Cancer Research UK - knit a pink scarf

A lady by the name of Rachel Speight visited our stall at the Harewood House VW Festival this weekend and told me about their plans to knit a super long scarf to wrap around the wall of York.  Proceeds are in aid of breast cancer and will go to Cancer Reasearch UK.
If anyone would like details on how to join in Rachel's web site is at: http://www.donatetobreastcancer.org/raw-knit-the-york-wall
Thanks to everyone who visited us at Harewood and especially to Bob and Janet who rescued us when our van broke down just outside of Otley!

Thanks to all who visited Snug in a Dub at CamperJam 2010

I just wanted to say a huge "THANK YOU" to everyone who visited my stall at CamperJam this weekend.  I've had some lovely comments which have been well received so thank you again for those.
For anyone who was looking for a VW "Are we nearly there yet?" T-Shirt for their little 'uns, I'm hoping to have a new batch out soon and in smaller sizes so I'll post on the blog again once I've got them in stock.
As for those who are interested in bespoke blankets and bunting, please keep an eye on the website over the next couple of weeks as I add pages with information on how to place an order and prices.
Thanks again
Best wishes
Tracy

T-Shirt Competition - We have a winner!

Congratulations to Paul Howe who won our T-Shirt Competition.  Paul has kindly sent us a picture of himself modelling his prize.  Thanks Paul. 

A big "thank you" to everyone else who entered.  Keep watching the site and our blog for another chance to win!

Folksy Friday - Campervans

Being a bit of a vw camper van fan myself (my own site is at http://www.snuginadub.co.uk/), I thought I'd check out the unique handmade VW Camper Van and Beetle related items available on the Folksy website http://www.folksy.com/ . As you can see there are plenty of wonderful ideas for gifts for the campervan fanatic in your life, far more interesting than the usual high street offers. Go on, treat someone - or even just buy one for yourself!

Some of the fabulous finds on offer:

Camper Van Cushion £16.99 by Top Floor Designs http://www.folksy.com/items/262729

VW CamperVan Bookmark £1 by Original Art by Clare http://www.folksy.com/items/522541

Original Campervan Birthday Card by Andy Lanham Art http://www.folksy.com/items/317077

VW Campervan Necklace £10 by Emma Cressey http://www.folksy.com/items/397349

Summer of Peace and Love Hippie Necklace £9.50 by Diamond in the Sky http://www.folksy.com/items/281201

Campervan and Beetle Bunting £11 by Moggie Moo Designs http://www.folksy.com/items/477501

VW Beetle Earrings £5 by Tangerinie & Purple Hippoes http://www.folksy.com/items/213669

Volkswagen VW Beetle Camper Van Altered Art Charm Bracelet £40 by Jezebel Charms http://www.folksy.com/items/204158

VW Bus Brooch by Dollydoo £5 http://www.folksy.com/items/146610

Blue Button and Car Bookmark £5 by CraftyLittleMia http://www.folksy.com/items/183642

There are plenty more fabulous ideas on Folksy so if you're looking for the perfect present it would be a great place to look!

Shabby Chic Crochet Blanket in Cath Kidston Style Colours

Well, it's taken hours in the making but I've finished another retro vintage style crochet blanket. This one has squares bursting with summer colours, very Cath Kidston! I'm sure this will cater for a multitude of uses. So, whether it's a summer picnic, a cosy wrap, a throw for the sofa or perhaps for a girly bed blanket, I'm certain it will find a new home!

Camperjam

Are any of you Volkswagen fans off to Camperjam 2010? We're setting up a stall there this year. I'm betting there will be a heatwave as we've chosen to sell blankets, hot water bottles etc! Still, plenty of retro vintage melamine, modern picnic sets, BBQ's & lanterns plus T-Shirts and hopefully many more goodies besides! http://www.camperjam.co.uk/ See you there!

Retro Blanket off to warmer climes!

Well, I sold a hand made blanket yesterday and wish I was going with it! It's off to Sicily! Meanwhile, back in Yorkshire............

We have a competition running to win one of our VW themed T-Shirts. Check out the "T-Shirts & Togs" button for our current designs.
http://www.snugadub.talktalk.net/T-Shirt_Competition.html

Friends at http://www.ramjamretrocampers.co.uk/ are running a competition to win a 3 day break in their campervan "Ermintrude". Ramjamretrocampers are based in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales - go on, give it a go!

Well hello there! This is new territory for me so where do I start? Snug in a Dub is a new venture which came about following the purchase of our 1967 Splitscreen Camper Van. We've had the van for 2 years but there is still a lot to do including a new gearbox and a camping interior.
Snug in a Dub is our contribution to making life in your old V-Dub just a little more cosy. We've found you a mixture of handmade, retro, vintage and modern items including granny blankets, hot water bottles, melamine dinner ware, lanterns and bbqs. We would like to share our ideas with you. Of course if you would like to make any suggestions for items you would like to see, let us know, we'll see what we can do.
Thank you!