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Hobbie's Wizard Wear BlogWelcome to the Hobbie's Wizard Wear Blog! This site blog, titled "What's New?" will keep our subscribers updated on any changes made to the Hobbie's House of Wizard Wear website including any and all edits, news, views, and announcements we post.
It also updates when event organizers, promote a Wizarding event, symposium, conference or gathering, by creating a web page on our site, dedicated specifically to their event. This press release type announcement appears on the Wizarding Events page. This site blog is now interactive. Got a question about our knitwear? Please use the "tell you story" link below to open a simple form. We've started a knitting notebook to provide visitors with an interactive platform to ask questions...and we'll provide the answers, which are nearly always of interest to everyone. It will contain answers to questions submitted to our Customer Service department along with articles, tutorials and costuming resources. You can post comments according to topic, ask questions according to category and receive answers not only from Hobbie's House but also from everyone interested in participating. The Knitting Notebook is an integral part of our website and it will also provide us with a platform to respond to questions anyone submits which we consider to be valuable to all current or potential customers. To subscribe to the Wizard Wear Blog (no e-mail necessary), simply right-click on the orange RSS button found in the left margin, then paste the URL into your RSS reader. For questions related to pre-existing orders, simply send us an email. Our customers can be found throughout Canada from Quebec to British Columbia, most countries in western Europe, including the home of our favorite wizard, the Balkans, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and from coast to coast here in the USA. Hawaii too!
Do you have a question about Hobbie's wizard wear or Harry Potter© costuming? Other Blog Posts Include:Click below to see contributions from other visitors to this page...
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Not rated yet Working Calendar for Hobbie's House of Wizard WearCheck our working calendar for the status of your order. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Working Calendar for Hobbie's House of Wizard Wear" Need To Contact Us?There are several ways to contact us at Hobbie's House of Wizard Wear. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Need To Contact Us?" Sweater Measurements For A Perfect FitMeasurements - There is a difference between actual and finished measurements - How to pick the correct size garment. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Sweater Measurements For A Perfect Fit" 2010 Wizarding EventsMajor 2010 Wizarding events, symposiums and conferences. Permalink -- click for full blog post "2010 Wizarding Events" RENT - The Musical & MovieThe RENT sweater and scarf...custom knit. It's Hobbie's version of the popular worn by Mark Cohen in RENT©! Permalink -- click for full blog post "RENT - The Musical & Movie" Delivery Date Updated to March 2010Already well into January 2010 and we're unusually busy for this of year. February was booked in record time with orders for the RENT sweater and scarf. As a result, the delivery of new orders has been advanced to March 2010 to fit within our minimum turn around time. "March 2010" deliveries are not date specific. In other words, these orders are delivered throughout the month, according to their numerical sequence and the order in which they were received. For example, Order #3322 with a delivery date of 3/2010 will be knit and shipped ahead of Order #3328.
