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  • A Play on Birds
    Daft Bird Cartoons Books, prints and cards
  • Alchemy Woodcrafts
    Transforming the natural beauty of wood into cherished items. Alan, woodturner.
  • All Things Spanish
  • Angry Planet
    Handmade,bookmarks,engraving,dog tags, necklaces,
  • Aquilo Chandlery Boat
    Floating chandlery supplying ropes, fenders, engine service kits & much more.
  • Artful Crafter Afloat
    Chainsaw Carvings, Oil Paintings, Knitting, Macrame, Needlefelting, Dog Leads
  • Away With The Fairies
    Crystals, green men, fairies & unusual gifts
  • BAKED ON BOARD
    Wood fired pizza, towpath takeaway, festivals & markets. Private functions.
  • Bakewell Tart Co
    Porthole bungs, Cabin laces, patchwork & crochet. Personalised gifts
  • Baldrick's Towpath Tipple
    Ale and lager from independent Breweries, wines from around the globe and more
  • Barge-inn booze
    Narrow boat off sales for your tow path refreshments promoting real ales.
  • Birdboxandjennywren
    We sell fair trade clothing and accessories along with handcrafted gifts
  • Blackbird Country Crafts
    Handcrafted gifts made from recycled, reused or repurposed materials
  • Blue Adeline Crafts
    Beautiful gifts and cards handmade on board.
  • Buddha Barge
    Plant Based Cafe, Great Honest Delicious Food made with Love and Kindness
  • Canal Art by Julie
    Painted canal ware and items of canalia, tea towels, model boats etc.
  • candy boat
    travels the canals selling sweets , fudge and soft drinks
  • Candy by Mandy
  • Crafted Afloat
    Woven, macrame and crocheted items as well as paracord and rope items
  • Crafted Words CIC
    Handmade items & pop-up writing, art & craft sessions for wellbeing & connection
  • crafty waters
  • Craftybird
    Welcome aboard! Unique floating workshop, shop and creative space.
  • Crepe Craft
    Serving freshly made galettes and crepes on the southern grand union
  • Crocs The Vinyl Cut
    Artwork cut into vinyl record by hand
  • Crooked Mouth Creatives
    Custom Laser Creations
  • Daisy's Bakin Butty The Floating Cafe
    selling Homemade cakes, coffee, Bacon rolls, Burgers and much more!!
  • Deck O Crafts
  • Doggie Boat (inc Tim Clarke Photography)
    Healthy Dog Treats, plus toys & much, much more. Mail order through our website.
  • Dreads 'n' Threads
    Dreadlocks, Reiki and Indian Head Massage.
  • Drift and Dried
    Dried flower arrangements and crafts.
  • Dutiful Duck Crafts
  • Emma Bradley Art
    Watercolour art, original, prints and greeting inspired by nature on our canals.
  • Fine China and Collectables
  • Frocks and Prints
    Good quality Vintage clothing from pretty tea dress to coats and jackets.
  • From the Saddle
    Hand made leather goods from repurposed horse saddle.
  • Glass on the Water
  • Handmade by Niki
    Handmade goods , bags and cute things .
  • Happy Days Crafty Creations
    Hand sewn bags, purses, quilted and patchwork items.
  • Haywire Crafts
  • Holly's Floating Kitchen
    Cakes baked on board and home roasted freshly ground barista coffees
  • Home & Moor
    Handmade and Eco lifestyle and gift shop.Needle felt animals and commissions
  • Hyggekrog Creations
    Hand painted cards. gifts, home. Designs inspired by Canal and Folk Art.
  • Ian Freemantle Wood Sculptor
    Extraordinary garden furniture of a mythical dimension.
  • Ice and Slice
    Sicilian style pan pizza & artisan gelato.
  • Inspired Home Crafts
    Hand made bunting and Accessories.
  • JANUL Crystals and other Crafts
    Canal trader, selling crystal jewellery and other crafts. Author and songwriter.
  • Jubilee Fibres
    Handwoven, knitted & crochet. Spinning, weaving & natural dye demonstration.
  • Jutta M Stiller
  • K8glassdesigns
    Hand crafted Stained Glass, suncatchers & much more. Commissions undertaken.
  • Knits ‘n’ Knots
    Hand made wool and rope products
  • LDK Print & Embroidery
