New Yarn at Sunspun

We are now stocking Pagewood Farms yarn. I saw this yarn when I was in the USA last month and Sue has arranged for Sunspun to be the exclusive Melbourne stockist. The range is gorgeous - very soft and quick to knit or crochet.
We are stocking 5 varieties - at the moment we have a limited quantity but will be ordering more in the new year. The colours and more detail will be on our website by tomorrow.
Flora Fina $49.00 70 metres

Flora Fina has felted flowers attached to the yarn

This scarf used 1 x skein of Flora Fina and one ball of Rowan Cocoon - pattern is available from the shop with yarn purchase

This scarf used 1 x skein of Flora Fina - pattern available with yarn purchase

Enchanted Bouquet  $49.00 70 metres

This yarn has silk and other embellishments attached

This small shawl used 1 x skein of Enchanted Bouquet and 1 x skein of Thick n Thin (the plain "unadorned" version - $23.00 per 70 metre skein). Pattern available with yarn purchase.

Big Purls $39.00 per 70 metre skein

This yarn has felted balls attached

Hope you enjoy!

Jenny @ Sunspun - a World of Inspiration

A "Wooly" Christmas wreath and some new fabrics

We have had a delivery of some new fabrics. These are not on the website yet as we are waiting for more of the ranges to arrive.

Phillip Jacobs L to R PJ18 Begonia Leaves Cobalt, Grey, Magenta. PJ10  Foxgloves Hot, Geranium

L to R. PJ57 Painted Daisy Turquiose,  PJ59 Banded Poppy Natural, Black, Carmine

L to R. GP132 Camellia Pink, Brown, Blue

L to R. BM36 Nets. Blue, Red

 Also, here are some photos of a Christmas wreath I made for the shop:

I used a foam wreath from Spotlight (but you can get them at other places also - Lincraft, Reject shop etc.) 1 x ball of Red Galaxy yarn (which has the sequins already in it) and 1 x ball of Zara 8 ply in a "Christmas" green. You just wind the yarn in stripes - I just carried it along at the back - and then make some pompoms and flowers (I used the Clover pompom maker for the pompoms and made the flowers by winding the wool over 3 fingers and tying a contrast yarn around the middle). Then attach the flowers and pompoms with either pins or fabric glue or a hot glue gun if you have one, pin on some extra sequins and you are done!

Jenny@Sunspun

A World of Inspiration

Summer Hours Starting Soon

Sunspun's Summer hours begin on Monday 29th October. This means the shop will close at 4.00pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. We will be open until 6.00pm on Thursdays as per normal. PLEASE also note we will be closed Monday 24th December (Christmas eve).
This information will all be on our website also.

We have a copy of the new Kim Hargreaves book - "Enchanted" in the shop and more copies should be arriving in about 10 days. $49.95.

I'm heading off on a quilt tour to the USA for a few weeks so there'll be no blog posts for a while.

Jenny@Sunspun - a World of Inspiration

Sale ending. Rowan Magazine 52

Just a reminder that our winter sale finishes today at 5.00pm.
Also, Rowan Magazine 52 has finally arrived, unfortunately Rowan have increased the price to $50.00. We also have copies of Sweet Baby and Parisian Nights in stock ($35.00 each).

Rowan Magazine 52 

Some pictures from Parisian Nights $35.00

Jenny @Sunspun - a world of Inspiration

Sunspun's sale starts tomorrow!!

Our Winter Sale starts tomorrow.
To read a list of all the items on sale see the website or click this link:

http://www.sunspun.com.au/sunspun/documents/NewsletterSept2012Sale.pdf

The following fabrics are reduced to $12.00 per metre (minimum 1 metre cut)

Sale Fabrics $12.00 per metre

Rowan Calmer and Lenpur Linen are both heavily discounted as they have been discontinued - the colours we have left are shown in the pictures below.

Rowan Calmer - Now $7.50 per ball

Rowan Lenpur Linen $7.00 per ball

There are lots of other bargains also, and remember, if you are a Customer Loyalty member you receive your usual loyalty discount off the sale prices.

Look forward to seeing you there

Jenny@Sunspun - a World of Inspiration

New Rowan Yarn colours have arrived

We have received stock of most of the new Rowan yarns and new colours, (the only ones we did not receive were Felted Tweed DK in the 4 new colours - they should arrive at the end of this month).
New colours in Kid Classic, Lima, Big Wool, Drift, Wool Cotton, Belle Organic cotton - DK and Aran, Felted Tweed Aran.
New yarns we have received are Frost $11.95 per ball and Rowan Aran Tweed $11.95 per ball.
Check the web page for details and colour charts
http://www.sunspun.com.au/sunspun/k_rowan.htm

We also have stock of the new Kim Hargreaves book - Quirky - $49.95

Unfortunately delivery of the new Rowan books - including Magazine 52 - has been delayed until the end of this month.

