Bit late with this post, as have been running around in a flap as a result of some good news I got last week. A nice gentleman from the National Trust rang me up out of the blue to ask if they could stock my work in their shops in the East of England - all 12 of them!!
So when I finally stopped skipping around the house in a whirl of excitement, I met with National Trust chap at Blickling Hall to discuss it and left samples of my work with him to show his NT colleagues in London at a meeting in March. He thinks they will agree with him that my ceramics would fit well in their gift shops.
If it gets the go ahead, I shall be VERY busy, but VERY, VERY happy! He took some of these above and also the blue 'Winter Tree' piece that you all liked from last time - the one below is the green version.
And of course, he took one of my signature quilt-block bowls .....
and these stacking starfish which came out of the kiln a few weeks ago.
So I have turned what I laughingly used to refer to as my studio into a very SERIOUS studio. It now has lots of space, lots of shelving, lots of light and some new equipment. I even have my eye on a larger kiln, (second-hand of course), and frankly I can't wait to 'get stuck in'.
Even if they say no, I am so flattered that they sought me out and asked me in the first place!
But keep your fingers crossed for me! I'll let you know what happens ....
Best wishes
Cathy x
Cathy x
Well Done!!I am not surprised at all as your work is so beautiful- loved the tree last time and this one and the house-oh all of it is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWell less time for blogging now!
Good Luck with it...
Warm Wishes,
Callie x
wow, that's fantastic Cathy. fingers And toes crossed for you xx
ReplyDeleteOooh! (Bounces with glee) I'm so pleased for you, Cathy - I hope they do go for it!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Well done! That is brilliant news.I do hope they decide to sell your work- if they don't,they are bonkers.
ReplyDeleteGo girl!x
Good for you!
ReplyDeleteI'm working on stock for the gallery shop at the Royal Cambrian Academy in Conwy...it is all go for us both!!
Congratulations! Toes crossed that they want it all.
ReplyDeleteMore fools them if they don't!
ReplyDeleteThe National Trust shops sell some lovely stuff but, they havn't had anything new-ish in for a while. Your kiln(s) are going to be hot gal!
I wish things were different financially for me,there are so many things I want rather than need LOL! (And your studio has quite a few creations that are on that list!)
I've got everything crossed for you!
Hugs,
Sandie xx
How exciting :D I hope it works out, your pottery is so nice :)
ReplyDeleteSue Xxx
congrats and well deserved. happy busy is good.
ReplyDeleteOMG- Well done Cathy, that is fantastic news, I am thrilled for you! It will be a great hit in those shops, it is beautiful work. Heatherxx
ReplyDeleteWell done! I'll look out for your wares when I am on holiday in Norfolk visiting NT shops
ReplyDeleteCongratulations that's brilliant news! Look forward to hearing how it all goes xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a coup for you.I am sure it will go through because your work is beautiful.I shall be looking out for it when we are at our son's in Cambridge and visit Wimpole Hall and Anglesey Abbey.Good luck.
ReplyDeleteHow exciting!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!!
Your work is so beautiful of course they will stock it
Oh goodness! How exciting, and hugely deserved. Good luck, and don't forget in the I'm sure ensuing hustle and bustle to have fun. Who wouldn't want to stock gorgeous pieces like those starfish in their shop!
ReplyDeletekeeping my fingers crossed
ReplyDeleteoh well done you - makes all the hard work worth while. Love the winter tree plate.
ReplyDeleteWell done!..talent will out..
ReplyDeleteThats amazing! Congrats! Hope it goes fantastically, and as you said even the initial interest is a huge compliment :)
ReplyDeleteFantastic news. Hope it works out.
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Congratulations, Cathy. And good luck. I think your work will fit in well in the NT shops.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Your talent deserves this and it's always nice to have a bit of financial reward.
ReplyDeleteMany congratulations, I think your work is exquisite! Finished jumping up and down yet? :)
ReplyDeleteWow, congratulations! I'm not surprised though... you are very talented at what you do. I've still got my snowflake up in my knitchen and have many a comment on it!
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Well done the is so exciting for you. Your products are so lovely I'm not suprised they want to stock them.
ReplyDeleteExciting news... congratulations!
ReplyDeleteWell done. You create such wonderful things.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! What wonderful news, gosh you'll be so busy you won't have time to blog and we can't have that can we :)
ReplyDeleteJust catching up with your blog. Well done - hope it all goes well and you get a good order from them.
ReplyDeleteWoo hoo, I do hope you get that order, that will be fab. Super stardom here you come. xx
ReplyDeleteWOW that is brilliant, well done. We often go round the NT properties in Norfolk will keep an eye out in future. x
ReplyDeleteWow, I missed 3 posts and now it turns out that they are pretty well packed with great news! Congrats, Cathy, you go girl! I love NT and bought many nice things there. Your works are very nice so no wonder that they want them :) Fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteAnd I love all your newest works. And I can assure you that sewing clamshells is a nightmare too :) But what a beauty!
The only down side of all these news is that you will be really busy, it seems that you are on the roll! Oh well, just keep us updated with your achievements and we'll manage :)
xoxo
Woo Hoo! Catching up with your posts. How fabulous, well done you x
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