    We print or embroider for companies, clubs, pubs and general public.
  • Lily Limpet Treasures
    Stitching, up cycling, repairs, including boat covers and clothes. New from old.
  • Lindylouafloat
    Fenders,Baby Quilts,Knitted/Crochet clothes,Embroidered photos. Dog leads & toys
  • Lola the cafe boat
    Pizza & Coffee
  • Maggie Squires cards, photos & glassware
    Cards etc from my own Photographs and hand Engraved Glasses
  • Magic Hands Massage
    Chinese Tui Na massage, Reflexology, Acupuncture and hand made remedies.
  • Malone Electrical Solar Services
    Supply & install of solar packages, lithium batteries & off grid electronics
  • March Hare Emporium
    Selling Arts and Crafts made on board, Gifts and More.
  • Merlin Art
  • mojo-woodworks
  • Mole In A Hole
    Unusual Gifts For Interesting People.
  • Moon Moth Crafts
  • moonstonecreationsGB
  • NBWAKAMATANDOTO
    Miniml canal/eco friendly cleaning products, canal art, macrame
  • Northern Lights
    Northern lights hanging light shining prism crystals and other mobiles.
  • Over the Yarnarm
    Handmade yarny creations, craft supplies and a hoard of fantasy, gaming and geek
  • Painted giftware by Toni
  • Pawteasers
    Homemade natural Dog treats that are laboratory tested for analytical compositio
  • Pirate Pen's Treasure Trove
    Crafts, Jewellery and many other treasures.
  • Pottery by Sally V
    Selling handbuilt, functional mugs/bowls & ceramic garden art, made onboard.
  • PPR49598 Trading T/A Knitwits and Oddities
    Stuff you don't need but really want
  • Rambling rose canal art
    Hand painted canal artist based on the staffordshire and worcs canal
  • SEEK Journey Designs
  • SIRI BARGE BOOTY
    Vintage Collectables & Household goods
  • Sunrise Dawn
    Lavender eye pillows, ‘crafty knit’ yarn & bamboo knitting needles
  • Suzie Sue's Creations
    Greetings cards with a difference
  • Tara Gillen Photography
    Natural, family, children, dog & lifestyle photography at canal markets & events
  • ted turns
  • The Ardea Candle Makers
    Creating Eco Friendly Candles and Wax Melts using our Nature as the inspiration.
  • The Art Boat
    Paintings, Prints and Gifts inspired by the canals
  • The Bell and Windlass
    Floating chandlery for Boats on the Canals and Rivers of the UK
  • The Coddiwomple Cake Boat
    Home-Made Cakes and Fudge. Hot & Cold Drinks. Ice Cream, Hot Dogs, Milkshakes
  • The Curry Cruiser
  • The Leather Boat
    Hand Crafted leather goods made to last decades
  • The Mad Otter
    Hand thrown ceramic ware inspired by our coasts and countryside and
  • The Nancy May Café
  • The Oatcake Boat
    Serving North Staffordshire Oatcakes on the Cut
  • The Quirky Cutlery Store
    Upcycled jewellery from recycled antique cutlery and pre-decimal coins.
  • The Record Deck
    Floating Record Shop. We buy and sell vinyl records. Follow @therecorddeckuk
  • The World Famous Waffle Boat
    Making wonderful sweet and savoury Waffles to bring smiles to faces.
  • Three Sheep Cheese Boat
    ~ Fine Cheeses and Accompaniments ~
  • Tikova Crafts
    Sign written wall plaques, watercolour fine art, micro crochet jewellery
  • Tiny gardens
    Selling tiny evergreen succulent gardens re using up cycled household items
  • Towpath Timber
    Awesome merchandise crafted from reclaimed timber. Bespoke work undertaken
  • Towpath Treasures
  • Vintage and Modern
    A wide variety of vintage (and some antique) & modern collectable items.
  • Watercraft Training
    RYA Inland helmsman boat handling.
  • Watery Art and Crafts
    Watercolour art and quirky unique little houses and a variety of clay models
  • Widgeonware - hand painted Canal ware
  • WildSide Preserves
    Handmade Preserves - Jams, Marmalades and Chutneys
  • Winty Crafts
    Hand crafted crystal jewellery and other goodies. Gem stones and crystals.
  • Wobbly Ltd
    Soft serve ice cream and pizzas
  • Wolf Moon Trading
    Hand painted signs, canal ware and some Lego too.

