Yearly Archives: 2011

Yarn Along

A Fine Balance, Rohinton Mistry, Zebra, Knits to Give, Debbie Bliss

It’s been a couple of months since I joined in with Ginny and Yarn Along “~ Two of my favorite things are knitting and reading, and the evidence of this often shows up in my photographs. I love seeing what other people are knitting and reading as well. So, what are you knitting or crocheting more »

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A Perfect Present – Le Toy Van Wooden Ark

Le Van Toy, Le Petit Ark, Wooden Toy Shop, Gift, Toy review

I was delighted to receive this gorgeous Le Toy Van Le Petit Ark for review by my 2 year old. There is something quite magical about wooden toys, I think it is because they remind you of childhood but also they are so tactile and you just want to hold the pieces. This is a very more »

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Hotel Chocolat Christmas Goody Bag Giveaway

Hotel Chocolat, Christmas Chocolate Goody Bag, Giveaway

EDIT: Competition now closed, thanks so much for all the entries. Winner is Kirstie Caffrey. We are now officially in the acceptable timeframe to start to talk and plan for Christmas. I know this as the ‘Holidays are Coming’ ad aired on TV at the weekend. What better ‘guaranteed to be appreciated’ gift can you more »

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Finished It Friday: The Knitted Pumpkin Pincushion Edition

Knitted Pumpkin, Finished It Friday, Frecklesfamily, Rowan Yarn, Rowan Kid Classic

I’m feeling very seasonal this week, and whilst off with the children for half-term and doing all manner of Halloween activities, it’s nice to be able to relax with a little Autumnal knitting. This pumpkin is from The Knitter’s Yearby Debbie Bliss, a book that I’ve made a number of items from including the floral more »

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Cath Kidston’s Patch. Warning – Patchwork can become addictive

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Anyone who is a Cath Kidston and crafting fan will know how great the previous books in this series have been - Sew, Make and Stitch! It’s with great delight that I was able to review the latest addition Patch! It is as well designed and structured as the others. It comes with everything you need to complete the more »

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