Hop-tu-Naa Approaches

  

Hop-tu-Naa is approaching.

Some of these crafty bits could be Manx-ified, with pumpkins magically morphed into moots.

Hop-tu-Naa on Pinterest

We've just created a Hop-tu-Naa board over on Pinterest. There's all sorts of crafty ideas for ghosts, witches, cats, bats, toffee apples, and even a few moots. (A few stray pumpkins have strayed in too.)

Spooktacular Fabrics

 

 

    

                 

Spooktacular new stock has just arrived!

These fabrics are 100% cotton, and are from Lewis and Irene. Most of them glow in the dark!

Instagram

We now have an Instagram account. You can follow us at https://www.instagram.com/joans_wools_and_crafts/

Vogue Pattern Sale

 

All Vogue patterns are half price until the 3rd of October,

Gorgeous Beach Bag

I love the giant shell pattern on this bag! It's great on the bag, but would also look wonderful as the body of a sweater.

The free pattern is available at Craft Passion.

Autumn has arrived!

Autumn has arrived at Joan's.

King Cole has released a new yarn, Autumn Chunky. It is a beautiful multi-tonal roving yarn with 80% Premium Acrylic and 20% Wool. It has a gorgeous soft handle and would suit warm garments, accessories and homeware.

Meters Per Ball: 140 m

Needle Size/Tension: 6.0mm | 14sts

A Riotous Hat

Over the last 12 months, many people have taken up knitting and crochet, and many have returned to the crafts.

Hirelle Moore was challenged to make a hat for her daughter. She hadn't picked up needles in years, but managed to make this fantastic hat in the course of one evening! Her daughter kept looking over and saying "It actually looks like a hat!"

Hirelle used a chunky yarn, King Cole Riot, and topped the hat with a faux fur pom pom.

Excellent work.

Florentine Fantasia

At Hodgson Loom Gallery in Laxey, it is the opening of the exhibition 'Florentine Fantasia'. You are invited to wander through the streets, gardens and museums of Florence via the medium of stitch. Inspired by their travels, textile artists Maureen Kennaugh and Pat Kelly capture its romance and vibrancy; it's rich history and architectural magnificence in intricate detail, stitch by stitch.

Winsor and Newton Sale

 

All Winsor and Newton paints and papers are now 40% off.

McCall's Half Price Pattern Sale

The McCalls Pattern sale starts tomorrow. The half price sale runs from the 3rd to the 18th of September.