Well, what a fabulous weekend at the Exeter Respect Festival! This small park, usually inhabited by Nessie & I and the odd squirrel, is transformed for one weekend a year into a veritable Glastonbury, with tents, music and events galore!
I joined five fellow-members of Devon group The Craft Hub in a rose-covered gazebo, where we arranged an eclectic confection of woolly wonders, scented candles, elephant cushions, and other crafty delights:
It was wonderful to see so many friends, and Nessie made several appearances, attracting punters into our tent with her own particular doggy charm…
I succumbed to a capelet by Craft Hubber Pip Hyman – buying other people’s stock is an occupational hazard! I think it brought me luck though, I felt warm and glamorous. Especially after a trip to the beer tent…
In between sales and gossip we took it in turns to explore the Festival. It was a lovely, cosy occasion, which felt truly inclusive; all ages danced their socks off to the world music, and after a show-stopping finale from multi-ethnic ‘Kissmet’ we packed up and were home in time for the Archers. Looking forward to next year already!
More photos to follow! Happy crafting!
Mad Knitter's Tea Party 