tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38716176838456780162024-03-19T03:27:41.493+00:00SmallestSuzy Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076129395212822481noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871617683845678016.post-4432529283846985572013-07-10T08:22:00.001+01:002013-07-10T08:22:18.845+01:00Taking a breakWe are taking a little break at the moment. We are moving house, in a rather complicated and protracted manner, so blogging and my shop are on hold whilst I deal with day to day things :)<div><br></div><div>Be back soon :)</div>Suzy Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076129395212822481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871617683845678016.post-12796503496360534052013-04-16T13:06:00.000+01:002013-04-16T13:12:39.294+01:00ReetsweetEvery time I take part in an event for makers I learn something new and valuable. Most of the time I find craft and makers markets are about much more than selling - which is a bloody good job since I didn't sell a thing at the last event I went too. <br />
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On the 6th April I took part in the <a href="http://www.reetsweet.com/">Reetsweet Makers Market</a> in Leeds Corn Exchange. I began the day with high hopes for sales, this was my first event in a major city and I was convinced a city audience would be interested in my work. They were very interested, I had a lot of great comments and handed out all of my business cards, but no one was buying anything. It seems that I wasn't alone but even so it was quite disheartening. On reflection I gained a lot more than a few quid in sales, much of what I gained is unquantifiable but the experience has certainly made me think about the purpose of attending these events and how I can prepare appropriately in the future.<br />
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I met some fabulous makers at the Reetsweet Makers Market, Lou and Roddy from <a href="http://www.pinegroveleather.co.uk/">Pinegrove Leather</a> kept me sane most of the day, if you haven't seen their work before make sure you check out their website .. their things are beyond beautiful. Good luck with your GNCCF application guys. I also met Lois from <a href="http://www.puntobelle.co.uk/">Punto Belle</a>, such an inspiring lady ... I really loved her approach to scavenging and collecting bits and pieces to make her bags.<br />
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Meeting new makers, sharing knowledge, and having the opportunity to speak face to face with customers is so valuable, and for me the most enjoyable part of attending these events. Looking back at the images of my stall I think there are changes I need to make, and I think I will be approaching my work slightly differently from now on. <br />
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Over the next few month I am quite busy, as a result I am being more cautious and realistic about how much I can take on. For a start we are selling our house, a lot of my time is spent keeping it tidy for the waves of interested viewers. I am organising <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/569152093104990/">The Handmade & Vintage SUMMER Market</a> which will take place on Sat 22 June at The Storey in Lancaster and I have a few exhibitions locally later in the year: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/276162185848446/?fref=ts">'Mum's that Make'</a> in May, a show of Multiples in June and a winter exhibition in December/ January. I also secured a stockist when I attended the Reetsweet Makers Market so I have a few bits and pieces to get together for them - all this on top of being a full time Mummy.<br />
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My aim is to make some beautiful new things for each of the exhibitions above and concentrate on a cohesive collection of new work for next year. I feel like this is realistic and achievable. I am quite literally going back to the drawing board which if I am honest is where I feel most comfortable.Suzy Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076129395212822481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871617683845678016.post-63761026169952034552013-03-28T12:45:00.000+00:002013-03-28T13:20:38.322+00:00Doll sale<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have a little doll sale going on over Easter in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Smallestdesign?ref=si_shop">Etsy shop</a>... it is a great chance to pick up one of these hand made lovelies for less than half price.<br />
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On Saturday the 6th April I will be taking part in the <a href="http://www.reetsweet.com/events/">Reetsweet makers fair</a> in the Leeds Corn Exchange. The sale will continue there alongside the launch of my new British Predator range. If you are in the area come along and check it out, it's a great event with lots of lovely makers. I will make sure I take lots of photos and post here.<br />
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<br />Suzy Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076129395212822481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871617683845678016.post-63842533892945100792013-03-12T17:08:00.000+00:002013-03-12T17:08:49.475+00:00KawaiiI love this ladies work .. what could be better than shoes and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kawaii">Kawaii</a>!!<br />
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When I was younger I read a lot of graphic novels and almost convinced myself I was Japanese (this is a bit of an exaggeration but my fascination was verging on weird). One of my favourite comics was Urusei Yatsura so much so that smallest Jones has taken her name from one of the characters. Just for info there is also a great band with the same name...<br />
