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'

Upcoming Events

Petals, Pins and Purls will be attending the following events:


Sunday 16th October 
CM2 Jivers Rock ‘n’ Roll Club, Chelmsford


Saturday 29th October 2011
9 Lives Rock ‘n’ Roll Club, Chelmsford


Friday 11th November 2011
Rock-ola Rock ‘n’ Roll Club, Canvey Island


Saturday 12th November 2011
Chelmsford Social Club 1940’s Dance


Saturday 26th November 2011
9 Lives Rock ‘n’ Roll Club, Chelmsford


Friday 2nd December 2011 - Monday 5th December 2011
Richies Gee Xmas Rock ‘n’ Roll Party, Pontin’s Seaside Village, Pakefield


Saturday 10th December 2011
Foxyrock Rock ‘n’ Roll Club, Lawford


Saturday 17th December 2011
9 Lives Rock ‘n’ Roll Club, Chelmsford


I have added some of the club's flyer's.  And some links too.

See you there x

Petals, Pins and Purls are now taking bookings.

Well I have been very busy setting up the Petals, Pins and Purls business, but all my hard work is now coming together very nicely.

We are now up and running and you will be able to contact me to arrange a date if you would like Petals, Pins and Purls to visit your club/event.

Contact Diane on: 

Email: petalspinsandpurls@gmail.com

Tel: 01245 442655

Mobile: 07805 352266

I look forward to seeing you all soon.

Petals, Pins and Purls Stall set out.

Here is a selection of items available to purchase.

Hand Knitted fitted cherry sweater.

Selection of hand stitched key rings.

Hand knitted nautical cardigan.

Hand made orchid and cherry hair flower.

I have to admit these photo's are not my best, I am having camera trouble at the moment.

Another thing on my to do list  !

Sleeping under the stars

With all the lovely weather we have been having just lately, our minds have turned to next summer when we will be spending a lot of time outside and sleeping under the stars.

And of course it had to involve flowers !

This will look great behind our event tent which is having a bit of a face lift at the moment but I promise to post some pictures as soon as it is complete.

We're off to have some fun !

Twinwood here we come........

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The Petals, Pins and Purls family are off on our annual trip

 to probably one of the best music festivals around.

Great Atmosphere, fantastic music, family friendly, also ladies (and gents) unbelievable shopping !

Want to find out more http://www.twinwoodevents.com

Petals, Pins and Purls will be doing our homework and seeing if we will be taking the Petals, Pins and Purls stall there next year.

Rockin' night out.

Rockin' Night Out

Why not come along and see us at the Nine Lives R 'n' R club

held at the Chelmsford Social Club

on Saturday 30th July 2011 at 7.00pm

Two great bands and DJ.

£7.00 on the door.