make from that and we might even have to try a little house or two for the grandchildren's Christmas trees. x Jo
Hoping you have your own little cottage very soon.
Congratulations Gretel on having your beautiful work in this lovely magazine!
Jess x
Hi Gretel: Please enter me in the giveaway - I'm alays looking for fresh ideas!!!
Please put my name in the hat kiddo!!
janet xox
The Empty Nest
PS....when you are ready, I would love a house :->
Oh my, I am a lurker of your blog but very happy to see your talent being recognised more and more. Beautiful book!
P.S You don't happen to know where you can get back copies of Molly Makes magazines do you? I missed your dog feature and would love to buy a copy.
your little houses are so graet! hope you don't mind if i get inspiered:)
Please enter me - i'd love to win this.
sandy.
Houses are so cute,love them.This is amazing giveaway,thank you for the chance to win this book.
I have been coveting this book, so I hope I win! :)
Janey x
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Janey L
I'd be pleased to enter:)
Lovely little cottages.... We do love a cottage, don't we!
looks beautiful, i'd love to win a copy, already got the Mollie Makes mag with your lovely dogs!
hey....I almost missed it! Paint fumes and other stuff have kept me from doing much computering....and hardly any looking at blogs....
but.... I would love to put my name in the draw Gretel....
Vee
I would love to win the book. Thank you for opening this to the whole world.
Ohh, I spotted the book mention in the magazine: time to dust off my needle-felting skills (or lack of!).
Mollie Christmas!
How lucky it would be to be the Lucky One!
victoria
How exciting!
Count me in please!
Oh Gretel I am so happy for you ! Your little cottages are wonderful (())
Wow...your work is beautiful and inspiring! I hand delivered a copy of the MM with your adorable puppies to my sister in the states when I visited her...we both love your work.
Please throw my name in the hat too...this book looks amazing.
Your art brings all of us joy! Every unique, creative and happy detail is inspiring~
Congratulations and many more to come! :)
Fun Fun fun, i would love to have a copy.
I would love to win this as it's on my mum's Christmas list!
Looks fab!!
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Lovely book, enhanced all the more by your lovely little houses! Please include me in the giveaway. M x
what the hedoublehockeysticks! where do they all come from when there is a draw?!