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Chantel from Pony Chops seems to like Kawaii characters, and fashion as much as me, and she has brilliantly combined the two. I met Chantel at last years <a href="http://iamsmallest.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/festive-market.html">Handmade & Vintage Festive Market</a> in Lancaster .. her stall was beautiful and really refreshing. Take a look at her shoes, she has an online shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/PonyChopsShop?ref=si_shop">here</a> and a fabulous blog <a href="http://pony-chops.blogspot.co.uk/">here</a> ...<br />
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Some other Kawaii thing <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/121066974/susuwatari-makkuro-kurosuke-soot-sprite?">here on Etsy</a> .. a soot sprite brooch by Jasmin Bauer, owner of <i>A couple of smiles. </i>I am totally into shrink plastic at the moment .. I have just uploaded a few <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/124792131/kawaii-brooch-cloud-with-legs-head-in?">of my own</a> brooches to the shop.<br />
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<br />Suzy Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076129395212822481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871617683845678016.post-65857908491708211212013-03-05T10:42:00.001+00:002013-03-05T10:42:36.751+00:00Much happier treesI am much happier with these.... its amazing what difference a bit of sleep can make :)<br />
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<br />Suzy Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076129395212822481noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871617683845678016.post-64971502813516357022013-03-04T21:11:00.002+00:002013-03-04T21:11:40.441+00:00Pondering patternsHummmm I am struggling a little with the colours for this pattern?? Any comments much appreciated.<br />
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New brooches in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Smallestdesign?ref=si_shop">shop... </a>Suzy Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076129395212822481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871617683845678016.post-81659221773123082202013-02-19T12:28:00.000+00:002013-02-19T12:30:13.843+00:00Clouds with legs<br />
I have a day at the desk today, not very inspiring - but productive. Several exhibition proposals have been sent off, I have completed my accounts which have needed desperate attention since before Christmas, and I am now sitting down with a brew and my thinking cap.<br />
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These are some designs I have been working on lately for brooches and a fabric block print. I am taking part in the <a href="http://www.reetsweet.com/">Reetsweet craft fair</a> in April, I would quite like to have some of the patterns I have drafted for children's clothing made up and ready for sale. They will be printed with something a little different to the trees below but only slightly with some more texture and pattern.</div>
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Hello friends :)<br />
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I have been thinking a little bit recently about my blog and that I might add a little bit of structure to when and how I post. I am going to test this for a little while by posting each Tuesday and Thursday morning and including a Thursday feature about an artist or maker or generally interesting person I have come across recently.<br />
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February has been a little odd at Jones basecamp, change is in the air and I feel some routine might help keep me sane.<br />
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<br />Suzy Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076129395212822481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871617683845678016.post-21943724176966031342013-01-31T15:22:00.000+00:002013-01-31T15:22:24.792+00:00Narwhal Like most people I am completely entranced by Narwhal, they seem like such mythical creatures ... Smallest has a fabulous magnetic animal book, you can imagine how pleased I was when I saw the Narwhal was included in the set!!!<br />
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<br />Suzy Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076129395212822481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871617683845678016.post-19947332199241063652013-01-22T11:42:00.001+00:002013-01-22T11:42:55.225+00:00The shop is openThe Smallest shop is now open for business on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Smallestdesign?ref=si_shop">Etsy</a>. My website should be following shortly.<br />
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<br />Suzy Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076129395212822481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871617683845678016.post-12796826379058220852013-01-21T18:37:00.001+00:002013-01-21T18:37:47.858+00:00Snow dayBack home now with hot chocolates and the last of the soot sprite cake pops. I could have done with these great boots by Finnish design house <a href="http://www.com-pa-ny.com/products/Secrets_of_Russia/Polar_bear_boots.html">Company</a>....<br />
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Suzy Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076129395212822481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871617683845678016.post-2249557046266096822013-01-19T12:41:00.000+00:002013-01-19T12:41:16.585+00:00Soot sprite cake popsThe cake pops are finished... I am so pleased. It's smallest's party tomorrow, I mastered the art of cake popping just in time.<br />
