I spent the weekend with Martin Storey! Part 1

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To be held at "Charleston"


It was pouring down on the Saturday, but lovely and bright on the Sunday!

When we weren't knitting, we got to explore the gardens after our....

spectacular lunch!

We ate in the kitchen of Charleston!




There was a lot of "old" about.... 

with a bit of "new"...I love Emma Bridgewater china!

This pattern suited this old house!
oh yes, and there was lots of wool!

 +RowanYarns  Big Wool!





Comments

  1. Being Knitterly17 January 2014 at 09:01

    Quite envious! Would love to visit Charlston - and a knitting workshop at the same time. Perfect!

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    1. life ldc22 January 2014 at 13:11

      It was an opportunity not to be missed....we were going to be in the UK and I booked !

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  2. kristieinbc17 January 2014 at 09:20

    It looks like you had a wonderful time! I'm afraid to click on the Emma Bridgewater link. :-)

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    1. life ldc17 January 2014 at 15:26

      I love the Black Toast Pattern! You can get some Emma Bridgewater from Churchmouse Yarns - not too gar from you :) Sorry!!! Laughing devilishly!

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  3. Carmen17 January 2014 at 12:37

    I want an Aga!!!!!!!!

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  4. Down by the sea17 January 2014 at 15:31

    What an amazing location to have a knitting course.
    Sarah x

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    1. life ldc17 January 2014 at 16:02

      It was Sarah! The only disappointment was....that we didn't get a tour of the house! I was rather peeved at that personally...the gift shop was open :) but we couldn't go into the main part of the house! I guess that means I'll just have to visit again right? :)

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  5. Ruth in Ontario, Canada17 January 2014 at 19:05

    What a spectacular property -- it must have been a fabulous weekend! Anne, I've lately "rediscovered" your blog (I was a long-time fan of She Ewe Knits) -- it's wonderful, thank you for sharing your stories with us all. And I have to add that I love my own Aga and highly recommend them!

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    1. life ldc22 January 2014 at 13:12

      Hi Ruth! You have an Aga? I didn't realize we could have them here! I am very envious :)

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  6. Janette17 January 2014 at 23:35

    OMGoodness. I am so very jealous! Lucky you. I live so far away and cannot get to any of these wonderful workshops. Thank you for sharing with us and look forward to lots more.

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    1. life ldc22 January 2014 at 13:14

      Janette - it just happened that we were going to be in the UK, I saw the workshop listed...it fit in with our visit.....and I went. The reason we were going to the UK actually fell through....so I am glad I had this to enjoy, otherwise I might have been rather annoyed :)

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  7. I'll Pour19 January 2014 at 01:40

    The cottage looks lovely. I wish I was there! I hope you had a good time playing with the wool!

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    1. life ldc22 January 2014 at 13:13

      I had a great time Dawn - I'm just writing up Part II now!

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  8. Kristen Rettig21 January 2014 at 02:19

    I want those blue transfer platters!

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    1. life ldc22 January 2014 at 13:13

      I'm sure you could find some if you tried Kristen! You must have quite a collection of china! Where do you put it all?

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  9. Esther Hartley21 January 2014 at 14:27

    So lucky Anne.......what a lovely place!

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  10. life ldc22 January 2014 at 13:15

    Thanks Esther....I'll have to go back some time for the house tour! Unfortunately the house wasn't "open" and they didn't offer to let us look around :)

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