Here it is Turkey Month! Blustery weather and the
holidays are right around the corner! We are so thankful to have you as our friends and customers. We are all thankful to have creative hands and hearts to warm our souls, don't you think?
We're interested in your ideas about a quilting retreat for 2008. Check out the survey to the left of the page, and give us your thoughts!
We'll be open on Friday and Saturday following Thanksgiving. Come see us while all those football games are on, and find fabulous gifts and treasures for your upcoming projects. Start thinking about your Wish List, too. While you're here, ask for one, and we'll keep it on file so you can send your family and friends by to pick things off your list. Painless for them, and priceless for YOU! It's never too early to think about what you want or need, right?
Next month's newsletter will be all about the Christmas Holidays! Get started now, and don't be late! Have you thought about your Christmas gifts yet? Need ideas? How about a set of Denise interchangeable knitting needles, light up needles to knit in the car, or fancy stitch markers? We also have pretty project bags, too. Our little
lambie pie tape measures would be a nice thing to add to the list, too - or to pick up for tuck-in gifts for either yourself or your friends. Temporary "Born to Quilt"
tattoos are a must for every quilter's list, and 2008 Quilt Calendars are available now, too.
Please take note that our new Thursday hours are 10:00 - 6:00. COOP GROUP DATE CHANGEFor November only, we will be meeting the 2nd Tuesday because of Thanksgiving.11/13, 6:00-9:00. December will be 12/18.For those of you new to the newsletter, we get together once a month to work on our projects. We order pizza, everyone brings what they want to drink and we have lots of fun. Come join us!
JUST FOR YOU!"Make it and Take It" sessions will be our Super Saturday events for November and December. We know you are busy, and always want to make something special for your family, but always seem to run out of time, so here's the plan:
From 10:30 to 12:30, on November 17
, you can join Caroline and learn how to make a needle felted scarf in 2 hours or less. AND it will either be finished in that time or pretty darned close. Be sure to sign up so your seat and supplies can be reserved for you. Cost of the kit and instruction on this day only is $10.00. (Sorry, no choice of color in the kit.) Kit includes fabric, roving for felting and felting needle.
We'll have another "Make it and Take It" Super Saturday December 8, with Sharon from 10:30 to 12:30. You won't have to bring a sewing machine, or scissors or supplies for this one, either! How about pillowcases for all the kids (and wanna be kids) on your list? We have small travel and standard size pillowcase kits already made up for you. You can sew one up in no time at all, and be ready for the holiday - on time! Two prices for this session - $9.00 for small cases and $12.00 for standard cases. Free pattern included. (Sorry, no choice of color on the kit for the session).
Sign up as soon as you can - space will be limited in both of these sessions. If enough people sign up, it is possible, the time will be expanded.
Carol Rossow demonstrating YoYos
Anniversary Report
Our anniversary sale was a hit! We're so happy to have gotten to see so many of you, and Saturday was absolutely magnificent. Carol Rossow was here demonstrating Clover's hot little tool - YoYo makers. They literally rolled out the door! If you didn't get to see them being made, or know what we are talking about, please come in and ask about them. We have samples made up, and once you make some, you won't want to stop. They are that addictive when you don't have to cut circles or worry about an even 1/4" seam all the way around. We have some in stock, and these are great gift ideas, too. Congratulations to the two lucky winners of our door prizes! Myriam Acosta won the knitting prize and Sara Mae Ulrich was the recipient of the Quilting prize. Since we had such great comments about our sale items in the Coop, we've decided to keep it that way. All merchandise in the Coop is 25% off every day.
FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER: The more you spend in the Main Shop, the more you will save in the Coop. Here's how it works:
Spend $25.00-$50.00 in the Main Shop-----------Take 30% off items in the Coop
Spend $50.00-$100.00 in the Main Shop----------Take 35% off items in the Coop
Spend over $100.00 in the Main Shop-------------Take 40% off items in the Coop
Let us entertain you!
Jeanette, Donna, Brenda, and Rhonda
The knitting retreat was fabulous and so much fun! 6 knitters spent the weekend with Rhonda and Brenda knitting, laughing the days away! Classes were hopping and projects were getting done left and right!
Caroline and Sue talking about their projects
Spinning Class was lots of fun!
