Pam and I met up on the edge of town this morning and made our way to Hereford, stopping first at Breinton Manor Farm shop as I needed apples and they do lovely Heritage varieties. I bought two bags of Russets and one of Ashmead Kernel, and some lovely onions and garlic. Then on to Lyde Court for their last Fleamarket of the season. I wasn't expecting much (and so wasn't too disappointed). I got a history book for just £1 - The Forgotten Castles of Wales by Paul R Davis and a pretty double duvet cover set for Tam's bedroom here. I may try and offload some of my oldest old stock there next year.
I loved the little figures on this stand but resisted temptation.
Some lovely quilts formed the backdrop and skirting on this stand.
Isn't this lovely?
And these Goldfinches. I think it was a preprinted panel which you then embroidered.
There were several similar of these at the side of the hall. Very colourful.
A nice view through a window.
Loved the 3-D fish that the Puffin had caught.
This was the 2nd day of the Fair and I didn't arrive until gone mid-day. It seemed pretty quiet. When I went a year ago I went on the first day and it was very busy. There were perhaps 25% less stalls this year, and some stalls with very ordinary cheaper range fabrics which didn't interest me. There really weren't many quilts on display either. I was disappointed. I did buy some fabrics, but had "good sharp pins" on my shopping list and they stayed put as I am NOT going to pay £15.85 for special quilting pins (and not that many of them). There was a busy and very packed Quilt Fair on Builth showground this year - and again next I understand. I will just go to that in future. 2 miles each way is cheaper than a 140 mile round trip! I did bother a church on the way home, so will share that with you soon.
Oh, I nearly forgot. I have cancelled the Autumny quilt book of Kim Diehl's that I ordered, as when I checked, I have it already!!! It's Simple Harvest.
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