Member List

  • A Play on BirdsDaft Bird Cartoons Books, prints and cards
  • Alchemy WoodcraftsTransforming the natural beauty of wood into cherished items. Alan, woodturner.
  • All Things Spanish
  • Angry PlanetHandmade,bookmarks,engraving,dog tags, necklaces,
  • Aquilo Chandlery BoatFloating chandlery supplying ropes, fenders, engine service kits & much more.
  • Artful Crafter AfloatChainsaw Carvings, Oil Paintings, Knitting, Macrame, Needlefelting, Dog Leads
  • Away With The FairiesCrystals, green men, fairies & unusual gifts
  • BAKED ON BOARDWood fired pizza, towpath takeaway, festivals & markets. Private functions.
  • Bakewell Tart CoPorthole bungs, Cabin laces, patchwork & crochet. Personalised gifts
  • Baldrick's Towpath TippleAle and lager from independent Breweries, wines from around the globe and more
  • Barge-inn boozeNarrow boat off sales for your tow path refreshments promoting real ales.
  • BirdboxandjennywrenWe sell fair trade clothing and accessories along with handcrafted gifts
  • Blackbird Country CraftsHandcrafted gifts made from recycled, reused or repurposed materials
  • Blue Adeline CraftsBeautiful gifts and cards handmade on board.
  • Buddha BargePlant Based Cafe, Great Honest Delicious Food made with Love and Kindness
  • Canal Art by JuliePainted canal ware and items of canalia, tea towels, model boats etc.
  • candy boattravels the canals selling sweets , fudge and soft drinks
  • Candy by Mandy
  • Crafted AfloatWoven, macrame and crocheted items as well as paracord and rope items
  • Crafted Words CICHandmade items & pop-up writing, art & craft sessions for wellbeing & connection
  • crafty waters
  • CraftybirdWelcome aboard! Unique floating workshop, shop and creative space.
  • Crepe CraftServing freshly made galettes and crepes on the southern grand union
  • Crocs The Vinyl CutArtwork cut into vinyl record by hand
  • Crooked Mouth CreativesCustom Laser Creations
  • Daisy's Bakin Butty The Floating Cafeselling Homemade cakes, coffee, Bacon rolls, Burgers and much more!!
  • Deck O Crafts
  • Doggie Boat (inc Tim Clarke Photography)Healthy Dog Treats, plus toys & much, much more. Mail order through our website.
  • Dreads 'n' ThreadsDreadlocks, Reiki and Indian Head Massage.
  • Drift and DriedDried flower arrangements and crafts.
  • Dutiful Duck Crafts
  • Emma Bradley ArtWatercolour art, original, prints and greeting inspired by nature on our canals.
  • Fine China and Collectables
  • Frocks and PrintsGood quality Vintage clothing from pretty tea dress to coats and jackets.
  • From the SaddleHand made leather goods from repurposed horse saddle.
  • Glass on the Water
  • Handmade by NikiHandmade goods , bags and cute things .
  • Happy Days Crafty CreationsHand sewn bags, purses, quilted and patchwork items.
  • Haywire Crafts
  • Holly's Floating KitchenCakes baked on board and home roasted freshly ground barista coffees
  • Home & MoorHandmade and Eco lifestyle and gift shop.Needle felt animals and commissions
  • Hyggekrog CreationsHand painted cards. gifts, home. Designs inspired by Canal and Folk Art.
  • Ian Freemantle Wood SculptorExtraordinary garden furniture of a mythical dimension.
  • Ice and SliceSicilian style pan pizza & artisan gelato.
  • Inspired Home CraftsHand made bunting and Accessories.
  • JANUL Crystals and other CraftsCanal trader, selling crystal jewellery and other crafts. Author and songwriter.
  • Jubilee FibresHandwoven, knitted & crochet. Spinning, weaving & natural dye demonstration.
  • Jutta M Stiller
  • K8glassdesignsHand crafted Stained Glass, suncatchers & much more. Commissions undertaken.
  • Knits ‘n’ KnotsHand made wool and rope products
  • LDK Print & EmbroideryWe print or embroider for companies, clubs, pubs and general public.
  • Lily Limpet TreasuresStitching, up cycling, repairs, including boat covers and clothes. New from old.
  • LindylouafloatFenders,Baby Quilts,Knitted/Crochet clothes,Embroidered photos. Dog leads & toys
  • Lola the cafe boatPizza & Coffee
  • Maggie Squires cards, photos & glasswareCards etc from my own Photographs and hand Engraved Glasses
