This week, I have reached over a 1000 hits on the blog. Even leaving aside my Mum and my sisters and Mr. P and randoms people I've pestered at parties to take a look, that still means that total strangers are checking in to see what's going on. And I'm chuffed to bits about that. Either it's lots and lots of people having a look once, or the same 5 people lots and lots of times. Either way, I'm happy. And so I wanted to say thank you in the tradition of Blogland by having a giveaway. Now, I know that I'm supposed to make something to give away. But you will know that I have yet to make much of anything, let alone something all you talented people out there might want. So, my giveaway is a bit different.
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A thread cutter! Those of you who followed my progress through Australia may remember the fiasco of my wool-buyer expedition to Morris & Sons in Sydney and how they wouldn't allow me to return everything when I realised I could get it all for a fraction of the price back home. Anyway, because of this, I ended up with not one but two thread cutters. One thing you should know about me is that when I take on something new I go for it with all the zeal of a convert, and buy lots of gadgets and gizmos that aren't strictly necessary. I half thought the thread cutter would be one of those things. What's wrong with a scissors, after all....
But believe it or not, this little thing is amazing. I can take it on a plane without freaking out the security people. It doesn't have any sharp pointy bits to stick through the seams of my wool bag or take anyone's eye out. And it saves my wool from being pulled apart by my fists. In short, this is my new favourite toy. So, I thought you might like one too. And you can even wear it round your neck if you want so that you always know where it is when you need it.
I do hope you'll think it useful too. All you need to do for a chance to receive this is to leave a comment on this post. I'll keep it open until Sunday 27 March.
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
C.x
That is fantastic!I would love to be included. Shall I put a link to this on my blog? xx
ReplyDeleteOh yes, that looks like a very handy little gizmo! Congrats on the 1000 hits :) Laura x
ReplyDeleteHi Andrea, yes that would be lovely. Same goes for anyone else. The more the merrier. C.x
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ReplyDeleteGreetings from Latvia! This thread cutter is something I would be extremely happy to have with me when I travel, so please include me in the list! By the way, nice blog :) I found you through Apples and Pears.
Congratulations on those 1000 pageviews! Am new to blogging myself so I know only too well how fascinating those stats are!!!
ReplyDeleteThe cutter looks wonderful - have never seen anything like it before!
I would love to be included in your giveaway please!
And head over to my blog where I too am having a giveaway - see the pic on sidebar for instructions!!
Have a great day!
PS I came via Andreas blog as she has posted about your giveaway!
Gill
They are a marvellous tool. I have a cheaper version which I use often. I am an Aussie girl who loves to pop in a read your blog.
ReplyDeleteI have been trying to figure out whether I can take my crochet needle on a plane, I hadn't considered the cutting part. I usually give myself wool burns when I try to pull the wool apart so this gizmo would be ace. Please include me, even though it says this comment is from nimblefingersandsteadyeyebrows, me and Laura are actually different people I promise. Congratulations on 1000 hits, I'm really enjoying this blog. - Annie
ReplyDeleteWell done on the 1000 hits! So, a thread cutter...! How can I have survived for so many years without one! If I don't win I'll just have to buy one!
ReplyDeleteThis looks a great idea - I've never seen one before!
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness - a thread cutter would save so much time :-)
ReplyDeletei always have my scissors right with me but it takes so much time picking them up and putting them down...you all know what i mean! :-)
I don't have one, and it sure would make flying easier! Cute!
ReplyDeleteNever seen one like that. I like it!
ReplyDeleteHi Claire, I've linked to your blog via my own and thought you might be interested to have a look... regarding what we see on our way to work. Great blog by the way x
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on 1000 hits, and also on your blog award from Gillyflower, I've come here via there. I'd love to be included in your giveaway, how is it that you don't know you need something until someone mentions how great it is, now I just know I need a thread cutter.
ReplyDeleteHi ~ I've just found your blog and love it! I've never come accross such a pretty thread cutter and can well imagine how useful it would be. Well Done with your 1000 hits too :o)
ReplyDeleteOh how nice!! Amazing 1000 hits!!Always misplacing my scissors this thread cutter would be ideal!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your lovely blog, I'm going to read some more of it after I've had my go at trying to win this thread cutter. I'll be flying home in the Summer and am thinking of ways of taking some crochet to do on the plane and not have problems with security so, as you say, this would be perfect instead of scissors.
ReplyDeleteOooh I'm just in time! This is amazing, I've never seen anything like it!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on getting 1000 hits :) I recently reached that but decided not to do a giveaway in case no one entered!! I'm going to do one when I have a certain amount of followers though :)
Fingers crossed! This would be soooo handy!
Samantha x
Thanks for this splendid giveaway
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Yes please count me in, it looks perfect!
ReplyDeleteKate x
What a great idea. I was wondering about taking crochet hooks on flights, but I suppose it would be the scissors which would be the biggest problem. Count me in for this giveaway. x
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