As National Wool Week draws to a close I am pleased to show you my finished cowl… just in the nick of time with the complete change of weather.
I love this Winter Garden by Debbie Bliss wool… not sure it goes with my coat but who cares?! It was a fab quick knit:) Needless to say I have of course two other knitting projects on the go, a jumper for my son and a cardigan for my daughter – they will keep on growing which means it takes me longer to knit them clothes! Have you done anything to celebrate wool week?
I have also managed to carry on working on building up stock in my Etsy shop, listing two new corduroy bags.
Thank you for your feedback last week, I decided to follow your advice and not invest in SEO advice.
This week I have been delighted and surprised by various people’s kindness – Jill over at Creating my way to Success contacted me and kindly promoted my bags on her blog. If you have not visited her blog before you really should, she has over a 100 free tutorials, and has a tendency to recycle too:)
Natalie over at Free Spirit Designs directed me to Press Loft. I have signed up to a 60 day free trial. Here’s hoping I gain some press coverage. This coming week’s focus is creating some press worthy images, including cut out images (heres hoping for a great tutorial for free software so I can do this!).
And a special big mention for Leah:) In the UK Lidl had a special offer on an overlocker (serger), reduced from the usual selling price of £210 to £129. Inevitably they sold out in many places within minutes of opening. I have never met Leah but as a result of a group Facebook chat she very generously bought one on my behalf and took the risk that I would reimburse her, this took me aback with kindness… In return I am making a cover for her grandson due in December.
I hope you have had an equally productive and blessed week, off to check out Handmade Harbour,
Lilly's Mom
Tuesday 14th of October 2014
I am so happy that your business is doing well. Your bags are truly beautiful. I love the new corduroy one you made. I will have to try the Debbie Bliss yarn as your scarf is so pretty. Have a wonderful week.
Free Spirit Designs
Monday 13th of October 2014
Aww its lovely that you are knitting things for your children :) Your scarf looks so cosy and perfectly timed too as the weather has turned chillier this week hasn't it.
Oh brilliant, i'm glad you found your way to Press Loft, i hope you get some lovely magazine features from your trial. Thanks for linking to my blog! x
Ali
Monday 13th of October 2014
You cowl is gorgeous, maybe you will just have to get a new coat. I know what you'd do with your old one, turn it into a bag :) The corduroy bag looks wonderful, perfect for an autumn outfit. Fellow bloggers are so lovely providing lots of useful advice. Have a lovely week. Ali xx
Lucy Blossom
Monday 13th of October 2014
Your cowl looks really cosy, and I love your new bags. Lidl is always a great place to look for crafty bargains - I have their website bookmarked and often check out what offers they have coming up.
Patchwork Fairy
Sunday 12th of October 2014
Love the cowl - just what I am about to make too, but in crochet! What a kind and generous act by Leah. I hope you enjoy using your serger - I find mine great for making things out of recycled knit wear!