  • Magic Hands MassageChinese Tui Na massage, Reflexology, Acupuncture and hand made remedies.
  • Malone Electrical Solar ServicesSupply & install of solar packages, lithium batteries & off grid electronics
  • March Hare EmporiumSelling Arts and Crafts made on board, Gifts and More.
  • Merlin Art
  • mojo-woodworks
  • Mole In A HoleUnusual Gifts For Interesting People.
  • Moon Moth Crafts
  • moonstonecreationsGB
  • NBWAKAMATANDOTOMiniml canal/eco friendly cleaning products, canal art, macrame
  • Northern LightsNorthern lights hanging light shining prism crystals and other mobiles.
  • Over the YarnarmHandmade yarny creations, craft supplies and a hoard of fantasy, gaming and geek
  • Painted giftware by Toni
  • PawteasersHomemade natural Dog treats that are laboratory tested for analytical compositio
  • Pirate Pen's Treasure TroveCrafts, Jewellery and many other treasures.
  • Pottery by Sally VSelling handbuilt, functional mugs/bowls & ceramic garden art, made onboard.
  • PPR49598 Trading T/A Knitwits and OdditiesStuff you don't need but really want
  • Rambling rose canal artHand painted canal artist based on the staffordshire and worcs canal
  • SEEK Journey Designs
  • SIRI BARGE BOOTYVintage Collectables & Household goods
  • Sunrise DawnLavender eye pillows, ‘crafty knit’ yarn & bamboo knitting needles
  • Suzie Sue's CreationsGreetings cards with a difference
  • Tara Gillen PhotographyNatural, family, children, dog & lifestyle photography at canal markets & events
  • ted turns
  • The Ardea Candle MakersCreating Eco Friendly Candles and Wax Melts using our Nature as the inspiration.
  • The Art BoatPaintings, Prints and Gifts inspired by the canals
  • The Bell and WindlassFloating chandlery for Boats on the Canals and Rivers of the UK
  • The Coddiwomple Cake BoatHome-Made Cakes and Fudge. Hot & Cold Drinks. Ice Cream, Hot Dogs, Milkshakes
  • The Curry Cruiser
  • The Leather BoatHand Crafted leather goods made to last decades
  • The Mad OtterHand thrown ceramic ware inspired by our coasts and countryside and
  • The Nancy May Café
  • The Oatcake BoatServing North Staffordshire Oatcakes on the Cut
  • The Quirky Cutlery StoreUpcycled jewellery from recycled antique cutlery and pre-decimal coins.
  • The Record DeckFloating Record Shop. We buy and sell vinyl records. Follow @therecorddeckuk
  • The World Famous Waffle BoatMaking wonderful sweet and savoury Waffles to bring smiles to faces.
  • Three Sheep Cheese Boat~ Fine Cheeses and Accompaniments ~
  • Tikova CraftsSign written wall plaques, watercolour fine art, micro crochet jewellery
  • Tiny gardensSelling tiny evergreen succulent gardens re using up cycled household items
  • Towpath TimberAwesome merchandise crafted from reclaimed timber. Bespoke work undertaken
  • Towpath Treasures
  • Vintage and ModernA wide variety of vintage (and some antique) & modern collectable items.
  • Watercraft TrainingRYA Inland helmsman boat handling.
  • Watery Art and CraftsWatercolour art and quirky unique little houses and a variety of clay models
  • Widgeonware - hand painted Canal ware
  • WildSide PreservesHandmade Preserves - Jams, Marmalades and Chutneys
  • Winty CraftsHand crafted crystal jewellery and other goodies. Gem stones and crystals.
  • Wobbly LtdSoft serve ice cream and pizzas
  • Wolf Moon TradingHand painted signs, canal ware and some Lego too.

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Oblivious Gnome

Posted on 27 February 2016 by Roving Canal Traders Association20 July 2017

OBLIVIOUS GNOME CREATIONS

posted 27 Feb 2016, 13:55 by canal traders

Julia Francis has launched her new Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/ObliviousGnomeCreations

Oblivious Gnome Creations is a craft business producing beautiful hand made wood carvings from reclaimed wood also one of a kind hand felted hats. Julia will be attending some of the next floating markets so do watch out for her & her partner Roger. Check out their super new logo too.

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