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Marlay Park Summer Fair
posted in fabric wool buttons ribbons etc - 13-06-2010, 22:56
I was fortunate enough to happen upon a Summer Fair in Marlay House, Marlay Park this morning (all just thanks to the fact that I was collecting my daughter from a birthday sleepover down the road) and the rest of the family were fortunate that we were there for the early sunny part of the day as they headed off to the playground while I got lost in beauty! The house, for a start, has been magnificently restored. Visiting one of the empty rooms I overheard a little boy say "Mum, when we move house can we move here?" I couldn't help but say "Can I come too!" It has certainly been retreasured beautifully.
The fair itself was a delight of talent, beauty, craft and innovation. I wanted to share with you in particular some of the like-minded people who either retreasured materials or retreasured the art of crochet, though according to one lady apparently Ireland is lagging behind and it's all the rage in the US and Europe, which was confirmed to my by images in today's Sunday Times of the lastest collection from Chanel! (Forgive me if it is I who lag behind, I'm not a great reader of fashion magazines).
I was also happy to discover a fellow mobile-phone-holder-maker, though hers were sewn.
Keep an eye out for these innovative ladies.
I was fortunate enough to happen upon a Summer Fair in Marlay House, Marlay Park this morning (all just thanks to the fact that I was collecting my daughter from a birthday sleepover down the road) and the rest of the family were fortunate that we were there for the early sunny part of the day as they headed off to the playground while I got lost in beauty! The house, for a start, has been magnificently restored. Visiting one of the empty rooms I overheard a little boy say "Mum, when we move house can we move here?" I couldn't help but say "Can I come too!" It has certainly been retreasured beautifully.
The fair itself was a delight of talent, beauty, craft and innovation. I wanted to share with you in particular some of the like-minded people who either retreasured materials or retreasured the art of crochet, though according to one lady apparently Ireland is lagging behind and it's all the rage in the US and Europe, which was confirmed to my by images in today's Sunday Times of the lastest collection from Chanel! (Forgive me if it is I who lag behind, I'm not a great reader of fashion magazines).
- Fabula by Anka - "Accessories with a story - Repurposed, Recycled, Loved Again"
- by Yvonne - Churchtown based Yvonne uses traditonal fine crochet combin
ed with jewellery to make beautiful necklaces, hats, bags and other accessories. Contact her at yvonnebeale[at]eircom.net. - Heather Finn - although most of her work is knitted there were a few incredible crocheted dresses, one combining crochet, knitted fabric and weaved fabrics. Her home page features one entirely crocheted dress in the background.
- JT Crafts - Jurate Tiskute, a Crafts Council of Ireland competition winner who had an outstanding softly knitted wedding dress on display (featured here). I feared for what might happen to it with so many people walking around! Contact her at jthandicrafts[at]gmail.com.
I was also happy to discover a fellow mobile-phone-holder-maker, though hers were sewn.
Keep an eye out for these innovative ladies.
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