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<br />Suzy Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076129395212822481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871617683845678016.post-39292344951614171382013-01-18T13:31:00.001+00:002013-01-18T13:45:57.304+00:00Cake pop successIts smallest's second birthday today. Whilst she snoozes I have been attempting to make some 'cake pops' as a surprise. Mary Berry has let me down, her chocolate sponge mix was too fluffy and wouldn't stand up to the demands of a cake pop - so I have gone for something altogether more American....<br />
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Here is my successful test pop - the beginnings of a soot sprite... the batch is now baking and I have my fingers tightly crossed that a further 12 will emerge.<br />
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<br />Suzy Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076129395212822481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871617683845678016.post-37226771579865222262013-01-16T12:28:00.000+00:002013-01-18T13:49:28.978+00:00Nippy & blueOOOoooooo it's nippy out there at the moment, I really love it when it's cold so I am happy but my feet aren't. Sam swears by wool socks and I found <a href="http://www.mocklis.com/en/adult/heritage-white.html">these</a> posted by the inspirational Elisabeth over at <a href="http://www.finelittleday.com/">Fine Little Day</a><br />
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Its smallest's birthday on Friday so maybe she will be getting some of these? I am planning cake pops too, I wonder if I will manage anything as good as <a href="http://cutestfood.com/4996/totoro-cake-pops/">these</a>?<br />
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I am back to work with a new found spirit this week, my head is a little fuggy but I am determined to succeed. I started the week very badly, after a day of sulking it has spurred me on. Tomorrow is the final photo shoot for my new products. We started on Tuesday with some test shots. Here are some of the results .. a bit under exposed I think and I am not too sure about the effect we used but that is ok, it is a new camera after all and I need to make friends with it. Tomorrow we are taking the final shots.<br />
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<br />Suzy Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076129395212822481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871617683845678016.post-84739912343383126472013-01-10T09:09:00.000+00:002013-01-10T09:09:09.210+00:00Winter coat<a href="http://www.alpkit.com/down-clothing">Here</a> is the coat that was keeping me warm yesterday. I have a presentation to write today, I am a little stuck for ideas so am off out in my coat again for a walk and hopefully some inspiration.<br />
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<br />Suzy Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076129395212822481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871617683845678016.post-82860268563141546182013-01-09T17:24:00.001+00:002013-01-10T09:04:35.188+00:00The Fog fallsThe fog has fallen on Lancaster today. Smallest and I have been enjoying the cold weather wrapped up in our new winter coats. Thank you St Nic xx<br />
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To get as high as possible into the fog we popped up to the Ashton Memorial - u can get married in there. What a great day to get married in the fog, I would like that :)<br />
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Suzy Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076129395212822481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871617683845678016.post-32943853559935924412012-12-30T20:31:00.001+00:002012-12-30T20:31:45.352+00:00The wikiup gets tallerBy this evening the wikiup, as Graham calls it, is almost the height of a man.<br />
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<br />Suzy Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076129395212822481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871617683845678016.post-32247822282957402942012-11-26T20:03:00.001+00:002012-11-26T20:03:34.631+00:00Festive countdown In our house winter celebrations are underway, marked by the annual Christmas Pudding preparations. I have to say I don't really like Christmas Pudding, but a few years ago found <a href="http://www.deliciousmagazine.co.uk/recipes/rachel-allens-christmas-pudding">this</a> great recipe by Rachel Allen .. I am a convert!!<br />
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Here it is waiting for its 3 hour soak in simmering water :)<br />
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I have also been making last minute preparations for the Handmade & Vintage Festive Market at <a href="http://www.thestorey.co.uk/whats_on_more.asp?news_id=332">The Storey</a> in Lancaster. It takes place on 8 December from 11 - 5. I organise this event every year but this is the first time I am taking a space myself. I join 45 other designers, makers, artists and vintage enthusiasts in providing the city of Lancaster with an alternative high street.<br />
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Here is a little glimpse of what I will have to offer.<br />
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<br />Suzy Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076129395212822481noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871617683845678016.post-5028020543880803862012-11-09T13:55:00.001+00:002012-11-09T13:55:04.855+00:00TransformationI am busy working away on the planning for the Handmade & Vintage Festive Market 2012. It takes place each year at The Storey in Lancaster but this year is a little different.<br />
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For the past six years I have been Programme Manager at The Storey Gallery. Slotting this fun and festive event in amongst a more critical programme of contemporary art was like light relief - it felt like a break. I love this event and I love organising it, meeting all those fabulous makers and spending the day inspired by their work and approach.... but I miss the programme of contemporary art I produced throughout the rest of the year. I miss the challenge, I miss the research - most of all I miss that amazing space and the job of transforming it into something entirely different for each exhibition. I miss my colleagues, and I miss the ability to share amazing ideas and objects with the people of Lancaster.<br />
