Notions. Discuss…
October 23rd, 2009, 7:37 pm
Knitting notions….
Why the heck do we call them notions?
The definition we are used to is “items for needlework”, small items used in sewing, e.g. needles, pins, thread, and buttons
But a notion could be and idea, an impression, a perception, a desire or a whim….all rather romantic and whistful…
A few buttons and thread and a couple of needles are dull utilities huh? Practical implements and nothing more…
Maybe…just maybe, they are called notions because of what a creative mind and dexterous hands can do with needles, pins, thread and buttons…something romantic, creative and wistful maybe??
Something to think about …
My knitting notions do not say “romantic” or wistful”. They have been living in a in their worn-out, faded needle book…
The felt is so old that it won’t hold needles any more…it needs replacing.
And it’s time to confess, I lied to you. I didn’t show you everything from Ally Pally
I bought something else at Ally Pally….
It’s the Namaste Buddy Travel Case.
I bought it from the Little Knitting Company‘s stand for a bargainous £12. I was expecting more 
It’s magnetic so doesn’t fling my scissors to the floor when I open it…
And has a little divider which keeps all my magnetically held pins and needles separated.
Best of all, it Nearly goes with my Namaste knitting bag and Namaste needle binder! (Different colour but close enough)
At least my Knitting notions are now properly packed for the big move on Monday 
Aberdonian said,
October 23rd, 2009, 9:26 pm
That is one really cute notion box!
josiekitten said,
October 23rd, 2009, 10:04 pm
Wow! I’ve never seen anything like it before. I want one! I need one! Good luck with the move. Cuddles for Thug and Mewsley.
CraftyCripple said,
October 23rd, 2009, 10:20 pm
I have been tempted by these, except my notion case (which was made by me) is absolutely fine. I have no excuse to buy such a pretty thing. I am also jealous of your matching bag set!
kathryn said,
October 24th, 2009, 9:38 am
That looks really useful! I think I need one too…
arianwen said,
October 26th, 2009, 6:16 pm
I was given one of these as a gift. It really is fantastic…I didn’t know they did bags . I feel a shoping spree coming on. Good luck with the move.
Dawn said,
October 26th, 2009, 10:22 pm
Oh Lord!! Something else to add to my Xmas list, Dawn.
P.S hope the move goes smoothly, and nothing gets lost, (especially yarn).
Anne said,
October 27th, 2009, 7:50 pm
I love your little case – so much more stylish than my turquoise plastic one – which was a free gift with Simply Knitting magazine. It lives in my knitting bag which was a free gift from – yes – Simply Knitting!! However my knitting needles are in cases made by me in beautiful tweed which is made here in the glorious Scottish Borders.