Speaking of new arrivals we just received two yarns everyone has already been asking for, Kaffe Fassett's new Colourscape Chunky and Silk Garden Sock Yarn. The book and yarn for Kaffe's collection have been so popular I have already placed a second order. The yarn knits up on 10.5 needles and the color changes are very gradual and remind me of his fabric collection. 
We received all 8 colors of the silk garden sock yarn. Those of you who liked the Kureyon sock yarn, but thought it was a little rough feeling will love the Silk Garden. Mr. Noro chose his most popular Silk Garden colors for the sock version. If you are not into socks, this yarn will make wonderful shawls and sweaters. In fact Jenny Watson has written a new book which features Kureyon and Silk Garden regular and sock yarns. We hope to have this new book in stock soon. Speaking of Noro, we received eight new colors of both Kureyon and Silk Garden. As usual the colors are wonderful and the staff is having difficulty deciding which is their favorite new color.
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If you have love of fiber, color and texture we now have a new project for you. Laura Bryant of Prism Yarn has  designed a shawl kit with her beautiful hand dyed yarns and fabrics. To assemble the shawl, sandwich strands of ribbon and yarn between layers of stabilizer, and then capture everything by s stitching it with a sewing machine. If you have any sewing experience you will be able to make this and to help Jan will be offering a class on this beautiful shawl in August. We will have a sample of the shawl in the store in about a week. A phot is on the right
 Jan is also offering class on our most popular summer project, the Sasha skirt. You can see her skirt featured in our window and to the left. Jan has made three of the skirts and helped many customers with theirs. In the process she has become an expert and will impart her secrets during the class.
Speaking of classes, our most popular teacher Sue Thompson returns in September for a marathon of classes. Anyone who has taken a class becomes a fan because of her teaching techniques and well thought out handouts. She will be teaching the Abstract Cardigan. Gloria Jacket, Ingrid Skirt, Undulating Waves Scarf with Beads, Wet Felted Flowers and Leaves, the Spiral Scarf and the Swirl Shawl. For dates and descriptions of Sue's and all our regular classes taught by Eunice and Sherry go to our on line class schedule.
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Our annual Wine and Yarn Tasting is scheduled for September 11th at Corner Kitchen. This event is always a sell out because you get a gourmet four course dinner with wine, several balls of yarn for "tasting", door prizes and a chance to see what everyone 's been working on. In addition you will get to be some of the first to see all our fall yarns. Please call to reserve your space.
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 Yoga Event for Knitters
If you are local and get cramps and tightness when you pursue you crafts you may want to learn how to eliminate them. Structural yoga therapist Rosie Marie is offering Yoga for Knitters and Sitters on Thursday September 25th at St Mary's Church on Charlotte St. Call Rosemarie at 919-929-3121 to register. If you are not local, you have another option-you can purchase Rosemarie's wonderful tape which describes her techniques.
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front and back out of fabric, sewn it and lined it for you. You knit the sleeves and side oanels to fit and then simply sew it to the fabric. The result is a wonderful jacket that you can wear anywhere. We currently have many different patterns and color ways in stock. You can call us and we can describe what we have and help you pick the yarns to go with them or stop in and we will hand pick everything for the knitting with you. The cost for the kit (fabric) is $52.00. Yarn is not included.
