Christmas 2014

Long time no see! Here at Tuck & Boak we have been busy with Christmas fairs lately.

We had a wonderful day at the Rhiwbina Handmade Market on 29 November.

Then one at work, which was short and sweet (and we almost sold out).

And today we were at the National Museum in Cardiff.

But don't panic, if you still want to see our wares, we still have one more fair to go, next Saturday 13 December at the National Waterfront Museum in Swansea.

Tuck & Boak spring/summer collection

We've got some goodies this spring, here's a sneak peek at a few...

These mini box pouches make great emergency kits. We love these from Pinch Provisions, why not make your own with one of Tuck & Boak's designs?

These scented drawer sachets contain lavender and other lovely smelling herbs from our gardens will make your clothes smell amazing. Plus how dainty are these fabrics?

 We also have a unique hand knitted capelet made with the softest mohair. We think it would even suit a strapless bridal dress and it is a completely one-off, Tuck & Boak design.

And if you're planning any get togethers this summer, these colourful pom pom napkin holders will cheer up every table.

Merry May Fair

Tuck & Boak is back and ready for spring!

We have been busy trying out new products for our spring/summer collection and getting ready for the next round of craft fairs. This Saturday we will be at the National Waterfront Museum in Swansea and watch this space because we are planning a few more events this spring.

We will be posting pictures from the crafty products we're going to be selling all week. And of course you can see them in person on Saturday!

Etsy shop

Our Etsy shop is now open, go have a look!

Our first market!

Yesterday we had a stall for the first time at the Vintage Christmas Market at the National Waterfront Museum. It was so much fun!

 This was our stall, it was bursting with pretty stuff (as it should be). Silke even managed to find letters to make a Tuck & Boak garland in time!

 The stall was - literally, not just in the Welsh sense of the word - lush.

 That cross-stitch little piece went really quickly!

 And lots of people stopped to touch the cushions and snoods because they looked - and felt - so soft.

 More lushness.

And in the afternoon we had a Welsh choir singing Christmas carols. They were really cool and made the atmosphere even more Christmassy, if that was possible.

And our friends surprised us with a cake emblazoned with the design of our business cards, amazing!

Such a nice touch to be able to offer cake. Thanks guys!

And there's us, wearing Tuck & Boak creations (Alice) or trying to match the greenery of our stall (Silke).

We can't wait for our next stall, we'll keep you posted!

Woolly Christmas baubles

Now it's officially December we can start talking about Christmas without anyone taking offence, right?

Because in between gobbling mince pies...

...we've been making woolly baubles, which look great if you hang them from driftwood.

Snoods

We love knitting at Tuck & Boak.

Especially if it's with soft chunky wool.

We have been making lots of snoods in warm autumn colours.

They're super cosy.

And some can even be used as hats too!

We will be selling them at the Vintage Christmas Market at the National Waterfront Museum in Swansea, on Saturday 7 December.

Hope to see you there!