Two Weekends of Craft for Christmas!

What a busy weekend! Despite the rain, Saturday brought a lot of people down to Town Street in Marple Bridge for this year's Winter Wonderland. It was a magical, festive day - but a bit soggy! Thank you to our parents for lending the gazeebo with sides! Phew!

I thought I would show you some pics of how we displayed our products over the weekend. The event at Stockport Town Hall was particularly good because Pure Radio were there to promote the event and had been advertising on their station. Events at the Town Hall always seems really well organised so if you are starting out and thinking about doing Craft Fairs this may be a good one for you.

Anyone who is a regular to Craft and Gift Fairs will know that foot fall can fluctuate drastically throughout the year depending on many factors so to have this fair advertised on Pure Radio was a definite bonus.

We met and spoke to so many lovely customers and browsers over the last two weekends and would like to say a big thank you for all your comments and feedback, and purchases of course!

Assorted accessories by Lucy

Reindeer tree decorations

Squidgy Upcycled owls by Fiona

Retro/Vintage fabric gifts by Lucy


Assorted cards and toys by Fiona To see more designs click HERE

We design and make all our own products using fabric that is vintage/retro or pre-loved. If I become tired of an old scarf or jumper I felt it up in the washing machine and turn it into something new.

Visit the Fi&Me website for more info x

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