|
Making it up as we go along... |
I’ve got two main projects going at Creating Space: crochet and writing. With the writing, sometimes I enjoying mashing two ideas together and seeing what comes up, and that method has worked well for my crochet too. I’ve always wanted to crochet some socks. Also, I’d heard about amigurumi crochet, where the hook is put […]
By Jo Gough | 2018-06-15
We’re working, honest. We have invaded the lovely community owned Hare and Hounds in Harlton, before their official opening hours. They have wifi, which makes it the perfect place to sit and plot, scheme and generally think about how we want to make the Creating Space website more of a hub for our crafting community, both […]
By Jo Gough | 2018-06-09
My quilt started through a workshop with Carolyn Forster, organised by Cambridge Quilters, but I have found the support and interest of my friends at Creating Space integral to my keeping on going. Although not finished yet, it hasn’t turned into an unfinished object. Utility Quilting or Big Stitch Quilting is an amalgamation of […]
By Jo Gough | 2018-05-29
In just under two weeks, four members of Creating Space are taking part in Cambridge Open Studios. We are busy planning our show and getting very excited to be showing our work to a wider audience. We are Lyn Scott, Jayne Norris, Bernie Witchalls, and Hazel Shaw (that’s me). We are all spinners, but have […]
By Hazel Purls | 2017-06-20
At the beginning of December we gave a new venue a try. It’s the village hall at Harlton and we quickly decided that it would be our new home. The hall is in the former village school and has a lovely atmosphere. The main hall has tall ceilings, big windows that let in lots of […]
By Hazel Purls | 2016-01-03
So, with the show under our belts it is time to keep up the pace for great crafting together. We will be taking our December Creating Space session in Harlton Village Hall, from 9-6. Harlton is between the A10 and the A603. The Hall is next to the Church on Coach Drive. CB23 1EN for […]
By Lyn Scott | 2015-11-21
Our show was a great success, so much so that we are now planning for July 2016. Thanks to everyone who took part. As a learning exercise it was very interesting… Everyone worked together brilliantly, and we have space for more visitors! There was such a variety of work on show, beautiful craftsmanship and a […]
By Lyn Scott | 2015-11-21
Some might say a picture paints a thousand words. I have looked at my pictures and they are lacking. No justice to the quality of work on show. However, I photographed the words our visitors have shared with us as a record and this is my snapshot to share with you, my friends: ” Fabulous. Thank […]
By Lyn Scott | 2015-11-16
To everyone who had a role in the Creating Space Show on the 14th – respect. It was a dress rehearsal for the exhibitors, a tech run for the backstage crew and a sound check for the visitors. We put on a great show. You are all so professional. A pleasure to work with you […]
By Lyn Scott | 2015-11-16
Looking forward to our December 12th get-together, we plan to have a Bring and Share Surprise lunch together. So, please bring yourselves along with something to share at lunchtime, if you are able… No need to go to town, a Satsuma is just as welcome as a curry! Please be sensitive to people’s unique diets, kindly keep […]
By Lyn Scott | 2015-11-07