Saturday 12 November 2016

Yarn winding week...




















(through the looking glass) 

I've been busy this week mostly winding yarn...lots of yarn!...
1... for my current knitting project...
2... for the Christmas Making giveaway (starting next week)...
3... for Tearoom Doll kits... 
(my yarn swift and winder have definitely got to be the
the most used things in my workroom these days ;-) )

(* and for anyone who has inquired about doll kits they will be available here on the blog 
just as soon as I've put them all together ... hopefully within the next week x)

I've also been brightening up (and tidying up!) my workroom 
and have finally painted the little drawers pictured up there too...
they've been sitting on my shelves waiting to be smartened up for 
far too long and are now a pretty pale cobalt blue shade ...
(and at last my embroidery threads will be organised!)

and so...

I'll be back next week with news of the 
Christmas Making Giveaway
...along with other things...


hApPy wEeKeNd

(back to the yarn winding now.....and lots of tea  ;-) )

x x

P.S  I've also started a new crochet project using my Paintbox yarn
...the shades are so so pretty and I'm looking forward to showing you soon  


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42 comments:

  1. Hello dear Susan. What a lot of winding. Those projects sound fun. We're just driving to Southampton. It's Daisy's 3rd birthday party today...where did those 3 years go!! Have a lovely weekend xxx

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    1. Oh my goodness Jane..I can't believe little Daisy is 3 years old..how time flies indeed!! ♥ ...Have an extra special time..I'm sending a birthday hug...look out for it arriving :-) ...xx

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    1. Yes..it's gorgeous Ali...will be showing you more of this in the coming weeks...happy weekend ♥ xx

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  3. Aww susan I for one can't wait x loving the yarns you've been winding x lovely x I still want your work room my friend xx such a kind thought your Xmas giveaway x thank you so much xxx happy weekend xxx

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    1. ...and a very happy weekend to you lovely...keep warm and enjoy your knitting ♥ xx

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  4. Sounds like you've been busy Susan, dreamy images as always.
    I'm looking forward to seeing all the new knitting and crochet projects.
    Have a great weekend lovely,
    V x

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    1. You too dear Vivienne (we've been having another 'bumping into each other day'...so lovely! ;-) )...after my yarn winding it's crochet this evening...loving the Paintbox yarn ;-) ♥..

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  5. Just beautiful. The simple task becomes a journey into a light-filled photography tour that simply takes my breath away. Hello, Susan!

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    1. Lovely Anita...thank you so much and happy weekend to you and yours ♥..xx

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  6. Lovely colours & such tidy workroom. Happy crochet this afternoon, cannot wait to see your next projects. & the giveaway too..! Kim

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    1. Thank you Kim...a happy weekend to you and yes ...I'm just sitting down to a bit of crochet right now!... ;-) ♥ xx

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  7. Hi what lovely colours you have. I've just bought myself a wool winder wouldn't be without now. Looking forward to seeing your crotchet kits.
    Have a lovely week Jacky.

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    1. Thank you Jacky...the Giveaway kits will be useful for knitting or crochet...in some festive shades... ;)

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  8. Lovely as always, enjoy your weekend!! Looking forward to see what crochet pretties you are up to!!

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    1. Thank you Kim..have a lovely weekend ..♥ xx P.S Your parcel is on the way! ♥

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  9. Love Love Love your work room . Can't wait to see what you come up with next , enjoy your weekend

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    1. Oh thank you and happy Sunday...it's crochet and coffee here this morning ;-) ♥ ..xx

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  10. Un lugar de trabajo lleno de armonía y belleza... Feliz fin de semana.

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    1. Lovely Karmen thank you ...hope you have a lovely Sunday ♥

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  11. Hello Susan - you have some lovely yarn colours there! So pretty - I thought the blue self-patterning yarn in your last post was so gorgeous, too! What brand is that - I haven't seen colour like that before! Always look forward to your new patterns and projects, and your wool wider must be worth it's weight in gold by now!
    Have a gorgeous week!
    Lynda.

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    1. Hi Lynda...the yarn in the last post is Cascade Heritage yarn...I can't remember the exact details right now as I've been using many different ones in the last couple of weeks but have the details saved and will definitely let you know about all the ones I've used for that project ;-) ♥ Happy Sunday xx

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  12. It will be fun to see what you will make with that pretty yarn with the spots of color. What a gorgeous workroom you have! I have a room where my art supplies reside but it's not very pretty, actually. :-) ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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    1. Well I do remember your workroom Teresa when you had been on a tidying spree yourself and I definitely think it is ...and I'm sure there's a lovely view from your window too ♥ :-) xx

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  13. You have such a pretty work room ......... and I love your knitted dolls; they're so cute 😀
    Julia xx

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    1. Thank you Julia...I love making dolls...in fact, I have another one but only in my head at the moment! ♥ xx

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  14. What pretty yarn! I imagine winding yarn would be quite a peaceful task.
    Hope you're having a lovely weekend x

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    1. ...except when I get too enthusiastic and I somehow end up with a tangle under the winder....not a good moment! ;-)
      Happy Sunday ♥..xx

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  15. Absolutely adore those colours together! Have a lovely week. :-)

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    1. Thank you Jenny...some of my favourites ♥
      Happy New Week to you and yours xx

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  16. There is so much beauty to be found in that room! I good gaze around all day! Love your organization. I'm trying to get mine back under control so that I can work without feeling stressed! I have a yarn winder and swift on my birthday/Christmas lists and can't wait to not have to do it all by hand anymore!

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    1. You will wonder how you ever managed without them Jen ;-) ...Have a lovely new week ♥ xx

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  17. Gorgeous yarn and gorgeous colours! Your pictures are so pretty to see Susan! I love my yarn winder too and the little yarn cakes it winds so quickly :) Wishing you a happy week.
    Helen xox

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    1. Thank you lovely Helen (it's a great time saver, isn't it?)...Happy new week to you ♥ xx

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  18. So many luscious colours, Susan. Your fingers may well be itching to start knitting.

    Karen

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    1. Yes...looking forward to knitting with these lovely colours this week Karen...hope you have a lovely new week too ♥ xxx

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  19. Always so beautiful! I've toyed with buying a ball winder for a few years, but then I've started reading reviews and drawn a blank. I have a swift which my Dad made for me...thankfully I had mark2 which had its own bearings...my mum had mark1 which needed to be put on a whirly chair....makes me laugh out loud still when I think about it :-)

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  20. I don't know why but I love to look at photos of wool on a wool winder
    Yiur little drawers painted up beautifully too

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  21. OH those xmas bears are sooo adorable. Would be absolutely amazing to win. :-) I have now completed two Candy Bears, one rabbit bear and now starting a little girl one. Love Love Love them. My mission is to do every single one of them eventually.

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  22. A dream gift from you - so I'll dream on......
    With love

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  23. i would love to make one of the little bears they are so fab it would be a dream come true i love all tearoom stuff xxx

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  24. I love your beautiful work. I made already the little dolls and also the candy bear. I am a dutch fan of your work. I also love this beautiful christmas bear. The colors of the yarn are very pretty. Thank you for all the beatiful dolls, mice, bears you have designed and made. Xxx Yvonne Lin

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