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Wed/Thurs 10 to 7
Saturday 10 to 4
Sunday 12 to 4
EXCEPT: Closing at 5 on Wednesdays from June 22 until after Labor Day.
Closed: Easter Memorial Day - 2 days 3rd and 4th of July Labor Day - 2 days Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day
Closing early: Thanksgiving Eve - 5 pm |
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These are ongoing shop happenings.
Fair Isle Friends
2nd Sunday of each month from 12 to 2. All are invited, $10 per visit. NOTE: this is not a time to learn to knit in the Fair Isle style. This is a time to bring questions on your FI project, discuss color, and set goals.
Social Spinning
Second Saturday from 1 to 3.
Weaving Assistance
Open weaving every Monday from 6 to 9. $20/week
Rigid Heddle help on first Saturday from 1 to 4. $20.
Spinning Help
Second Saturday from 10 to noon. Same fee as Knitting Help (below) - you may mix and match knitting and spinning on a Knitting Help card. Reservations requested by Thursday. Please tell us what you'd like help with when you make reservations so we can be prepared.
Knitting Help
Tues. from 11 to 1
Wednesday from 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Thursday from 1 to 3
Friday from 10 to Noon.
$10 per session/$6 for $50.
NOTE: No Knitting Help on Wednesday's from mid-June until after Labor Day.
Sock Support With reservation at least one day in advance: 1st and 3rd Mondays from 5 to 6:30. $15 a session or 4 sessions for $50.
Crochet Help With reservation during Knitting Help times. Knit with Suzanne Thursday evening, 7 to 9. $15/wk.
Sit & Knit
These are social knitting times - no help is provided. Wed. morn 10 to 12
Friday eve 7 to 9
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| Be a Smart Sheep: Our Customer Appreciation Program |
Here's how it works: For every $350 in fiber purchases (yarn, coned yarn, spinning fiber) you will receive a coupon good for 60 days for $25 off your next purchase. The coupon may be redeemed against ANY purchase - equipment, classes, needles, whatever. Further, each time you redeem a coupon you will be entered in an annual drawing to receive a really nice prize -- this year a set of four dish towels, handwoven by Clara and designed by Joan. The annual drawing will be held at our New Year's Day Party. Each time you make a fiber purchase your rewards status will print on your receipt. |
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Greetings!
 | | Nancie and Debbie navigate the construction with elan and flare! |
Construction continues for another 6 weeks, but don't let that deter you from coming in. There's no work on the weekends, just weekdays from 7 am to 7 pm. I keep wishing my grandson lived closer. Luke would LOVE watching all the heavy equipment. The workers must feel like they are working in a fish bowl -- there are children of all ages watching them make our Village more inviting.
GETTING AROUND IN DOWNTOWN:
Our shop is located on Flint Street. The street to the north of us is Shadbolt and it will remain open during construction. Actually Shadbolt is a good street to take if you are coming in from M-24 with or without construction. Our cross street is Anderson. There is parking behind the building and on the side (we are fortunate to have that extra parking!). If you are coming from Orion Road, you may have to follow signs to get to us, but right now, Flint Street remains open coming from that direction.
Handicap Access
The step up to our front door is pretty steep until they pour the sidewalks. We are more than happy to meet you at the back door and let you in where there are no steps. Just call when you park: 248-693-3690.
Another great construction coupon is at the end of the newsletter. |
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 Indulge yourself and get those creative juices flowing! Learn new skills, knit a conversation starter, make waves at the beach or get a jump start on knitting unique gifts. Join Monica of MonicaKnits.com for the following "Learn to" classes.
Experiential Entrelac Tuesday, 5/24, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, workshop.
Learn to Knit Cables Wednesday, 6/1 and 6/8, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm (one class, split into two sessions)
New Twist on Reversible Knitting Monday, 7/11 and 7/18, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (one class, split into two sessions)
Learn to Knit Socks with 2 Circular Needles Thursday, 7/14 and 7/21, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm (one class, split into two sessions)
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The Riveting is in! The name is very apropo - the yarn is made from pre-consumer waste and old blue jeans. It is soft next to the skin, has a nubbly texture, and there are lots of yarn in a skein. Click here to learn more.
Our shop sample of Riveting is this pair of bib overalls proudly worn by Freddie (knit with two strands held as one). This children's story and knitting book all-in-one is very sweet. This is the second by Joanna and her husband. Check out Freddie's Blanket and Phoebe's Sweater when you are in next time. They will make your inner-child smile!
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Click on the class calendar on the class page on our website and see what is starting and what is already underway or ongoing.
Spinning Help is here. Debbie and Cherie are two experienced spinners that love to share their art. Take advantage of their experience by reserving your spot for Spinning Help on the second Saturday of each month. Here are just some of the things you could learn: carding and combing, plying, spinning fine, spinning thick, spinning thick and thin, consistency, wheel adjustment and maintenance, blending fibers, spinning for a project, and just about anything else you can think of. You must make your reservation TODAY for TOMORROWS class. Please also give us an idea of what you'd like to learn so they can be prepared.
Upcoming classes:
5/7 Rigid Heddle Help
5/14 Spinning Help
5/24 Experiential Entrelac
6/1 Learn to Knit Cables
6/11 Spinning Help and Spinning Group
6/4 Rigid Heddle Help
6/19 Introduction to Fair Isle
6/19 Learn to Knit Socks on Two Circular Needles
Knitting Help is available. Check the list on the left of the newsletter for specifics.
Sock Support - for general help in any style of knitting or for any pattern. Check the list on the left of the newsletter for specifics.
Our Next Learn to . . . classes start on:
Learn to Crochet: Private lessons, please call.
Learn to Knit: Coming soon, in the meantime, come to our Knitting Help sessions to learn to Knit.
Learn to Tat: 9/22
Learn to Spin: 6/4
Learn to Weave on the Rigid Heddle (one day class): 6/5, 8/13
Learn to Weave: Open Weaving on Monday evenings OR Learn to Weave in a weekend 7/29 - 31 Details on all of these classes and more on our website.
Private Lessons: If you want to learn NOW, you can. Private lessons are offered in any topic for which we possess the skill. Our in-shop rate is $25 to $30/hour, depending on the instructor. House calls are $50/hr plus mileage. |
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Price Increases
You may have heard in the news that wool and cotton prices are going up in the world market. Yes, we have seen some increases, but nothing too scarey. Between the increases and the economy, the yarn companies have been working on creating quality yarns at a lower price point. The advantage to these yarns is that they are usually machine washable and often even dryable. Watch for a couple new yarns in this category this fall.
Heritage on the road
Used looms
I have two gently used looms that need new homes. One is a Baby Wolf 4-now 4-later the other is a Mighty Wolf with or without a bench. Email me for details.
Izzy
I couldn't help but share this photo of my new granddaughter. Isn't she sweet? I'm looking forward to meeting her this weekend!
Joan Sheridan
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