Christmas Advent - Surprise #3

December 3: #1 Staff Favourite! Our simply gorgeous “Yarn-Oodle” throw kits are all OOAK [One Of A Kind] created by our Threads staff in a range of colours and textures, and include all the yarn needed to create a beautiful throw for your home, or as a special gift for a loved one. Grab one today and knit your way to fabulousness this summer – with names like sherbet, retro & grape kneehigh – you won’t be able to resist! Today only, all our Yarn-Oodle kits are discounted by 15% - that’s a saving of over $40! And to kick start your project, we will include a set of 6mm needles complimentary! Sale starts now online & instore and will continue until 10:00am EST 4 December 2009. Don’t forget, if you can’t make it into the store or onto our online shop, call the store to order over the phone [07] 3379 6699.

*the fine print: sale applies to ‘instock’ items only, no special orders can be taken, and we can’t keep yarn-oodle’s on hold for you - sorry.

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.

Threads Christmas Advent Calendar

It’s the final countdown to Christmas – the tree is up, the decorations hung & it’s time to open the first surprise on our Advent Calendar ...

To celebrate the tradition of Christmas, Threads have come up with 25 fantastic surprises for each day leading up to the big day - exciting specials on products, fun things to enjoy in store & online, plus your opportunity to win some great prizes before Santa comes down the chimney. Each day we will send a little note to your email, post on our blog and update our front page – so keep an eye out for our messages, & remember each one only lasts the day!
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December 1: Rowan books & magazines @ 70% [that’s around $10 per book]. What a wonderful opportunity to grab a gorgeous pattern book or collectable magazine from one of the world’s most popular knitwear design teams. Sale starts RIGHT now online & instore, & will continue until 10:00am EST 2 December 2009.
Not able to shop instore or online? Phone us to order over the phone [07] 3379 6699. *the fine print: sales applies to ‘instock’ items only, no special orders can be taken.

You wouldn’t believe it, but it’s only 32 days to Christmas!!! But the good news is that you can still join us this Sunday and knit up some cute little iCord decorations to adorn your tree and Christmas gifts. There are only a handful of places left in this great afternoon class with our famous iCord tutor Henrietta Dups of Biggan Designs yarn fame. For only $45 you can learn the techniques and tips to iCord your way to Christmas joy, and also make a bundle of great jewellery pieces for yourself – who doesn’t need some “me” stuff @ Christmas too? All the details are here.

If you have Christmas sorted but not the children, then maybe a place at the Threads and More holiday camp would appeal. Leading up to Christmas we have got some brilliant classes to introduce felting, beading and hand sewing softies to the junior crafters in your world. Classes are for 8 years and above, and include materials and morning tea. For more details click here.




Ok, so you have Christmas AND the children sorted, but need to occupy yourself with a new craft to enjoy through the summer months? Why not join a small group of new friends and give wet felting a go? Completing a sampler piece of flat wool felt embellished with silk and fibre will prepare you for felting fabulousness. Only 2 places left!!!

Booking for any of these classes is easy, just call the store on 07 3379 6699, or email us at shop@threadsandmore.com.au.

Weird Places T&M Has Been Advertised...

We're asking all our loyal shoppers to comment on this post with stories about Threads and More coming up in unexpected conversations or places, the weirder and more original the better!

We were inspired to start this particular post after a Sunday knitter confessed to having started talking about Threads and More to a complete stranger while standing in line for the toilet at a Andre Rieu concert! She realised someone was touching the hand-knit shawl she had wrapped round her shoulders and, friendly people that crafters are, struck up a conversation about knitting and her local yarn store. Inspiring stuff!

I definitely can't cope with the commute to work in the morning without my trusty handbag-sizes knitting project, and have started some great conversations with fellow commuters about the revival of crafting, and the wonder of being able to turn a heel on four needles.

Can't wait to hear about your conversation starters...

The Threads and More Team xx

A few weeks ago, we held a MENS ONLY felting class with Phillipa Rooke, the gents made slippers for themselves , and thoroughtly enjoyed their class, and it was great to see the guys in there giving it a go! We are hoping to hold another of these classes next year. For enquiries please contact the shop. shop@threadsandmore.com.au

The threads and more team.... happy felting! x

'Spud and Chloe' and 'Blue Sky Alpaca'!!!

ROLL UP! ROLL UP! The Threads and More team are super excited to announce the arrival of 'Spud and Chloe' and 'Blue Sky Alpaca' to our online store. These lushious yarns are being put out in our Sherwood store as I type this and I cannot wait to get my hands on them!

Don't forget to check out the great patterns also available in these yarns.