The perfect (techno) storm!!

Just when I had got around to the idea that technology could be useful I was caught up in the perfect techno-storm. My mobile phone failed, my wi-fi connection lost its connection and couldn’t be resolved before I left Cambridgeshire AND my USB cable/connection to my phone is on the blink.

So somewhat belatedly, here is a pic from one of my two Zeelon workshops. Suffice to say, there were more pictures and information planned, but this is mostly a summary of what I snatched from the jaws of defeat. I’ll try harder next time.

The show itself was very brisk, especially on Friday. I think most of East Anglia’s textile folk go shopping here. And it lives up to its name, exhibitors and traders are focused on textiles. A good one for the diary in 2013.

Textiles in Focus 2012 – T-minus 1

 

Arrived in Cottenham earlier today after a (thankfully) uneventful journey.
Everyone is buzzing around as I just left putting the finishing touches to their various stands. Particularly worth a look are this year’s special exhibitions including Fibre Fusion in the annexe hall as well as Fen Edge Textiles group.

The picture above was taken at last year’s event as yours truly keeps forgetting to take pics. So just look at the above image and try to imaging lots of people milling around.

Anyway, hope to see everyone tomorrow, although I won’t be on my stand between 10 & 12 as I am conducting a workshop. Otherwise I’ll be the one with the caffeine drip attached to my arm!!

Textiles in Focus – preparation

Well the time has come to load up the car ready for my sojourn to Cottenham for Textiles in Focus (17-19 Feb), and as usual there is too much to fit. So a little regrouping is necessary. This year I will be taking much more goodies with  me, much more varied and hopefully, not crossing over too much with other suppliers. I’ve always tried to stock unusual items or hard to source items, and this year as I am streamlining the business there will be quite a few bargains to be had eg Lots of current books at HALF the marked price. Lots of spunbonded and more unusual fabrics, dyes, pigments, threads etc etc.

Hope to see everyone there, and I hope to update my visit on a daily basis, just so that you can get a snap shot of the event.

Textiles in Focus 2012

I have just been sent the advance publicity for Textiles in Focus which is held annually at Cottenham Village Collage, Cambridge every year in February half term. Most of the owrkshops are now sold out but you maybe able to bag a space if you are quick.

I will be in attendance for the three days (17-19 Feb) and am holding a workshop using Zeelon on Friday am and Sunday pm. I will endeavour to take a bit of everything with me to sell especially the spunbonded fabrics, but there are lots of other goodies that I will be selling the remains of, particularly those which are going to be deleted from the catalogue – at bargain prices!!

Last year was very busy most of the time, but with lots to see, and buy, and the food comes recommended too!!

See you there.