Archive | December, 2013

Needle Gauges Made in Finland, Two for $20

20 Dec

“Merry Christmas” in Finnish is “Hyvää Joulua!”

Still looking for a cute stocking stuffer for your favourite knitter? These quirky knitting needle gauges may be just the thing. They’re made in Finland from reclaimed plastic, so each one is unique.

THIS WEEKEND get TWO for $20. That’s a savings of $10!

These make unique stocking stuffers. Two for $20!

Robot needle gauge
Robot needle gauge

Two designs to choose from: Robot and Owl.

I wish all of Purlin’ J’s customers a safe and happy holiday, full of lots of time to relax and recharge. Purlin’ J’s will be closed from Dec 24 – Dec 27.

The Fine Print: The weekly special this week is more like a weekend special, due to the Christmas holidays. To purchase, please send an email to info@purlinjs.ca with your selection and delivery preference (free delivery within Kingston, pick-up from downtown Kingston, or Canada Post [additional charge and delivery after Christmas]). A PayPal invoice will be sent to you. I will also gift-wrap your purchase free upon request. No HST. While quantities last! Offer expires 23 Dec. 2013.

Needlefelting kits: Two kits for $30!

13 Dec

Needlefelting is essentially sculpting with fibre. These adorable kits make great gifts, and your recipient can start as soon as the wrapping paper comes off! These popular kits from Fancy Tiger Crafts have everything in the box to get started with needlefelting, including instructions. You also get a generous amount of fibre, a barbed needlefelting needle, and a piece of foam to work on.

THIS WEEK get TWO kits for $30. That’s a savings of $10!
Six designs to choose from: Snow Bunny, Whale, Anatomical Heart, Arctic Fox, Turnip, and Moustache.

Note: Needles are very sharp. Not suitable for children under 8.

Needlefelting kits

Needlefelting kits on sale TWO for $30

The Fine Print: To purchase, please send an email to info@purlinjs.ca with your selection and delivery preference (free delivery within Kingston, pick-up from downtown Kingston, or Canada Post [additional charge]). A PayPal invoice will be sent to you. I will also gift-wrap your purchase free upon request. No HST. While quantities last! Offer expires 19 Dec. 2013.

Get a FREE Soak label package when you buy a Soakbox!

6 Dec

Soakbox Lace Kelly

Soakbox Lace Kelly


May your hands be soft, fibers fresh and nails match your knits!

Your Friday special this week features Soak products, a Canadian company. Soak is a super easy, eco-friendly, no-rinse wash for hand or machine washing delicates, from lingerie to cashmere.

THIS WEEK: Buy a Soakbox gift set for $50, and get a FREE Soak label package (a $10 value)!

Every Soakbox includes a bottle of Soak and Handmaid luxury crème, stylishly matched to premium nail polish and custom hand-dyed Lorna’s Laces yarn. Each box includes a knitting pattern designed by Fiona Ellis. You can either give the Soakbox as it comes to your favourite knitter, OR remove the yarn, knit the items and return the finished items to the box, ready to wear!

Soakbox Cuff au Lait

Soakbox Cuff au Lait

Soakbox Clark Cable

Soakbox Clark Cable

And this week receive a FREE Soak label package with each Soakbox. Use these for your hand-made gifts, or as a stocking stuffer! Each package contains 12 satin ribbon care labels and four phrases: “Look what I made for you”, “Hand knit with love”, “I made this”, and “Don’t lose me”. A $10 value!

A $10 value!

A $10 value!

Choose from three Soakboxes: Lace Kelly (3 available), Cuff au Lait (only 1 available!), and Clark Cable (only 1 available!).

The Fine Print: To purchase, please send an email to info@purlinjs.ca with your selection and delivery preference (free delivery within Kingston, pick-up, or Canada Post [additional charge]). A PayPal invoice will be sent to you. I will also gift-wrap your Soakbox upon request. While quantities last! Offer expires 12 Dec. 2013.

Introducing weekly specials from Purlin’ J’s!

6 Dec

Just because Lil Dorothy is hibernating does not mean your ability to shop for fascinating fibre paraphernalia stops!

Watch this space every Friday for your opportunity to buy a featured Purlin’ J product! Every week I will post a different yarn or product special. All you have to do is email info@purlinjs.ca with your selection, and I will send you a PayPal invoice. I offer personal delivery (or you can pick up if you prefer) and delivery by Canada Post is an option too (actual shipping charges added). And there’s no HST!

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