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Lace Knitters
The Lace Knitters Club meets here the first Monday of each month from 6:30-8:00.
The next meeting is Monday Aug 3rd.
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MMKG
Knitting Guild
The Mid-Michigan Knitting Guild meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month (Sept-May) at 7pm.
Directions Here.
In the summer and other Tuesdays they also meet to knit at various members homes.
Find the schedule here.
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Greetings!
It's the end of another beautiful week here in Lansing. It's been warm but not too hot, and mostly sunny. All in all a lovely week. I'm headed out tonight to see a free play at LCC about the life of Hank Williams, I've heard really good things about it. They even have real musicians in the cast.
After that I'm headed to the middle of the state for a couple of evenings of camping. I know I sure enjoy the couple of weekend escapes I get during the summer.
Sharon, Rachel, Elizabeth, and Melinda will all be in the shop this weekend and looking forward to helping out with your knitting needs this fine weekend.
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When it Rains it's now Dry in the Shop
Thank You for helping Rae fix her roof!
 I want to Thank all of you who came out last weekend to help us raise money to fix our roof.
We reached our initial goal and have already had Spartan Roofing come and patch the leak as well as do some maintenance on the existing roof.
We've also were able to start saving for the big roofing project in 2 to 3 years. Our building turns 100 in 2012 and she is ready for a whole new roof.
Right now were looking into options for roofs that can be used as essentially people space, like a patio. We will probably not do an entire 'green' roof, but are hoping to have gardens in the corners and a slight angle on the whole thing so that water can exit the roof properly.
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New Arrivals
New Items for Fall
Jojoland - 9 colors of Melody Superwash sock yarn, 6 colors of Rhythm Superwash Worsted weight, and 9 colors of Rhythm feltable worsted weight. That's a lot of yarn!
Plus we got in a bunch of really fun new patterns from Jojoland. They even sent us a blanket to keep in the shop knit from their cool Whirly Gig pattern.
We're expecting really cool things early next week. Both Frabjous Fibers and Shibui are sending us big boxes of goodies set to arrive Monday or Tuesday.
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Summer Knitting Events
Knit in Public, Stitch N Pitch, and more....
Rae's Yarn Boutique is once again teaming up with Woven Art to host a variety of summer knitting events.
Stitch 'N Pitch with the Lansing Lugnuts is Saturday Aug 1st
Tickets are $15 and include a ticket to the game and a special knitting bag with goodies from both shops. Plus there's fireworks after the game. Contact either Rae's Yarn Boutique or Woven Art to reserve your ticket.
We're also planning on a knit in at the Great Lakes Folk Festival in August.
We're THRILLED to announce the dates
for the 2009 Capitol Area Yarn Shop Co-operative (CAYSC) Shop Hop!
Mark your calendars now-the weekend is Thursday, September 17th
through Sunday, September 20th (four shops, four days, endless
possibilities!).
Passports go on sale Wednesday, August 12th.
More details will be leaked over the coming weeks. Just know that
this year's hop will be BIGGER and BETTER than last year's, with
several changes, new and fun tidbits, and enhanced goodies.
That's all we're releasing for now, but know that preparations have
been underway for several weeks, and all four shops (Rae's Yarn
Boutique in Lansing, Woven Art in East Lansing, Yarn Garden in
Charlotte, and ThreadBear in Lansing) are all TOTALLY EXCITED about the
weekend!
My own project for fall is that the the Knittin' in the Mitten retreat is back. This year it's November 6th - 8th at Shanty Creek and we'll be welcoming Melissa Leapman in to teach.
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Fall Weaving Classes
Beginning to Advanced Rigid Heddle Weaving
Weaving classes have been filling up quick. Why? Weaving is fun! Plus
it's a great way to make a dent in your stash and get those Holiday
gifts done quickly.
Think you might be interested? Rae makes it
easy to try out weaving without a big commitment. Take Rae's Rigid
Heddle Weaving class. It meets 3 times and includes the rental of a
loom for you to use during your class (yes that means you get to bring
it home between classes). At the end of the class you can choose to
purchase a loom or not, no pressure.
We were shocked by the rush
of people signing up for our current weaving class that started last
weekend and have decided to announce the fall weaving class dates
early. So, what do you have to loose? give weaving a try.
Intro
to Rigid Heddle Weaving
Rae
$60
Sept 13, 27, and Oct 11 Sundays 12-2
OR
Oct 8, 22, and Nov 5 Thursdays 6-8
Weaving
is taking the knitting world by storm. Why? Mainly it's due to Rigid Heddle
Looms. They're portable, can use the same yarn that's already in our stash,
they're a loom that's affordable, and
woven fabric has many different qualities than knitted fabric. Ready to give it
a try? We'll be weaving 2-3 scarves during this class. The class fee also
includes rental of one of the shop looms for the duration of the class, so you
can try this new hobby out before taking the plunge on a loom of your own.
Have
you already taken the intro class and are ready for more weaving fun?!
Try one of our new intermediate/advanced classes on the Rigid Heddle
Loom.
