Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Christmas Advent - Surprise #2

December 2: Have you written to Santa yet? What’s on your Christmas wish list this year? We have started to compile the ultimate knitters wish list, and would love to know what you would add – just leave us a comment and let us know what your ultimate knitting/crochet/crafting gift would be this Christmas. Your wish may be granted, as just by leaving an item for our wish list in your comment, you will go into the draw to win a fabulous stash bag full of goodies from Threads [valued @ $180]. Add your comment by 10:00am EST 3 December 2009 to go into the draw.
*the fine print: there can be only one winner, we will post the winner's details on December 4 in our Advent Surprise #4 message.

34 comments:

  1. My ultimate Christmas gift would be the Addi Turbo Click system...I love things that help organise me since I'm such a messy knitter and am always losing needles!

    Great advent ideas! Thanks very much,
    Little Fire

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  2. Dear Santa, could you please send me some crochet patterns taht my Grandma would NOT make? She is sweet an' all but I do not want to make dishcloths, doilies or dog coats. I would like to create something fabulous! Oh, and some delicious yarn to go with it, if it's not too much trouble.
    Thanks Santa, love jam

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  3. Aslan Yarns, Del Sur. Colours - so many attractive ones to choose from - Crudo, Scarlet,Azul. If I am being greedy I would say 4 balls of each. Ha Ha.
    Of course, Addi Turbo Click system would be great too. I might have to wait for my 50th birthday for that one! Annabel Logan

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  4. Please Santa
    A skein of bootylicious sock yarn along with an easy sock pattern and my wish is complete.
    Thank you
    Leonie Meggitt

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  5. Hmm, I always yern for Jo Sharp yarn and some of her lovely knitting books...and maybe a felting workshop voucher at Threads and More!

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  6. All I want for Christmas is the Addi Turbo Click system plus lots of extra cables. I start too many projects and constantly have to switch needles around. Moira

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  7. Dear Santa,
    I am yearning for some yarn to knit my teenage "out there" daughter a beautiful shawl for her birthday. Maybe some Noro Kureyon and some Jo Sharp in an equivalent ply: it would look stunning and vibrant

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  8. Dear Santa, I would love some balls of Noro Silk Garden. Enough to knit a yummy jacket for next winter. I'd be the envy of all my friends and it knits up so lightweight and warm, perfect for Canberra winters.

    Cheers Patrise

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  9. Dear Santa,

    I would love 18 balls of Zarina Colour 1523 - yummy purple...please!

    Sally Todd

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  10. Dear Santa,
    I would love Jo Sharp yarn and something funky but practical to store my knitting projects and needles in. My shopping bags are looking a bit sad!

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  11. Dear Santa,

    I would love to spend a Saturday (right under the air-conditioner) knitting up one of those fantastic Maxiballsat at Threads & More with my friends; sipping Tea and eating Chocolate & Beetroot Cake. I know I do this often, but you never can have too much of a good thing!
    ;-D

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  12. Dear Santa,

    Since it is summer in Christmas time, I prefer to knit something soft and light like silk which feel both soft and light, oh, I'm so greedy, I like to knit a long coat that can wrap around like shawl and scarf, which means lots of yarns needed ^^| a complete set of clover knitting needles would be also lovely, even more greedy. Thanks and merry Christmas to all^o^~

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  13. Santa my friend,

    For Christmas I want time. I want the time required to enable me to do the creative things that is my own form of meditation. I want time to be good to myself which helps me good to others. I need time that doesn't stop me getting the other thousand things done that are always waiting. Santa I need time so that I don't feel guilty for prioritising myself. Santa I want those in my life to take time for themselves, to be happy, and therefore to have the time to consider me and what I need. Santa I want the time to love and be loved. I want the time to enjoy it when my son chooses to give his Mummy a big cuddle. I want time to enjoy my life, to enjoy those around me and nurture my soul. I want everyone else who has a bad moment to take the time to enjoy the good thing that comes from it. Time... without the seconds flying by.

    Opps, bugger, this has taken too much time... ta ta

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  14. A weekend in Hepburn Springs/Daylesford in the winter with a group of crafty friends. Everyone brings something to eat to share so we don't worry too much about food. Bracing walk in the morning, great lunch then an afternoon of knitting, drinking tea and chatting. Another walk before dinner, or a spa at the Bath house and then settle down for an eveing of wine, cheese, knitting and chat. Very productive!

