Thistledown Shoppe
April 25, 2009
Thistledown Shoppe Newsletter
  SPRING IS HERE!!!!
In This Issue
New and Updated
Spinning Night
Knit a Shawl

Fall and winter are my favorite seasons, but I have to admit that it  is also nice to see the spring flowers.  I have the window open at the shoppe and I am smelling the pine needles which brings back memories of summer at my aunt and uncle's cottage, along with summer camp.  How blessed we are to live in a place where we can enjoy all of the seasons!
What's New and Updated


Yarn

Alpaca Sox by Classic Elite - this is the yarn used in the Lace Ribbon Scarf.  Jill is knitting up the scarf for us, so you can feel how soft it is.  We carry kettle dyed and hand dyed.   Alpaca sox





Summer Sox by Classic Elite      
Summer Sox


Fixation by Cascade




Booklets and Books

Classic Elite's Curvy Knits, John's Bay,

John Bay

Heron Island, New Harbor, Round Pond

Socks from the Toe Up

Sock Innovation

Colorwork Stitches over 250 designs to knit


Magazines

Piecework - This is their annual lace issue.  Everything from crochet, bobbin, knitting, to tatting.  Lovely articles and patterns.

Interweave Knits

Needles

HiyaHiya - 2mm, 2.25mm, 2.5mm, 2.75 in 40" bamboo circulars.  And each one has a treat tucked away.

Addi Turbo and Lace Needles


We try to stay fully stocked, but sometimes these needles sell as fast as they come in the door.  If we do not have what you need, let us know and we will order what you want, at no additional charge.


 
Spinning Night
 

Aurora spinning


News from Aurora Spinning: 

Our spinning group will meet on Wednesday evenings starting next week, April 29. We meet at Thistledown Shoppe from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.

Bring your wheel or spindle and spin with us--or bring your knitting and keep us company.

Beginners always welcome!

Call Susan at 231-668-4456 for more information or call the shoppe at 231-271-9276.


 
  Suggestions for Knitting

What about knitting up a light-weight shawl for those cool evenings and air conditioned rooms?  We are in the mood for shawls and wraps after our lace workshop.  If you feel that lace is too much for you, we have patterns for simpler knitting. 

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The book, 101 Designer one-skein Wonders, has the Tucson Lattice Shawl.  If you use Ravelry, check here.  This uses a US size 8 needle with lace weight yarn.  Very easy pattern repeat.  They also have the Waterfall Scarf.

From One-Skein Wonders: 
The Seafoam Shawl would be stunning made from ShiBui Silk Cloud. 
Or look at the Super Simple Triangle Shawl.
Or the Short & Sassy Shawl.

Fiber Trends has the Easy Lace Wrap - the shoppe has a sample made in the scarf size.

We also have a sample for Donna's Darling Poncho, #2.  I knitted this using one skein of Farmhouse Yarns Silk Blend.  Extremely easy and fast.

Yarn Hollow has the Luscious Wrap Kit, hand dyed and using five different yarns.  We have a wrap on display and more kits are on their way.

Buy two skeins of Mountain Colors Merino Ribbon and we will give a free pattern for the shawl in our front window.

And then there is always Clara Parkes' one-skein shawl.

Still not sure what to make?  Come in and we will help you decide.

 

Say "hello" to the new and "goodby" to those who are leaving.....

We are having a changing of the clan.  Melody, Jill, and Cheryl are leaving, or have left.  Ruth,  Diane, and Doreen are taking their places.    Doreen will be at the shoppe on Sundays (starting in June), Betsy on Mondays, Diane on Tuesdays, Ruth on Thursdays, and I will have Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

Fortunately, we will still see Melody, Jill, and Cheryl in the shoppe.  Can't allow them to completely go away.......

 
And if you haven't already voted, this is the last week for the A List from Up North Live.



Thistledown Shoppe
Fine Yarns and Notions
PO Box 52
419 N St. Joseph St.
Suttons Bay, MI  49682
231-271-YARN (9276)

The Wee Shoppe with a Big Heart

Monday through Saturday 10-6 

Starting Sundays, noon-4 as of June 7

Yarn Lover's Night (join us and work on your project): every Monday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Spinning Night:  every Wednesday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm


Kathy Dawkins, Ruth Ziter, Betsy Eike, Cheryl VanZee, Ruth Ziter, and Susan Curtis

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Save 20%
Good for any shawl pattern and yarn.  Must be purchased together.

This coupon must be printed and presented in person.

One coupon per person.
 
Offer Expires: the end of business day, Saturday, May 9