Since the programme started, we’ve been inundated with comments about what’s proving to be a divisive series. At a guess, I’d say 80% of comments have been glowing, with the remaining 20% scathing in the extreme!
Of course, no TV show can please everyone (some people even dislike Grand Designs, would you believe?!) The majority of feedback focuses on the programme giving people the confidence to try crafts themselves. Kirstie’s mission statement was to get more people into traditional crafts, so I think we can be content with a job well done.
The most satisfying comments and emails we’ve had are from people who run craft supplies stores, or teach classes in traditional skills. For example, Megan who runs www.cumbriancountrycrafts.co.uk emailed me to say, ‘Recently my orders have gone through the roof… now my sales are great.’
Similarly, Dorothy from www.sheepishwoolshop.co.uk got in touch with the following: ‘You really have inspired my customers and created such interest in the art of knitting. I own a wool shop and your program is certainly the topic of the moment. Customers who have never knitted and are now hungry to learn. Thank you for the inspiration!’
In times when tales of economic woe prevail, it’s a refreshing escape to hear stories of businesses flourishing in what’s rapidly becoming a mini crafts renaissance.
if you’ve loved the show and would like Kirstie’s help turning your house into a homemade home, you can apply to be on Kirstie’s Homemade Home here.
Catch Kirstie’s Homemade Home tonight at 8 on Channel 4. 4Homes will be tweeting live during the show – join in the conversation at twitter.com/4Homes. You can catch up on any missed episodes over at channel4.com/catchup
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Kirsties show is great, if it gets people doing crafts and making stuff, well done, it’s very satisfactory to make something and save money at the same time.
Hi Kirstie,
I think you have been mislead. The glitter you used on this weeks show was not edible the company that markets this product is called EdAble Art, this company produces edible dusts, non toxic dusts and toxic dusts (craft use only). the dust you used on the show is classed as non toxic ie permitted on a food item but must be removed before cutting of the cake (normally used on wired stars/flowers). This product does not dissolve in water or solvents and on most occasions if consumed will pass through the body, but some people do have an allergic reaction to this product. There is another company that markets this product (Rainbow Dust) and their labeling clearly stats its not to be consumed
I thought kirstys programme was fantastic it has inspired me to go to all street markets and antique markets and charity shops for things like duvet covers curtains throws, please can you let me know the markets that kirsty visited in london, and is their a website to get the names of where theses markets and reclamation yards are. i havwe no idea where to look thanks
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