Fi&Me at Reddfest 2012

Lucy very kindly manned the stall at ReddFest yesterday and despite the rain the wonderful people of Reddish, Greater Manchester, turned out to support this community event. Reddfest supports and promotes people living and/or working in Reddish and businesses or community schemes based there.We always feel very welcome. Our next stall will be at ARC Community Gallery where Fi&Me will have a stall and I will be doing a drawing demo. Eek!

Here's a peek at our wares from yesterday afternoon.

Vintage inspired jewellery and leather necklaces by Lucy for Fi&Me

Cards, toys and accessories by Fi&Me

Purses and iPhone covers in vintage material by Lucy Meakin

Owls and monkeys designed and made by Fiona Meakin for Fi&Me

Selected purses designed and made by Lucy Meakin for Fi&Me

Selected greetings designed by Fiona Meakin for Fi&Me

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