Bitesize Blog Post (to keep you going until dinner)

Ironically my blog is probably looking like it's got a bit 'lost in the wood' as I realise I haven't updated it since mid-April! Thankfully this isn't due to a lack of subjects to write about, just time & discipline. Never mind, I'll lavish it with some attention after tomorrow's big trip to Artisans in the Palm House & when I need a cheerful distraction from overdue attempts to catch up with the dreaded accounts and admin stuff next week. For now, here's a treatsize guide to what I want to mention once I get around to it all:

Part 2 of my Craft Fair review: Vintage in The Vale.

Me at the lovely Vintage in the Vale Fair

My first trip to the brilliant and extremely tempting world of Wonderwool Wales (buying, not selling).

Wonderwool Wales delights

A little bit about the Machynlleth Comedy Festival: eating chips with Stewart Lee (well, he was in the same chip shop), great shows and pizza-cooked-by-local-actor-excitement.

Machynlleth Comedy Festival 2014

Also an account of my first (possibly last?) foray into the world of tv where I attempt to discuss my Soft Sculpture work in Welsh but end up mangling this ancient & noble language. Despite this, it was a fun & interesting day...

Me & Evie, media tarts

Tune in next time where some or all of these may be expanded on...

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