Craft Master Series 2

Craft Master Series two on RTE one


Knitwear designer Edel MacBride of Knitfield is knitting mentor on this exciting craft series where five craft disciplines are pitching for the ultimate title of Craft Master.  
With a prize of exhibiting at an international trade fair, Showcase Ireland at the RDS in January (with mentoring from the Crafts Council of Ireland) up for grabs by the winning apprentice!
Sonya Lennon (off the rails) and Brian Mc Gee (crafts council of ireland) lead the episodes with irish designers Louise Kennedy and Paul Costelloe making the final judgement call.
The Crafts featured in series two are Millinery, Jewellery, Woodwork, Knitting and Basketry.

introducing the knitting apprentices

apprentice Derek Montgomery finds a green corner at the studio

Derek who loves to handknit on BIG needles with chunky yarns finds wings when he gets his first machine knitting lesson with Edel MacBride during his craft master week at the Knitfield studio in Donegal

Sandra Bogan is a whizz with a small hook and a ball of cotton

With a great smile Sandra puts her crochet talent to the ultimate commercial test during Craft Master.
Can this great irish tradition of fine crochet and lace making find a place on top shelves and bottom drawers around the globe? A week at the Knitfield studio paves the way....

Fashion designer and apprentice Rebecca Marsden gives Clodagh Harris a peek at her creation

Talented designer Rebecca was locked away in our upstairs workroom... with her incredibly fine yarn on an ambition knitting vision for the Craft Master week.

Tune in on Tuesdays at 7pm on RTE one from September 3 - October 8 2013

further information available from edelmacbride.com /contact/

tel: 00 353 74 9147508

Knitfield event at Harvey's point hotel with Edel MacBride - next is June 1

Bronagh's treasure.

Whether you love knitting, crochet or another yarn craft, the Knit & Network afternoon event is the perfect opportunity to hook up or just enjoy the colour and the view, not forgetting the selection of treats with the tea. First enjoy a welcome punch!

 

Judy enjoying a Knit & Network and again wearing a lovely tea dress of her own creation. We are always excited to see what's in Judy's recent work 'suitcase'!

Elizabeth Gillespie treats some guests at a Knit & Network with us to an impromptu recital, fabulous, in the drawing room. Wearing an Edel MacBride dress with a crochet coat and cape also by Edel. A keen knitter with a taste for luxurious mohair and silks.

 

 

KNITFIELD at the entrance to Harvey's Point in Lough Eske, Donegal, Ireland

KNITFIELD arriving at Harvey's Point for a Knit & Network afternoon tea with yummy yarns ready for action. From 3pm - 6pm on scheduled Sunday's at Harveys Point Hotel, at beautiful Lough Eske, Donegal. Book your place at the next Knit & Network here for €20. Alternatively you may book at Harvey's point reception 00353 74 97 22208.

Designer Edel MacBride at your service for the afternoon

 

Edel MacBride doing a great job serving the welcome punch to guests at the Knit & Network.  The miniature desserts are almost as great as the yarns shared! Beginners, experts and friends are all welcome along to this relaxed event . Our aim is to promote the yarn crafts we love and how fashionable and holistic they are. Meeting with like minded folks in this setting is inspirational. Secrets are shared and even orders placed with each other, while Edel is on hand with open and positive direction in any project. Harvey's will be happy to help with any overnight plans or lunch reservations, just mention the Knit & Network.

Noel Cunningham, Edel MacBride & guests sharing yarn

TV3 personality and Harvey's Point hospitality manager Noel Cunningham even gets hooked at a Knit & Network.

Ladies who travelled far for some team work at a Knit & Network with Edel

The View of Lough Eske from the drawing room at Harveys Point

Doing a bit of measuring up with keen networkers looking to write their own infinity scarf patterns.
 

  The Knitfield kits have everything you need -select yarns, original patterns by Edel MacBride, handmade Donegal heritage tweed fabric covered buttons.
Join us by the lake!

Next Date June 1st 2014, 3pm - 6pm... Booking  €20
ring us for further information : 00353 74 91 47508 10 am - 5.30 pm 

Posh Garage Sale 2013

Edel MacBride Designer Studio Posh Garage Sale

It’s the morning of the first Saturday of June. The sun is shining and you feel like you’re walking through some cowboy’s home in Texas,

But actually you’re at Edel MacBride’s posh garage sale.

Fresh locally produced strawberries

There are balls of expensive yarns and lengths of luxury materials gleaming in the Donegal sun. The sun chairs are out along with tables full of strawberries and Prosecco waiting for the guests. Inside, the shop is full of treasures of every fashion lover – vintage clothing pieces; from vintage knitted aran jumpers to 70’s swift summery dresses. 

Entrance to Edels Designer Studio on a Beautiful summers day

The people gather, enjoying the sun and drinking Prosecco whilst rummaging through countless yarns and materials. Knitters and knitting novices are exploring Edel’s studio for quirky and unique pieces. Of course that’s not difficult, as Edel’s studio is full of quirkiness; there are hand made pottery mugs and hand knitted colourful jumpers.

Edel & Elizabeth in a Convertible with their discerning purchases

The chatter of people bring the place alive; knit-talk and compliments for Edel fill the air. Sun roof’s on the cars are down and even the horses are enjoying the sun. Refreshing strawberries and Prosecco are served on trays to chattering guests. The Posh Garage Sale is definitely Edel MacBride’s social event of the summer.

Entrance to Edel MacBrides Studio with a saddle showing her love of horses