Fully booked at Lavenham on Saturday 4th May 2024.

We are looking forward to our first event of 2024 at Lavenham Village Hall next Saturday 4th May 2024, we are fully booked with a great range of handmade crafts and their makers. Amongst our makers will be Nikki’s Folly Jewellery, Gillygiles Felts, H Page Artist, PersonAlity, Denny Steiner, Barbara’s Crafts, Cuttle Cuttlecrit, Crafty Fox & Co, Little Warm Lights, Cara Tomi Print Textiles, Debbie Jolliff Phtotgraphy, Sarah Jane Creates, Lackford Quilts, Chamaeleon & Co, Barbara Nunn-Clarke, Crafts by Design, Hugs by Helen, Red Kite Pottery, M. S. Glass, Mushi, Simply Enchanting, Gareth Davies, Island Knitwear, Resins by Sally, Mother Duck Hearst & Crafts, Monday’s Child Prints, Crafts by Estuary and Marlin Woodcrafts.

Debbie Jolliff Photography…

“I love quiet, peaceful, solitary, thoughtful, emotive, detailed photographs of nature; specifically flowers and landscapes. When I create pictures it keeps me connected with myself and the world. Like a form of meditation, it clears my head, gives time to make sense of emotions, making me feel calmer and more relaxed allowing me to put things into perspective.

Photography gives me the freedom to experiment and take leaps into the unknown, it gives me opportunities to meet people I wouldn’t usually meet, to learn about things I didn’t know I’d be curious about, do things I wouldn’t normally do and to go places I wouldn’t normally go.”

Sarah Jane Creates…

Four-in-a-row travel game: £19.00. Made from burlap and polycotton repurposed fabrics. Complete set of 36 composite wooden playing pieces with rescued embroidery thread for colouring. Playing grid is recycled satin ribbon. Approximate dimensions: 18x14cm. Other games available such as Tic-Tac-Toe.

Pirate Eye Patch: £1.00 each. Made from salvaged card of various colours and decorated with a vinyl cut skull and crossbones. Threaded with elastic. Not suitable for children under 36mths due to choke hazard.

Fabric Pirate Bunting: £8.00 100% cotton printed flags, seamed and backed for longevity with white recycled polycotton. Repurposed poly cotton fabric for the bunting tape . Approximately 112cm in length. Each motif is approximately 8.5cm in height and width.

Quilted fabric coasters: £8.00 Various colours and motifs. All fabric was purchased from a ‘stash’ sale which saved this fabric from going to land fill! Hand pieced using EPP (English Paper Piecing) technique and machine quilted.

Personalised Recycled Denim Key Ring: £4.50 100% reclaimed denim cushion with recycled denim loop. Embellished with high sparkle vinyl letters in a variety of colours.

Western Themed Party Badges: 50p Made from high quality shimmer card with debossed detailing. Small sticky pad on reverse to temporarily attach to clothing or gift card. Each badge is approximately 7x8cm.

Quilted mini wall hanging: £30.00 Features three 13ch panels with appliqued seaside motifs that have been embellished using a mixture of techniques, providing additional interest and charm. Made from repurposed curtain remnants and other recycled fabrics. Features an FSC wooden dowel for hanging. Other designs available.

Sewing Companion Gift Set: £13.00 Made from recycled poly cotton and curtain fabric remnants. Styled as a sewing mannequin and come complete with a seam ripper and needle threader. Use as a pin cushion and keeper for small scissors, fabric markers, etc.

Cake Topper: £6.00 Numeric card cake toppers in pirate or western theme. Made from card stock purchased from ‘stash’ sale which would otherwise end in land fill. Complete with mounting stick. Approximate size 13-15cm tall, 7-8cm wide.

Craft by the Estuary…

“Hello there! I’m Angie, and I’m the creative force behind “Craft by the Estuary.” Nestled by the picturesque Colne Estuary, I draw endless inspiration from the serene beauty of my surroundings. Crafting isn’t just a hobby for me; it’s a passion deeply rooted in my love for nature and sustainability. With an eco-conscious mind-set guiding my hands, I delight in repurposing materials and breathing new life into forgotten treasures. Whether it’s transforming discarded fabrics into charming accessories or turning weathered driftwood into rustic home decor, every piece I create carries a story of renewal and respect for our planet.

The rhythmic ebb and flow of the tides along the North Essex coast whisper tales of adventure and wonder, fuelling my imagination and influencing my craft. One shining example is my collection of sea glass jewellery, each item uniquely shaped by nature’s hand and then transformed into a gorgeous keepsake, inviting wearers to carry a piece of the coastline’s magic with them wherever they go.

Join me on this journey of creativity and conservation as we explore the endless possibilities of sustainable crafting. Together, let’s make a positive impact one craft at a time. Welcome to Craft by the Estuary, where artistry meets environmental stewardship.”

M. S. Glass…

‘We are Malcolm and Susan and about 15 years ago decided to try our hands at engraving glass. We have improved our process over the years and can engrave to fine detail. Our process is ‘Grit Blasting’ where we create a vinyl template that is stuck to the glass and then using compressed air fire a fine grit through the template. We sell a variety of glass items with our stock designs, but can also engrave to a customer’s requirements.’