An apology, a whinge and some little makes...

Can I apologise for been a bag blogger.  Real life has just been insane busy, mainly work and I've been coming home from work and literally falling into bed exhaused!

Things are changing though, first up I've booked a week off work and intend to relaaaaaxxxxxx.  
Following my little break I'm planning to reign things in a bit at work and have more time for me and my family!

I have also decided to wrap up my selling for now.  Maybe I will sell again in another guise, but at the moment I don't want the pressure of making stuff to sell.  The idea behind my Folksy shop was to sell stuff I had already made and hadn't found a home for but I was beginning to find it stressful and it's supposed to be fun, I was never in it for the money.

So there you have it my moan is now over, onto my makes...

I made a few bits this week for gifts, including these keyrings and a bookmark for a ladybird lover.

There have been a couple of appeals that I couldn't turn down recently.

Jodi asked if anyone could help knit some little hats for charity,  Jodi is collecting knitted hats for the Special Care Baby Unit at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford.

I got the crochet hook out and made these two little hats, they are so small.

If you are able to help pop over and have a look at Jodi's appeal here.

Our Annie the Felt Fairy is also on the lookout for knitters, for her operation Christmas Child Appeal.

I'm planning to knock some bits up to send to needy kids, if you can help, you can find more details here.

Right, back to the Christmas makes and some relaxation!

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Charity Auction - Newcastle

I saw a request recently from the Newcastle Craft Mafia.

If any of you talented people are in the North East and are willing; Made in Newcastle are holding a Charity Auction in aid of Crisis Skylight and they are looking for kind donations.

They are looking for art donations of any kind and the donations wil be exhibited in the Made In Newcastle Store between the 21st and the 25th September. The auction will be held on Saturday 25th September at 3pm.

I am planning to take some stuff along, if you are interested please contact them via email or pop into their store at 22 Nun Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne (opposite Reflex, near the Grainger Market).
If you can't dontate and you are in Newcastle they are well worth a look, snipped from their blog:

Made In Newcastle is the inspirational centre for creativity in our city.

Occupying a four story empty shop, Made In Newcastle sells beautiful and interesting work made in Newcastle.

The space has an informal meeting area in which all are welcome and generous workshop space for free use to anyone wanting to run creative events and classes.

Made In Newcastle objects to the monopolisation of our city centre by multi-national companies and to the narrow-minded regeneration policies that have led to this.

This is our city, full of creativity.

Join us and show that Newcastle can make it!'"

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