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24th October 2011
NEW YARNS AVAILABLE We now have some gorgeous new yarns in stock:
A silky soft DK blend of 75% Baby Alpaca/25% Merino. Priced at £12.00 per 100g (264 metres).
A sumptuous hand-dyed DK blend of 10% Cashmere/20%Silk/70% Baby Alpaca. Priced at £20.00 per 100g (225 metres).
A light as air hand-dyed lace weight 2 ply 100% silk. Priced at £20.00 per 100g (1000 metres).
Remaining stocks of 100% DK Cashmere have been reduced to £14 per £100g and are going fast.
Any orders for kits containing this yarn will be charged at the original price and discount refunded when we complete your order.
'Hemp' Alpaca/Wool has been discontinued but replaced with 'Flax', a richer colour which will compliment any wardrobe.
LATEST PATTERNS AND KITS AVAILABLE:
Beach Hut Tea Cosy
Quirky and simple to make the Beach Hut conjures up those nostalgic seaside holidays. A heart warming reminder of Summer days.
Grow Your Own Finger Puppets
Just the thing for budding knitters to practice their skills. Start making these puppets now and they’ll be ready in time for Spring. Just watch that greedy caterpillar and snail don’t get hold of the delicate flower.
V Silk Gloves (Sara Jane) and Snood
These delicate ‘V’ shaped fingerless gloves are perfect for showing off your manicure or that special item of jewellery.
Sara Jane Snood
This versatile snood is the perfect partner to the Sara Jane ‘v’ Silk Gloves. It’s made in ‘light as air’ lace weight silk for that added touch of glamour.
Goodie Bag Tea Cosy
A bag full of all sorts to sweeten your tea without piling on the calories. ‘Goodies’ are detachable for ease of washing.
Cable Cushion with matching draught excluder
For stylish comfort our cable square cushion gives a contemporary twist to a traditional favourite. Add our matching draught excluder for an elegant way to say good bye to costly draughts this winter.
Here's a taste of forthcoming shows:
28th May – Heathfield Agricultural Show, Broad Oak, Heathfield, East Sussex
12th June – Pavilion, Worthing, West Sussex
13th-18th August – Arts Festival, Methodist Church Centre, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex
23&24October – Lancing College, Lancing, West Sussex
30th October – Pavilion, Worthing, West Sussex
12th &13th November – Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker, East Sussex
20th November – Pavilion, Worthing, West Sussex
3rd & 9th December – Marlipins and Old Tollbridge, Shoreham Christmas Fair, Marlipins Museum, High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex.
And if you can't wait for the shows you can find my designs at these outlets:
Imi Loa, Western Road, Hove, East Sussex (made items only)
Photal Photography, Tarmount Studios, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex (patterns, kits, made items)
Ravelry - www.ravelry.com (patterns only)
Woolbar, Worthing , West Sussex (patterns and stitch-markers).
See you soon!
Valerie