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Stitching Updates
march 6 - knitting - post 2
OK - here is post 2 all about yarn.
Lots of new stuff on this front also - see post 1 about the boxes!!
Knitting books -
Sirdar - Little Kisses, More Kisses, Crofter Chunky
Noro - Catwalk Two (Jenny Watson)
Ella Rae - Kids Rock
Comfort Knitting & Crochet Afghans
Piecework - March/April 2010
Amigurumi Animal Friends
50 Stitches for Afghans (crochet)
Knitted Ripple Afghans
Nicky Epstein Crocheted Flowers
Norweigan Hand Knits
The Haapsalu Shawls (this is a beautiful book - a little pricy - but worth it - I have 1 copy in the shop and am taking orders - stop by and take a look!)
yarn -
Noro Furin - 6 colors - cotton/silk/wool/rayon/nylon (everything but the kitchen sink!!) - worsted weight
Noro Sekku - 8 colors - cotton/wool/nylon/silk - LACE weight
Ella Rae Lace Merino - 10 colors (lightly shaded)
Kids Rock - 12 colors - acrylic - bulky
Snuggly Kisses DK - 9 colors - nylon/acrylic (delicate strip effect)
Katia - Bomaby - 4 colors - cotton
Sirdar Crofter Chunky - 10 colors - acrylic/cotton/wool
Araucania Chaiten - 4 colors - silk
I have finished my sweater this week that I was knitting out of Mountain Meadow Wool - this is from Buffalo, WY and made from Wyoming sheep. The sweater is beautiful (if I don't say so myself) with cables and lots of texture. I really wanted to have this done before I go on my big adventure this coming week. I am flying to Portland to visit my mom for a couple of days and then she is driving me to Seattle for a business conference with other yarn shop owners. I have been waiting for this conference for a whole year!! One of the best things will be at the opening cocktail party - Debbie Macomber will be attending!! She actually owns a yarn shop in the Seattle area and will be introducing a line of yarn in June. There will lots of other little adventures that happen during the conference as well. I will let you all know how it goes!!
Have a great week!
march 6 - cross stitch - post 1
I got the blog all updated Monday morning with all the new items and then, bang, the UPS man showed up. I knew I was in trouble when he put his cart in the doorway of the truck! 9 boxes. 4 boxes of yarn weighed in at over 125 lbs. It didn't stop there. He showed up every day this week with at least one box. And, the FedEx guy was here a couple of times as well. So, there are lots of new items to share with you this week...
cross stitch -
Jeanette Douglas - Thistle Stitches, Friendship Sweet Bag, Mandala Sampler, Mini Acorn Stitches, Mini Pom & Pear Stitches, Mini Silver Needle Stitches, Spring Biscornu Stackers, Autumn Biscornu Stackers, Quaker Home Sweet Home
Raise the Roof - Clean & Green
SamSarah Designs - Merry Little Easter, Ornament Stocking, Snow Kids Stocking, Q is for Quilt, The Front Door (this is the first of 16 - I have a picture of all of them put together if you are interested)
Prairie Schooler - Signs of Spring, Tortoise & The Hare, June, February
Glendon Place - A Life Lived for Others, Reindeer Games
The Workbasket - Summer Farm House, Memory Keeper, O Morning Star
Sekas & Co - Hyacinth Square, Tropical Fingertip Towel, A Flamingo Heart
Crossed Wing Collection - Sandhills
Sue Hillis - Shiver Me Timbers, Thank Heaven for Little Boys, Thank Heaven for Little Girls
Val's Stuff - Waiting for Spring, Bunny Daze, A Little Bit of Snow, Welcome to Our Home, Happy Easter (from the Bunnycat), Kitty Kalendar March, Kitty Kalendar April, Never Enough Thyme, Snow, Meow
Imaginating - Thyme in My Garden, Garden of Life, Good Morning, Music is Love, Wipe Your Paws
Kustom Krafts - Monarch Butterfly, Rapture, Naptime Dragon, Harbor Vista
Carolyn Manning Designs - Little Snowballz Nathaniel, Frostbite Fred & Ferdinand
JBW Designs - The Queen Bee, French Country Homes, French Country Noah's Ark, French Country Butterfly, Twas the Night Ornaments II, III, IV
White Willow Stitching - A Beautiful Wolf
Mill Hill - Jim Shore - Spring Angel, Summer Angel, Fall Angel, Winter Angel ------ Debbie Mumm - Jack O'Cat, Scarecrow, Triple Jack, Tabby Tricks, Hooty Owl, Witch Hazel
Peter Underhill - Meals on Wheels
Susan Ryder Heritage Collection - Cruck Cottage, Hebridean Croft
Heritage Crafts Silhouettes - Harbour Lights, First Light
Heritage Crafts Kitty Kats - Halloween, Little Devil, Little Angel, Little Cupid
Jill Oxton Cross Stitch & Bead Weaving #80
Cross Stich & Needlework - May 2010
Happy Stitching mugs - 5 colors
I am going to post these in 2 posts again this week, since there is so much new stuff.
