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Saturday, 21 February 2009

My poor Manos Skein…

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As I was unpacking some of my lovely yummy Artesano Manos Silky I accidentally cut through two strands of the skein. Those have now been removed and Gebbies has wound the yarn with the ball winder – so I now have a lovely ball of Artesano Manos Silky shade 6461 for sale – £8 is the asking price (after I have taken out the two cut through strands) – RRP £11. Free p&p (UK). If you want it – email me at: jo@yarnbox.co.uk- I only have one – so first come first served. Payment by paypal.

So is your weekend going. I think it is the first of sunshine since some time!

I watched a movie with my sisters (all three of them) – yes there are four girls in the family!  “Confessions Of A Shopaholic” a very girlie film – but a lot that I was able to relate to – the feeling when browsing into a shop window, seeing myself trying to hide it all away, wardrobes busting and yes – the dreaded evils of a credit card. If you liked Sex and the City – this is on a par to that.

Last weekend was “The Bolt” we watched it in 3D. Lewis loved it. The glasses got too uncomfortable for him towards the end, but he sat through the whole thing concentrating quite hard. I do recommend this is one to take the kids to. Much more of a kids film then say something like “Wall-E” which he completely lost interest in after the first 30 mins. I am such a regular – I think it might even be cost effective to buy a cinema pass – but I resisted the temptation.

Friday, 13 February 2009

Debbie Bliss Magazine Issue 2 Review Spring Summer 2009

Filed under: Uncategorized — yarnbox @ 10:02 pm

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Issue 2 was released today… all my 10 copies were sent out today via first class mail or Airmail. The bulk of the delivery will be here in the week of 23 February. Here is a sneak preview of what it contains:

It starts with “Blissful Life” a round up of Debbie’s favourite products, recipes, stores and more… A “books” section.

Moving on to “My Knitting Friends” a chat with Louisa Harding -  by Karin Storm.

“Ask Rosy” Rosy Tucker answers all of your technical questions.

A pattern for a cute rabbit in a sweater… followed by a review of yarns.

With 35 patterns – it really is super value for money!! Buy it here from Yarn Box (delivery week commencing 23rd February)

Patterns in this issue include:

  • Perfect Pleat Bag
  • Knife Pleats Riding Jacket
  • Pleated Wrap
  • Back Pleat Jacket
  • Double Moss St Panels Smock
  • Yoke Pleat Top
  • Cropped Cardigan
  • Ribbed Peplem Jacket
  • Cropped Rib Jacket
  • Hooded Jacket
  • Cabled Pullover
  • Patchwork Afghan
  • Yoke Detail Pullover
  • Tab Button Jacket
  • Cable and Rib Jacket
  • Lace and Bobble Jacket
  • Asymmetric Wraparound
  • Bolero Jacket
  • Ribbed Pullover
  • Cabled Pullover
  • Ribbon Edged Jacket

For Children we have:

  • Garter Stitch Pullover
  • Striped Dress
  • Cabled Slipover
  • Pea Coat

For the house we have:

  • Coat Hanger Covers
  • Bed Cover and Cushion
  • Leaf Cushion
  • Pea Bag
  • Garter and Stitch Cushion
  • Bolster Cover
  • Lace Shelf Edging
  • Dish Cloth
  • LouLaBelle Bag (by Louisa Harding)
  • Rabbit and Sweater

Thursday, 12 February 2009

Debbie Bliss Magazine Update

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Last week was a lost week for me. A lot has happened it has been a strange busy… and this week I am settling myself back down, and should be able to come back into a writing routine…

Strangely this morning I received several emails asking about “where is my Debbie Bliss Magazine 2“? I replied to the first one or two then thought to myself… actually – it should be about now they arrive… The latest update from DY is that 100 copies have arrived onto UK shores – Yarn Box has been allocated 10 out of the 100. I should have these first 10 copies by tomorrow and hope to send them out to the first 10 people on the list. Before another 100 emails come through to me – you are in the top 10 if your order number is before 28920.

All of the other orders will be filled week commencing 23rd February. DY are expecting the bulk of the shipment to be here some time that week. I promise to stay in all that week and dispatch the magazines on the same day they get to me!  If I have any more updates – I will keep you posted here! xx

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