Ever tried knitting on the back of a motorcycle? This is the question Becky posed in her collage Rebel Knitting. The answer for many, I’m sure, is no, but wouldn’t you like to try? If you were going to, Becky’s got the gear lined up for you already. (You’d definitely need your those circlets to keep your yarn in place!)
… And it smells like a giveaway! It’s over at Wendy Knits. Have you read her knitting blog?
I’m amazed at all the WIPs she’s got going on and love love love her kitty Lucy, who makes an appearance in every single blog post. That’s her there being insanely adorable.
If you haven’t checked out her blog, now is the time. Wendy’s got her own Tool Butler; She’s planning to use for knitting on the go (which she does a lot of). She’s giving away a Crafter’s Tool Butler to one lucky reader. Check out the post here. You’ve got until noon EST on January 24. Good luck!
Congratulations to Angela who named our new tool case the Crafter’s Tool Butler.
Angela’s entry was marketable, communicates the function of the product and has that bit of sass we were looking for. Thank you Angela!
It was a tough decision with all your fabulous entries! Meg gave me a big smile with her entry, “I’d call it ‘The Fiance’ cuz I love it so much I’d marry it!” We’ll be sending her a Crafter’s Tool Butler too, or as I’m sure she’ll be calling it, The Fiance, for making me smile.
It’s been a few months now since Jordana has taught me how to knit, and things are going really well. Thanks to all of you for the advice! My good friend Nicole in Minneapolis was thrilled to bits to get the second scarf I knit. It was far too warm for California!
I’ve moved on now to a giant scarf, Fran the Afghan. It’s been quite the adventure: ripping out everything four times, switching colors and learning how to increase and decrease stitches. I feel like I’m on top of the (knitting) world!
She isn’t quite finished yet, but I’m crossing my fingers I’ll finish her before January 2, because I’m going be knitting my very first sweater, Jordana’s Emmery, in honor of Peppermint Mocha Mama’s Motivational Monday Contest.
It’s a different sort of take on New Year’s Resolutions for January: try something (technique or craft) challenging and new to you.
Of course, I can’t win because the prize is Jordana’s newest product, the tool case. Interested? I thought so!
The contest starts January 2, so head over and read the details, ponder your project, and get your supplies. I’m excited to learn to knit one of Jordana’s designs, even if I can’t win!
So what technique or project are you thinking of trying this January?
Here’s the scoop: Over the past few years I’ve given my handbags names that are significant to me. What could be more significant than you, the customer, who has kept me in business for 8 years. It’s about time I honor you and let you name my latest accessory.
Come up with a creative name for the Jordana Paige tool case! If you win, not only will you get a brand new tool case but your idea will be immortalized in the world of Jordana Paige.
From today until December 12th at midnight PST, you can submit your ideas in the comments of this blog post, on our Facebook wall or via email. I’ll be judging based on creativity, uniqueness and a bit of je ne sais quoi. (You know, that thing that makes something awesome, but you’re not sure how to describe it or even what it is. No wonder people say that in French.)
The winner will be announced the following week. Only three entries per person, so give us your best. Find inspiration here.
Get those creative juices flowing! I’m looking forward to reading your ideas.
While there is something so wonderful about the process of knitting, as far as I can tell, one of the most satisfying parts of the project comes from giving the gift and seeing it worn. And in the case of Kristie, her gift just kept on giving.
She knit this sweater for her daughter and entered it into the Celebrate Color contest and won! The sweater and the color are amazing, although her daughter completes the package.
You can see more photos on Kristie’s blog, as well as some other really great stories, like where she teaches her children to knit.
Congratulations to Kristie, who has won a Jordana Paige Rio, among many other fabulous prizes! You can read all about it here. Enjoy your bag Kristie: may it help you knit many more wonderful gifts!
Today is the last day to enter the Celebrate Color contest, which has just proven to be a feast for the eyes. Even if you aren’t entering one of your creations (although you should because there’s a Rio for a first place prize), you should check out the entries. The yarn candy corn just makes me drool.
One of the contest’s promoters, Shannon over at luvinthemommyhood, was so kind to write a review of our lovely Rio. She loved it and gushed praises while taking some of the most lovely photos.
I had a hard time choosing what photos to borrow from her blog. So I took a few.
Shannon says this about the Rio: “This bag has changed my knitting life! … it’s large but not too large, comfy to carry, fit everything but but my kitchen sink in it and trust me…i carry around a lot of stuff on a daily business!”
And you should check out more of her blog as well. Her photography is sublime, really. And she’s got some crafty fun stuff going on there as well, including a delaney dress tutorial, which has to be the cutest little girl’s dress to sew. Thanks Shannon!
Is there anything more fun than giving something away? Jordana has done loads of giveaways, but usually within the knitting community. So we thought we would try something a little different this time.
We chatted with Alison over at Wardrobe Oxygen, who’s got a great what-I-wore-today fashion blog. She writes inspiring posts on everything from how to be a stylish tourist to shopping on a budget. I could lose myself for hours inside her blog, which is why I was stoked when she agreed to review the Knitter’s Satchel and help us give one away!
Alison loved the bag:
I realized even though I do not knit… I wanted one of these bags. They are cleverly made, have such attention to quality and detail, and are made from an elegant vegan material that more truly replicates leather than most bags I have seen… The bag is truly gorgeous. It comes with its own dust bag to protect it when not in use. I loved the apple green contrast lining – what a cheery color to see each time you open your bag!
You can read more of the review and enter to win one of our Knitter’s Satchels here. While you’re there, be sure to click on the Return to Wardrobe Oxygen link so you can read some of Alison’s other great fashion tips, like how to make more time to create your personal style. Good luck to everyone and have fun!
Now that fall is here, there are plenty of opportunities for knitting projects. Based on what we’re seeing on Twitter and Facebook, everybody’s got projects coming out of their ears.
That’s why we’re so excited to be a part of the Celebrate Color contest for October. Basically, the good folks over at Stitched in Color want to see your special projects that are filled with your favorite fall colors.
And by showing them off, you’ll be entered to win all sorts of awesome prizes, like our Rio in blue lapis. Check out the list of other great prizes as well. (We’re working on getting the photo changed to a Rio — whoops! That was my mistake!)
Oh and it’s not just for knitting. So if you’ve got something you’re sewing or embroidering, you can enter those categories as well.
So get your craftiness on, head over and enter Celebrate Color and you could win our fantabulous Rio. Happy knitting!
You know what they say, “handbags are like toothbrushes, you should only share them among friends.” Well, no, maybe not, but even still sharing your winnings with a friend is pretty great. From now until August 1st you can enter to win two Jordana Paige bags–one for you and one for a friend. Click here to enter to win, “Like” Jordana Paige, then enter your email address at the top of the page. BONUS: After entering the giveaway, follow the link to tell your friends. For every friend that enters the giveaway, you’ll be given 5 extra entries. Woo!!