Jenny@Sunspun - a World of Inspiration

New Kaffe Fassett Patchwork Book

We have the new Kaffe Fassett patchwork book in: Kaffe Quilts Again. $45.00

This book has patterns from Kaffe's previous patchwork books reworked in newer fabrics. It is (as usual) full of colour and gorgeous locations.

Also, we have reduced the price of our fabrics a little - they are now $22.00 per metre (down from $24.50).

Jenny @ Sunspun - a world of inspiration

Debbie Bliss Rialto Chunky and Cashmerino Chunky

Sunspun is now stocking Debbie Bliss Rialto Chunky - $11.50 per ball.
Here is a link to the colour chart on the Sunspun web page:

http://www.sunspun.com.au/sunspun/DBRialtoChunky.htm

Our remaining stock of Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Chunky is now reduced to $7.00 per ball. Limited colours and stock and no layby or holds.

There is also a new Baby Cashmerino book which includes patterns for older children.

Enjoy!

Jenny@Sunspun - a world of inspiration

New - Rowan Magazine 52. Preview copy available in the shop

We have received a preview copy of the new Rowan magazine - number 52. If you love fairisle and intarsia you will love this edition. Lots of lovely patterns including a number of men's patterns.

 

We are taking orders for the magazine - contact the shop (03 9830 1609 or shop@sunspun.com.au) and we will add you to the list and contact you when we receive it from Rowan.
Jenny @ Sunspun
A World of Inspiration

New Noro Magazine

Noro are now publishing a magazine once a year to provide more pattern support for their yarn.
The first issue is available now for $12.95. It is full of colour, ideas and patterns.

 Enjoy!

Jenny@ Sunspun

A World of Inspiration

A quick winter knit and Rare Yarns are on sale

Two quick cowls to knit.
First up a quick cowl (approx. 18cms wide)to knit in beautifully soft alpaca yarn. This cowl is knitted "long" ways and then joined, in Rowan Chunky Alpaca.

 You need 2 balls of Rowan Chunky Alpaca and 12mm needles. Cast on 22 stitches.
Rows 1 and 2: Knit 1, Purl 1 to end of row
Rows 3 and 4: Purl 1, Knit 1 to end of row.
Knit until you run out of yarn (leaving enough to cast off and sew seam).
Twist and sew up.

The second cowl is knitted in the round in Debbie Bliss Paloma yarn.

You will need 4 balls of Paloma 

http://www.sunspun.com.au/sunspun/DBPaloma.htm

 for the size in the photo (this is 2 metres long x approx. 15cms wide) or 3 balls to make one 1.5 metres long. Needles: 12mm circular - either 80cms or 100cms.

Cast on 200 stitches for the long version or 150 stitches for the shorter version. Twist once and join to work in the round. Mark the start of the round with a stitch marker of a piece of contrasting yarn.

Rounds 1 and 2: Knit 1, Purl 1 to end of round

Rounds 3 and 4: Purl 1, Knit 1 to end of round.

Repeat these rows approximately 5 times (12 rows in total) leaving enough yarn to cast off - I used about 8 metres to cast off the 200 stitches on the longer version. Cast off loosely. Sew in ends  and enjoy!!

SALE yarns

All our Rare Yarns  - Astrakhan, boucle, brushed and 8 ply alpaca - are now reduced to $5.00 per ball. There is limited stock of some colours and garment quantities in a few colours/types - mainly the undyed and natural colours. "First in best dressed"!

http://www.sunspun.com.au/sunspun/Rareyarnsmain.htm

Jenny

@Sunspun

New Noro Sock Yarn: Taiyo Sock

Sunspun now has the new Noro sock yarn - Taiyo - in stock.
This is a four ply yarn and replaces Kureyon sock yarn from Noro. It is a mix of cotton, wool, nylon and silk. Cost is $25.95 for a 100 gm ball (420 mts) which is enough to make a generous sized pair of socks.

Shade numbers 1,2,3,6,7,8

Shade numbers 4,5,9,10

There are 10 colours and it is hard to choose a favoutite! Remember also, if you purchase any sock yarn from Sunspun you can receive a free sock pattern. You can never have too many pairs of handknitted socks.

On a quilting topic:

Waverley Patchworkers Inc are holding their quilt show in a couple of weeks. Details below:

Venue: Mount Waverley Community Centre

Miller Crescent - opposite the Mount Waverley Railway station

Opening Night: Friday 25th May 6.30 - 9.00pm $12.00

Saturday 26th May: 9.30am - 5.00pm $7.00

Sunday 27th May: 9.30am - 4.00pm $7.00

There will be over 100 quilts on display, a lovely cafe and quilting demonstrations.

This is a photo of the raffle quilt. Tickets are available at the show for $2.00.

Waverley Patchworkers donate all the profits form the show to The Waverley Benevolent Society and Cancer Research.

Jenny @ Sunspun

A World of Inspiration