Pantone have announced their colour of the year for 2023, this time it’s the bold Viva Magenta. I love rich jewel and berry colours so this shade makes me happy….
Last posting dates for Christmas
Royal Mail’s last posting dates for Christmas are particularly early this year (Monday 12th December for 2nd class and Friday 16th December for 1st class) which means retailers who rely…
Arena Travel enters administration
Arena Tours Ltd, known as Arena Travel and home to Stitchtopia Crafting Holidays, has entered administration. This is sad news for those who have worked for and with Arena Travel…
Stitchtopia Northern Lights knitting cruise
Stitchtopia from Arena Travel have scheduled a new knitting tour for later this year. The Northern Lights Knitting Cruise departs on 14th December 2022 for 9 days with prices starting…
Visible mending
Inspired by this week’s episode of The Great British Sewing Bee (Series 8 Episode 9) and listening to episode 43 of the podcast From What If to What Next I’ve…
YarnSub June 2022 roundup
The YarnSub June 2022 roundup has a summary of all the new and recently discontinued yarns as well as a summary of newly published knitting and crochet books and a review of Traditions Revisited…
YarnSub May 2022 roundup
The YarnSub May 2022 roundup has a summary of all the new and recently discontinued yarns as well as a summary of newly published knitting and crochet books and a review of Colorful Crochet Knitwear…
Free postage from Emma Ball
Emma Ball is offering free postage on all web orders of £20 and over until Monday 18th April 2022. If you’re not familiar with Emma Ball’s products do pop over…
YarnSub March 2022 roundup
The YarnSub March roundup has a summary of all the new and recently discontinued yarns as well as a summary of newly published knitting and crochet books and a review of Knit Fold Pleat Repeat…
Craftiosity Woven Coasters Craft Kit
Craftiosity have revealed that their next craft kit will be for woven coasters. Craftiosity produce monthly craft subscription boxes introducing customers to a whole range of hobbies. This month subscribers…