Monday, 24 January 2011

Lovely Likeminded Friends

On Saturday I received a wonderful parcel of goodies from my lovely friend Lynda ~ Hookin' with LaaLaa. Lynda has been an inspiration in my knitting and crochet attempts and she has kindly passed on lots of wooly themed magazines and books.
This parcel was a dream, it arrived on Saturday morning and I spent a few hours in my dressing gown pouring through it all, only to get them all back out later in the day for another couple of hours ~ happiness!


Feast your eyes on this beautiful card that came with it all:



There were some knitting needles and bits and bobs included which were a welcome addition to my meagre collection; and there was this purse frame ~ I shall look upon this as a challenge and make another knitted purse!

Pouring through these magazines here are some of the wonderful things that immediately jumped out at me as things I want to make;


My son Thomas has requested that I quite urgently make him some Bees, he needs them apparently!


I am not confident enough to attempt clothing, but as soon as I am I do fancy this jumper:

I won't be attempting this one but when the time comes I would love to go out in style in this knitted coffin! It's made from sturdy carboard (well it would have to be or it would sag) and covered in knitting, very eco friendly too!




Isn't blogging just great for bringing likeminded people together ~ thanks again Lynda x

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24 comments:

  1. Bethany24 January 2011 at 15:51

    Oh my how I do love the gingerbread house!

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  2. Ali24 January 2011 at 15:56

    Oh lovely stuff there = nothing better than a huge pile of magazines!!! Just finished knitting some fingerless gloves but can't suss out how to stitch them up (and its only 2 seams!!!) - luckily my mum is popping over tomorrow - so have told her to bring her darning needle - lol xx

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  3. Vix24 January 2011 at 16:12

    What treats from lovely Lynda! I think I'd love some bees too, aren't they wonderful? xxx

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  4. Jacey24 January 2011 at 16:30

    Ooh such lovely treats there. The ginger bread house looks fab!! Looking forward to seeing your makes from your lovely pile of mags. xx

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  5. char24 January 2011 at 16:38

    oh thats just reminded me of the knitted bee my sis and i used to fight over ..we also had knitted mice from my nan as well, one pink and one blue!

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  6. Anonymous24 January 2011 at 16:43

    How lovely, I love looking through crafty magazines to give me inspiration :) x

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  7. VintageVicki24 January 2011 at 16:49

    I am in love with the gingerbread house and the knitted teddy :)

    Look forward to seeing what you make.

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  8. LaaLaa24 January 2011 at 17:20

    I'm glad they've gone to such a good home, honey. Can't wait to see what you make first. xxx

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  9. Sarah24 January 2011 at 17:24

    Have to agree the gingerbread house is amazing. Don't you just love Lynda, she is so thoughtful xx

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  10. Unknown24 January 2011 at 17:38

    Lucky You! Lynda is a lovely lady! I am in love with the woolie bees!!

    As for the coffin, hilarious! Imagine if it got caught on a nail on the way into church - and unravelled by the time it got to the alter! Gosh i am bad! Mind you it is rather nice!!

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  11. Jackie24 January 2011 at 17:51

    Wow - what a lovely parcel! Bet you're feeling inspired now! Loving the teddy (well, I would wouldn't I?!) and that Gingerbread House is amazing. x

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  12. Loo xx from Jumbles and Pompoms24 January 2011 at 18:35

    A knitted coffin?! Is there anything that can't be covered in wool I wonder!

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  13. Amanda Makes24 January 2011 at 19:42

    Isn't Lynda such a lovely lady? What a treat! Love the coffin...it got me thinking...when I pop off maybe all my bloggy/ crafty friends could crochet a bright granny square and then it could be sewn into a joyful juicy coffin cover! What do you reckon girls? You up for that? Loads of love chick xxxx

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  14. daisychain24 January 2011 at 21:00

    Oh how wonderful

    and regarding the post below...I'm totally interested in candle making, too!

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  15. Alexandra24 January 2011 at 21:20

    What a wonderful parcel! Have a great week xxx

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  16. keshling24 January 2011 at 22:28

    I love the Gingerbread House and really want to make it for next Christmas! And the knitted coffin....what a great, unique idea!!!
    xx

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  17. jane p24 January 2011 at 23:11

    It seems anything can be knitted - even gingerbread house and a coffin! I must learn to knit and I keep saying it.

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  18. Pootle25 January 2011 at 07:52

    What a lovely parcel to get! I love the "gingerbread" house. x

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  19. giddynici25 January 2011 at 09:33

    How lovely and generous. Lots of lovely magazines for you to browse through and lots of treats. The crochet throw is very nice and omg I so want a crochet bee.... too cute! x

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  20. ♥ emma bear forever ♥25 January 2011 at 12:24

    What a lovely parcel to receive in the post :)

    Love those bees and that cute gingerbread house x

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  21. Sheila25 January 2011 at 17:26

    how lovely, you are so lucky! I love the bee's too, aren't they the cutest!!
    x

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  22. Shsjndkdns25 January 2011 at 20:47

    Hi Kandi, thanks for the comment, I will dig out the lemon curd recipe and give it to you this week. It was really easy and you don't need loads of ingredients either x

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  23. Anonymous25 January 2011 at 21:49

    Oh dear.. knitted coffin! But you have to take pictures of your jumpers/bees attemps and share them :)
    I love blogging the most, BECAUSE of the community! :)

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  24. -27 January 2011 at 22:15

    What wonderful goodies. You lucky girl!

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