We sure hope you are enjoying a beautiful summer so far ... all the rain has sure made the green spaces truly lush.  As things start to heat up outside, we are preparing for those of you who are ready to come back indoors and "pick-up" some stitches.

We would like to take a moment to thank Jean for sharing the "Baby Surprise Jacket" class with us once again this past June ... we are thankful for her and the great job she does with her classes.  Be sure to check out Jean's July class "Greta the Captivating Cat" class.

Next we are REALLY excited to introduce Kim Finley to our staff of instructors here at Knitted Together.  Kim brings a real freshness and creative style to the classes she will be teaching here.  We could probably write a book on her bios ... instead read the short version here to follow.

Kim Finley is an accomplished knitter with a strong interest in the history, culture, and fine art of knitting. Before moving to Des Moines in 2004, she was an active member of Toronto's Downtown Knit Collective for several years. Her teaching experience includes all levels of both child and adult classes covering techniques such as lace, fair isle, cables, and domino knitting, as well as workshops on mitten, glove, sock construction, felting, and how to decipher even the most difficult knitting patterns. 

Be sure to check out all of Jean, Kim, Rose and Nancy's classes in the section to follow.

Staycation; a made-up word used to provoke guilt in people for not going on lavish trips.  Vacation; a period of rest from work or study.  That is exactly what Nancy experienced last week as she took her first vacation since we opened our store over four years ago.  She rested much and knitted more ... and spent a great deal of time with Katie (not something you get to do enough of with your teenager).  Now she is fresh and ready to serve with a bright smile on her face ... oh and did I say she is ready for a FIESTA!  See you soon.