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November 2010 | The newsletter that knits us together. | |
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54 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS EVE... 
Which in most cases would be more than enough time to shop for an entire football team, but as crafters we know that there is seldom enough time to turn all of our plans into the reality of a hand crafted gift for everyone on our list.
At WOOL-TYME Kingston, we're all about helping you out in whatever way we can. Here are a few ideas:
-We are absolutely thrilled to welcome the KINGSTON FIBRE ARTISTS in an on-going display of their works at WOOL-TYME Kingston. They are a group of 15 area women whose work is truly inspirational. Come and see the stunning pieces that they have on display - browse, get ideas, buy a beautifully hand crafted piece of fibre art, feel the richness of the fibre community to which you belong.
- Check out some of our most popular WOOL-TYME Kingston original designs that we now offer in kit form. Each kit contains the pattern and yarn for a quick and simple project, perfect for the multiple gift situation that we as knitters can find ourselves in at this time of the year.
- Read our "New in Books" section below to get ideas for all the knitters and would-be crafters in your life...let them knit their own!
However you spend the next few weeks, I hope that you enjoy the good energy that is generated by giving beautiful and creative gifts this year. |
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 Do you hate the dreaded S word?
Truly, SEAMS appear to be the bain of the existance of many a knitter. Seldom a week goes by that we don't have a customer asking for new and fashionable "In the Round" or "Top Down" patterns.
The good news is that we have assembled a great
election of these patterns that are available to be worked seamlessly, in one piece. This beautiful cardigan pictured here is just one of the many stunning patterns available for those who want the gentle challenge of taking on some new knitting techniques in order to lose their sewing needle forever.
Check out the display at the store during the month of November for a full selection of Top Down and In The Round patterns and books to entice you.
And coming up in our next newsletter will be details of our February Knit Along featuring the stunningly popular February Lady's sweater which is knit in one piece from the top down and looks absolutely fabulous on everyone. |
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 A customer asked the other day if I thought that there would ever be a problem getting nice sock yarns. I truly can't begin to imagine such a scenario. And Fame Rand is the newest of this yarn grouping. Look at the wonderful colours, perfect for any fingering weight project: gloves, mitts, leg warmers, shawls, whatever. And link here to see the great new patterns available at WOOL-TYME Kingston for each of these projects. |
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NEW IN BOOKS
Last Thursday, I unpacked an order of over 40 books that were chosen to satisfy the needs of all of our customers and the people they knit for. Read on to discover what's new and be reminded of some of the classics for great gift ideas.
KNITTING FOR...
...the kids and grandkids:
Debbie Bliss BABY AND TODDLER KNITS
...the pets and pet lovers:
KNITS FOR PETS from the VOGUE Knitting On The Go series.
... a friend in need of support:
KNIT PRAYER SHAWLS from Leisure Arts
...the guys in your life:
KNITS MEN WANT.
... the toy lover:
KNITTED WILD ANIMALS
...the knitters who like to learn:
ENTRE TO ENTRELAC
And so many others: The Elizabeth Zimmermann collection, Knit Aid by Vickie Howell, Kids Knitting by Melanie Falick, and even more to come as the seasons moves along.
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Special fashion yarns in time for gift knitting.
Honestly, I would never have brought in this yarn if I had only been able to see a ball of it, but I challenge you not to fall in love with Zealana's RIMU once you've held the lovely ribbed scarf that we have on display. FREE PATTERN too.
FOUNTAIN HILL brushed mohair is our latest addition to the fancy fashion yarn selection. Soft as can be with a touch of glitter.
We've also just received a special shipment of GLITZ from Rico . 3 lovely colours at one amazing price.
Tweed MONTAGE CHUNKY from S.R. Kertzer is fast becoming a standard at WOOL-TYME Kingston. A beautiful blend of wool, acrylic and viscose, it's a perfect yarn for chunky fashion garments and accessories.
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KNIT MOROCCO with
Jean Moss
 Okay, I'm hooked. I'd never actually though of visiting Morocco but having seen the magnificent pictures of the colours and fibres of this North African region, I'd sign up in a flash if I could. It also doesn't hurt that I'm a big Jean Moss fan from way back.
For $4200 USD you can enjoy 14 days in March-April 2011 touring Morocco and getting expert tuition in fibre arts design...Sigh...someday.
A nd if you visit Jean's site, you'll also discover that she is a musician too. Who can resist such wonderful potential in song titles such as "More Yarn will do the Trick" or my favourite, "Four Loom Weaver". |
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WOOL-TYME Kingston's
Sneek peek at winter classes and coming events.
 Sat. January 15th, TRADITIONAL RUG HOOKING beginners class.
