I read this morning about a new crafting venture in Ilkley. Duttons for Buttons, a wonderful emporium of haberdashery in the town, closed down quite a while back and the little shop remained empty. Now it is to become a crafting venue, Mrs Duttons Wondrous Workshops.
That’s such good news, we are not getting another in every high street chain, a charity shop or a coffee shop. There are a lot of workshops on the list for all abilities, knitting, embroidery, macrame, appliqué, rug making, and best of all crochet for beginners, maybe I can finally learn. There are also crafternoon tea sessions with goodies supplied by a local bakery and deli, must be careful not to get my work sticky.
Now I really need to get back to ilkley to check this out, I’m sure it’s a valid reason for travel.
I do hope it’s a success. Our own local high street could benefit from that kind of venture but with rents and rates so steep, I can only look to Ilkley with envy.
ReplyDeleteYou must let us know what it's like when you do manage to get there. Tea, cake and crafting sounds pretty perfect to me.
ReplyDeleteIn my handicraft days I loved Duttons for Buttons. Once it opens if I was still able to do anything in the craft line I would be there like a shot.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a fabulous place to visit. I lived in Addingham in the 70's and have very fond memories of those years. No doubt much has changed in all that time but I do remember Duttons for Buttons!
ReplyDeleteSounds delightful. Any chance you will be returning any time soon?
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