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New Arrivals, Road Trips & Handmade Magic

This week has been a busy but exciting one at Rockin’ Threads Creations. Between finishing orders, creating new products, and prepping for a rock ’n roll weekender in Ilfracombe, the studio has been buzzing with energy (and yarn… everywhere).

As we make our way down to Devon for a long drive filled with music, coffee, and maybe a little half-asleep grumbling from me as I am not a morning person. I wanted to share a behind-the-scenes peek at what’s new.

Grab yourself a cosy brew and dive in with me.

🌼 A New Lace-Crocheted Iris Is Blooming Soon

I’m thrilled to introduce one of my newest creations: a delicate lace-crocheted Iris that will be available very soon.

The Iris has always been one of my favourite flowers, and when I came across a stunning pattern from TanitkaLace, I knew it had to become part of my collection. After hours of shaping petals, adjusting details, and choosing the right colour combinations, it's almost ready for the storefront.

Each Iris will be available in a variety of colourways, and the one shown in the photo is just a small preview of what's coming.
This piece is elegant, intricate, and perfect for displaying all year round.

💐 A Handmade Wedding Bouquet — Months in the Making

The second new arrival is something incredibly special: a handcrafted crocheted wedding bouquet.

This bouquet was a true labour of love. I’ve spent months perfecting the composition and choosing the right balance of flowers, crocheting each bloom, and ensuring the final piece feels truly timeless. The one pictured is made in classic colours, but the bouquet will be offered as a commission item.

That means you can customise it to match your dream wedding palette.

In the future, more wedding items will join this line—corsages, table decorations, and more, but as with all handmade creations, crafting a full collection takes time. Beautiful things grow slowly.

If you’re interested in a custom bouquet or want matching wedding accessories, you can email me directly at willeke@rockinthreadscreations.co.uk and we’ll create something completely unique to your day.

☕ A Week of Chaos, Creativity & Connection

Road trips, yarn bundles, early mornings, and new creations—this week reminded me why I love what I do. Handmade work takes time, heart, and patience, and I’m grateful every week for the wonderful community supporting Rockin’ Threads Creations.

✨ Want More Sneak Peeks & Flower Meaning Magic?

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🌸 First access to new arrivals
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🎁 Exclusive offers
🌿 And a free gift when you join…

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Warm wishes,
Willeke – Rockin’ Threads Creations

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🌸 Life, Memories & Handmade Joys: Cyber Week at Rockin’ Threads Creations

This week has been a tough one. On Sunday, our close and dear friend Stuart lost his battle with cancer, and for a moment, it felt like the world had stopped. Yet, of course, life keeps moving — and with it, my business, my crochet hooks, and the little joys that help us carry on.

We’ve spent the week crying, laughing, and sharing memories of Stuart — a funny, loud, and lovely soul. Amid the sadness, there’s happiness too: that his suffering is over, that we can honor his life with laughter, and that we can celebrate the love he shared. As a tribute, I dedicated my radio show to him (you can listen here if you are curious)— playing all of his favorite songs, along with tracks listeners sent that reminded us of him. I like to think he had a chuckle up there, because as he always said: “It is what it is.”

Even in the midst of heavy emotions, life offers little pockets of joy. One of my newsletter subscribers in Finland, Zoë, recently moved from the UK and has been enjoying a winter wonderland — making snow angels, building snowmen, and braving temperatures of -17°C! ❄️ (Brrrr!) Reading her updates reminded me how even the smallest moments — like a snowy morning or a cup of hot coffee — can brighten our days.

🎁 Handmade Joys for the Holiday Season

These little joys are exactly why I create handmade crocheted flowers. Each bloom is crafted with care, perfect for gifting, decorating your home, or treating yourself. Whether it’s a cozy home décor flower, a meaningful birth month flower, or a vibrant bouquet, they remind us to slow down, celebrate the little things, and share love with those around us.

✨ Cyber Week is Here!

And speaking of little joys… my Cyber Week Sale is live! 🌸 Everything in my Etsy shop — from sunflowers and lilies to personalized birth month flowers — is 15% off, no code needed.

Whether you’re gifting someone special or treating yourself (totally allowed!), now’s the perfect moment to grab something meaningful and handmade.

Some favorites flying off the shelves right now:
🌸 Birth month flowers
🌻 Sunflowers & lilies
💛 Custom bouquets

👉 Start Your Stress-Free Christmas Shopping

Don’t wait too long — handmade flowers are going fast, and the Cyber Week discount won’t last forever. Celebrate memories, honor loved ones, or just enjoy a little happiness for yourself.

Shop the Cyber Week Sale here: Shop here!

Warm hugs,
Willeke 🌸
Rockin’ Threads Creations

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🎄 Stress-Free Gifting Starts Now: My Cyber Week Sale Is Here!

Is it just me, or did this year fly by faster than a jiver on a Friday night? One minute I was crocheting spring flowers… and the next, I found myself humming Christmas songs while packing orders.

This week, as I sat down with my cosy cup of coffee (fuel for all good crochet work!), I had that familiar moment:
“Wait… Christmas is already around the corner?!”

Every year I swear I’ll be more organised. Every year December sneaks up on me like it owns the place. But not this time — and if you’re feeling the same way, I’ve got good news for both of us!

🎁 This Year, I’m Choosing Stress-Free Gifting

I’m making a promise to myself:
No last-minute panic. No rushing through shops. No wrapping presents the night before.

I’m starting early, choosing thoughtful gifts, and giving myself the chance to actually enjoy December rather than race through it.

And you know what? I thought my lovely readers might appreciate the same gentle nudge.

Because the truth is…
the most meaningful gifts — the ones that feel personal, handmade, heartfelt — deserve a little time.

🌸 Handmade Gifts with Heart

Whether you’re choosing a birth month flower, a beautifully detailed lily, a cosy sunflower, or a custom bloom for someone special, handmade gifts carry a magic that store-bought items simply can’t compete with.

They say:
“I thought of you.”
“You matter to me.”
“You deserve something unique.”

And that’s exactly why I created my crocheted flower collection — timeless blooms made to last, perfect for gifting, displaying, or treasuring.

✨ And Now for the Fun Part…

To make your early gifting even easier, I’m celebrating Cyber Week with something special:

🌼 15% OFF my entire Etsy shop — no code needed!

Every single crocheted flower, bouquet, and bloom is included.
Just add to cart and enjoy the savings.

Perfect for:
💛 Birthdays
🎄 Christmas gifts
🌸 Table or home decor
🎁 Teacher presents
🌿 Treating yourself (which I fully recommend!)

👉 Start Your Stress-Free Christmas Shopping

If you want to skip the December chaos and grab something meaningful, unique, and handmade… now is the perfect moment.

Shop the Cyber Week Sale here:
SHOP HERE!

And if you’re not sure which flower fits best for someone on your list, feel free to send me a message on Etsy. I love helping people find the perfect bloom.

Here’s to a calmer, cosier, more joyful festive season — filled with handmade beauty.
Warm hugs,
Willeke
Rockin' Threads Creations 🌸

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