Austen & The Abbey

Roll up, roll up! I've been given a brilliant opportunity this summer, not long after my degree show finishes - and that is to exhibit at Austen and the Abbey (A&tA), a Japanese fashion event in Leamington Spa. Similar in style to the Tea Party Club event last year, A&tA will be host to a ton of brilliant craftsfolk and fashion designers, as well as many sophisticated guests dressed in their finest. And, now, also me. I've also been asked to help out on the promotional side of things, as well as volunteering at the Bring & Buy, which has been a lot of hard work but a lot of fun.

I have also agreed to donate one of the pieces in the exhibition (specifically drawn for A&tA) as a raffle prize! Not sure which one yet ... I might have to let the lord and lady of the house pick that one.

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And, finally, as I've been wielding my trusty pair of knitting needles, some of these cute little critters will be making their way to the Bring & Buy table, and hopefully be taken to new homes.