Beaker Button Blog

I have been meaning to post this lot for such a long time.  We've had a busy month in the shop, what with Wool for the Wall  and commissioned work.  I'll let the photos speak for themselves but I love seeing what my customers make. March Competition winner Shirley's Dorset Button Belt  Bobbie's toddler dress in Artesano superwash  Thursday craft club (in the sun, remember the sun?)  Hazel and her socks and her new spinning wheel  Elaine taking a breather  Natalia's cat hat  Sandra's slub (deliberate obviously)  Mum's crochet dream Elaine (again) with her Dorset Button Necklace

I've always loved Old Wardour Castle in Wiltshire.  I played there as a child and now I take my child, and I still play.  This weekend Alex and I visited Wardour to see Robin Hood and his Merry Men.  I took my sword and bow and arrows, Alex took his sword, bow and arrow, shield and helmet.  He looked very Norman I have to say, and quite warlike, although he informed me we were Viking marauders.  There wasn't that much difference between Vikings and Normans I suppose.  We spent the day running round the castle having sword fights (where he mostly ran backwards out of reach, slippery little weasel!) and hunting various family members.  We listened to tales of Robin Hood and had a go at archery.  He hit a pigeon (a plastic one I hasten to add) and I shot my arrow though a hoop.  I'm guessing that he would be better able to feed us and I could ward off any attacking hoops!  We hunted outlaws this afternoon and were issued with an official p...