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Earth Day
Cherie is on vacation this week and on her way out the door (well, almost) she said: "Why don't you remind folks about Earth Day this Tuesday?!" Sure, I thought! And how will I write a newsletter about that on short notice? Of course the first thing I can do is point to just some of the new eco- friendly yarns we carry. Please see just a couple of them listed below. You can come in the store to see them or call us at 1 888 770 7809 to find out more. Then I went online to see just what people are saying about "green" knitting and crocheting. Turns out, people do have varying opinions about that. The concern is not only about WHAT these fibers are but also what goes into producing them and even what it takes to get them to us. So this got me thinking some more (dangerous stuff, that is) Not all of us can do everything that is required to be truly "green", but we all can do something. I imagine you have begun to change your light bulbs as we have and the price of gas is forcing us all to drive less. I carry cloth sacks in the car, thinking I will take them in to the store next time I go grocery shopping. The reality is that they have never left my car. I always forget to take them in. When I ask the baggers to fill the plastic bags FULL, they double them so they don't break... (DUH!!) Then I remembered that when I was growing up in Germany we had what was called a Netz (a net). You carried that right in your pocket or your purse so when you went shopping you were never without a container to bring your purchases home in.
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now I am working on my version of "The Net" The yarn I am using is not eco-friendly by strict definitions, but if you were to make yourself a couple of these "Nets" you would surely do your part for Earth Day. I will be at the store all day Tuesday. Come in and I'll show you how far I have come with mine and give you the pattern for it. If you can't come in, send me an e-mail and I'll send you a copy of the pattern. Enjoy! |
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of the New Eco- Friendly Yarns | PAKUCHO 100% Organic Cotton 100 grams/skein - +/- 85 yards/skein STS/IN NEEDLE: 5sts = 1" #8 The earliest records of spinning date back nearly eight millennia, to Peru where Pakucho meant 'brown cotton' in ancient Inca. Today, native-spun Pakucho cotton is grown in natural colors. No pesticides, herbicides, or other agri-chemicals are used to grow or color these yarns. All harvesting and color sorting is done by hand, just as it has been since the domestication of cotton in Peru over 4,500 years ago. |  |
Natural Focus™ Ecologie Cotton 100%Naturally Dyed PimaCotton 50g - 1.75oz - 110 yards - 100 meters Made in Italy Description: 100% Pima cotton is dyed with natural dyes to create beautiful spring and summer designs. |  | |
Workshops and Events | Socks
are currently one of the most popular knitting projects! Jan has given us more
dates for these great workshops.
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and more people are learning to spin. If you're one of them, please join us on Tuesday evenings from 6-8 PM There is no charge for this! Come and join in the fun! |  |
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| Hall of Fame |
William's sock |
Sue's sock |
Look who made these beautiful
Christmas Stockings in Janet's class!!
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Kathy's hat |
Linda's sweater |
Mary Lou's hat | I wish we had cameras ready each time one of our customers finishes a project. If you have a picture you would like to share with us that you took of your knitting or crocheting, send it to me and we'll see about sharing it with every one. | |
Books,
Books, do we have BOOKS!!
We have so many books that we can't possibly
list them all!
The other day I thought I would write some of the titles down
and if I listed them all, it could fill pages!
Why don't you come in and have
a look? There are so many great things that are sure to inspire you and get you
thinking about your summer projects.
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Knits For Little Kids | Eye Catching Crochet | Knitting Basics | Maggie's Ireland | |||
| Handknits For Kids | Fabulous and Flirty Crochet | Kids Can Knit | 365 Knitting Stitches A Year | |||
| Rainbow Knits For Kids | Loop- D- Loop Crochet | Kid's Easy Knitting Projects | Scarf Style | |||
| Top Down For Toddlers | 365 Crochet Stitches A Year | Knitting With Gigi | Knitting New Scarves | |||
| Babies
and Toddlers: A Knitters Dozen | Beautiful Knitting | The Purl Stitch, The Knit Stitch | Christmas Stockings | |||
| New Knits On The Block | Design Your Own Knits | Color | Yarns To Dye For | |||
| New Patchwork Knitting- Fashion For Children | Knitting In The Round | Decorative Knitting | Pursenalities | |||
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Little Box Of Crocheted Gifts | Knitting Journal | Finishing Techniques For Hand Knitters | Knits From A Painter's Palette | |||
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Little Box Of Crocheted Ponchos And Wraps | Knitter's Companion | Knitting Beyond The Edge Knitting Over The Edge | The Yarn Stash Workbook | |||
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Little Box Of Crocheted Bags | Vogue Knitting Quick Reference | Silk Knits | Creative Knitwear Designs | |||
| The Little Box Of Crocheted Scarves | Learn To Knit | Party Knits | Yarn Play | |||
| From Knit To Crochet | The Knitter's Book Of Finishing Techniques | Wedding Knits | Beyond Wool | |||
| Crochet For Beaders | Y Not Knit | Lacy Little Knits | The Yarn Stash Workbook | |||
| A- Z Of Crochet | The Joy Of Knitting Companion | Glamour Knits | Men Who Knit And The Dogs Who Love Them | |||
| Baby Crochet | Knit 101 | After Dark | Top Dog Knits | |||
| Cute Crochet For Kids | Knit Fix | Luxury Knitting | Expectant Little Knits | |||
| Quick Crochet- Huge Hooks | The Complete Book Of Knitting | Merino Knits | Knitting For Him | |||
| Hooked Hats | Knitting Basics | Classic Knits For Women | Never Knit Your Man A Sweater | |||
| Candy Tots | Kids Can Knit | Style At Large | Knitting Beyond The Basics | |||
| Basic Crochet Stitches | Mother Of Purl | Big Girl Knits | Indigo Knits |
| On a personal note: |
Earlier this year we thought that Dutch would not be with us much longer. His health was declining very fast and I just knew if things continued at that pace, we would soon be saying our last good-bye's. Knowing that I easily fall into the caregiver's role (I have filled it so often), I realized that I was on the slippery slope of acceptance. Acceptance is not a bad thing, I just wanted to make sure that this was the path God wanted us to be on. So I asked Dutch: "How would you like people to pray for you?" He thought about it for a minute and then exclaimed: "I want to be HEALED!!" So the elders of our church came together and laid hands on Dutch and prayed over him. We joined the little faith we each had to each other's faith, thinking: prayer can't hurt!.... Now
we're in April and Dutch is still going strong. We gratefully accept whatever
time we are given..... A few days ago we got another admonition from the doctor to loose weight. "Drop him off a mile from home and take all his money away" was his advice. Well I haven't dropped him off a full mile from home but it is great to see him out walking again. Isn't God good? Philippians
4:6
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