Hello! Purlesque have been busy this month! Along with making new stock for the shop we have been running stalls for two local club nights. Firstly, 'Geek Chic', set in the stunning Racquet club, held a teadance, everyone came elegantly dressed and a good time was had by all, we particularly enjoyed the tea cocktails! Watch out for future events http://www.clubgeekchic.co.uk, their next night is rumoured to be having an 80's theme, so get your puffballs out! Last night we were at the Martini Lounge, which has become a regular night for us, we love it! http://www.myspace.com/tallulahsburlesque, They always put on a great show and last night we were particularly impressed with Anna fur laxis' tribute to Betty Paige, brilliant! http://www.annafurlaxis.com/home.html. Anyway, here are some pictures of the stalls jxx

The Plinth

We thought Sue Martin did brilliantly on the plinth. You may have noticed that on her skirt said make doing mend. We used Sue going on the plinth to launch our new campaign make doing mend to promote the health benefits of making things. Purlesques focus is on knitting. Sue Martins focus is on positive thinking for more information on what Sue does go to this website www.positivethinkinc.co.uk .
We are very excited about this collaboration and will keep you up to date.

Thank you to everybody who got up early to watch her! If you missed it you can watch here

www.oneandother.co.uk/participants/hilbilsue

Thanks
susan x

morning

Lovely day for Sue on the plinth she has just started knitting on the giant needles.

plinth

Our friend Sue will be on the plinth tomorrow morning to represent Purlesque, knitting and positive thinking. So set your alarm clocks as she goes on at 6am (or don't go to bed for those of you are out partying tonight) and watch her as she knits a rainbow.

Folksy

We know have a Folksy shop so you can buy lovely things from us online now

www.folksy.com/shops/purlesque4folksy

more to come soon
Susan x

Here's a sneaky peek at some of the new fabrics we will have in stock as of tomorrow and some hand-made goodies too! Hope you can come and join us this weekend for cake and knitting! Two of our most favourite things! Jane xx

preview

We have a lot to do tomorrow! I am looking forward to seeing the gorgeous new stock on display in Purlesque and I am also looking forward to the lovely cakes Sarah is baking for us.
Hope to see you tomorrow night!
Susan
x

Purlesque's stall at heebie jeebies last month

a taste of purlesque

Next week.....

Join us at Purlesque, at the Bluecoat next week

Friday 12th
Late night 5.30 - 7.30

Purlesque invites you to preview their summer range which includes 7 bolts of echino fabric a 100% cotton fabric from Japan. As well as some new knitted goods and some delicious buttons from the button company.
Be the first to see the new stock and they may also be some bargains to be had.

Saturday 13th
Knit in public day
from 12 onwards

Come to the bluecoat and knit lets take over!
Members of the purlesque knitting circle will be sitting around the Bluecoat knitting come and join us or bring your own knitting circle.
Cant knit! don't worry get a free worksheet from purlesque when you quote knit in public or with this flyer and get a free worksheet and join the purlesque knitting circle who will give you some help (don't forget to bring some knitting needles and yarn or pop into purlesque and we will advise you on the best materials to start with)

Look forward to seeing you
Susan x

We will be having a stall at Heebie Jeebies on Saturday 23rd of May from 10 -4.
There will be other fab stalls selling vintage clothing, jewellery, crafts and original artwork as well as all that there will live acts through out the day.

To good to be missed
So come and say hello

First time

So here it is the Purlesque blog! I am really new to blogging so I am going to leave it short for now. But We intend to keep it updated with event, exciting things that are happening in our shops. As well as things that we love in the craft world. So keep checking back!

Things new so far:
This Blog
Our etsy shop our shop name is purlesque4etsy so go and have a look and tell us you heart us.

I apologies in advance for my continual misuse of spelling and grammar that will happen through out this blog it really is my downfall. Craft is what I love and hopefully my passion will make up for this and you will forgive me.

So here goes

I announce the Purlesque blog official open!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cheers!
Susan