Please Note: If you need an item for a specific day during any month, please contact us prior to ordering to determine if such order can be accommodated "out of sequence". Thank you. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Delivery Date Updated to March 2010" Adam Pascal & Anthony RappTicket holders for the Marcus Center Broadway Series are going to get a little more Broadway than expected with the upcoming production of "Rent." Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp are reprising their original roles of Roger Davis and Mark Cohen on this tour. They also filled those roles in the 2005 film version of the musical. NOVEMBER 24-29, 2009Tickets ON SALE NOW! Click HERE for more show information. RENT's ANTHONY RAPP BOOK SIGNING IN MILWAUKEE ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Click this link for more information. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp" The Wizard School CardiganAll buttoned up! It's the Wizard School Cardigan - another option for your school uniform. Permalink -- click for full blog post "The Wizard School Cardigan" Hobbie's Link DirectoryHobbie's link directory - High value resources of interest to our visitors. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Hobbie's Link Directory" Halloween is for costumes!Halloween is magical - make yours a special event!. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Halloween is for costumes!" How does a Misses size 8 compare to Junior sizes?There is a difference between Junior and Misses sizes. In an earlier post, we covered the differences between the two size ranges but here are the Permalink -- click for full blog post "How does a Misses size 8 compare to Junior sizes?" Finished Measurements - Childs Size 6We happen to be drafting a knitting pattern for a character sweater in a Child's size 6. This sweater has an average fit...not too loose but not Permalink -- click for full blog post "Finished Measurements - Childs Size 6" Cardigan Measurements - Childs Size 4Does your four year old actually wear a size 4? Not likely... These days, kids grow like good weeds! Height and weight will also affect the size Permalink -- click for full blog post "Cardigan Measurements - Childs Size 4" Sweater Measurements - Childs Size 3TWondering about sweater measurements for a 3 year old child? Today's three year old is far from toddling but...height and weight will also affect the Permalink -- click for full blog post "Sweater Measurements - Childs Size 3T" Hobbie's Wizard Wear BlogHobbie's Wizard Wear Blog - This blog is for website news, views and updates. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Hobbie's Wizard Wear Blog" Halloween Was Made For KidsHalloween is closer than we think! Needs costume ideas you can make at home? You can find a large variety of Halloween costumes available at stores in your neighborhood. However, when you consider the cost and lack of originality, homemade costumes are a more fun and oftentimes more cost-effective option. Plus, if you involve your children in creating the homemade costumes, the results will be worth more than any store-bought costume in any store. Follow the link for some inexpensive, homemade Halloween costume ideas that will cost little money and show lots of imagination. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Halloween Was Made For Kids" Perfect Wizard Wear Knitting YarnsWhere to find the perfect knitting yarns for Wizard School sweaters, vests, and cardigans. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Perfect Wizard Wear Knitting Yarns" Hobbie's Knitting Pattern CollectionHobbie's knitting pattern collection continues to grow with patterns for sweaters, vests, cardigans and more... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Hobbie's Knitting Pattern Collection" Tudor Fashion TrendSeems that if you wait long enough, fashion styles do come around again. The Fall 2009 designer collections were influenced by the Tudor era but... Personally still favor the originals! Custom Made Wizard RobesCustom made wizard robes - Know where to find them? Had one made? Share your story with all wizarding fans! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Custom Made Wizard Robes" Junior 15 MeasurementsThe Junior 15 is the largest size in the Junior range. Although the full hip measurement is narrower, it compares to a Miss size 14 and a Petite Permalink -- click for full blog post "Junior 15 Measurements" Junior 11 MeasurementsThe Junior 11 is closer to a Misses size 10 than to the size 12. Actually, it could be considered an in-between size but remember that the Juniors Permalink -- click for full blog post "Junior 11 Measurements" Hobbie's Knitting NotebookThe Hobbie's House Knitting Notebook - A collection of articles and past blog posts. Add your questions and comments. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Hobbie's Knitting Notebook" Do I wear a Junior or Misses size?What is the difference between a Junior and a Misses size? As a rule, Juniors are younger in their early teens and have a less developed body while clothing Permalink -- click for full blog post "Do I wear a Junior or Misses size?" Junior SizesRule of thumb...the right size is the size that fits YOU regardless of what the label says. A size chart is really nothing more than a guideline as Permalink -- click for full blog post "Junior Sizes" Comparing A Miss Size 6 To Junior SizesYou usually wear a Misses size 6 but you spotted something really special in the Junior sizes - and you have to have it! Which Junior size comes Permalink -- click for full blog post "Comparing A Miss Size 6 To Junior Sizes" Rent© Sweater and ScarfI just received my reproduction sweater and scarf set from the movie and musical, Rent©. The quality of workmanship is exquisite on the pieces! At Permalink -- click for full blog post "Rent© Sweater and Scarf" House Sweaters in Custom ColorsHouse sweaters from Hobbie's House of Wizard Wear can be knit in colors other than charcoal gray as main color. We actually transformed the school cardigan into Cosplay knitwear with the use of bright colors and we're changing the look of the "Initial" sweater with use of different yarns. The cardigan can also be designed as a "Letterman" sweater...Rydell style. The possibilities are endless. Permalink -- click for full blog post "House Sweaters in Custom Colors" The Initial Sweater - With or Without the Initial!The Initial Sweater is such a versatile style! You can trim it with rolled, ribbed or turned hems and knit it in an endless variety of yarns. Permalink -- click for full blog post "The Initial Sweater - With or Without the Initial!" RENT Sweater and Scarf - Order PageYour can order the RENT Sweater and Scarf directly from this page or through Hobbie's Store. Permalink -- click for full blog post "RENT Sweater and Scarf - Order Page" http://208.109.69.149They're back! The very best in patches for all your wizard wear costuming needs and your Source for Harry Potter Wizarding Permalink -- click for full blog post "http://208.109.69.149" The PatchPalaceNeed patches for your wizard wear sweaters? The PatchPalace is your Source for Harry Potter Wizarding Permalink -- click for full blog post "The PatchPalace" AOL Bounced Email from Newsletter SubscriberIf you are recent subscribers to Hobbies's newsletter, and you are waiting for the Login information for the knitting patterns page, please note that many emails are bouncing right back to us. Case in point? This morning's email came from AOL and Boxbe addresses. We make at least 3 attempts to send email to these subscribers through Google and Outlook...without success. In fact the error message we usually receive is as follows: message rejected by the recipient domain. Until our domain is white listed in your email program, we cannot respond to any incoming messages from these subscribers. Thank you. Permalink -- click for full blog post "AOL Bounced Email from Newsletter Subscriber" Wizard Wear Size ChartsReview Hobbie's Wizard Wear size charts to determine if our standard sizing compares to the size you normally purchase. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Wizard Wear Size Charts" More Halloween Costume IdeasNeed Halloween costume ideas? Thanks to the Captain, we've found more! Permalink -- click for full blog post "More Halloween Costume Ideas" The POA School SweaterThe POA school sweater...a different style with richer, darker colors. Permalink -- click for full blog post "The POA School Sweater" Socks - For Team Sports!Knee socks designed to match your Sports Team Sweater and worn under the shin guards. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Socks - For Team Sports!" A New Team Sweater!The new Team Sweater has a slightly different look and darker, richer colors. Permalink -- click for full blog post "A New Team Sweater!" The POA Team SweaterThe POA Team Sweater has a slightly different look and darker, richer colors. Permalink -- click for full blog post "The POA Team Sweater" The World of AnimeThere's more to Anime than animation... Permalink -- click for full blog post "The World of Anime" Complete Slytherin Costume on eBay©Better get your bids in on this one. The opening bid was less than $10. LeakyCon is coming up and I know you won't forget the movie premiere!
Hobbie's Wizard School VestThe Wizard School vest - a favorite of Harry Potter© fans who live in warm climates. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Hobbie's Wizard School Vest" The Wizard School SweaterThe Wizard School sweater is custom made in your favorite House color combination. Permalink -- click for full blog post "The Wizard School Sweater" Money Order PurchasesMoney Order Purchases? Sure...Click here to fill out the Order Form. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Money Order Purchases" Hobbie's Shipping InformationShipping Information for Hobbie's House Of Wizard Wear. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Hobbie's Shipping Information" Discounted Shipping Offers For CostumesFind Dozens of discounted shipping offers for costumes Permalink -- click for full blog post "Discounted Shipping Offers For Costumes" Wizard School House ColorsWhere to find knitting yarns in authentic Wizard School House colors. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Wizard School House Colors"
DisclaimerHobbie's House of Wizard Wear collection of custom knit sweaters, scarves, vests and cardigans are neither official nor licensed Harry Potter© products. These heirloom quality knits are merely reproductions of our own design. We strive to make these, and other costuming pieces, as authentic looking as possible with the use of high quality materials, accurate colors, attention to detail and superior workmanship. |
 A Testimonial..."Received school sweater today and am amazed at the quality of the product! It's a perfect fit, gorgeous, beautifully made and looks like it came right out of the movie! I am so pleased, now I really can't wait to get my scarf! Thanks so much- I'm telling everyone about you!" - Sarah, Alberta, Canada - February 2006 |
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