Ally Pally Day Out

So who else has been down to Londons Alexandra Palace

 for the "Knitting and Stitching show?"

My friend and I went on a coach trip

yesterday and had a fantastic time.

Both of us were broke when we left

with all the bits and pieces we bought

but I have to say for me the best part

was the fabulous exhibitions by the textile graduates

and  artists.

Here are some of my photos.

I went to have a word with long time bloggy

friend Sue from @home who had a stall selling her 

badges and pocket mirrors. It was lovely to 

meet her after chatting on line and sharing each others lives 

for so long. It was a very quick chat as 

thankfully for her she was very busy.

Hope it carried on in the same vain honey and it was worth

all the hard work. Can't wait to read her post about the hotel

which apparently left a lot to be desired.

This was one of my favourites booths 

Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn

and came away with one of their books.

I'm totally inspired to do more embroidery and really wish

I could have afforded to buy one of their pieces.

There was artist from all over the world

Sorry about the glare on this one but I love the picture 

which was so different from the ones above.

  

Then as we left I saw this which has been knitted

 by a whole host of people based on the characters from

a new childrens book due out called"Save snarky spuddle and ramfeezled", 

unfortunately for them they were parked outside 

and not allowed a  gazebo. 

It was pouring when 

we left and I felt so sorry for them.

We hit dreadful traffic on the way home so it was

a very long day but very enjoyable.

I haven't taken a photo of the things I got so will do that this week

so see you soon and let me know what you thought of the show if you went.

Gillxx