Rhonda, Caroline, Brenda & Teresa
JUST ARRIVED-NEW FABRICS
Moda- Shangri La, (jelly rolls also), Look &Learn (jelly rolls also)& Fall Back in Time
Moda-Autumn Journey by Kansas Troubles (jelly rolls & charm packs also)
Clothworks-Toy Box
P & B - Vintage Rose
RJR - Bella Rosa
Maywood Studio - Hydrangea
Kingsroad-Bombay & Festival
Free Spirit-Freshcut
Fabric Freedom-Strawberry Delight
We also have a wide variety of Reds & Whites and Black & Whites
COMING NEXT WEEK
For all you quilters that love the "Turning Twenty" books, the new one will be here next week-Turning Twenty-Just Got Better.
SALES NEWS
In our main shop, all Halloween & Christmas Fabrics are 25% off.
These include:
Thimbleberries: Christmas Street Flannel
Clothworks: Santa's Got the Goods & Simply Snowman
Moda: Let it Snow & A Very Berry Christmas
Clothworks: Mummy Mambo & Broom Sweepers
QUILTING CLASS SCHEDULE - NOVEMBER
Don't forget that all your supplies for your class will be discounted 15%.
SOPHISTICATED SWEATSHIRTS
Join Sharon Neuer and learn the secrets of making a sweatshirt jacket sophisticated and fun. Learn Fran Morgan's (of Fabric Cafe) tips about keeping the sweatshirt from twisting, and when we are finished, no one will ever know you used a sweatshirt for your jacket foundation (but you, of course).
Requires sewing machine and supplies
Nov 7
6:00PM - 8:00PM
1 Session
$35.00
~~~~~~~~~~~~
REDWORK BY MACHINE
Typical redwork is done by hand, but Elaine Elliot will show you the techniques using with your sewing machine to achieve the handwork look, without all the time investment. The supply list will be at Needle Nest for your convenience.
One class session
11/14 10:00 to 12:30
$30 class fee.
~~~~~~~~~~~~
MASTERING HAND QUILTING
Malia Webb is an accomplished hand quilter and she will show you all the ins and outs of rocking that needle for beautiful hand quilting stitches. The class will cover fabric thread counting, choosing the best battings, needles and tools, and of course the techniques for painless hand quilting. Malia excels at teaching and her work is exceptional. Samples of her work will be in the shop for you to see.
11/16/07 1PM - 4PM
$25 class fee, plus a nominal fee for your quilting kit.
KNITTING CLASS SCHEDULE/SUPPLY LIST for November and December
Please sign up at least 24 hours in advance as these classes fill up quickly. You are not considered signed up until you have paid your fee. You may purchase supplies the day of class but please come at least 1/2 hour early so it doesn’t take away from your class time.
For all classes except Beginners, please bring your knitting accessories such as markers, holders, crochet hook, tapestry needle, scissors, tape, etc.
KEY TO CLASS LEVELS
Each class description gives a minimum level of skills needed to attend the class. Don’t be intimidated. Most people can knit and add to their skills each time they learn something new. Our classes are planned to build your skills. We try to match the levels with the class as close as possible, but you may be in-between levels or just not sure. Don’t hesitate to ask us if a class would be right for you.
Beginner - No knowledge of knitting or refresher for those who haven’t knitted in a very long time.
Intermediate Beginner - can cast on and knit, and perhaps bind off, but may need help or reminders now and then.
Advanced Beginner - can cast on, knit and bind off. helpful if you know how to purl but its not mandatory. You should be somewhat comfortable knitting and ready for just a little challenge .
Intermediate - can cast on, knit, purl and bind off. Can increase and/or decrease and very comfortable with knitting-ready to develop your skills.
Advanced - can cast on, knit, purl, bind-off, increase/decrease/shaping,, and can work on all needle types including circular and double points and ready for just about anything and looking for new techniques and challenges.
~~~~~~~~~~~~
EASY SOCKS
Here is your introduction to sock making, once you master the Easy Socks, you can join our Sock Sorority--once you’ve made them, you’ll never buy another pair -Advanced Beginner +up
Needles: #7 Double Points
Pattern: Ann Norling Adult Socks 4.00
Yarn: 1 skein - 200 yards Encore or other worsted 5.79
or for Fancier Socks - 2 skeins Baby Alpaca Worsted @ 6.99
Total materials: $10 - $20 + Needles
1 (4 hr) Session - Class Fee $35
Tuesday 11/20 2-6pm or
Tuesday 12/18 Noon-4pm
~~~~~~~~~~~~
BEGINNER KNITTING - SIMPLE SHOULDER BAG
Our beginner class-only knitting, casting on and binding off. You won’t believe how cute it is. You won’t believe you made it!