Weaving Patterns with Pick Up Sticks
Rae $30
Sept 24 and Oct 1 Thursdays 6-8
In the intro class you learned the ins and outs of plain weave, but
that's only the tip of the iceberg of weaving on your loom. Pick up
sticks are an easy way to give your weaving a whole new look. We'll
weave a sampler scarf exploring different patterns that can be added to
your weaving with the use of pick up sticks. We highly recommend
purchasing the book "Textures and Patterns on the Rigid Heddle Loom"
for use in the class. (book will be available in class)
Both of the following classes require a rigid-heddle loom with the
second set of heddle blocks and a second 10-dent heddle. Please let us
know at least 2 weeks before the class if you need us to order in extra
parts for your loom.
Weaving Twill on the Rigid Heddle Loom
Rae $40
Oct 24 Saturday 12-5
Think twills are just for the "real" weaving looms. Think again. Using
a bit of ingenuity, a couple of heddles, and a pick up stick, you too
can be weaving twills and many other 4-harness patterns on your rigid
heddle loom. Learn how to set up your loom for twills and weave a
sampler of several different patterns.
Double Weave on the Rigid Heddle Loom
Rae $40
Oct 25 Sunday 12-5
Double Weave opens up all sorts of new doors on the Rigid Heddle. You
can weave with finer yarns, you can weave tubes to make things like
bolster pillows, and you can even weave fabric up to twice the width of
your loom!
The cool thing is that the loom is warped the same way for all these
techniques, it's all in the way you lift the heddles and pass the
shuttle. We'll be weaving a sampler incorperating all these techniques
and learning how to warp our looms for double weave.
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Summer Class List
Full and Exciting Class Schedule this Summer!
The class schedule from May till August is now available to download from our website or by clicking here.
I have added three new classes to the class schedule...
Indigo Dyeing
Rae $35
July 26 Sunday 3:00-5:00
Indigo dyeing is a rather unique process, quite different from any other common natural dye. We'll be working from a vat that will be reduced the evening before, so we can skip the work and move right to the fun. We'll have wool yarns and silk scarves in shop for you to dye, or bring in a knit or woven piece to dye.
Art Felt 101
Rae $20
Aug 1 Saturday 2:00-4:00
If it's felt, but it's not knit, not needle felted, and not wet felted, then what is it? Art Felt! Art felt is a neat new way to felt. It is much easier to get your finished project the way you want it. Plus it's much less physical work to do. Interested? Come in and we'll make a few small projects to get you going.
Art Felt Scarf
Rae $25
Aug 16 Sunday 12:00-3:00
Art Felt allows us to complete a cool striped multi layered felted scarf in mere hours. We'll make up one of the Art Felt Scarf kits during the class and get it felted in the shop's dryer. These scarves are very cool looking. Come into the shop and we'll show you the one Rae made up and let you choose your kit for the class.
Technique Tuesdays
I-cord Tricks
Lynn H $15
July 14 Technique
Tuesday 6:00-8:00
I-cord has a variety of uses in knitting from
cords and handles to edgings and trim. Learn a variety of i-cord types and ways
to apply them to make your knitting more polished.
Fix and Finesse Your Knitting
Lynn $30
July 21 & 28 Technique
Tuesday 6:00-8:00
Learn to fix a variety of common knitting problems
as well as a collection of knitting tricks and tips to help you make friends
with your knitting. We'll cover picking
up dropped stitches, tinking, changing colors, weaving in ends, and much more.
Knit One Below Scarf
Rae $15
July 21 Technique
Tuesday 6:00-8:00
Knitting One Below is a variation on Brioche
Stitch. This scarf has really cool vertical stripes, but you only knit with one
color at a time. Let Rae show you this
cool technique.
Beaded Stitch Markers
Rae $25
July 28 Technique
Tuesday 6:00-8:00
Beaded stitch markers are fun and really easy to
make. We'll show you several techniques
for making cool markers. Class fee includes a variety of beads and findings,
but please feel free to bring your own beads that you'd like to make into stitch markers.
Classes Starting in June & July
Angel Lace Shawl Rescheduled!
Rae $45
July 11 & 25 3rd session TBD Saturdays 1:00-3:00
The Angel Lace Shawl is easy enough for a first
time lace knitter, but gives spectacular results. Rae will walk you through each step from
choosing yarn, deciding on reading the chart or written instructions, binding
off loosely enough, and blocking for the final finish.
Intro
to Rigid Heddle Weaving
Rae
$60
July
12, 26 Aug 2 Sundays
12:00-2:00
Weaving
is taking the knitting world by storm. Why? Mainly it's due to Rigid Heddle
Looms. They're portable, can use the same yarn that's already in our stash,
they're a loom that's affordable, and
woven fabric has many different qualities than knitted fabric. Ready to give it
a try? We'll be weaving 2-3 scarves during this class. The class fee also
includes rental of one of the shop looms for the duration of the class, so you
can try this new hobby out before taking the plunge on a loom of your own.
Yarn
Dyeing
Rae
$40
July 12 Sunday
3:00-5:00
Learn
to create your own custom yarns! We'll cover some easy methods that you'll
easily be able recreate right in your own kitchen using professional color safe
dyes. Please remember to wear clothes you don't mind getting stained.
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Remember we have lots of seating now and our open knitting group meets on Thursday nights (6-8). We also are getting a growing group meeting on Sunday from 12-3!
Sincerely,
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Rae Blackledge
Rae's Yarn Boutique
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