Year of the Dragon

A blast from the past!

July - Sue

Visited a tremendous Beatrix Potter exhibition and competition between the various branches of the W.I. in Wales. We thought it might be good but what we saw was incredible. There was every category you could think of but the life size figures of characters from her books made of papier mache and fabric and painted were absolutely amazing! Even my husband found it fascinating . The talent of the members was amazing!
There was a W.I. (Womens Institute) of Wales exhibition and competition this month so we went along expecting it to be quite good but what we saw was incredible. It featured Beatrix Potter subjects and themes in various categories. There were photographs, fabric peg bags, upcycled flower pots, papier mache hats, flower arrangements, carrot cakes, decorated cup cakes and these life size figures taken from her story books. It was very nostalgic for me as my grandma used to send the books to Mauritius for me when I was a young girl. My mother used to read them to me. I took a lot of photos but was spoilt for choice this month - the figures won! Hope you enjoy them.
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