New Crochet Magazine - Simple Crochet

   Wooo hoooo!   

 

Hip Hip Hooray!

 

Get those hooks at the ready & that stash out of the cupboard.....for the launch

of a new magazine

 

You might be able to guess I am a little bit excited to be able to show the cover of Simply Crochet Magazine to be

launched in January 2013

 

 

 

Simply Crochet is a brand new monthly craft magazine from the makers of Simply Knitting and Mollie Makes so it is bound to be lovely.

 

It is full of creative ideas for anyone who loves – or would love to learn crochet, so good for beginners and more experienced crocheters.

 

It will contain patterns and designs for the home, fashionable accessories, and gift ideas with clear and easy-to-follow instructions to ensure the best possible results every time.

There is a fabulous launch offer,

currently the first three mags are available for:

 £5 if you live in the UK (http://www.myfavouritemagazines.co.uk/scrx16/),

 

and $10 if you live in the US/Canada (http://www.imsnews.com/simplycrochet-2001).

 

The first issue is out on the 10th January 2013

 

You can guess, I have already signed up to it.

 

It will be something to look forward to in the New Year when the winter blues start to set in.

 

You can join in the fun at the following places too ....

 

Blog: http://www.simplycrochetmag.co.uk

 

Twitter: @SimplyCrochet_

Facebook:/simplycrochetmag

Pinterest:/simplycrochetmag

Ravelry:/groups/simply-crochet

 

 

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Homestyle Sewing Bookazine Review

 

 

 

 

I was delighted to be sent a copy of  a beautiful and lovely sewing bookazine, Homestyle Sewing, published by Immediate Media Company for me to review. 

 

What struck me immediately, was the amount of good quality projects and the fact that it is jam packed with selection of projects for the every sewer from beginner to more advanced. 

 

Apart from only two pages taken up with adverts (which is extremely unusual), a 'things to do, places to go' section

and an article on individuals discussing

how they utilise Pinterest to their own style,

all  other pages are full of beautiful, and stunning photographs, comprehensive step by step guides and  'you will need' lists for each project. 

 

  

Every issue comes with a very comprehensive kit that relates to one of the major projects included in the issue.  The projects aren't Christmasy, apart from the Felt Folk Decorations, so they have longevity and can be used for gifts for all other occasions and for all.

 

 So I think that it is value for money in that respect and it is one that you will want to keep and refer back to again and again.  If you are anything like me, I keep all my magazines and often find inspiration in forgotten projects that I've had tucked away and it helps me to get my creativity flowing again.    

 

In particular, this issue comes with a pack for all one needs to make the 8 felt Christmas decorations (Shown below). I can't wait to have a go at making these as they look stunning. I love folk style decorations. I will show you later in the week my efforts so pop back soon to take a peek!
 

 

Homestyle Sewing was launched at the end of 2009 also with Christmas special.  

Since then, there have been 6 special seasonal issues so it is available twice a year and each issue comes with an assortment of free gifts.

So at £7.99 it is very good value. 

If anyone wants to get their hands on a copy,

you can order one, just click on the magazine cover at the top of the blog post for a link to the subscription page.

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Magazine Treat

My treat this week was a trip to

the magazine stand in WHSmiths!!

I'm trying not to be seduced by the glossies as I feel they are overpriced

and often I flick through once or twice and then they are left to one side,

only for me to sort out later and pass on to my mum.

However, this mag caught my eye. 

There's a piece on broomstick crochet which sounds good if you are a witch,

or looking for some new challenges on with the hook!

I will have to give it a try and keep you posted.

 

Bee x

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