World's Greatest Shave

Jill is going to Be Brave and Shave!

Those of you who have met Jill will know that her crowning glory is her mane of flowing auburn locks.

If this is news to you, you'll need to get down to Wool Addiction pronto to see it, because next week she's going to shave it all off for charity!

Jill's goal is to raise $5,000 for the Leukaemia Foundation. If you'd like to support her efforts, please consider sponsoring her.

The funds raised will help the Leukaemia Foundation to continue providing practical care and support to patients and families living with leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma and related blood disorders. It will also fund research into better treatments and hopefully cures.

For more information about the event, and about leukaemia, please visit the World's Greatest Shave website.

Sydney Easter Show deadline extended

Due to a website glitch over the weekend, the Royal Agricultural Society have extended the deadline for entries in the Arts Competition at this year's Sydney Royal Easter Show until 5pm tonight, Wednesday 4 February 2009.

So, if you haven't entered yet, this could be the sign you were waiting for!

And don't forget, there are six $50 Wool Addiction gift vouchers up for grabs ... all you need to do is win one of the following knitting classes:

• 109 - Baby's Shawl
• 111 - Baby's Dress
• 113 - Adult's Cardigan or Pullover, with sleeves, 8 ply or equivalent
• 116 - Finest Shetland Lace Scarf (not less than 120cm long), or Shawl
• 121 - Creative Knitting, of Original Design, any technique
• 124 - Knitted Lace, silk or plant fibre eg cotton, bamboo, etc.

To enter the Sydney Royal Arts Competition, click here to enter online.

And don't forget to check the rules and regulations in the Schedule.

2009 Sydney Royal Easter Show

Wool Addiction is supporting six Hand Knitting classes in the Arts Competition at the Sydney Royal Easter Show!

Have you ever thought about entering the Sydney Easter Show Arts Competition?

It only costs $10 per class to enter, and apart from the thrill of seeing your work exhibited alongside the best in NSW, you could win prizes including Wool Addiction gift vouchers.

A $50 Wool Addiction voucher will be awarded to the winner of each of the following classes:

• 109 - Baby's Shawl
• 111 - Baby's Dress
• 113 - Adult's Cardigan or Pullover, with sleeves, 8 ply or equivalent
• 116 - Finest Shetland Lace Scarf (not less than 120cm long), or Shawl
• 121 - Creative Knitting, of Original Design, any technique
• 124 - Knitted Lace, silk or plant fibre eg cotton, bamboo, etc.
  

Why not pop in to our shop in Bowral, or check our webshop for ideas, yarns and patterns?

This year you can enter online, and the closing date is 5pm on Monday 2nd February. Your exhibit doesn't need to be delivered to the Sydney Showground until 27-28 March, so you still have plenty of time to complete your masterpiece! You can even enter an item you have already completed, as long as it hasn't been washed.

Please check the Sydney Royal Arts Schedule for full details and conditions of entry.

Christmas holiday opening hours

Wool Addiction will be open for last minute Christmas shopping until 2pm on Christmas Eve, Wednesday 24th December.

We have some great gift ideas such as Namaste knitting bags from only $65, Art Viva needles sets from $59.95 and a wide range of gorgeous books. If you can't decide, why not opt for a Gift Voucher?

We will re-open on Tuesday 6th January 2009.

We wish you a very Happy Christmas, and look forward to seeing you in the New Year!

Harry Christmas?

Oh, I know, I promised no more socks for a while.... but so many customers are asking about the new Opal Harry Potter Sock Yarn that I just need to slip in a little update...

This highly-anticipated yarn has now arrived in Australia, and cleared Customs, and is winging its way to Bowral as we speak.

There are eight different colours, and we've ordered five of each, so if you're worried about missing out, just pop along to our WebShop and place your pre-order now!

You know you want it...

...but have you told Santa??

We're always urging you to knit for family and friends, but, with the festive season fast approaching, isn't it time to think about yourself for once?

As ever, we're looking after you ... we've made it easy for you to add all the things you love in our online shop to a Wish List, and send it to everyone you know!

All you have to do is find the items you want, click the Wishpot icon , and follow the instructions to create your Wishpot account (it's free, of course). Once that's done, just click 'Share my list' to tell all those lovely people who are currently decked out in your hand-knitted socks, hats, sweaters and tea-cosies...

All your merry rellies need to do is choose something from your list, click the buttons, and presto! we send it to you, resplendent in Wool Addiction giftwrap ... SURPRISE!!

"I'm dreaming of a purple-and-lime-green Christmas"
....

We've won an award!

We are delighted to announce that Wool Addiction has recently received the 2008 Southern Highlands Business Award for Excellence in the Small Business category!

We are absolutely thrilled, and now that the champagne bubbles have settled, we thought you might like to see a pic of our snazzy trophy.

Thanks to all our lovely customers for your ongoing support, especially any that voted for us ;-)