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Gifted! Lovely Little Things To Knit and Crochet

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Gifted. Lovely Little Things To Knit and Crochet by Mags Kandis.

These are all, little things to give away, some more intense, some really easy.  Wearables such as hats, mittems, scarves, socks (cool socks!) and wraps. Home dec, including a tea cozy, pin cushion, needle case (sweet!), and laptop cover.

34 projects in all. There are several in this book that are already on my to do list, and they can be on yours too! The arm warmers are the 1st project I want to knit.

Along with all of the yummy knit, crochet and felted items are a few recipes sprinkled in. Like Tomato Jam. Can’t vouch for that one, I’ve never had it, but will definitely try it. Also vanilla sugar, mulling spice mix and ginger syrup. Yum!

This is the coolest book, and it can be yours next Friday, Aug 6, 2010.

Just leave me a comment! And good luck…. Ready… Set…. Go!!!

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  2. I have never been first to leave a comment… makes me feel like I am doing something wrong!

    This looks like an awesome book!

  5. oh my! I just literally got to peek through this book at our LYS this morning and loved it! Would so enjoy a copy, saw many little goodies i would love to make for gifts this holiday season.

  7. This looks very inspiring. Maybe this is why I keep buying yarns but have not decided what to make from them: I need this book….thanks for featuring it. I may have to go out and buy it

  16. Oh yes — I can see a place for this in our home…right in my knitting bag, nestled by fibers of many content.

  17. The teacozy and vanilla sugar would make a great hotess gift, throw in some teabags too. I want that book …

  20. One of my favorite things to do is make gifts for my family at Christmas and I am always looking for new patterns!

  21. Oh can I just say this looks like an awesome book.
    I know that I would enjoy making many of the items.

  22. I saw this book and wanted to get it! Not enough cashola yet but if I don’t win it will be mine!!
    Please enter me and wish everyone luck!

  25. I love the knitted hearts!!! I would love to make some for friends and maybe even knit a couple for my furry friends and fill with catnip!

  26. I love making simple gifts for family and friends. The featured gifts are darling.

  28. Handcrafting little things are cool because they result in instant gratification. What a great give-away!

  32. I’d love to win it! Looks really cool, I’d love to make some funky gloves!

    luckysluna(at)yahoo(dot)com

  36. Gorgeous book…I need ideas for my wool sweater stash from second hand store, especially felting projects.

  37. This looks like a great book to inspire using up smaller amounts of yarn and putting together a nice little gift in little time. It has recipes too? Gotta be a win/win!! btw – tomato jam is good!!! Thanks for a chance to win.

  39. I am looking for an inspiration to get started again with crochet. My mind is almost willing but I need a jump-start.

  44. I love fingerless cloves. The pattern on the ones in the picture is really fun.

  45. Some people do have the gift to create the most beautiful things, like Mags Kandis… By seeing these projects I want to grab my knitting needles and welcome winter with a smile, while s(kn)itting next to a cosy fireplace…

    And “yes please” I would like to partissipade in the give away 😉

  48. Oh my oh my! This book sounds so wonderful! Perfect for a student looking for home-made gift ideas!! 🙂

  50. This is exactly the book I’ve been looking for… smaller projects that can be made in an evening or two, and get ahead on my Christmas list! Thank you for hosting this.

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Golden Peak Media Acquires CreativeBug

Throughout the saga of the closing of Joann, I’ve been wondering what would happen to CreativeBug, the subscription-based online craft learning platform that Joann acquired in 2017. 

Golden Peak Media has announced its acquisition of the company in a media release. 

Golden Peak is “one of the largest media and education companies serving art and craft enthusiasts in the United States,” according the release, and includes in its portfolio brands like Interweave, Sew Daily, and nine print magazines including Love of Quilting and Interweave Knits. They have daily newsletters, magazines, digital patterns, on-demand classes and host live events.

David Saabye, CEO of Golden Peak, calls the purchase a “very natural fit” supporting crafters in their lifelong learning journeys. 

CreativeBug general manager Liana Allday will stay on and the company will retain its headquarters in Berkeley, Calif. 

Abby Glassenberg of the Craft Industry Alliance collected reactions from some CreativeBug instructors and others with a history at the company, and heard lots of optimism about the news. Ursula Morgan, who was CEO of CreativeBug when the company was acquired by Joann, said Golden Peak is a “perfect home” for CreativeBug as they’re getting an owner that “deeply understands the craft consumer.” 

I, too, am relieved to see that this platform will be able to continue. I’ve been a subscriber for years and I love that it has solid instruction in a wide range of crafts (including knitting, of course!) and is always adding new content to keep the platform interesting. It’s also a great service that CreativeBug is available to many for free through their local libraries, so be sure to check on that where you live if you don’t already subscribe. 

This feels like the last piece of the puzzle in the story of Joann that’s going on all year, along with the announcement that Michaels had purchased Joann’s intellectual property so its private label brands can live on, but of course I’ll keep watching to see if there’s more to come.