Wahay, we’re off to Skipton tomorrow – Yarndale, here we come!
Three girly days filled with yarn-related happiness and three nights of drinking wine away from home. Us four ladies having bought our tickets for the much awaited yarnfest four long months ago, thought it wise to book some decent accommodation at the same time while there was still some choice. Long gone are the days where I’m happy to sleep anywhere as long as it’s spotlessly clean. Oh no, nowadays I want somewhere at least as nice, if not better, than the home I’ve left behind. £39 a night Travelodge will NOT do.
Luckily, Cononley Hall was available and £90 a night for B+B in 5* luxury is a bit more up our street!
So, rooms booked, tickets at the ready, now for the FIVE HOUR drive up from Somerset……
Looking on the bright side, when did you last get to sit down and crochet for five hours flat??
Talking of which, I have finished another WIP. It’s a Christmas present for a male in the family and I’m hoping it’s masculine enough. I’m basing my choice of colours on my husband’s taste but he is rather brave on the colour front to say the least!!
Today’s Challenge: How to take an interesting photograph of a scarf (without a model)!
I’ve also finished with the designer fabric I bought in the charity shop. There was enough to make a pair of full-length curtains for our dining room which I am absolutely thrilled about. I can’t show you pictures of them in situ yet as the room still needs to be painted, but here they are all neatly folded waiting to be hung.
So, until next week (post-Yarndale) toodle-oo!
September 25, 2014 at 7:16 pm
HAPPY YARNDALE!!! 🙂
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September 25, 2014 at 7:17 pm
Yey! We’re really excited – photos will follow, I’m sure:)
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September 25, 2014 at 9:36 pm
I’ve not heard of Yarndale and I’m only 45 minutes away from Skipton! I’ve checked out the website and might have a ride over on Sunday. Looks fab! Hope you have an amazing girlie weekend 😃
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September 25, 2014 at 9:46 pm
Oh you so should go! It’s amazing – a real feast for the eyes and a Mecca for all yarn crafters:)
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September 26, 2014 at 8:20 am
I’m sure a wonderful time will be had by all !;-)
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September 28, 2014 at 7:46 pm
It was wonderful – having Chinese now before bed and early start for looong drive home tomorrow!
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September 28, 2014 at 8:12 pm
Sounds like it was definitely worth the long drive up!!! Looking forward to seeing all the goodies you caught on camera whilst there – maybe even the odd purchase or two as well 😉 ?!?
safe journey home to you all ! 🙂
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September 26, 2014 at 1:26 pm
I’m going on Sunday but I bet you’ll be there Saturday !
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September 26, 2014 at 2:08 pm
Yes, we’ve bought weekend tickets – well, it’s a long way to go for just one day!
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September 26, 2014 at 2:52 pm
I’ll look out for the ladies on the wine;)
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September 28, 2014 at 7:45 pm
We did both days from start to finish. Loved it! How about you?
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September 28, 2014 at 10:15 pm
Loved it too. Although having 13 yr old along prevented me from parting with too much of my money!
I could easily have done the whole thing again. Next year. 😉
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September 26, 2014 at 2:59 pm
Have a great time at Yarndale… think of poor old me at ‘The Workplace’ I wonder if I can gather a few Dearies together for a mini knit / crochet along in homage of your yarnalacious weekend away 🙂
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September 28, 2014 at 7:43 pm
It was fab, Lucy was lovely (and very helpful), photos will follow soon:)
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September 26, 2014 at 5:07 pm
Scarf and curtains look fab! I miss Yorkshire so give those hills a wave for me 🙂
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September 28, 2014 at 7:42 pm
Thank you! Hills duly saluted:)
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September 27, 2014 at 11:38 pm
I envy your trip to Yarndale. It sounds like so much fun! I hope you and the other ladies have a wonderful time drinking wine…err, getting away from home for a while.
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September 28, 2014 at 7:40 pm
It’s been fantastic – very inspirational. Such friendly people eager to share their knowledge. Photos on blog soon:)
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