For some the show is about shopping, for others it's the exhibitions. Some like the crowds; others the peace at the end of the day but for me the very best thing about this show is the people! I can't think of any other place where I can ask for volunteers and get so many offers that we had to turn people down! Then, as usual, some had to drop out at the last minute and others stepped in.
I have had a lot of feedback from people about the great atmosphere on the stand and the creative way that we taught so I need to say a HUGE THANK YOU to the Team - you know who you are!
I tried to keep track of the bloggers who attended and lost count on day 1; I tried to work out how many people I met that I knew and lost count by lunch time on Thursday. So here are a few happy snaps to sum up some of my enjoyment....
Sally had planned a tour from the USA and managed to get them all to Liberty's on Thursday night - it was great to see the place heaving
Another member of the tour enjoying the chocolate mousse
Gerard visited the show on Thursday and stopped by to say "hello". I mentioned that we were down on the no. of volunteers for Sunday and he offered to come and help - not wanting to take him away from the River for the day we set him up with his own table! Thanks to everyone who donated blue yarn at a few moments notice.
Normally at a show I see Hazel whizzing round so it was good to see her sit and enjoy herself
The final photo is Wibbo wearing Wormhead! I think this should be in your next book!!!
There were a few minor purchases made, there would have been a lot more except that I was too busy to escape the stand and when I did I had an entourage so couldn't buy any secret xmas gifts!
There are two items now on the needles - a hat in possum for me and a Nicky Epstein Wisteria bag also for me, photos will follow at some stage.
Posted by Yvonne at October 17, 2006 08:50 PMThat's one of the better shots of Wibbo in a Hat!
Posted by: woollywormhead at October 22, 2006 02:38 PMit was great meeting you and the "London Knitters"! we got to find a way to do it again!
Posted by: hpny knits at October 21, 2006 01:46 AMIt was lovely to meet you Yvonne, and have a go at finger
knitting.
Looks like you all had a fabulous time, maybe next year I will plan my trips better.
Posted by: yvette at October 19, 2006 04:56 PMI had a great time and will definitely be volunteering again! I wish we'd had more of a chance to chat too but we'll get one sometime I'm sure. :-)
Posted by: Sue at October 18, 2006 08:18 PMHad a great time, Yvonne, and will definitely be volunteering again! Holly & Emily also had a wonderful time, and want to come next time too!
Posted by: Mary-Lou at October 18, 2006 12:51 PMI really enjoyed Ally Pally and the atmosphere in the Knit and Relax area was wonderful! I had fun making those knit a river squares! :-)
Posted by: Hazel at October 18, 2006 12:42 PMsounds like y'all had fun. and the "river" link didn't work. what is the river? is he going to knit one?
Posted by: minnie at October 18, 2006 12:33 PMi cannot even begin to tell you how envious i am.
Posted by: jacqueline at October 18, 2006 04:01 AMok.... so when you find a free ticket so that i can come over there, you'll send it to me, right?
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Posted by: rachel at October 18, 2006 02:07 AMI wish I could be there, Yvonne! It sounds absolutely amazing. Pass my greetings onto everyone, please.
P.S. I've been showing your pics of the knitted garden to everyone at work! oohs and ahhs don't begin to describe the reactions!
P.P.S. Just bought "Knitting Nature"! Squee!