The view from 'Wingletang', in Praa Sands, Cornwall. Home to Cayte and Andrew and the headquarters to 'Pisky Cove'.
Proud to say Cayte is a treasured friend of mine and when she invited us down to stay, David and I jumped at the chance. An opportunity to see where she creates her unique products, overlooking the sea.
Cayte's studio is an Aladdin's cave and houses two wonderful ladies, Maud and Ethel ... her spinning wheels.
I watched Cayte at work, spinning fleece of all colours
Very skilled and very patient!
Cayte embellished hers with some bits lying around her studio ...
However, it was a hit with the dogs!
Check out Cayte's blog for 'ramblings from Wingletang'
Such a lovely view!
ReplyDeleteIt was .. very difficult to leave it behind!
DeleteAwesome pics. I love the yarn weaving stuff. It looks really fun and also kind of soothing (although I suspect my kittens might interfere with the process somewhat!!)
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I now have the finished yarn and can't wait to use it for something
DeleteOh I really do need to be beside the seaside. I love Praa Sands and your piccy is lovely.
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful place and as we discovered, beautiful rain or shine.
DeleteThat view looks like it could be somewhere tropical. Heck is that global warming ..
ReplyDeleteIt did look tropical, but the wind was quite fierce and cooling
DeleteWhat a fabulous view! I think you have a whole new product line in doggy hats - sooo cute!
ReplyDeletemaybe a fez hat next time!
DeleteSeems like you had a lovely relaxing time- looks idyllic.
ReplyDeleteWe did, sad to leave it, but have my yarn ready to make a keepsake from my visit
DeleteIt sounds like you had a great day.Fantastic view,friends and some crocheting-love the dogs wearing the 'hat'!And is that a wine glass I can see?!
ReplyDeleteyes it was wine... may explain my completed crochet bowl!
DeleteCornwall is so beautiful and those views, to die for. Love the crochet creations
ReplyDeleteI stayed at Praa Sands once - such a beautiful place - and your pic brings back lots of memories. I must go back!!
ReplyDeleteI will be checking out Cayte's blog. Love the bowl creations and the doggie pics!
The spinning wheels look like a piece of art by themselves. Thanks for sharing, I am always impressed with this type of patient and talented crafter. And I love what you both did with the twine, I wish I knew how to crochet.
ReplyDeletelovely photographs! and that yarn looks gorgeous :)
ReplyDeleteyour twine bowl has a wonderful rustic charm and is sure to come in handy! (for purposes other than dog hats i mean :)) although they do look v cute!
The spinned yarn looks divine! I like your bowl - plain is good although embelishments have their place too!
ReplyDeleteyou could makes fez's for the dogs.... Fez's are cool. LMAO at the dog pictures
ReplyDeleteIt looks absolutely gorgeous down there. So does the spinning, beautiful colours.
ReplyDeleteI was going to say very useful twine baskets, but I think that should be 'hats' :)
That yarn looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteOoo how lovely to have that view. Love the embelishmet on the bowl, very funky.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic view. The yarn colours are lovely. I think you may have hit onto a new idea. Dog Hats, the WAGS would love them. Have a great week. Ali x
ReplyDeleteI love the dogs wearing the hat! :)
ReplyDeleteOK, that is way too cute! Thanks for sharing and the smiles at the newbie party.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo's. I love the colours of the spun yarn.
ReplyDeleteJan x
Soooo jealous!! Her home looks like heaven, no wonder she is so inspired to make bits! Those spinning wheels look a delight. I have no idea how to spin, but I'm sure if I'd come with you I'd be very intrigued!
ReplyDeleteYou bowl wa samzing and the dog's look so funny, hmmmmm maybe you should sell them on my website!
Thanks for making me smile on this dull Wednesday!x
The yarn is so gorgeous! Love the cute doggies, too!
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