Knitting News

More and more people are knitting these days and we have fabulous new yarns arriving all the time!

 

We have just received a new shipment of ...

 

 

"Wash + Filz-it!"

 

This felting yarn is so much fun to create with and we have loads of new colours in stock now!

One of our favourite new beauties by Auracania is

"Botany Lace"

 

 

This yarn is hand-dyed, 100% extra-fine merino wool , and the colours are simply fabulous!

Also from Auracania is this fun-textured yarn:

 

 

"Chacabuco"

Another hand-dyed yarn, Chacabuco is made of 100% Pima cotton and right now it's on special...

reg. $13.98, on special for only $7.98

Our yarn selection is expanding all the time, with lots of choices for every budget, so come in, look through the beautiful patterns, get some needles and yarn and get knitting!



Janome's Newest!

Have you seen it?!?

Have you tried it?!?

We have, and we love it!
 

 

Janome has done it again...

 

they have taken all the best features from the 7700 and the 12000 and created a sewing machine that will make your quilting hours the most enjoyable ever



How does a pop-up needle plate sound to you?

 

No more messing with a screw driver, now with the touch of a button the needle plate pops up for easy cleaning and changing...

 



How about 9mm wide decorative stitches?

 

Or a simplified dual feed foot???

 

The 8900 has retained the jog dial functionality we have all come to love, along with the fabulous, best-in-class wide opening so you can easily quilt the largest of quilts.

 

Come in today and try it for yourself!

Classes and a BIG Sale!!

Lots of things are happening at the store these days...

Classes are going very well but there are still spots available in a few upcoming ones

Below are examples from Kathy Kinsella's upcoming needle felting class  to be held on Saturday, March 2.

 

Kathy will show you all the ins and outs of creating beautiful landscapes in felt, using hand or machine felting techniques, or a combination of both.

You can create your dream landscape or work from a photograph or sketch of your own design.

 

This fabulous class will have you seeing the world differently!

 

Also, Jan has decided it's time to make room for new fabrics and yarns so we're having a big Clear-Out Sale!

 

You must come in and check out our Sale Table loaded with bolts of beautiful fabrics, all at up to $5.00 off!!

 

Mix & Match with a 1/2 meter minimum and the more you buy the more you save!

 

Jan is adding new fabrics to the sale table all the time so you really must come down and check it out!

Oops! Schedule Changes!

Schedule Changes

 

The following changes have been made to our Class Schedule; we apologize for any inconvenience!

　

6. The Funny Farm - ** NEW DATE** Mon. Feb. 25 9:30 - 12:30 &

Mon. Mar 11 9:30 - 12:30

　

21. Felted Landscape - This class can be done using hand OR

machine felting, or a combination of both.

　

27. Knitted Beaded Scarf is NOT being offered.

 

31. Scrap Club should read Absolutely Scrappy Club with Carol Cooney

** the Dec. 3 date is a typo and is NOT scheduled.

 

Classes that were unfortunately omitted from the Schedule but ARE being offered are:

 

1. Knitted Beaded Pouch Class - using beautiful beads and a fine yarn, you

will create a fabulous knitted and beaded pouch that is sure to become a treasured heirloom! Join Sharon Adair for this fun class.

Mon. Apr. 15 Orientation 9:30 - 10:30      $42

Mon. Apr. 29 9:30 - 12:00

Mon. May 13 9:30 - 12:00

 

2. Knitting Techniques - an informative class will take your knitting skills

to the next level and is the perfect “next step” for the confident beginner knitter. Instructor for this class is Pat Michael.

Wed. Jan. 27 2:00 - 4:30         $18



Are you a Knitter?

If you're a knitter you'll be thrilled to know we have a wonderful selection of yarns, in addition to all the fabulous quilting goodies we carry!

Jan has been working hard to expand our selection and we truly believe we have something for everyone....

 below you'll see our newest dishcloth yarns

 

 followed by thick, cozy yarns, perfect for sweaters, hats, mitts - you name it!

this is an absolutely beautiful yarn you simply must feel...

silky smooth and a dream to knit

 

loads of wools for knitting and felting...

 

and even some with beautiful sparkle

 

and every bit is on sale right now, including the scarf yarn...

and if you haven't heard of the scarf yarn, come on over and we'll be delighted to show you how it knits up so simply and so beautifully, you'll be wearing a brand new designer scarf in no time!

 

Sale! Sale! Sale!

Two days left in our awesome Sale!

 

 

 

30% off fabrics (yardage) plus an additional 5% if you clear the bolt!

 

and

 

25% off books, patterns and notions

 

 

lots of great deals to be had!

 

(sale ends Saturday October 27 so hurry in...)

 

also

 

Liz from Janome is coming

 

Thursday November 15

 

and she'll be showing off the new

 

Janome Memory Craft 8900

 

 

it's a fabulous machine and you don't want to miss this!

 

 



It's Never Too Early...

Or too late... to get going on special holiday projects.

 

We have some beautiful new Hallowe'en fabrics in the store, and with a whole month ahead of you there is lots of time to make something fun.

 

perfect for a one-of-a-kind trick-or-treat bag

 

or a placemat

 

be sure to stop in a see Jan's fabulous hand-crafted pumpkins and pick up your free pattern!

 

and lots of Christmas fabric and patterns are arriving weekly

 

 

we're seeing collections with warm, golden tones

 

elegant ones

 

even some heritage-style ones

 

four new Snap Sack Quilt Kit

if you haven't tried one of these you need to check them out - they make a perfect little gift whether you sew it up yourself, or gift it to someone crafty and let them have all the fun!

 

Classes are filling fast so be sure to get registered quickly.