Plain Cotton Bags?

I love seeing what people have done with our unprinted cotton bags so i was really happy to receive an email with pictures from a lovely lady Gina who bought them for her group to decorate. The bags were designed by members of the Fat Quarters Patchwork & Quilting Group that meet in Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire. They took a break from making quilts, wall hangings, patchwork bags, etc., to decorate cotton bags mostly with stamping - but one member has sewn 2 patchwork 'log cabin' squares on hers. I love the groups name i am reliably informed that fat quarters is the way patchworkers buy their fabric - a metre cut into 4 squares makes 4 quarter metres.

These eco friendly cotton bags are really great value for money as well as being reusable and enviromently friendly, the perfect viable alternative to the plastic bag. They can also be used for promotions, as a craft activity or for your child to decorate and give as presents. Knot Just Jigs also sell fabric wax crayons at a very affordable £1.49 for a pack of 8 different colours!

Royal Purchaser and Some New Products!

Even though The Rutland Show was very very wet a great day was still had by all. I would have been very rich woman if i had a stall selling wellies, umbrella and raincoats.

Knot Just Jigs had a special "Royal" purchaser that day, we won't reveal which Royal but will say he bought a Jacobs Ladder for his Grandson, an excellent choice in my opinion.

The Jacobs Ladder has mesmorised childrens and adults alike for a long time and is one of the most ancient and famous of folk toys. Legend has it that one was found in King Tut's tomb, which means these fascinating toys were played with in Egypt long before 1352 B.C., when the young king died (he was about 18 years old). How amazing that this humble folk toy would have been included among Tutankhamen's most significant effects, along with brilliant jewellary, amulets, masks of pure gold, statues, furniture, and even a full-sized chariot.


We are very pleased to announce two new products this week, the first one being this fantastic new rag doll, one especially designed for the boys after the great success of our beautiful girl rag dolls.

My son had the first road test of these new rag dolls and he absolutely loved them! he wouldn't put "Jack" down so he now has an early Birthday present.

This is one for all football lovers! Traditionally skipping may have been a girlie thing, but boys are discovering the fun of skipping too! We have risen to the challenge of providing fun designs for boys as well as girls. Have a look at our fabulous range of wooden, handpainted skipping ropes

Magical Photo Portrait by Enhance-Me

WOW is all i can say! This image was created from just an ordinary photograph by the very talented Victoria Dixon of Enhance-Me.

I have admired Victoria's work for a while and thought with Fathers day coming up (June 21st) what a lovely idea for a unique bespoke Fathers day gift for my husband. The process couldn't have been easier and i was amazed at how quick and easy it all was. All i had to do was email Victoria a couple of images of my son and select what theme we liked and Victoria came up with this wonderful fantasy image. My son was equally impressed although a little confused and said "is that me! when did i ride on a dinosaur?" he loves the photograph so much he wants it enlarged for his bedroom.

Enhance-Me do a fantastic range of themes for both girls and boys and also have some wonderful family themes.

COMPETITION TIME
Win a Magical Photo portrait PRINTED in POSTER dimensions!
All you have to do tell me how many different themes there are currently in the Holiday Gallery for Father’s Day?
Closing date is 5th of June 2009

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Rain,rain and more rain

Forgot to add and wind too! That what this weekends weather has been like at our West Bridgeford arts and craft fair. I do hope the long month weather forcasts are wrong as julys rainfall is well above average ! oh goodness thats all we need.


Knot Just Jigs aquired a new gazebo this week that got its first outing on friday, i was very chuffed to be able carry this one across the lawns and erect it all on my own! the wind was quite bad but we both survived the ordeal (i am so glad i made full use of the the tent pegs and had put in the spares) the rain didn't seem to bother it either, it had a couple of little drips but thats fine as on the whole it ticks all the boxes.

This week see's our Arts and Craft event at the lovely location of "The Square" in Beeston town centre, a thriving and busy town centre, surrounded by interesting areas of open space and countryside, there is definately something for everyone there.


We will be regulars of this location during 2009, if your in the area remember to come and say Hello!
22nd - 23rd May
24th - 25th July
25th - 26th September and a special Christmas event on
12th - 13th - 14th November

Bumps, Babies and Beyond Event, The Verdict!

This was my stall at the Bumps, Babies and Beyond event (excuse the wobbly banner i forgot to take my drawing pins to hold it in place!)

It was a really enjoyable event with lots of lovely stalls, whilst the footfall could have been higher i dont think it was at all bad for its first event and hopefully once established it will become a great event to both trade and visitors.

The best seller of the day had to be the wooden plaques and letters, lots of mums-to-be were purchasing them for their impending arrivals! i just hope the sonographer is right with the sex of the baby.

Bumps Babies and Beyond!

This Saturday, the 9th May 2009 see's the first event of its kind in Ashby. Its very aptly called Bumps Babies and Beyond, Baby and Toddler Fair. Its to be held at Hood Park Leisure Centre in Ashby de la Zouch, from 10-3pm. If your pregnant or have little ones or just wanting to buy something gorgeous and unique then this is the event to visit! it will be full of beautiful clothes, gifts and all the necessarys for "Bumps Babies and Beyond!"

Knot Just Jigs will be there so be sure to come and say hello, it would be lovely to see you. Making a debut at the show will be our gorgeous dinosaur push a longs

This Weekends Events, Stanford Steam Rally.

Really looking forward to this weekend, its the first of many craft events lined up and the weather forecast looks hopeful! If your in the area why not pop along to The Steam and Transport Show to be held at Stanford Hall, Ashby Road, Loughborough, LE12 5QR on Saturday, Sunday or Bank Holiday Monday from 10.30am till 5pm. There will be lots happening, Steam Engines, Fair Organs, Vintage Vehicles, Commercial Vehicles, Coaches,Tractors, Cars, Motor cycles, Miniature Steam Engines, Colliery Bands, Stone Crushing, Falconry Display, Dako Flying and Angels BURNERWORLD presents: Raleigh Burner Bash ’09.

There will be an a full arena of events, Old Park Farm Dog Display, Stalls, Crafts, DisplayS and Bygones Old Tyme Fun Fair. Entry £ 6.00 OAPS £ 5.00 Children £ 1.00. Free Parking