Happy Monday Woolly Sheep
It seems that animals both big & small provide happy thoughts on Monday mornings … and this Monday is no different. I absolutely love the homage to the humble sheep in the form of Purl Bee’s latest project the Bobble Sheep Pillow, especially the brilliant bobble stitch which I think would knit up into a … Continue reading
For the love of: Romance Was Born
Romance Was Born and Cleckheaton have proven high fashion and knitting can definitely be stashed in the same pigeonhole – just have a peep at this incredible coat they’ve collaborated on! – Frankie Magazine facebook post I can’t wait to see this coat take shape over the next few months as one of our favourite … Continue reading
Fusion of Fibre
For a long time we at Threads have enjoyed & been inspired by, the art of felting. The selection of colours, the deliberation over fibre, & the creation of texture is wonderous – the finished product an organic beauty that endures. The beauty of gossamer weight layers of silk on wool, feather weight muslin crimped … Continue reading
We ‘heart’ Hearts
Yes, I know, it would have been MUCH BETTER if I had posted this little montage a few weeks ago to get you thinking, planning and creating in time for some Valentine’s craftiness, and I really have no excuses – but I didn’t want to NOT share my fav finds for L-O-V-E knitting. And really, … Continue reading
Happy Monday Hedgehogs
Little hedgehogs are making me smile this morning … I love the fair isle hedgehogs gracing the yoke of a Kate Davies “Paper Dolls” sweater (if only I had more knitting time), am excited about knitting up a little Herbert Hedgehog from the Purl Bee to rumble in my autumn leaves collection and join a … Continue reading
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