Konnections Christmas Craft Event (2)

The Moon And The Sun at Konnections Craft Fundraising Event

Last Saturday was the Konnections craft event.  It was lovely to be there, and catch up with so many families I hadn't seen for quite a while :-)

It's quite a fascinating business analysing what people buy at events like this.   Over the last few months I have been to a few craft fairs, and the only thing that seems to consistently sell well is earrings!  At some events I sell cards or knitted items at others I might sell bracelets and Necklaces, but I always sell earrings.

I made quite a few pairs especially for this sale, and they nearly all went, so I will be making some more over the next few days to replenish my stock, and also to load up on to Etsy.  Maybe online shoppers will be looking for earrings too!

Anyway, well done to Anja and the Konnections team for all the hard work you put into organising the event, I hope you raised a good amount to continue the important work you do.

Konnections Christmas Craft Event

So hi everyone!  I've been away for a few days R&R down by the sea.  I had a very relaxing time.  Managed to visit some craft shops too...well it had to be done :-)

So back to making and blogging and trying to get my stock ready for an upcoming craft sale, The Konnections Christmas Craft Event taking place on Saturday November 9th starting at 5pm until 8pm at the K2 building at the Kerith Centre in Bracknell RG12 1EH.

Konnections is a cause very close to my heart.  It's a local organisation based at Kerith Community Church in Bracknell, Berkshire, UK.  Konnections provides respite care for disabled children, young people and their families.  The work they do is a life-line for so many children and families who would otherwise not get a break.  As well as offering respite Saturdays and days during school holidays, they also run a youth club which opperates for 11 to 16 year olds and then for 16 - 25 years.  They run a brilliant programme for siblings of disabled children called BandS (Brothers and Sisters) as well as a summer sailing project and a vital Mums support group.

Some of the work is funded by contracts with the local authority, but much of what is done relies on grants, donations and fund-raising, so if you can, come along on Saturday 11th November or find some other way to support the great work that goes on, such as making a donation through the Kerith website.

So in preparation for this important event... my sewing machine has been smoking hot, my crochet hooks are going at full pelt, my dipping pens are dizzy from dipping and I have been threading beaded necklaces and wiring earrings into the wee small hours.  I have to say I love every minute of it!

 

Still just over a week to go so lots more making to happen.  I have a great pattern for a really cute (and tasty) tree decoration to share with you in the next blog...see you soon.