Early one morning......

 I left my caravan and walked through the grounds of Wrest Park to go to work at the Craft and Design Festival
With my trusty trolley carrying all the Felting kits I'd made the night before, and my wicker basket  full of yarn ready to make into pouches and purses before the eyes of the visitors later that day. I had a gentle stroll down to the marquees

All I had to do was finish setting up my stand.

I often take pictures of my finished  set up but I thought just for a change you might like to see how I put it all together.

Arranging the curtains is easy, I  like to have a backdrop I think it helps show all the colours of my bags. I only pull the curtains halfway  along the sides so I can still chat to my neighbours.

I use empty crates and boxes to create height and add interest to the display. All my bits and pieces pack away into them, lights, cables, pins and clips. Duct tape and string  are show essentials!

Things really start to take shape when I put the covers over all the boxes. I've leant from my mistakes and now I pin and tape them into place so that they don't move about during the show.  The stage is almost set. Soon I can unpack my bags and pouches.

Just a few minutes under the table whilst I connect the lights, again I use yet more pins to conceal the cables in the folds of the covers. I like to hide the grey wires which snake across the table.

My neighbours have arrived and I'm finally ready to put out my bags. This is the part I like the best, it's a chance enjoy creating a pleasing display. I like to take my time and play a little....

 

I arrived in the marquee at 7.30 am  and by 9.30am I had finished. There was just enough time to have a chat with the other exhibiters and a cup of redbush tea before the visiters arrived and my day at work began.