Needles: #11 Straights
Pattern: Knit Knut Simple Shoulder Bag 6.50
Yarn: 2 skeins Galway in 2 different colors @ 5.99
1 skein Dragonfly @ 9.20
Total materials - $28.00 + needles 1 (2 hr) Session - Class Fee $25
Thursday 11/1 6-8pm or
Saturday 11/10 11am-1pm or
Tuesday 11/20 Noon-2pm or
Tuesday 12/18 4-6pm or
~~~~~~~~~~~~
NONI ROSE
This is a single beautiful knit and felted rose. What you do with it is up to you--put it on a pin and it becomes a brooch. Make a lot of them and it becomes a a scarf of roses. Make several and cuff a sweater, decorate packages...........very addicting. Intermediate
Needles: #9 Straights or Circulars
Pattern: Noni Ruffs & Cuffs $8
Yarn: 3 skeins/3 colors Jamieson’s Shetland @ 3.75
Total Materials $20
1 (3 hour) Session - Class Fee $30
Tuesday 12/11 Noon - 3pm or
Thursday 12/13 Noon-3pm
~~~~~~~~~~~~
BABY STEPS
Not yet ready for Prime Time (Easy) Socks? Take Baby Steps...Here is another sock class with a twist - learn sock construction in miniature--you will be able to complete them in no time at all, and then you can go on to bigger and better things--like YOUR size.
Intermediate + up
Needles: Needles #8 dpns
Pattern: Knit Knut Baby Steps: $6.50
Yarn: 1 Skein Plymouth Worsted Stripe or any worsted weight
Total materials (depends on Yarn choice) - $11- $15
1 (2 hr) Session - Class Fee $25
Thursday 11/1 11am-1pm or
Thursday 11/15 5-7pm or
Saturday 11/10 1-3pm
~~~~~~~~~~~~
HELP!!!
Need help with your project? Don’t know how to get started? Bring in anything that is just not working and we’ll get you going.
Nothing is too hard for Brenda.....Rhonda said so.
1 (1 hr) Session - Class Fee #10
Thursday 11/8 3-4pm
Tuesday 11/27 Noon-1pm
~~~~~~~~~~~~
LACY BEADED SCARF
Lace and beads - learn both of these techniques with this gorgeous piece. If you are bored - here’s some new tricks.
Advanced
Needles: #3 - 32” Circular
Yarn: 8 Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton @ 7.50
Pattern: Knitscene Magazine Fall 07 - $7.99
Total Materials - $68 + Beads and Needles
1 (3 hr) Session - Class Fee $30
Tuesday 11/27 3-5pm
~~~~~~~~~~~
INTARSIA FLOWER POWER BAG
Intarsia is knitting in different colors in a pattern. This is a darling felted bag with big flowers designed by a talented local lady. Something different!
Intermediate + up
Needles: #10.5 - 32” and #10.5 Double Points
Pattern: Design 55 Garden Felted Bag $8
Yarn: 3 Skeins Galway@$5.99
4 Jamieson’s Shetland@3.75
Total materials-$36 + needles
3 (2 hr) Sessions - Class Fee $75
Tuesdays 11/13, 11/27 & 12/4 1-3pm
~~~~~~~~~~~~
RUFFLED NECK WARMER
Learn short rows with this quickie gift! Another fabulous One Skein Wonder--We love this book! Add a really neat button to make it special.
Needles: #8 Straight or Circular
Pattern: One Skein Wonders Book $18.95
Yarn: 1 Skein Andean Alpaca Regal $9.85
Total Materials: $29+ Button and Needles
1 (1 hr) Session - Class Fee $15
Thursday 12/6 2-3pm
~~~~~~~~~~~~
VERY VOGUE HAT
Thought you might like to make a hat that is NOT felted!
