Manx Slippers

Greeba Cowen has just been in, with her slippers. Aren't they fabulous!

She started off wet felting, and then added in the details of the Loaghtans with needle felting.

Reg the Dog

Mrs Garrett brought Reg into the shop today. Isn't he cute!

Her daughter has been making these lovely doggies. Some have been made to store pjs or nightdresses, others have a hot water bottle inside. But Reg is a soft cuddly toy.

Well done, Reg is brilliant.

Regia Rainbow

A new colourway in Regia Pairfect by Schachenmayr has arrived! It is a glorious 4ply sock yarn, 75% virgin wool, and 25% polyamide. The wool means they keep you warm, but not too warm. The polyamide is great for strength, meaning the socks will last a longer time.

Regia has made it incredibly simple to knit two identical self-patterned socks from one skein. The yellow starter thread - which comes from inside the yarn skein - marks the beginning of each sock. Simply cut off the yellow starter thread and begin knitting the first sock. After the first sock is completed, unwind the yarn to the next yellow starter thread and cut it off. Then simply knit the second sock.

Like all REGIA yarns, it won’t felt and offers long-lasting wear and great shape retention. Machine washable at 40° C (100° F) and can be machine dried.

The yarn is designed for socks, but can be used for all sorts of other items too. Let your imagination run riot.

Pride!

 

It's the Isle of Man's first Pride celebration. From noon, until midnight there's all sorts of events in the Villa Maria gardens.

We hope everyone has a fantastic time.

Simplicity Sale

 

With lockdowns etc, it's been a long time since the last sewing pattern sale, but today sees the start of the Simplicity sale. From 11th, until the 27th of June, all Simplicity patterns are half price.

Calling All Wreath-Makers

 

After an absence, we now have wire wreaths back in stock. There are rings in sizes, 20, 25, 35 and 40cm. In the same order, we  also received 25cm flat-backed polystyrene rings. 

If you make wreaths, now is the time to venture over to Onchan and pick up supplies.

Reflections by Lewis and Irene

So many goodies have arrived today!

Let me tell you about the new Reflections fabric from Lewis and Irene. It's gorgeous! 110cm wide in 100% cotton. Beautiful.

There's a real Art Nouveau/Rennie Mackintosh feel about a number of the fabrics.

       

  

Car Jacket

 

Alison's needles have been busy once again. Here's a car jacket from King Cole Baby Book 4, knitted in Baby Drifter.

It looks excellent!