If you're looking for an original and colourful present for someone, why not take a peek at Felicity Hall's needlepoint kits on www.felicityhall.co.uk. She's offering a 10% discount if you quote the following code 135638FHCN (just key it in on the order confirmation page of the website).
I love those moody blues and metallics.
These are brilliant too, so vibrant.
I haven't even given any thought to buying gifts yet, having stubbornly refused to 'do Christmas' until at least December 1st. I know what I'd love - a subscription to Selvedge, lots of fabric for my stash, lots of gorgeously coloured Rowan wool and endless pieces of Emma Bridgewater china. Santa, are you listening!!!???
Finally, this is an article that appeared in The Times recently, it's about Loop, the North London knitters haven. How fantastic does that place look? If that shop was in my neighbourhood I think I'd practically live there!
Ah somebody after my own heart - I too have Selvedge on my Christmas list, and Loop has been on my list of places to go all year! Maybe next year...
Posted by: Wendy Shaw | December 03, 2009 at 05:21 PM
Hi Wendy - thanks for your comment and for stopping by the blog. I think 2009 should be the year when I stop frittering away money on little bits and pieces I dont really want, and save it to splurge on the things I really do value - Selvedge being one of them. Im making a plan at the monent for a short break to London, perhaps in the new year, and want to do the rounds of Loop and lots of other crafty type shops. I think theyd be so inspiring.
Best wishes
Valerie
Posted by: Valerie | December 06, 2009 at 01:05 PM