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  15. Donna Mifsud has on her wish list any class on offer at Threads and More.. I want to do them all!!!

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  16. Oops I am new to this blogging I did not mean for it to be from Anonymous!

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  17. As I can not have the time to knit uninterrupted....I would instead like the mind that could remember which row I completed just before I had to rescue the cat, feed the child, read, cover the cut.......

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  18. lindylou from Oz! (lynndelahunty@gmail.comDecember 2, 2009 at 4:21 PM

    Dear Santa, I would like enough balls of Sublime Cashmere Merine Silk in Blush/clove and Nest Egg colours, to knit several patterns in the second Sublime Cashmere Merino Silk pattern book #619, plus a pair of Art Viva Needles in each size and different colour - not that I am greedy of course, but that would be sublime!!

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  19. Dear Santa
    I would love some gorgeous Noro silk yarn with bamboo circular needles of various sizes and lengths to make gorgeous gifties with. I would also love a copy of Knit Two Together- Tracey Ullman finally got me to move past scarves an onto more adventurous stuff- I finally knit my first jumper and a couple of hats this year.
    Victoria

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  20. Dear Santa,

    I would love some Debbie Bliss cashmerino yarn and Itty Bitty Toys by Susan B. Anderson so I can knit some gorgeous toys for all the kids I know.

    Maitha

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  21. Jalena says....My ultimate wish list... Would have to include my own personal knit instructor to walk with me as I begin my knitting journey... To gently correct my mistakes and encourage me to continue... To help me create beautiful and one of a kind creations....and to push me to try new things.... And finish them! :)

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  22. Dear Santa,
    I would love some bright yarns in various textures. TEXTURE MAKES THE GARMENT SING. Just love cardis and boleros to be a little bit different.
    Sandra

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  23. Dear Father Christmas,
    (We are in Oz, don't forget )
    Define good.
    I have tried really hard this year to be good. I have knitted jumpers,hats, socks and shawls as gifts this year for my loved ones. I enjoy trying new things, so my wish is for some quiviut.
    Thanks...... Is it possible to spin yarn from a reindeer I wonder ? xx

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  24. I would love to learn how to change colours without knots!

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  25. I would love the wonderful hard-back copy of Mason Dixon Knitting that is on the shelf at the back of the shop; and, just as an extra surprise in my stocking, I would love one of the gorgeous yarn-cakes at the front!

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  26. I would appreciate some more Touch Alpine Mohair/Wool so that I can finish the Block of the month Throw rug I started a couple of years ago :( Does Santa or somebody have some scraps?? Happy Christmas. Di O'Mara

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  27. I would love some Noro silk yarn and the bamboo circular needles to learn knitting with these needles
    happy christmas
    Emmy Schoonbeek

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  28. Rosanna would like a hairpin lace loom so she can make some pretty gloves, hopefully in time for next winter... Pretty please!

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  29. The tippy top of my Christmas wishlist this year is a drum carder - I learned to spin this year and I have been so inspired by some of the beautiful fibres out there, I would absolutely LOVE to blend my own!!

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  30. Dear Santa, my Christmas craft wish would be to have my lovely crafty daughter, Parisa, home for Christmas. She works for you at Threads and More. I realise that might not be possible, so I would be very happy to have a copy of Bullions and More by Prudence Mapstone, and any other crochet titles that would appeal to a freeform crocheter. Greetings from Ireland:) Rena

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  31. I would like a sample of soft, natural yarns in bright colours to knit a few multicoloured beanies for friends who get cancer (and need a bit of cheering up as well as warmth). Fortunately I don't have any friends in this catagory at present - but I do need to plan ahead.

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  32. I would like the book Victorian Lace by Jane Soweby,the yarn and needles to make anyone of these gorgeous shawls.

    A subscription to that Softies magazine could be fun as well

    Lynette from Mansfield

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  33. Dear santa

    I would be most grateful for beautiful soft yarns and patterns that would delight teenagers as I would like to knit a garment for each of my two daughters and for the 2010 Winter in Tas.

    Margie from Hobart

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  34. Wishing all at Threads and More a Merry Christmas and a very prosperous 2010!
    My wish is for a never ending yarn supply....and a never ending Tim Tam supply!
    Leisa

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