For those that know me, I’ll bet you’re surprised to see me post about knitting. That’s normally Mom’s job! I’ve tried, and failed to learn to knit many times. I understood the concept but as soon as I hit a rough patch, all that I’d learned quickly went out the window as I tossed my needles aside in frustration and forgot what I’d …read more
And now with Tour de Fleece winding down, it’s time for the Ravellenic Games. Teams have been forming for awhile now and Team Notable members are beginning to plot and plan their projects. We’ll be awarding medals in the form of prizes and we have a wonderful sponsor who’s donated a huge wedge style bag, large enough to hold the heftiest project! …read more
I completed my own KAL project for the Leap into Spring KAL/CAL. I made Sedna’s Shawl by Mary Lena Lynx, a cotton triangular shawl with a crocheted lace border. I was excited about this shawl when I first saw it because I wanted something in cotton suitable for our Mediterranean summer beach weekends. I always manage to feel chilled after a day in the …read more
We’ve been given a very special gift this year - the gift of an extra day. It’s a leap year, so February has 29 rather than 28 days. In celebration of extra time, we’re hosting a knit-along/crochet-along – Leap Into Spring! To Participate: Start a new knit or crochet project that is inspired by the Spring season. Perhaps it’s …read more
A great big thank you to all of you that helped spread the Simply Notable love! Giveaways are great fun for us so watch for our November giveaway towards the end of the month! Now on to the winners… The winner of our Apples & Pears Pincushion is…….<drumroll, please!>…..Emma! The winner of our Floral Pincushion is…….<drumroll, …read more
On Monday we blogged about Transforming the sewing room with new pincushions. You see, I have this problem – when I find an easy, fun and quick project, I have to see it in every possible fabric combination. I’ve been addicted to making these little cuties but the pear pincushion population in my home is getting out of control. I will …read more
A great big thank you to all of you that helped spread the Simply Notable love! Giveaways are great fun for us so watch for our October giveaway towards the end of the month! Now on to the winner… The winner of our September giveaway – Issue 1 of Mollie Makes Magazine is…….<drumroll, please!>…..cguard! Thanks …read more
On Sunday we blogged about our love for Mollie Makes Magazine in our “Mollie Makes Us Happy” post. We so appreciate you wonderful readers who take the time to read and comment on our posts that we decided we need to sprinkle a little more love your way. It’s giveaway time! the crowd roars You can enter here to win a copy of: Mollie Makes …read more
First of all, a great big thank you to all of you that helped spread the Simply Notable love! We had a great time doing this giveaway and there are many more to come. Now onto the winners… The winner of the Apple Tawashi Set is: <drumroll please!> – Ashlee! Thank you for participating, Ashlee! The winner …read more
Oh my gosh, we’ve had so much fun putting together these first few blog posts! Now, the fun part for us – we can hardly wait to share with you all, read your comments and get some prizes out into your hot little hands. This is the kind of fun we’re expecting to have around here regularly, so don’t be strangers. ♥ Here’s how to play: Help …read more
