Open Studio in the Charente-Maritime

Yesterday was the first day of our summer Open Studio, we are open again next Sunday 25th August so come and join us and sample a lovely cream tea! Details here.

paintings by Pamela Slater and Doris Murray

It was a great day with plenty of visitors and some wonderful demonstrations of painting by Pam and Judith, woodturning by Roger and Culli and embroidery by Katrina.

the gorgeous ABC quilt made by Katrina Haigh

House for sale in the Charente-Maritime, France

My friend Gill is selling her house.
It is in a quiet hamlet 15km from the towns of St Jean d'Angely, Saintes and Cognac.
The house is partly renovated but needs more work to make it into a home.
The main house has a large kitchen/dining room, study, shower room, sitting room and two upstairs bedrooms and a new roof.
It is attached to two large barns and a hanger. There is also a large detached barn which could be turned into a separate house and a pig-sty and bread oven.
The large garden surrounds the house on three sides, there is also a mature orchard with cherry, plums, apples and pears and a large field which is currently meadow.
For further details and to arrange a viewing click here.

Hanger and pig-sty

detached barn

study

first floor bedroom

orchard

kitchen

view from the kitchen

front of house
 

Learn to knit workshop in France with tutor Sue Culligan

'Back to Basics' is a knitting workshop for beginners and those that need a reminder. The residential workshop will be held at La Verderie in France and runs from Thursday 29th September to Tuesday 4th October. The holiday is designed for a maximum of five guests and the workshops will be spread over four days. The aim of the workshop is to complete a simple cushion cover made from squares knitted in different stitches. We will cover different methods of casting on, how to cast off and work simple increases and decreases, then go on to cover basic textured stitches and colour work.

For full details and programme email sueculligan@gmail.com. The cost of the holiday covers all the workshops, full board including wine with meals, outings to local towns and transfers from La Rochelle, Angouleme, Poitiers or Bordeaux. Book here.

Noro Kureyon

Kureyon is the perfect yarn for felting projects, use it to make bags and accessories for Christmas Gifts. Wash in the machine at 40-60 degrees to create a strong firm felted fabric in beautiful colours. Buy here.

More Christmas Gifts for Knitters

We have more Denise Interchangeable knitting needles and crochet hooks due in stock next week, these make a great gift for knitters, or for stocking fillers try one of the following -
River John Shawl pin
Denise Interchangeable extra cords and needle tips
Mission Falls pattern books
Debbie Abrahams buttons
Addi knitting needles

Christmas Gifts for Knitters

Christmas is looming on the horizon and the last international posting dates are less than two weeks away. So treat your knitting friends and family to one of the following gifts
Gift vouchers to spend at Kangaroo
Knitting books
A learn to knit knitting kit
A learn to crochet kit
Addi bamboo knitting needles
A Hanne Falkenberg knitting kit
A kit for a knitted bag
A workshop at Kangaroo in East Sussex or France
A silk knitting needle case
Hand Maiden Sea Silk for lace weight knitting

We also offer a gift wrapping service so you gift can be sent direct and a selection of original greetings cards

Professional Finishing Techniques workshop with Jane Crowfoot

We have another finishing techniques workshop booked with Jane for Saturday 29th January 2011. This workshop is so popular that we always end up with a waiting list for cancellations, so please book early to avoid disappointment. Book Here If you can't get to Sussex for the workshop Jane's book 'Finishing techniques for hand knitters' is the ultimate knitting bible.

Care for a cuppa at Kangaroo?

We are holding an all day tea party tomorrow (Thursday 6th May from 10 am to 4 pm) at Kangaroo in support of Diabetes UK. All proceeds for tea, coffe and cakes will be donated to the charity. So come along and join the Kangaloonies knitting group, have a cuppa and make a donation to a worthy cause. For directions to find us click here.