Last Monday we had arranged to meet my brother and his wife for lunch halfway between their house and ours.Looking at the map I realised we would be going quite close to Black Sheep Wools.They have a great craft barn and stock all makes of wool including all 58 shades of Stylecraft DK which is brilliant for blankets.They have a café so with OH with his coffee and a paper I indulged my self for 45 minutes.
I bought some extra wool to complete the above blanket(only started to use up some stash but I always run out and have to buy more)
Over the winter I want to make a blanket for the conservatory.The rug is various shades of greens and cream.Obviosly I couldn't take the rug so it done out of my head and although on here they don't look to match,they do.
Thenin the bargain bit I spotted this Debbie Bliss reduced to £2.49 a ball.Bargain.I will have someof that.
I only bought one ball ofsock wool.Very restrained!
I treated myself to a new cross stitch kit(why it is on itsside I have no idea.
I find buying yarn off the internet very tricky.Colours are never accurate so this was an opportunity not to be missed.This lot should keep me busy over the coming months but I must say the amount of wool is a little daunting.Watch this space!!!
Watching the Olympics will get me started.
Have a great weekend everyone.Babrbarax
Looks like you had a fabulous day and found some great bargains, too! Black Sheep Wools sounds like a fun shop to visit. Have a great weekend, Pat
ReplyDeleteThe colour match of wool to your rug for the conservatory blanket was spot on. I bet you really enjoyed having a good look around:)
ReplyDeleteYou were wise to enjoy the opportunities at Black Sheep Wools. Great to bring home fresh project ideas and the materials to make them! xo
ReplyDeleteWow - 45 minutes in a craft barn - wonderful wool - heaven. You were very restrained.
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I am just a large bit jealous. Must not whinge though, it is Llandeilo show next weekend and there will be homespun and home dyed yarn there, and in a couple of months there is a wool festival in Narberth which is not too far away.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely opportunity to stock up. Your stripey blanket looks good. Lots of things to keep you busy in the coming months. B x
ReplyDeleteWhen I go in a wool shop, I always have I shouldn't really, thoughts. But then, I make a purchase and it kick starts me into a new era of planning and making.
ReplyDeleteLook forward to seeing your blanket, mine is on hold for the time beginning.
Oh! I think my comment disappeared so if I repeat myself I apologise! I was just saying that I love how you've matched up the colours of the rug so well. I love Stylecraft Special DK and I agree with you that picking colours out on a screen is a bit hit and miss so I treated myself to the Stylecraft sample colour chart. I love it!! It's so beautiful with all the colours in a row and I'm totally addicted to that range now that I can see them all in the flesh. I think my stash is now getting rather large...;) xx
ReplyDeleteLook forward to seeing the end results!
ReplyDeleteIf I lived near a decent wool warehouse I think I would become a regular visitor. I agree you were very restrained.
ReplyDeleteJust 45 minutes! wow that place sounds like my idea of heaven and they have a coffee shop too I would never be away from the place if I lived close by. I love all your purchases I hope that you will show us the end results. Have a great weekend. :) xx
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