Crafting spending spree

Well I must say sorry I haven't blogged in a while, here at Petals, Pins and Purls I have been busy spending the past few weekends out and about buying lots of crafting bits and bobs to help me create some lovely vintage inspired goodies for the Petals, Pins and Purls stall.

 A recent visit with my sister Christine to Alexandra Palace in London for the Knitting and Stitching show, was the perfect day out to pick up not only some lovely crafting supplies but for some inspiration too..  Well worth the visit.

 I love the vast range of fabrics I have picked up while we have been out and about, I enjoy hunting out little fabric and wool shops, usually with hubby Darren in tow driving me around Essex and beyond. Why not let me know where your favorite haberdashery shop is.

Rummaging though buttons, ribbons and threads my idea of heaven.

Flowers, flowers and more flowers, here are just a selection of fabulous silk flowers waiting to be made into gorgeous hair accessories.    Displayed in my lovely new jug, brought especially for this photo !

And talking of photo's Emma's new iPhone takes great pictures.  Thank you Emma x

Great Night Out

Ever at a loose end on a Sunday evening ?

 

If so then pop along to the Castle pub, Southend on Sea, on a Sunday night and see some great live Rock 'n' Roll bands organised by Spike and Linette every week.

We went along last night to see our good mate Theo with his new band -
'The Dog Gone Honkabilly band',

I have put a link on for their website.

Good luck Theo in your new venture.

Enjoy Hemsby.

Sunday 9th October at the Castle -

'The Alleycats'