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

New Range of Sewing Patterns - The Makers Journal

Sunspun is now stocking a range of sewing patterns by The Makers Journal. These patterns are designed by two local designers and are gorgeous!
The patterns retail for $20.00 each and include very clear instructions. They are also packaged beautifully. The Bunny Bag would make a great gift if you are looking for a handmade gift for someone special - especially if you fill it with goodies - perhaps a ball of yarn or even some chocolates!

 


Some of the other patterns

The Makers Journal team also have a blog to check out:
http://themakersjournal.blogspot.com.au
Jenny@ Sunspun - a World of Inspiration

New Shop Sample - Maple by Marie Wallin

Sue has finished a new shop sample. This one is Maple by Marie Wallin and is from Rowan Magazine 50 ($35.00). This pattern celebrates the return of beautiful fairisle patterns - the front and back are fairisle, the sleeves are striped.
The cardigan is knitted in Rowan Felted Tweed ($11.95 per ball), the colours are not quite as bright in real life as they appear in the magazine photos but they still look gorgeous!

There are 5 sizes in the pattern ranging from 32inches/81cms to 50inches/127cms. The smallest size takes 11 balls, the largest takes 16 balls.

Enjoy!

Jenny@Sunspun a World of Inspiration

New Regia Sock Yarns

We have had a delivery of some new sock yarns from Regia.
First up are the Kaffe Fassett designed Design Line and Design Line Hand-Dye Effect. These are featured in Kaffe and Brandon Mably's new book Knitting with the Color Guys (we have some arriving soon if you would like to order one).


Design Line colours

 Design Line Hand-Dye Effect colours

Second are Erika Knight Jazz Colours

There are 2 pattern books to accompany the yarns also. Jazz Colours by Erica Knight - $10 and Regia Journal - Colour Effects by Kaffe Fassett - $20.

Pattern from Journal

Pattern from Journal

Enjoy!!

Jenny@Sunspun - a World of Inspiration

First of our Blog Sales! Commences Monday 2nd April 2012 at 10.00am

Well, we have had so much new stock arrive that we need to clear some shelves!
Our first "blog only" sale is RYC Luxury Cotton. This is a standard 8ply yarn that knits up beautifully and wears really well. It does need to be hand washed though.







We only have the colours in the photo. Quantities for each colour are:
white = 11balls
Mauve = 21 balls
Pink = 28 balls
Red = 17 balls
Black = 6 balls
Brown/black = 28 balls.
Price is normally $9.95 but for this sale the price is $5.00 (customer loyalty members price is $4.50).
To receive this price you need to mention that you saw the blog post. You can shop by email, phone or by visiting the shop but "first in, first served".


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New Debbie Bliss yarn and new fabrics

Debbie Bliss Riva
Sue has knitted the poncho pattern from the new Debbie Bliss Riva book. In the book the pattern is knitted in 2 pieces but she has knitted it in the round to avoid any seams. If you'd like to knit it make sure you collect the " help" sheet from the shop.
Details about the yarn are on our website www.sunspun.com.au




Some of the new Rowan fabrics that have arrived:











The last picture shows one of the old patterns that has been reissued.

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Rowan Fine Lace - new colors

New and old colours in Fine Lace


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