K.I.Y

Knit Your Own!

I have updated my web site with some more knitting kits which I wasn't even aware were missing!

I have been neglecting my web site over the past few months so really need to get back into the swing of updating it regularly.

Why not get organised for Easter now by knitting your own Easter Bunny Egg Cosies or Baby Bunnies - much less fattening than chocolate eggs, longer lasting and all my packaging is 100% recyclable!

I have also sent off an order of sheep, baby bottle holders and sheep tea cosies to a new stockist in Edinburgh - The Cats Miaou, located on Elm Street. They have lots of interesting things so pop in for a browse if you are passing.

I'm off to sew faces onto 60 more sheep, no rest for the wicked as they say.

Jings, Crivvens, Help ma Boab!

Some of you may recognise the above title as one often muttered by Oor Wullie, or Ma Broon, some of Scotland's best loved cartoon characters by DC Thomson, seen weekly in the Sunday Post.

I was contacted at the end of last year by one of their journalists to see if they could do a lifestyle feature on My Baboo, of course I said yes. Today saw a full page article on My Baboo and a little bit of background about me. It's still funny to see myself in print, looking more like Ma Broon behind my knitting machine than I would care to mention.The article mentions that I started knitting over 30 years ago, probably around the same time as I started to read the Broons and Oor Wullie annuals.

I also had the opportunity to meet one of the creators, David Donaldson at the Country Living Christmas Fair last year, and purchased a wide selection of the Broons books for presents for my family, all kindly signed by David. I bought my mum 'Ma Broons Cook Book' full of good traditional Scottish recipes, my favourite being a 'Jam piece' where it is forbidden to cut the slice of your 'Mothers Pride' loaf, it has to be folded - of course.

If you haven't read either Oor Wullie or The Broons yet, try and do so, it gives a very funny look into Scottish life and culture, and if anything it will give you a whole new vocabulary.

Keeping in the Scottish theme I have finally put some of the wool I use for sale on my web site. I have a decent amount of 100gm Aran weight balls, and can easily wind some myself off my cones if other colours are needed. I always take some with me to shows I do and it flies out the doors, good pure Scottish wool at a great price. Please have a look!

On my other current production, Jnr is kicking away like mad now and we have decanted the 'study' to become the nursery.

I cant wait to get decorating 'The Bairns' new room!

Scotlands Trade Fair 2010

This is what I've been busy getting ready for and now its over for another year. The Trade Fair was held at the SECC in Glasgow early this week and it proved to be another success for My Baboo.


As usual I met lots of lovely people, the girls at the Arran Aromatics stand kept me entertained and well looked after for the three days.

I'm busy getting my order confirmations just now so will continue to update my stockists which cover most of Scotland and some on Northern England.

My new designs were well received, new home wear, handbags and some new kits too.

And lots of positive comments about my stand which was really no more than a bit of fabric and a roll of wall paper. (I like to be cost effective!)


So 2010 looks like it will be a productive year for me, I've even managed to fill out my first Tax return without too may problems!

My other big production is Jnr No2 will be here Mid June 2010, so it will be interesting to see how I run my business with a new baby in tow - here's hoping the sound of a knitting machine will be able to send it to sleep!

Thanks for keeping an eye on my blog, sorry there haven't been many post recently although trying to get through the past few months (my most hectic by far) has been a bit of an effort especially when struck down with 'morning' (all day) sickness!

Finally Happy New Year for 2010!

Lynne

I'm still here

sorry I have been out of blogland for so long - still here, working hard - big trade fair this weekend with lots of new products so look out for them very soon (honest) and some other exciting news too.....

Jingle Bells!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all!

see you in 2010

My Baboo
xx

Food Glorious Food

This Saturday (28th Nov) sees the second Annual Food Festival which was held at Glengoyne Distillery last year. This year it will be held at the Edenmill Farm Shop, Stockiemuir Rd just outside Killearn. There will be over 30 stalls with local produce, Christmas trees and makers - including myself.

Last year was a huge success, something for everyone including Santa's Grotto and real reindeer for the children.

Cookery demonstrations will be given throughout the day from TV chef Tom Lewis of Monachyle Mhor and other local infamous chefs.

Well worth a visit and a chance to buy some excellent and unusual Christmas gifts - who needs the high street!?

Hope to see you there.

Lynne

Another Show Down

That's the Country Living Christmas Fair over for another year, a great show, met lots of lovely people - thanks to all of you for your kind comments - it just reminds me I made the right move!

Still lots of events to get organised for so I cant even think about getting myself ready for Christmas yet, all I need is a little flutter of snow to get me in the mood!