Yesterday I went with my wonderful friend to visit Chatsworth Christmas market. We didn't go in the famous house, as we had both been previously, but had a lovely few hours wandering around the market, topped off with some grub and gluehwein.
I thought I'd share a few snap shots, I'm afraid I don't like taking lots of pictures of stalls as there are always lots of people milling around, and a lot of stall holders don't seem to like it, instead I thought I'd share some festive decor :)
I have finished my first crafty Christmas present! here is Dad's scarf - he is always looking for a red scarf, but never seems to find one, this year I could happily make him one. I am going to make my brother a scarf as well and insist the whole family wear their 'Helen' Scarves on Christmas Day! So egotistical...
I have also stitched together the front of Mum's hot water bottle cover, just the next one to do and then I shall try and fudge the assembly.
How are your Christmas crafty plans coming? Do tell :)
Until next time x
The Christmas Market looks great :) I think I might be in denial about Christmas. It's really crept up on me this year, really must start thinking about it properly!
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I know what you mean, I think the market woke me up a bit! I still can't really believe we are in November.... x
DeleteThis is such a lovely visit to get you in the festive mood. A nice red scarf is very festive. I think your family should be grateful you make scarves instead of Christmas sweaters.....! I've been thinking about Christmas.....but that's about it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping in :) hehe I'll remind them of that :)
DeleteIf you make me one I will come over for Christmas and wear mine too! Love your presents and the market looked so wonderful.
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Meredith
Meredith that would be amazing!! I'd have to make Little Buddy one as well :) x
Deletedear helen,
ReplyDeletethe christmas market looks wonderful.Love your homemade gift.....the scarf for your dad is brilliant,nice color.
I think i will make a hat for my husband and warm woolen socks for my dad and mum.
wish you a wonderful weekend my friend,
regina
Ooh your gifts sound lovely :) Socks are my longterm aim, if I ever master knitting.... Hope you've had a lovely relaxing weekend :)
DeleteHi Helen, Chatsworth looks wonderful, truly festive and lots of stalls to enjoy.
ReplyDeleteI love your granny square hot water bottle cover and scarf, they will be appreciated.
My plans are coming together now after being realistic about makes.
Have a fun weekend
Helen
Thanks Helen :) Your makes look wonderful! I always end up having to put my realistic glasses on, I get so carried away by the whole thing :)
DeleteThe presents you made are great ! I'm not yet in C-mas gifts ... still in autumn ... !! Well, my hands are stoopong hruting me so I can knit and crochet again ! have a creative week end ! see you
ReplyDeleteGlad your hands aren't hurting now, I hope they stay well and happy. hope you had a lovely weekend :)
DeleteThat market at Chatsworth looks wonderful, I'd love to wander around that. Well done on finishing some Christmas gifts. So far, my Christmas crafting involves ordering patterns, choosing fabric and writing lists. I am yet to actually make anything! x
ReplyDeleteI'd really recommend Chatsworth market if you're ever in the area :) hehe I love the preparation stage, looking forward to seeing the makes :) x
DeleteThe Christmas market looks fabulous, it seems very big, and in such a beautiful setting, I'd enjoy visiting myself. I love the red scarf, it looks so cosy, your dad will be kept toasty warm this winter.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jo - I'd really recommend it :) Hopefully Dad will get lots of wears in this winter :)
DeleteThe Christmas market looks as though it was lots of fun! I am not crafting anything for anyone at all this Christmas, which is nice as it means that I don't have crafting deadlines and can do my own thing! I am sure that your family will love your makes, especially your Dad!! xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Amy :) I don't blame you! Your cakes look wonderful :) xx
DeleteHello Helen, I know what you mean about taking photo's when there are lots of people about, I went to a Christmas Craft Fair and I didn't take any at all as it seemed to me that it would be intrusive. Perhaps I am just not brave enough to ask permission, I am not very forward or outspoken lol.
ReplyDeleteYour Christmas craft projects are coming along nicely, I have not done many to be honest. My plan is for Christmas 2015 in that I will do gift projects through the year. I think this will work better for me as I am not good with dead lines when crafting. I have creative spurts and troughs haha!
Have a great weekend x
Hi Linda, I feel exactly the same as you, sometimes I will if there's not so many people around and the stall holders are friendly, but if they don't engage with their customers I am too shy! Sounds like an excellent plan for next Christmas, i'm trying v hard to be realistic and stick to simple makes that won't stress me out... Hope you had a lovely weekend :) x
DeleteLovely photos, the twig reindeer are great! Your handmade gifts are wonderful, handmade is always special. I also went to a market at the weekend, I love this time of year!
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