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Wednesday 8 June 2016

Somewhere over the mountains


Yesterday was knit and natter afternoon, it was a lovely way to recover from my eye test and the eye watering cost of new specs. It also helped to sweeten the news that I have cataracts on both eyes, the right one is further developed. These are not the milky looking sort but ones that will give a sepia tint to everything that I look at.

I am, of course, talking of a wool shop. Debs Wool Shop to be precise. A wondrous place, brimming full of yarny deliciousness. It is an easy place to find, smack bang in the high street of Llandeilo and very near to both the car park (£1 for 4 hours) and the ice cream shop.
No clicking of ruby shoes together required. No chanting necessary, a satnav system may help those from further afield though.



The left front window display.


The right front.


Through the door and look to your right.


Then to your left.


Straight ahead. Swoon slightly and spot the rainbow of buttons.


Cross stitch and tapestry kits.
Well, a change is as good as a rest.




Hand knitted samples to stroke.


Even more yarn, another sample and some of Deb's own cross stitch projects. If you look closely you will see the tea and coffee corner. And of course a nice squishy sofa.

Deb had a mini bus full of yarny girls descend upon her the other day. Great fun was had by all and she tells me that if anyone plans a group visit, a phone call the day before would mean that tea and coffee ( and maybe bikkies) would be on hand. How good can it get.
Although there was lots of nattering happening there was lots of knitting and crocheting as well. My sleeves are just about done and the fronts will be started tonight. I still have to decide on round neck or the deep vee from the waistcoat.

Ben is lapping up the warm weather, but even he has to retreat to a cool spot for a rest.


Complete with his favourite toy, the bumblebee.

That's all from me for today, I have some washing on the whirlygig that needs bringing in to be ironed and or folded. Some pots to check and some roses to smell.

                 TTFN                                                    Pam

PS I am not receiving any monetary or woolie inducements for this post. I just like to share the joy with everyone.  Plus the prices are so reasonable that a discount is not needed.

19 comments:

  1. Sounds like a great place to be, every town should have a yarn shop that was friendly and reasonably priced.

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    1. There is a yarn shop in Pontardawe but much smaller and there is no knit and natter. I have used it once or twice but it is very pricey.

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  2. How lovely to have such a good wool shop so close and it sounds such a friendly place xx

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    1. I am really pleased to have found it.

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  3. Wow! That is some shop. If only I could knit or crochet!! Wish I could find someone around here to teach me. Oh, I do believe that is the first time I've seen Ben. He is adorable!

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    1. Ben is as cute as a button, although getting on a bit.

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  4. What a gorgeous shop! I love the look of it! Sorry to hear about the cataracts, Pam, it's one thing I dread but OH has had his done in both eyes and said it was fine. The weather here has been roasting again today but it feels like a storm is on its way...

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    1. From what the optician said I will gradually see my vision develop a sepia tinge, like old photographs. But the lense replacement will give me good sight again.

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  5. I envy you being so close to a wool shop. I don't do much knitting now because it was difficult getting any wool that wasn't acrylic. I would love to be near that shop.

    Joan (Wales)

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    1. It is amazing, the range of yarn and the prices. All good deals are passed on to customers.

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  6. It sounds like a lovely shop to visit. My local yarn shop closed last year when they moved to Yorkshire x

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    1. When I first moved to Lincolnshire there was a yarn shop in the village, within 6 months it had closed along with half the other shops.

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  7. I had two cataract ops last year. It wasn't until afterwards that I realised how bad my colour vision had become. I was really shocked that I needed the ops but they were very quick and worth the many appointments.

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    1. I am glad to have had the warning and to know what to expect. My next eye test will be in 18 months rather than 2 years.

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  8. What a lovely yarn shop. I love that blue & lilac cardi on the wall. It's lovely the way the colours blend together. Glad you enjoyed your time there.

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    1. I fell for it as well but it was not for sale, perhaps I will try it later in the year.

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  9. What a fantastic wool shop,so much variety,sounds like a fun place to visit on our travels.All our local ones have closed.Sorry about your eyes Pam my nan had cataracts and was so much better after the op,hope they manage to do something for you. Ann

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  10. I'm glad you shared the wool shop. Seeing bits of other cultures intrigues me. Our ladies meet at a book store that has a small café in it. Then off to lunch they go!

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  11. This shop is exactly what my own wool shop will look/be like one day! I chuckled though because if I was knit n knattering I'd barely cast on!!

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