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I am a bit sad about it today.<br />
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I hadn't intended on writing such a melancholic post, I had fully intended on writing about the Festive Market, which is quite jovial - I hope you dont mind me being so open and honest !! I think I am doing too much reminiscing.....<br />
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<br />Suzy Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076129395212822481noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871617683845678016.post-38140465294966157242012-11-07T13:15:00.000+00:002012-11-07T13:15:19.525+00:00British predator printRecently I have been working on some designs for fabric which will eventually become a variety of products ... Look what arrived this morning - my designs on a big roll of fabric!!!<br />
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<br />Suzy Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076129395212822481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871617683845678016.post-80092572680791028052012-11-06T10:01:00.002+00:002012-11-06T10:02:06.341+00:00Festive Market<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am organising the Handmade & Vintage Festive Market in Lancaster again this year. I was always a really successful event in the Storey Gallery programme and something I was keen to continue as a freelancer. This year will be slightly different - I am taking a stall myself to test peoples reactions to my work. It is quite terrifying letting all the things I have been working on over the past few months out into the big wide world, but I am also excited. I hope they are well received!!<br />
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The Festive Market takes place on Saturday 8 December from 11am - 5pm at <a href="http://www.thestorey.co.uk/">The Storey.</a> I will post the flyer in a day or so. For those of you who use Facebook, you can find out more on the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/479503705414182/">facebook event page</a> but also here on my blog. Over the next few weeks I will post details of some of the exhibitors!!! They are what makes the event so successful and fun!<br />
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Below are some images from last year taken by the very very talented JB from <a href="http://www.beanphoto.co.uk/">beanphoto</a><br />
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<br />Suzy Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076129395212822481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871617683845678016.post-7721128908111184782012-10-26T13:11:00.003+01:002012-10-26T13:12:22.341+01:00Great Northern Contemporary Craft FairI was lucky enough to be asked to be the guest curator at this years <a href="http://www.greatnorthernevents.co.uk/about-us.aspx">Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair</a> in manchester. To be honest I hadn't been to this event before but it is a regular feature in Manchester's cultural calendar and attended by over 6000 people. As you can imagine I was very excited about taking part.<br />
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My role was to curate The Great Northern Graduate showcase (GNG 2012) and I was keen to stamp my curatorial mark.<br />
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(A small rant - for me being a curator is not about 'picking things and putting them together', nor is it about being some kind of trend maker... a read in a blog once that someone had 'curated their window sill' ... madness. Being a curator is about standing between an artists work, or an object or idea, and an audience and providing avenues for that audience to investigate the work. It is much more than selecting it is about ideas and about thinking and being curious.)<br />
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I selected nine graduates all with work I fell in love with. I centred the thematics of the showcase around ethics, the ethics of making and of collecting, quoting the fabulous Vivienne Westwood 'Buy less, choose well...'<br />
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<br />Suzy Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076129395212822481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871617683845678016.post-5436342126487182342012-10-19T14:27:00.003+01:002012-10-19T14:28:20.271+01:00Back from our travelsWe are back from our travels, it's been a bit of an extended summer. We spent several amazing weeks cruising around the UK visiting friends and taking a much needed break. This was our home. It seems we have become hippies with our newly painted orange van and bell tent.<br />
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After meeting up with old friends we travelled on to South Devon, Sam's family has a place by the coast which they very kindly allow us to use in the late summer. We spent what felt like a month there, enjoying the beach and introducing Isla to the wonders of swimming in the sea. Since getting home work has been frantic. I was guest curator for the 2012 <a href="http://www.greatnorthernevents.co.uk/">GNCCF</a> - I had so much fun!! Thank you all those who contributed to making it such an amazing event. Images to follow shortly.<br />
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Here are a few snaps from our break over the summer. Now its getting colder and the nights a little darker .. I love this time of year. xxx<br />
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