Sat. Jan 22nd SOCK-IN-A-DAY class.
2 upcoming dates for our ever popular FINISHING WORKSHOP: Tues. Jan 18th and another on March 8th. We are in the process of organizing the full schedule now. Do you have any classes that you would like to see offered? Please email us and let us know. We'll be glad to look at these suggestions. We get our best ideas from our customers. |
2 SPECIAL ISSUES ON SALE FROM Interweave KNITS: Holiday Gifts and  WEEKEND.
I remember that in the days when Canadian Living would put out a special Holiday Craft edition, I would start looking for it at the grocery store some time in September. I believe I sitll have most of them.
Well these magazines have that  same tone...Lots of wonderfully creative patterns chosen for their variety and for the interesting techniques that they represent. These magazines are ridiculously popular and well worth the price. Check them out. GET THEM WHILE YOU CAN! |
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Fine crafting accessories to enhance your own creations
 Almost as much fun as receiving new yarn is getting new and interesting accessories into store.
Try your hand at needlefelting with one of these beautiful NEEDLE FELTING KITS from WENDO. Complete with illustrations and instructions, these kits increase confidence in the beauty that you can create with this technique. THEY ALSO MAKE FANTASTIC GIFTS FOR CRAFTERS OF ALL AGES.
We have a great new supply of interesting buttons from DILL that have lots of appeal. And a HUGE selection of scarf pins and shawl sticks awaits your choosing.  After years of searching out these babies, we've finally found a sensible source for SUEDE SLIPPER BOTTOMS. And don't forget our rubber sew-on SLIPPER GRIPPERS. And particularly for lace knitters, we have sets of BLOCKING WIRES that will change your life, or at least your struggle to make your exquisite finished project the best that it can be.
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mtfyed: Make time for yarn everyday
"He, who had always been so prone to activity, so dependent on plans, so restless and so easily bored, now found himself becalmed, happy to float in the vicinity of a knitting girl."
A Map of Glass by Jane Urquhart
CALLING ALL FRIENDS
OF WOOL-TYME Kingston
SEND US PICTURES OF YOUR FINISHED PROJECTS.
This lovely kids'Aran style jacket was one of the projects finished last week in our Tuesday afternoon class. It is the first of what I hope will be an on-going gallery page at my blog : Anne@WOOL-TYME Kingston featuring the projects completed by you, our customers, with yarn purchased at WOOL-TYME Kingston.
Just email me a picture of your finished project and mention when you finished it and what yarn (and pattern) you used. |
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WHAT'S ON MAUREEN'S NEEDLES?  
What a fabulous time in the life of a knitter! Maureen recently became a proud grandmother to her first grandson. This lucky fellow is going to be the recipient of this gorgeous little jacket. It is Sirdar pattern 1753 and she's knitting it in Sirdar Snuggly DK which has to be the all 'round best yarn for kids on the market. So soft, you want to wrap a newborn in it, yet durable enough to last through a whole series of hand me downs and still look wonderful. |
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 KNITTING ON THE NET
 The Art of Ben Cuevas
Okay, so this fellow is a bit late for Halloween but he is well worth a link to Ben Cuevas site to see his latest art installation "Transcending the Material".
I was riveted to this site and kept marveling at the knitting skill required to complete the fine work of each skeletal section.
But just as interesting is the post featuring a review by Bora Mici of the installation and an interview with the artist Ben Cuevas |
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 BAGS FOR BUCKS- We have had an absolutely WONDERFUL response to our Bags for Bucks campaign over the past few months and are planning to continue making contributions to a different regional charity each month.
The way it works is that we ask our customers if they need a bag to carry their purchases. If they do then we ask them to make a contribution to the charity of the month in exchange for the bag. Most people are actually reminded that they have a bag with them or in their car nearby so by asking we have cut down our bag consumption by about 50%. Those who do need a bag are usually so pleased to contribute and consider it money well spent, often laughing at their own forgetfulness for leaving their selection of reusable bags at home.
November's charity is the United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington, helping out with the tail end of their campaign, which wraps up on Nov. 24th. |
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In the Community...
We are so happy to announce that a very kind member of our WOOL-TYME Kingston family
stepped forward to rescue, with some of her friends, the Kingston chapter of Blankets for Canada. All that to say that donations of squares, blankets and yarns to help out with the creation of blankets for the homeless will continue to be received here at the store. 
This is a picture of the Waves Jacket that so many of you have admired in the store over the past couple of years. It will now be auctioned off by the Rotary Club during their 13th annual Charity Auction. Link here to their site in a couple of weeks to check out all of the wonderful articles and services on offer. (The site is still under construction but should be complete by mid November). |
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