Feels like summer
May 24, 2020 |
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Greetings!
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The one constant thing about Northern Michigan is that we can have a whole gamut of weather within several weeks. We have gone from cool to rainy to hot and humid within several weeks.
So, if you are like me, and this week's weather is too much for you, I assure you that we have air conditioning in the shoppe. And lots of cool cottons, linens, and hemp to work up into lovely items.
As Elizabeth Zimmermann would say, "Knit on with confidence and hope."
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New and Updated
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Patterns
Patterns Books from Classic Elite -
Snow Day
Celebrated Classics
Autumn 
Knit One Crochet Too -
Polka Cardi
Leah Top
Seed Stitch Yoke Cardie
Bella Cardigan
Clarabelle Cardie
Fiesta Toddler Top 
The Best of Lily Dish Cloths
Afghan pattern book for babies
Cropped Swing Jacket
Side to Side Cardigan
Lightweight jacket
Draped Front Vest
Penguin sweater
Reversible Afghan
Lotus Leaf Scarf
Yarn
New yarns from Knit One Crochet Too -
Second Time Cotton
Ty-Dy Dots
More colors of Ty-Dy Sock and Ty-Dy Cotton
More colors of Eco Wool
More colors of Sierra Quatro
I am just loving hand knit washcloths, facecloths, placemats, and towels. Because of that, we have picked up oodles of colors of Sugar 'n Cream. And don't forget that we also have Euroflax Linen and AllHemp 6.
Notions
Gift Bags and Tags from Interweave
The Darning Eggs are back. And if you need a quick refresher on how to darn a sock you may check out this site on youtube or this blog site.
Felting needles
Cute sheep mugs
Stainless steel sock blockers
Namaste - We are excited that we are carrying this line of fiber arts project bags. Several weeks ago, a customer came in with the Laguna bag
and I was sold. I had heard about this company, but had never seen their product. Now I know why other stores can't keep them in stock.
We have their bags and accessories, which include circular needle cases,
wallets, pouches, and needle cozies, and mini clutches. The bags double as a purse and project bag. And if we are out of stock we will order what you want.
Go over to the blog for more information.
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Free Patterns
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Newborn Shorties - cute short pants for the little one. Mission Fall's 1824 would be perfect for this. Practical Procrastination Pullover- this is for those of you with a 36" bust. It is a sweet pullover top and would look very nice in Loyal or ShiBui. Baby Vest Garter Ridges- I would call this a short sleeved baby cardigan, but whatever, it is lovely and easy. Made out of worsted weight gives you lots of choices - Cotton Fleece, Seredipity Tweed, Mission Falls 1824 and Cotton, Lava, and Northern Worsted - to name a few. Mr. Tabi Flip Flop Socks- want socks for your flip flops? Here you go. You will need to be a Ravelry member to access this pattern. Pot Holder- a bit of seed and stockinette stitch and you have a delightful gift. Sugar N Cream, Allhemp 6, and Euroflax would be great for this pattern. Hey, Teach- made out of the Knit One Crochet Too 2nd Time Cotton |
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Shadow Knitting by Vivian Hoxbro Uses light and dark and garter stitch and stockinette stitch to produce shadow patterning. Starting out with pot holders and advancing to bags, pillows, shawls, sweaters, and jackets.
A Garden Stroll by Lori Ihnen Stranded, three-dimensional sweaters, hats, and mittens
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How to increase stitches evenly
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You are working on an item and the pattern tells you to increase by so many stitches, but it doesn't tell you where to put the increases. Go to this site for instructions. You enter the numbers and it tells you where to add your new stitches.
I used it the other day for a woman knitting a sweater and it was a time saver.
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Trunk Show
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We have a lovely doll, book, and garments that will make you go "aaahhhh."
These are on loan for the next week, so make sure you stop by. We have several signed books left. |
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Science has never drummed up quite as effective a tranquilizing agent as
a sunny spring day. ~W. Earl Hall
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Thistledown Shoppe
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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
Sunday 12 -4
Yarn Lover's Night: every Monday 6:30 pm - 8:30
pm
http://thistledownshoppe.blogspot.com/ Kathy
Dawkins, Betsy Eike, Ruth Ziter, Diane Cavagnini, Doreen Tyrrell, and
Susan Curtis
Don't forget that we take special orders and
will ship to you.
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| Save 25% |
Want to add to your collection of Addi needles? Take 25% off on any Addi needles. This includes the sets and additional cords and tips.
This coupon must be presented. Items must be in stock.
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Offer Expires: May 31, 2010
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