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November 2013

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CONTENTS

Welcome Letter 4

Monthly Free Pattern 5

Quilt in a Day Workshop 6

Vogue Knitting Master Class 8

Rowan Studio 33 10

Retailer Spotlight… 12

Festive Gifts 13

Rowan Subscription 14

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Welcome to the November issue of the eNewsletter!

As we gear up for the festive season here in Yorkshire, we prepare by bringing you our best suggestions of wonderful gift ideas, straight from the Rowan design team.

We also catch up with retailer loveknitting on their forthcoming activity, bring you news of the last ever Rowan Studio collection and hear from Sasha Kagan about the fabulous workshops she has been holding.

We hope you enjoy!

The Rowan team

Front Cover:Relishby Lisa RichardsonKidsilk Amore ShimmerThe Amore Collection

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This workshop was fully booked within days of advertising it, so we knew it was going

view the sample quilt that Rona had made up and to make their choices of fabric – no

selection Rona had made up but two decided to go it alone and managed to select three separate fabrics for their quilts.

draped over the back of a chair.

Pieces were carefully cut and stitched together into strips, then labelled and pressed, followed by more stitching. You could feel the concentration in the room and even

Corner patches and borders were added, then pieces of wadding and backing fabric were sandwiched together. Finally, edging strips were cut and very carefully sewn

embellish their quilts at home and everyone was more than pleased with what they had produced.

workshops. Everyone agreed what a lovely day it had been and all went away thinking

value both in materials used and the skills gained.

Happy QuiltingBev Hodgkinson

Quilt in a Day Workshopwith Rona Stean

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Date: October 6th and 7th 2013 Venue : Lake Vyrnwy Country House Hotel, Mid WalesTitle: Design from Nature

I was invited by Vogue Knitting magazine to give a master class for 20 different knitters on each day of the weekend.

Each masterclass began with the gift of a well packed goody bag full of UK produced yarns, which was very well received!A slide presentation followed which showed the development of my designs from

as many of the knitters could remember either wearing the sweaters as children or knitting the designs for themselves. Carla Scott, associate editor of VK, remembered

in 1984, when she was a college student!

After coffee and Welsh homemade scones I took the students outside for a walk to get a feel of the countryside, a breath of fresh air and to gather inspiration. We returned to

Vogue Knitting Master Class with Sasha Kagan

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Motifs were graphed out from the inspiration, colours chosen from the large selection of Rowan yarns in 4ply and DK weight yarn and the knitting began.

I taught my variation of the intarsia technique which weaves in the background yarn behind each motif on every other stitch. The knitters loved the effect this gave to the fabric and I was pleased to turn several people on to colour knitting who had all been afraid to try the technique.

After a delicious lunch in the restaurant, I gave individual advice and help to the knit-ters and we all got to know each other quite well. I signed books and my daughter Tanya helped customers with their garment and kit choices.

balcony overlooking the fairytale lake.

What a great day of international friendship and knitting!

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Hendrixby Gemma Atkinsonusing Angora Haze, Kidsilk Haze, Anchor Artiste Metallic

Tylerby Martin Storeyusing Angora Haze, Kidsilk Haze Eclipse, Anchor Artiste Metallic

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This November sees the end of a fashion

Rowan Studio. The Last Hurrah will feature a selection of stunning pieces designed by Studio designers of years gone by, with the brief of a showstopper garment for the festive season.

The Studio concept was born in 2006, when brand manager Kate Buller, along with designer Sarah Hatton, recognised a growing demand for access to catwalk reactive, up to the minute fashion designs for handknitters. Published every two months and boasting the most current trends, the Studio publications were the perfect vehicle to showcase the catwalk looks as they unfolded.

Now, as the online presence of patterns continues to grow, we celebrate the concept as a whole with an iconic last collection and exclusive online look book. Using only the most luxurious yarns, designs range from party shrugs to embellished sweaters and iconic long line tunics.

Watch out for Studio 33 and the online look book coming soon!

Springsteenby Marie Wallinusing Kidsilk Haze Eclipse, Anchor Artiste Metallic

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ROWAN Retailer Spotlight…

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As the festive season approaches, we look at the Rowan picks for the best knitted gift ideas this year!

Festive Gifts

DelightThe Amore Collection

IbisFine Art Collection

Judy GlovesThe Angora Haze

Collection

Love Heart BagWinter Warmers

NebulaThick ‘n’ Thin Collection

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