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.
That's a lot of apples and a very run down barn! How do you store the apples? The quilt show looks interesting and the flea too--a good day out! I was surprised the one quilt group's blurb on their quilt described getting away w other quilters and forming their group, in 2020! Height if covid lockdown?
ReplyDeleteIprefer your color style to what I see in pics.
Glad you didn't buy two of same KD book!
What are the very modern spikes, pinnacles looming above the Oast House?
lizzy gone to the beach...
The old barn with its stone shingles is still hanging on in there. A stable was at one end and a big double door further along. Not sure whether it was for heavy working horses - probably.
DeleteThe apples are ones that keep for quite a time, and I eat one or two daily so they won't be wasted.
Perhaps those quilters formed a bubble? Seemed like a good idea at the time perhaps!
The spikes (the cowls) are part of the original oast house - they would turn in the wind, funnelling it down to dry the hops in the room below by extracting the moist air. Hops were picked with a moisture content of around 80% and it had to be down to 6% before they were used for brewing beer. Hereford & next door Worcestershire, like Hampshire and Kent, were a premier hop growing area and they are still grown there to this day. People used to come from the cities (think East End of London) to pick them - it was their holiday each year. This area attracted people from Birmingham and the Black Country, and Wales.
I tried cancelling the book but it's already on its way so I will have to send it back and get a refund.
I wondered about the spikes also. The quilts you show here are lovely, and I'm impressed by the hand quilting on the small white one.
ReplyDeleteSee my reply to Lizzy D. The small white quilt was superbly worked.
DeleteWhat a lovely old building, food for the soul. Russets have always been my favourite apple, I must look out for some as 'tis the season for them. Never having been too keen on a raw apple ( love a pie or a crumble ) I've taken to eating them sliced with peanut butter to dip them in, tasty and not too guilt ridden. The quilt show had some beautiful things. Such patience to produce, I wish my pockets had more in them I could go quite giddy. One of my past cats delivered a swallow to my kitchen years ago, I managed to corner the poor thing and, holding it gently, released it quickly back into the garden. Its heartbeat was going nineteen to the dozen and although traumatic for the poor bird it was unhurt thankfully. It was amazing to see it's plumage so close, so, so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI have loved apples all my life. My small orchard has some Heritage varieties. My friend Pam can't eat them unless they are cooked - says they make her feel sick. I don't have that problem!!
DeleteGlad you were able to rescue the Swallow.
The quilts were beautiful I also liked the embroidered grey cloth, so very delicate.
ReplyDeleteYes, that was beautiful and so skilfully designed and stitched.
DeleteGorgeous quilts - even if not as many as you hoped. Love the birds - very clever and the colours of the Mackintosh looking quilt with the tulips, also the view through a window.
ReplyDeleteEven though I've no wish to do patchwork or quilting I do love to see them but I've not been to a quilt show for ages. Must see if there are any on anywhere.
..... Quilt Festival at the EEC in Birmingham, it made it even worse. I would have to drive to that though as no coach trips to anywhere round here, apart from Badminton Horse Trials (which I would love to go to again, but that is an £80 trip . . .
DeleteI would have enjoyed that show, but 70 miles each way might have put me off making the journey.
ReplyDeleteWhen you live in Wales, NOTHING is local, and I go to Malvern most months for a wander round the wonderful Fleamarket. I joined up 3 things to happen on the same day, which eked out the fuel a bit more. There was a stand selling zips - I thought of you!!
DeleteI really love traditional quilts best but I love seeing and appreciate beautiful art quilts at quilt shows. The birds are lovely, we have swallows visit us here but I would love to see a real puffin. I know that’s not likely to happen JennyP
ReplyDeleteThere were a couple of basic quilts on display which reminded me of a local quilter's group display. I thought, grannies on parade . . . Some other more imaginitive ones too of course, but really, nothing to go ooh and aah over as you turned a corner.
DeleteThe Puffins on Skomer island, off the Pembrokeshire coast are amazing, and SO unafraid of people. You can approach within inches of them.
I really love the Robin and Gold Finches. I nearly went to a local Wool ‘ Fayre ‘ yesterday but knowing prices would be on the high side put me off, I suppose I could have window shopped …….i don’t like being a bit mean about it, I’m aware of the skills in hand spinning etc but my current budget just won’t allow for it.
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Some interesting items displayed even if the overall show was a disappointment. A quilt show with vendors set up is temptation readily available.
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