My Yoga Bag at Living North Christmas Fair Newcastle

Handmade Gifts and a Show-Stealing Taylor

What happens when you mix handmade yoga gifts, twinkly lights and a mannequin wearing a dress made from yoga mat straps? My Yoga Bag at the Living North Christmas Fair in Newcastle!

There was a lot of preparation behind my little stand, so it was lovely to finally see everything come together, meet customers and spend time alongside other talented traders.

Bringing my colourful Christmas stall to life

As a small handmade business based in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, I put a little piece of myself into everything I make—and my stall was no exception.

I worked hard to create a space full of colour, character and Christmas sparkle. From the yoga-print backdrop and fairy lights to the handmade signs and shelves packed with gifts, there were plenty of little details to bring together.

My handmade yoga mat bags, meditation cushions and relaxation gifts all had their place. Even the little wooden artist mannequins joined in, modelling colourful scrunchies!

I love the creative side of preparing for a fair, and seeing all those ideas become a real display was a proud moment.

Meet Taylor: my most fashionable assistant

Of course, I couldn’t write about Living North without mentioning Taylor, my mannequin and the undisputed star of the stall.

Dressed in a collection of my colourful yoga mat straps, she definitely stole the show. Creating her outfit was such a fun way to display the different fabrics and give people something a little unexpected to look at.

Most mannequins get a Christmas party dress. Mine gets yoga accessories. It seemed only fitting!

Lavender eye masks were the bestsellers

Taylor may have caught the eye, but my handmade lavender eye masks were the bestselling products of the fair.

Filled with lavender, these little relaxation treats were a lovely fit for a stall celebrating yoga, wellbeing and taking a moment for yourself.

It was wonderful to see something I’d made become someone’s chosen gift—or perhaps a well-deserved treat to keep. There’s something especially lovely about giving a handmade present that invites someone to slow down.

Lovely customers and fellow traders

One of the nicest parts of Living North Christmas Fair was meeting so many lovely customers and traders.

When you spend lots of time making and preparing at home, it’s special to step out from behind the sewing machine and share your work in person. Every friendly conversation, purchase and visit to the stand meant a great deal.

Thank you to everyone who stopped to browse, supported My Yoga Bag or admired Taylor’s rather unusual wardrobe!

A little handmade Christmas magic

I came away proud of the stall I’d worked so hard to create and grateful for the people I met along the way.

If you couldn’t visit me in Newcastle, you can explore my handmade yoga accessories and relaxation gifts online at My Yoga Bag.

And Taylor? I suspect she’ll expect a new outfit for her next appearance.

Janet x