Crafty Chatter

Supersize Stitches Book – Shoot Part 2

Mrs P — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:40:00 +0000

Yesterday was the second shoot of my book SUPERSIZE STITCHES which is due out in September this year… it was rather fabulous to have a jaunt out of the office, and watch a team of lovely talented people making my stitched creations look fab.

The photographer RUSSELL SADUR made it all look so easy – and the stylist ALICE KING had bags and bags of delightful prop goodies, which made everything look so pretty.

The first shoot was in Queens Park (London), but the house yesterday in Crouch End (nr Alexander Palace) was a gem – and Andy and Sue made us all feel very welcome.

I cant at the moment share any of the finished shots, but I did take a couple of ‘snaps’ of behind the scene action..

Jubilee Stitching

Mrs P — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:58:33 +0000

60 years ago today, on the 6th February 1952 Queen Elizabeth II came to the throne. Her coronation was held on the 2nd June and 2012 marks her Diamond Jubilee (only Queen Victoria before her has celebrated a reign this long). Over the weekend of 2-4th June there is an extra bank holiday and a number of national events and celebrations to mark this national occasion….

We are proud to be British at JACQUI P and I have over the years created quite a few patriotic things to stitch… as well as some new lines which we are launching over the coming weeks..so why not be crafty in celebrating this great event…

New Decorative Gift Tape

Mrs P — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:52:27 +0000

Our new decorative gift tape designs have landed at our sister brand Pearl and Earl‘s HQ and we have been playing with them all weekend. The kids favourites are the BOYS AND GIRLS tapes.. which they have have fun making cards with.
Personally we think they make a great quick wrap idea teamed with our candy striped bags… or to jazz up some simple brown paper wrapping…. we have 2 versions of our NO PEEKING tape – one is a simple big stamp (240mm long) and the other is a typographic montage which works really well as an alternative ribbon (whether its Christmas or any celebration)

Easy Living Best Websites (yes us!)

Mrs P — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:53:11 +0000

We were super thrilled this month that the lovely folk at Easy Living Magazine have picked little old Granny Knits as one of its very favourite websites. “Where bright bold colour meets nostalgic tradition” … Bea has summed us up perfectly!

Plus we were one of the top 3 draught excluders too.. one of our old favourites Baby Its Cold Outside. It is always so lovely to see our hard work in the press – thank you!

Custard Cream Cross Stitch Kit

Mrs P — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:47:06 +0000

I love a retro biscuit and have just taken a new picture of my Custard Cream Cross Stitch Kit..

and today – to share the love we have 25% off with code CUSTARD.. yum

Personalised Cross Stitch Christmas Stockings

Mrs P — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:37:28 +0000

Day 2 of our new Christmas launches and today it is the turn of our personalised CROSS STITCH CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS… each kit includes a personalised letter chart (1 initial not names) and a choice of wools – PINKS or RED AND GREEN

Why not sign up to our newsletter to make sure you get the latest news and special offers – todays code is STOCKINGS for 25% off this kit

Christmas Crafts

Mrs P — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:26:34 +0000

Christmas is a coming and at Granny Knits we are launching a new kit every day this week.. to help you get crafty this Christmas.

First up is our Christmas Words Cross Stitch Kit which we made up into a colourful wall hanging – which we think makes it a chic heirloom piece to treasure in your Christmas box.

Today only we have 25% off this with code CHRISTMASWORDS. Why not sign up to our newsletter to make sure you get all the latest codes and offers over the next few weeks.

Happy Seasonal Stitching!

.. and Quilted Cookies

Mrs P — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:58:13 +0000

… more crafty cookies! Yes I thought I would also share this patchwork quilt also baked by Sugar and Meringue. Who like all their projects give you full instructions and recipes (but sadly not the skill or steady hand!)

I think the Granny Square ones are still my favourite

Granny Square Cookies!

Mrs P — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:00:39 +0000

Oh my gosh… regular readers will know of my Granny Square addiction (hence design things like our popular Granny Square Cross Stitch Kit).. and whilst browsing the web yesterday I stumbled upon instructions for the most divine Granny Square cookies from Sugar and Meringue.

I am not the most patient cookie decorator – but I am so going to have a go at making these! But may just find them too cute to eat.

BIG BANG 20% OFF PEARL AND EARL

Mrs P — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:18:58 +0000

Our sister site Pearl and Earl has a super early exclusive shopping discount of 20% off in our online store until tomorrow.

We have some wonderful bespoke art prints – as well as some great poems and personalised prints… we also stock a huge range of eco chic paper decorations and our own coloured paper straws for your home decoration or celebration.

Hopefully we can inspire our crafty companions to come and have a peep… Simply use code BIGBANGBOOM at the checkout, for the discount to be applied to your cart.
Happy Shopping
Love from The Pearl and Earl Posse x
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