I've been a busy, busy, busy little bee this week! So much going on, so much to do, rushing here there and everywhere, working incredibly hard preparing for this weekend's Yarndale event.
Yesterday was yarn bombing day, we worked our way through the park spreading some colourful, happy, woolly goodness. It was hard work, but joyful also.
Our town is looking glorious with the first signs of Autumn tip toeing in, yet it has been warm and dry and pretty perfectly Septemberish.
Of course, I haven't yet finished my creative work for Yarndale, I suspect I will be working on it right up until the doors open on Saturday. I still have some of my precious crochet decorations to install in the park, and there is still much to do at the festival venue.
The bunting.....oh the BUNTING!!!! It has ruled my life these past few months, I have worked for so many hours pulling this ginormous creative project together. But not totally alone as you can see. We've had many hands helping to string the 6,000+ triangles over the past few weeks, and today.......
......today we took on the enormous task of hanging it. It looks INCREDIBLE. Words can't describe how it made me feel to see it come together today. I will be taking oooodles of photos of it all and will share much more of the story with you at a later date.
We still have a great deal to do tomorrow to get everything ready, but we are all excited and can't wait to see our festival unfold in all it's creative glory.
I've been down at my studio tonight, tidying it up and getting it ready to open the doors there too at the weekend. If you are visiting for Yarndale and fancy popping in to the studio to have a peek, you will be very welcome. All the details and opening times can be found on Tracy's sweet blog here.
Right.....I need to get back to my crochet decorations, they won't get finished otherwise. I am very much looking forward to meeting many of you at the weekend, do come and say hello to me in the Knit and Natter Lounge.
Lots of love....see you on the other side!
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ps, Yarndale visitors, please could you take a moment to go read about Oxfam? I wrote a blog post about needing a little bit of woolly help. Thank you!xxxx
Yarndale was great today Lucy, well done to you and the team. I was going to drop by the knit and natter for a proper chat following our brief hello first thing but there was such a sea of people I retreated back to the Embroiderers' Guild to finish my stint!! Brilliant idea, heard nothing but praise from people. Sally x
Posted by: Sally McGonigle | September 28, 2013 at 10:32 PM
Oh my goodness, Yarndale has been amazing! I believe a lot of the visitors have made the trek because of you Lucy so well done.
I have had visitors on my stand who have come from Spain, Portugal and Holland as well as the far reaches of the UK and all are quoting your name!!!!!
Anthea
Quilting Antics, Settle
Posted by: Anthea Venn | September 28, 2013 at 09:03 PM
Wish we could come, looks inspiring! I'm also wondering where your green shoes are from? Love them! Have a good weekend, look forward to reading about it!
Posted by: Amy | September 28, 2013 at 08:33 PM
Best of luck with Yarndale, I hope it's a wonderful success! I've been noticing posts about it on Instagram all day - such fun!
Posted by: mathea | September 28, 2013 at 08:27 PM
Hi Lucy!!! We were at Yarndale today, A MAZ ING!!!!!!
What a job you have done, it's truly remarkable and sooooooo inspiring. It was so lovely to meet you at last since you taught us both to crochet. We have no idea how you find the time to do half of what you do. Enjoy a well deserved break after all the hard work ans excitement. See you again tomorrow.
Fiona and Jane from Edinburgh
Posted by: fiona steel | September 28, 2013 at 08:17 PM
Everything looks amazing, would love to have been able to see it for real. Hope all went well!!! Looking forward to seeing the pics.
Posted by: Maoliosa Wilson | September 28, 2013 at 08:09 PM
Oh so excited to think that Yardale is in full swing as I am writing this. A dream come true for you Lucy!;) Job well done to all! The duckies are fabulous!!!! And all the buntings...wow! So hoping mine made it across the pond...still crossing my fingers. All the volunteers....how lucky Skipton is;) Enjoy Lucy!!! xo
PS: Melanie, so sorry about your car. Do hope you are alright.
Posted by: Pat | September 28, 2013 at 04:29 PM
have a wonderful Yarndale!
Wish I could be there too.
