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HERITAGE CLUB
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These are ongoing shop happenings. An "*" by the event indicates that there is a fee.
These are social knitting times - no charge, but no help is provided.
Tues. evening 7 to 9
Wed. morning 10 to 12
Sun. afternoons 2 to 4
Master Knitter Support Group
2nd and 4th Sunday from 2 to 4.
COE in Handweaving Support Group
1st Wednesday at 1:00
*Drop In Knitting
Tuesday from 11 to 1
Wednesday from 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Thursday from 1 to 3
Friday from 10 to Noon
*Knit with Suzanne
Thursday evening, 7 to 9
Girl's Night
First Friday from 7 to 10 (except July)
Spinning Group
First Saturday from 10 to 12 (except July and February)
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| Greetings!
Good morning - and a snowy one it is, too! What a perfect day to sit home and play with fiber - or brave the snowstorm and come to the shop and play with us!
Happy Holidays from all of us at Heritage:
This isn't everyone but who is here, back row (L to R): Tress, Jennie, Anneliese, Barbara, Stacey, Ann, Joy, Su, Jamisen, Nancy, Sammie, Laura; front row: Gina, Sharlene, Suzanne, Debbie, Cindy, Sophia, Sophia, Becca. And, almost hidden behind Sophia and in front of Laura, that's Maureen, our honorary staff member.
Some random thoughts:
- Thanks to all of you who came to support Ryan's one-man art show last Saturday. He had a successful sale.
- Check out our blog for a story about another young person.
- Don't forget! You are invited to our annual New Year's Day party. It is during regular shop hours, from 10 to 5 (okay, maybe 5-ish!). I'll make two huge pots of soup, feel free to bring something to share. Come and enjoy the company and get some work done on a project for you! I think it is time for us all to take a break from gift knitting and treat ourselves! No charge to attend. BONUS show us proof that you participated in the Downtown Lake Orion Resolution Run as a runner/walker/volunteer and you will receive 20% off your fiber purchases that day.
- The next Girls Night is January 2.
- Don't forget to register for Knit Michigan (www.knitmichigan.com)
- Last week's coupon had an incorrect expiration date - I got ahead of myself. The coupon expires today - not in 2009!
- This is the last newsletter of 2008. I'm taking a break next week!
- Our holiday hours are posted at the end of this newsletter.
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| Liz's trunk show |
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 The show is up and the pieces are wonderful - I am so inspired! Her book is in (and the DVD of the Knitting Daily TV show first series that she co-hosts). If you've wondered about "what to do" with that Rigid Heddle loom sitting in the corner - dust it off, come get some yarn and and Liz's book, pick a project and get warped (because as Syne says on WeaveCast, "You've got to be warped to weave!"). What, don't have a rigid heddle yet? We've got a couple left in stock with more on their way.
****Don't miss "Lunch with Liz", Monday, December 29 from 11 to 1. Send your reservation to staff@heritagespinning.com. Don't wait - spaces are filling fast! Bring your own lunch and enjoy a presentation by Liz about Handwoven magazine and how to make submissions to Interweave publications and lots more. I know you'll enjoy Liz - I've worked on a SWA committee with her for several years and she's dedicated, down-to-earth and a real fiber person (she's bringing photos of her goats, too!). How dedicated? She'll be on vacation in Michigan and agreed to carve time out for us! |
| Christmas Gift Giving Ideas |
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I'll keep it short and sweet:
- Addi Clicks - the new interchangeable needle set
- Coloring Book Shawl Pattern and Yarn Pack (two versions available)
- Heritage Club membership (link at left above)
- Gift Certificate - one size fits all!
Stocking Stuffers:
- Knit Light
- Knit Clips
- Sock Blocker Key Chain
- Brittany Crochet Hook
- Soak or Eucalan wool wash
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| A New Year's Resolution idea |
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Resolve to make and maintain a project record book. 3-ring binders work great because you can add pages at will and they are flexible enough that you can include swatches and fiber samples on the pages. Whether you are a knitter, spinner or weaver, it is nice to have a record of where you have been.
Why keep records?
- To record your growth
- To look back and smile (especially true when you include a photo taken with the gift recipient)
- As a source of data for future projects
- Because it gives you a sense of accomplishment
- Because it provides a future record for your children, grandchildren and beyond
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| Classes |
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Classes at Christmas . . .
Learn to Weave on a Rigid Heddle Loom, 12/27 - NOTE: this class is full, but if enough people are interested we will schedule a second class on the 26th.  Sock Change Purse, 12/27 - Learn how to work a sock from the toe up, make a short row heel, and attach the knitting to the purse frame.
Intermediate Rigid Heddle Weaving, 12/28 Must have had beginning rigid heddle class or some prior rigid heddle weaving experience. (You can sign up to take both RH classes and do just fine - in fact, we recommend it because taking this class will reinforce what you learned in the first class.)
 Aspen Shawl, 12/28 - This pretty shawl is a fusion of Estonian and Russian lace patterns. Spend a relaxed and pleasant day with Joan "playing" with lace.
12/29 - not a class, but not to be missed: Lunch with Liz, author of Weaving Made Easy
Our Next Learn to . . . classes:
Learn to Knit: starts in the new year, Monday, 1/19
Learn to Tat: next session in the new year
Learn to Spin: starts in February (private lessons by appointment)
Learn to Weave on the Rigid Heddle: 12/27
Learn to Weave: starts 1/12 (one week) or 1/30 (weekend) or come to Open Weaving on Monday eveningings.
Details on all of these classes on our website. | |
Holiday Hours & Drop In Knitting Times
Holiday hours:
Christmas: Closing at 3:00 p.m. on 12/24, Christmas Eve and reopening on Friday, 12/26 with regular business hours.
New Year's: Closing at 3:00 p.m. on New Year's Eve, but we will be open New Year's Day with regular hours for our New Year's Resolution Party.
NOTE: We will not have Drop-In Knitting Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve or New Year's Day.
Happy Fibering,
Joan Sheridan
Heritage Spinning & Weaving |
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