SIGNIFICANT Seams CIC and Sustainable Crediton brought together a range of inspiring projects and organisations for an “Eco Crafternoon”, held at the Boniface Centre in Crediton on Saturday, October 26.

Whilst the event centred around a give and take area of art and craft supplies, a range of initiatives being driven by artists and makers were on hand.

Judi Binks, right, ran a stall selling items and gave offering free pom-pom lessons. AQ 6207
Judi Binks, right, ran a stall selling items and gave offering free pom-pom lessons. AQ 6207 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
CISCO, Crediton International Social, Cultural Organisation, had a stall raising funds for English lessons. AQ 6181
CISCO, Crediton International Social, Cultural Organisation, had a stall raising funds for English lessons. AQ 6181 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

The British Royal Legion were giving out patterns for making poppies, as well as taking donations.

A number of local people took up Dementia UK’s knitting challenge, to knit everyday in November.

Looking at craft items at the Eco Crafternoon. AQ 6177
Looking at craft items at the Eco Crafternoon. AQ 6177 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
John Craythorne, chair of trustees, Sustainable Crediton, had a stall at the Eco Crafternoon. AQ 6219
John Craythorne, chair of trustees, Sustainable Crediton, had a stall at the Eco Crafternoon. AQ 6219 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

The event also featured the Crediton Repair Cafe, an ancient fashion display, live music provided by local volunteers, and opportunities to post needs and offers amongst crafters.

Looking for yarn at the Eco Crafternoon. AQ 6204
Looking for yarn at the Eco Crafternoon. AQ 6204 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Henry Parker, chairman, Crediton Branch of the Royal British Legion and membership secretary, Laura Leigh, gave out patterns for making poppies. AQ 6169
Henry Parker, chairman, Crediton Branch of the Royal British Legion and membership secretary, Laura Leigh, gave out patterns for making poppies. AQ 6169 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

The volunteers who helped with catering at the Eco Crafternoon. AQ 6224
The volunteers who helped with catering at the Eco Crafternoon. AQ 6224 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Catherine West, from Significant Seams, said: “The event raised over £600 for a range of local good causes, there were good connections made between projects and new volunteers, and we had some lovely feedback.”