News From SpinBlessing

More New Books from Leisure Arts, plus Balene II items

Susan — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 18:16:17 +0000

Brand new from Leisure Arts and In stock at SpinBlessing, these 4 exciting titles are sure to get your creativity flowing!

iCrochet Day to Night Versatility has 5 wonderful designs to wear anywhere.

Easy Breezy Baby Afghans includes 4 darling designs to welcome that new arrival.

Knit Along with Debbie Macomber 20 wishes contains 15 projects inspired by the book.

The Big Book of Needle Felting has over 50(!) projects. That really is a big book!

Also new at SpinBlessing are the Balene II Knitting needles, crochet hooks and accessories. The 11 inch circular needles and accessories have proven to be very popular already :-)

Anniversary Giveaway at SpinBlessing

Susan — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 18:43:53 +0000

It is our Fourth Anniversary and we are excited to once again be holding our Anniversary Giveaway! Four lucky winners will each receive a $100 SpinBlessing Gift Certificate to be used on their choice of products. Be sure to enter before the end of March to get your name into the drawing!

New Books From Leisure Arts

Susan — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 18:27:14 +0000

Cute Little Animals, the new book from Amy Gaines has patterns for 8 crochet cuties inspired by the Japanese craft trend amigurimi. These are darling toys and would make great gifts for animal fans of any age. Also new for crochet is Dynamic Designs, with 8 crochet afghans patterns from Melissa Leapman. With bold patterns and colorways, this book is filled with stunning afghans for crocheters ready for a change.

Knitters looking to enhance their skills will love I Can’t Believe I’m Knitting Cables. Step by step instructions and full color photos are included for cables, twists and bobbles as well as 14 projects to that will show off your new skills.

Pieceful Pursuits by Peggy Waltman is new for quilters. These four pieced quilts by Peggy Waltman bring to mind quiet, restful afternoons tailor-made for naps and generally just taking it easy.

Time for Baby

Susan — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 21:37:33 +0000

Time for Baby, Five sweet sweaters and a hat for baby along with basic knitting instructions make this wonderful book a perfect gift for the expectant mom or grandma :-)

These classic designs will be favorites you will want to knit again and again.

Knitted and Felted Toys Book

Susan — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 18:59:58 +0000

Knitted and Felted Toys is a beautiful collection of 26 delightful toys includes everything from cute and cuddly animals to well loved characters. With easy-to-follow patterns that use both knitting and felted knitting, there is something for every skill level.

Includes information on yarns and equipment, as well as basic techniques. Now if I can just decide if my daughter would prefer the Upside-Down Dolly or the Mommy and Baby Bunnies in her Christmas Stocking… Maybe I can get them both to fit :-)

Holly Jolly Christmas Quilting, Ultimate Sock Book from Vogue

Susan — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 15:00:43 +0000

Holly Jolly Christmas Quilting includes 39 patterns ranging from colorful throws and quilts to creative table toppers and party sets. Friendly Santas and snowmen wall quilts along with a darling tree skirt, stocking and ornaments make this the perfect gift for your favorite quilter, especially if that is you!

The Ultimate Sock Book from Vogue Knitting is so much more than a pattern book! A history of sock knitting, techniques for toe-up and toe-down socks, a sock knitting calculator and a huge pattern library make this book the ultimate reference for sock knitters of all skill levels.

Bianca Scissors now available for pre-order

Susan — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 21:21:48 +0000

Bianca, the newest addition to Gingher’s Designer Series is now available for pre-order at SpinBlessing. This gorgeous design is available in 4 inch Embroidery, 5 inch Knife Edge and 8 inch Dressmaker’s Shears. (Dressmaker Shears are also available in a Left-Handed version.) Bianca scissors are expected to arrive at SpinBlessing in late October. The first shipment of a new design usually sells out pretty fast, so pre-ordering is a great way to be sure you get a pair :-)

Provo Craft Ergonomic Crochet Tools are back in-stock!

Susan — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 17:46:46 +0000

We are so excited to finally have the Provo Craft Ergonomic Crochet Tools back in stock at SpinBlessing. They are anticipated to sell out quickly again, so don’t hesitate too long if you have been wanting one of these great sets :-)

New Baby Books from Dale of Norway: 175 and 183

Susan — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 18:58:33 +0000

These new books have some of Dale’s cutest baby designs yet :-)

Highlights from Book 175 include a sophisticated hearts-all-over design and a sweet pullover with puppies on parade.
Book 183’s highlights include a beautiful crocheted Christening Gown, fun zippered hoodies and a darling strawberry ensemble that includes a comfy blanket.

SpinBlessing is excited to be able to offer a .pdf file on the item page for each of these books. Use the .pdf file to see color photographs of the designs included in each book :-)

KA Flex Needles now in stock

Susan — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 19:57:00 +0000

Bamboo Single Point Flex Knitting Needles are brand new from KA and in stock at SpinBlessing!

Available in sizes 3 through 15, these 20 inch needles have the wonderful finish, smooth join and freely rotating cord that we are so fond of in the KA Circulars. The unique design of Flex needles makes knitting in close quarters more comfortable- no more poking your neighbor with the end of your knitting :-)