More Zigzag Bunting on Display at the NEC

We took a day out last week to visit the Stitches Trade Show at Birmingham's NEC to source some new fabrics and see what else is going on in the craft world.

I managed to find some beautiful new fabrics for Zigzag, and chanced upon a stand decorated with some familiar bunting:

The Historical Sampler Company had requested some bunting that would match their delightful samplers in their soft wood frames, and ended up with some of our pretty 'Sweet Dots' bunting, together with lengths of fabric which they used as a backdrop to the pictures. Doesn't it look good?

It was a serendipitous meeting as neither the owners nor I knew the other would be there, and I must say they clearly had the most attractive stand. Do take a peek at their website to see their traditional sampler designs if you fancy a timeless embroidery project.

CBBC use Zigzag Bespoke Bunting

We have just seen some videos of our special bunting for CBBC in action, they were delighted to find we could make them just what they ordered, a haphazard mix of shapes and colours to match their zingy summer theme.

Fun, eh! They sent over some more, so here is another brief one:

And a screenshot from the longer advert, with a camping theme:

We're in the mood for summer now, thank you CBBC!

Union Jack Bunting

How wonderful that we are seeing a revival of pride in our nation, and a keenness to wave the union flag on special occasions.

Here at Zigzag Barn we have been making lots of Union Jack Bunting, especially our vintage-effect version which looks suitably shabby chic and has proved very popular. Here is some gracing a Designer's Choice's business stand at Spring Fair at the NEC last week:

We have been looking out for bunting produced by Fair Trade groups so that we can support their work abroad: watch out for some lovely new buntings from these partners on Zigzag's website soon!

Bespoke Name Buntings

Thank you Easy Living magazine for featuring our pretty Name Bunting in their "Beautiful Bespoke Buys" section for February.

We have since had lots of orders for name bunting to welcome new babies and as gorgeous gifts for girls, though the magazine managed to mangle our telephone number, so only the intrepid are getting through!

Eastenders Weddings feature Zigzag Bunting

We knew the BBC would be screening the episode of Eastenders shot using our bunting sometime this week: what a treat to find that our lovely red and cerise bunting graced not one but two weddings yesterday evening!

First The Queen Vic was decked out with our Bells & Tassels bunting around the bar, and Bespoke Bunting elsewhere for a surprise wedding party

Then the bunting was stolen for Ronnie's wedding at a country house where it looked equally at home:

We are delighted that the Eastenders' team returned for more of our lovely bunting, and even more pleased that this time we know how to capture those screen moments for posterity!

Local Weddings

A lovely sunny and showery day at The Clock Barn in Tufton, Hampshire. This is a gorgeous old barn and the owners have made it into a relaxed and cosy wedding venue. We met lots of interesting people and useful contacts at their Open Day today thank you Helen, we will recommend you most highly!

Edwardian Union Jack Bunting

Our vintage-effect Union Jack Bunting has been working hard of late, most recently at an evening of Edwardian entertainment at Longparish Village Hall to celebrate its centenary. A fun-filled musical evening was had by all, and the bunting helped set a period atmosphere delightfully.