Sandra's Designing Blog

This is an exclusive area of my web site where you can find out more about my knitted designs, what inspires me, how I work and what I like (and don't like) to design. 
 
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  1. Last minute Christmas Gifts

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    Doesn't time fly ???? 

    Yes Christmas next week and I'm still struggling to find those beautiful hand made gifts for my family. I've dedicated tonight as being the night I sit down with a glass of port or two and a mince pie and buy those last minute presents. I'm thinking slippers, books, games, gardening stuff, but want to include some handmade and sustainable items into the mix. So I'm going to look for handmade soaps and paper items, handmade candles and toiletry bags and yummy handmade biscuits or preserves. 

    If like me, you LOVE woolly gifts then look no further for inspiration.
    Christmas Gift Ideas
    Knitting Kits under £15 , ideal Stocking Stuffers or Secret Santa presents for your crafty friends.
     
     
    And remember I don't just sell knitting patterns and kits. I create and sell lots of pre-made knits, usually from my own designs. Happy browsing.


    Can't knit but fancy some of these gloves......
    Browse Knitted Gloves Now

  2. Sweet Alpaca's

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    I had the joy of staying on an Alpaca farm near Aylesbury a few weekends ago. As well as hosting Alpaca walks, selling Alpaca yarn and kits, the farm also allow up to 5 caravans or motorhomes to stay on the farm too!

    Here's a close up of the female Alpaca's who resided in the field next to our motorhome, 9 of which were heavily pregnant and about to give birth any day! I was tempted to stay until this happened but talking to the farm owner he informed me that they could 'hang' on for a few weeks until they felt really safe and the weather was warm enough. 
     

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    Of course I just had to buy some Alpaca Yarn ......... and design a hat! You will find the kit available on Abbots Alpaca Views web site  in the next few weeks. In the meantime I have a couple available here.