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Yarn Paradise Newsletter
 

August 2008
In this issue
New Arrivals
Featured Classes
Featured Yarn and Pattern
Annual Wine and Yarn Tasting
Yoga Event for Knitters
Arts and Crafts Fair
 
Summer is in full bloom in Asheville NC!
 
Don't miss one of the outstanding events of the summer in Biltmore Village-the 36th annual juried Biltmore Village Arts and Crafts Fair. It takes place August 2nd and 3rd on the grounds of the Cathedral of All Souls.  That's just down the street from our store.  Be sure and get there early to secure a parking place and the best choices.  Whether you like pottery, jewelry, paintings or glass you will find something that you just have to have from one of the 125 exhibitors.   While you're in the Village be sure and stop by the store and check out our tent sale as well as our new arrivals.  All tent sale items will be 40 per cent off and there are some really great buys.


 
New Arrivals
 
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.   
Colourscape Chunky
 
 
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.
 


 
Featured Classes
 
If you have love of fiber, color and texture we  now have a new project for you.  Laura Bryant of Prism Yarn has shawldesigned 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
 
Sasha SkirtJan 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.

 
Featured Yarn & Pattern
 
If your knitting time is limited you will love the Carolyn Jacket. Carolyn has made the jackets 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.

 
 
Wine and Yarn Tasting
 
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.



 
Yoga For Knitters and SittersYoga 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.

 
 
Unadvertised Special
 
Our unadvertised special for newsletter recipients is 10 per cent off all hard back books and single patterns. This special is for the month of August.    Please mention it at the cash register when you are paying.
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Hope to see you soon
Renee 

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