not christmas, or my birthday.....

This mysterious parcel arrived at Geoff's workshop and as he often gets strange deliveries he didn't do what most right thinking people would and rip the end off to see what exciting thing might be within. When he eventually did, it turns out to be FOR ME!!

Now you are forgiven for thinking this looks only marginally more exciting out of the box that it was in, but bear with me.

When I make mats, I use the frames that Geoff made me - there would be another photo here, but after an extensive search of the house I have to conclude that Owen has taken the camera to school.  He has been taking little video clips of people to put on You Tube so I think there will have to be harsh words when he gets home this evening.

So - no more photos to illustrate my new mat frames - but we will be patient. Suffice to say, they are completely lovely and will take my career as amateur matter to new levels!

And why did Geoff get them? Well, Dad wanted them to be a surprise for me thats why! AND THEY ARE!!!

Skip to this link and see the 'easy frames' section. I now have two of these - a large one and a really useful small one. The problem with mat making is that the huge frames make it a non-portable craft activity, a bit like playing the tuba rather than the french horn (?). You can stuff your knitting into a bag and go anywhere, but if you want to have a sociable time making mats, you have to hire the village hall and send out invites weeks in advance. Not spontaneous.

Well, I still might not be making mats on the train or matting on a tuesday afternoon in Cafe Nero, (Fore Street, Hexham, 1.30, all welcome)  but I will be able to be more portable with the small frame.

As ever - Thank you Mum and Dad! xxxxx

I am off to Harrogate on Thursday for Knitting and Stitching. I have a list. It is getting very long. 

(If you are one of the Wonderful Knitters Of Hexham and you won't see me at Knitting this afternoon and you would like something from Harrogate, email me QUICK!)

Full Report At The Weekend

Comments

[owen]

Sometimes your harsh words, they hurt.

[carolyn]

So pleased that your mat frames are perfect, will be looking forward to seeing the results. Have a wonderful time in Harrogate.

[wendy]

Lovely surprise for you. Knitting and stitching ..... how exciting!!!
I love the post about your job and the play.