Real cute youngish style. Advanced Beginner+up
Needles: #9 Circular 16” & 24” and #9 Straights
Pattern: Vogue Knitting Anniversary 07$5.99
Yarn: 2 skeins Main Color , 1 skein Accent Color Lopi @ 5.95
Total materials $24 + needles
2 (1 hr) Sessions - Class Fee $30
Tuesdays 12/4 & 12/11 3-4pm or
Thursdays 12/6 & 12/13 3-4pm
~~~~~~~~~~~~
WRISTLETS
These are those things that look like gloves, but have no fingers. Another great, quick gift idea--another One Skein Wonder! Teenagers love them. They told me. Really.
Intermediate
Needles: #9 Straight or Circular
Pattern: One Skein Wonders Book $18.95
Yarn: 1 Skein Keltic @ $7
Total Materials: $26
1 (2 hr) Session - Class Fee $25
Thursday 11/8 11am-1pm or
Tuesday 11/13 11am-1pm
~~~~~~~~~~~~
TWINKLE'S KARATE SWEATER
This sweater knits up fast-we mean fast. Using Size #36 needles (not a typo, yes, 36) this is a very open-look sweater. Pictured in the latest Anthropologie Catalogue for $268.00
2 (2hr) Sessions - Class Fee $50
Thursdays 11/15 & 11/29 2-4pm
~~~~~~~~~~~~
MOEBIUS VEST
A different take on the moebius. This vest is fitted in the back but drapes criss-crossed in the front. Pretty & Different
Needles: #10 Straight or Circular
Pattern: knitscene Magazine Fall 07- $7.99
Yarn: 2 Uruguay Chunky @ 6.95
6 Baby Alpaca Brush@ 5.99
Total Materials $58 + Needles
3 (1 hr) Sessions - Class Fee $45
Thursdays 11/15, 11/29 & 12/6, 1-2pm
~~~~~~~~~~~~
SPA SET
A lovely, lacy, luxurious soap bag, wash cloth & bath mitt. 100% bamboo yarn makes them yummy--these make great gifts, but you may just want to keep them for yourself.
One Skein Wonders rides again!
Needles: #7 Straights or Circulars
Pattern: One Skein Wonders Book $18.95
Yarn: 3 Skeins Royal Bamboo @ 6.99
Total Materials $47 + Needles
3 (1 hr) Sessions - Class Fee $45
Thursdays 11/15, 11/29 & 12/6 4-5pm
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Visit the store asap to sign up, you must sign up at least 24 hours in advance!
We expect these classes to fill up quickly.
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Knitiot’s Club - This is an ongoing class that you can join anytime. We make a new square and learn new stitch patterns every month. Each session is only $10 and after each 5 sessions, you get a freebie. Each quarter we will have a make up class to work on any square you might have missed or just need extra help on. Attend 12 sessions and you will have an afghan! Or just one or two and make some pot holders or pillow fronts - no long term commitment required, just sign up at least 24 hours before the monthly session space permitting.
1 Hour Session Meeting 4th Thursdays Monthly
(occasionally this may change- Holidays made us rearrange a bit- see NOV & DEC calendars this quarter and note the different times!! )
11/29 & 12/13, 4-5 pm = Fee $10 per session-attend 5 sessions and your 6th is free!
attend 11 and your 12th is free as well.....
We have a limited number of spots available so......don’t miss your chance to be a KNITIOT!!! Join now!
~~~~~~~~~~~~
SOCK SORORITY
A one hour class meeting twice monthly. Each month we will work on a new sock pattern. Have a favorite? We can do that. If you don’t, we’ve got plenty. Fun socks on two circular needles rather than all those double points. Advanced only - must have knowledge of basic sock construction OR have completed our Baby Steps or Easy Sock Class -sorry, not for beginners, but get your Easy Sock or Baby Steps class in and get on the bus!
Needles REQUIRED for this technique:
2 pairs of #2 24” Addi Turbo or Addi Lace Circulars
Pattern Book for next several sessions:
Socks Soar on Two Circular Needles @ $17
Yarn: 1 skein Sock Yarn @ $7-15 each month
Occasionally other yarn when design dictates
Sign up for Month (2 Session)- Class Fee $30
November’s Socks Wednesday 11/7 & 11/14, 1-3 pm
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Private Instruction Available $15 per hour
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Don’t Forget Scarves for Hearts!
We have changed the day to every Thursday from 10:30-12:00. Please just drop by! Yarn for the heart patients is 40% off and patterns are free.