I´ll be thinking of you all.
please! photos!!!!
carla
Posted by: CarlaFromSpain | September 28, 2013 at 03:57 PM
The bunting looks fab, hope it is a wonderful weekend for everyone. I would love to be there, but maybe next time. Thank you for always providing such a happy colour fix, it always cheers me up!
Posted by: Sally | September 28, 2013 at 12:44 PM
Hello Lucy
Absolutely wonderful!!! Talk about bringing people together!!! The bunting is a fabulous idea. I feel quite "chuffed" that my fishes,whale and sun on blue" bunting will be hanging there with all the rest . I get the feeling there is a little tiny bit of me there participating in Yarndale too!
Have a great time!
Amanda :-)
Craft in the Med ...in Spain :-)
Posted by: Amanda Smith | September 28, 2013 at 08:56 AM
Good luck Lucy. Love the yarn bombed tree and all the bunting looks fab.
Posted by: Janette Box | September 28, 2013 at 03:21 AM
hiya, really looking forward to visiting on Saturday. so lucky I live near enough to drive over. Good luck with everything. I'm sure it is going to be fantastic. Try to make sure you enjoy it and not stress. It will be amazing. xx
Posted by: Nettyzenner | September 28, 2013 at 12:42 AM
It all looks so pretty pretty pretty! Just gorgeous!
(.....I almost daren't ask but....how is the bunting connected? Are they attached to each other or are they hanging on something?)
Posted by: Helen | September 28, 2013 at 12:35 AM
Is it only me? I hit the Yarndale link and it comes up link not found. Would like to know more even though I am on the west coast of Canada.
Posted by: Stephanie | September 27, 2013 at 11:04 PM
Enjoy your weekend, Lucy! I wish you all the best. xxxxx
Posted by: Deborah | September 27, 2013 at 09:53 PM
Good luck Lucy! The hardest part is preparation and you have got through that along with some fantastic helpers. Enjoy! xx
Posted by: Chel C | September 27, 2013 at 09:47 PM
I'm starting off very early and getting the train, so no problems with parking. The train is a bit less than the price of fuel. I'd loved to have stayed but am afraid I left it too late as I think most of the places were taken.
I'm so excited I hope I'm going to be able to see your lovely studio, can't wait.
Posted by: Anne Marie | September 27, 2013 at 09:08 PM
Have a wonderful weekend, hope the sun shines and lots of people come along- how could they resist seeing the bunting?The bunting is a wonderful 'web' project- you put out a request into the ether and back comes all of that...amazing and lovely! I'll see you next time!x
Posted by: Kate | September 27, 2013 at 07:46 PM
I agree with Tammy...where can I find a pair of those shoes? I love them...and of course I love all of the yarn-goodness. It all looks so inviting and cozy!
Posted by: Janna | September 27, 2013 at 07:34 PM
It all looks wonderful, and the bunting is amazing. Looking forward to lots and lots of pictures:). Good luck and have fun at Yarndale!
Posted by: Zorana | September 27, 2013 at 07:10 PM
Too far away to come - as much as I would love to - but the very best of luck with everything. I know it will be wonderful! :)
Posted by: Abi | September 27, 2013 at 07:10 PM
All looking fantastic. Must be amazing seeing all your hard work coming together. Hope you won't be too exhausted to enjoy it all too. I was lucky enough to pop to the kit and natter with my daugther this morning at the cafe. What a lovely crowd and Tracy was so welcoming. We had a great time and got alittle every so excited at being able to actually go into your studio and see it all in the flesh! Wow full of loads of beautiful things. All very inspiring and exciting. Can't wait for tomorrow. Sleep well!
Lov Jules xx
Posted by: Jules Francis | September 27, 2013 at 06:00 PM
Happy Yarndale, I'm sure you'll have a wonderful weekend.
best wishes
Posted by: Alie | September 27, 2013 at 03:51 PM
All the best for Yarndale this weekend! So sad to be across the pond and not able to attend. Looks like it is going to be a fabulous weekend.
Posted by: Louise | September 27, 2013 at 02:19 PM
Oh, how I wish I could be there too! Good luck and enjoy every minute of your special weekend.
Posted by: Barbara | September 27, 2013 at 02:19 PM