I have been blessed to have a couple of my items shown at the Nashville Market that I attended a couple of weeks ago. I have taken some cross stitch charts and added Just Another Button Company button as embellishments. I took pictures and shared them withe the girls at JABCo. They were thrilled and made button packs to go with my models. I just finished a new one that I added buttons to also - Bent Creek's Shamrock Row. It is so much fun to add the embellishments and have them made into button packs for other shop owners to use. Watch for others that I am working on....
This will be continued on post 2.
march 1 - knitting
Ok - round 2 -
new items knitting - books -
Cupcakes
Debbie Bliss Tips for Knitters
Lily Chin Knitting Tips & Tricks
Hat Heads
Mastering Lacework
Knit the Season (#3 in Friday Night Knitting Club series)
400 Knitting Stitches
Men's Knits
Purls Forever
Knitwear Design Workshop
Love of Knitting - Spring 2010
Interweave Knits - Spring 2010
Knitters - Spring 2010
Rowan - Miniature Classics, Kids, Summer Crochet
Berroco - Norah Gaughan Collection Vol 6, Sock Star, DK Baby
Ta-Wash-Is in Crochet
Myrna Stahman's Dream Almost Cobweb - Collection 1
Child's Ruffled Ballerina Shrug
Chris Bylsma - Kaleidoscope, Zen Wrap
Laura Nelkin - Beaded Cuffs, Eventide
Kollage Yarns - Pretty in Pink Sweater, Indigo Cardigan, Less is More, Supple Rib Vest
Plymouth Yarn - Knit Bunny, Baby Sweater & Hat, Long Cardigan Shawl, Jacket Swing Coat
Jane Ellison - Mirasol Collection
Jenny Watson - Cuddly Cotton Collection, Cotton Candy Baby Knits
yarn --
Buffalo Gold - Dream (bison down/merino)
Mountain Colors - Twizzle - 3 new colors
Brown Sheep - Serendipity (cotton/wool)
Zelana - Willow (wool/cashmere), Kauri (wool/silk/possum)
Schaefer - Audrey (wool/silk)
Aurucania Trauco (cashmere)
Mirasol Nuna (wool/silk/bamboo)
Louet - Euroflax (linen)
Kollage - Glisten (alpaca/silk), Luscious (cotton/nylon)
Elsebeth Lavold - Silky Wool - 8 new colors
Jojoland - Consonance (cashmere/silk)
Plymouth - Boucle Merino Superwash (wool), Dreamin (acrylic/nylon)
Cuddly Cotton
Cotton Candy
Kertzer - Marble Chunky - 2 new colors, Baby Marble (acrylic)
Unisono (sock yarn)
Comfort Sock (acrylic)
Fortissima Mexico 6 ply (sock yarn)
accessories - -
Lantern Moon - knit out boxes, carry bags
HiyaHiya - ball markers, project bags
Puffin & Co - heart shaped needle gauge
Knit Kit - new color with additional accessories
Knit Happy - tote bags, mugs, thermal mugs, sticky pads, accessory totes, notebook
Namaste - wallet, circular needle case, Monroe bag
JaJaJa Purses - tote bags
Della Q - circular needle bags
Whew, I think that's it! New stuff from market is still arriving, so I will try to post a little more often. Have a great week!
march 1 - cross stitch
OK - I tried this yesterday and it didn't work. Hopefully today will go better.
Sorry it has been so long since I posted. You know that I use this forum to post about the new things that have arrived and since I hold onto things for the pajama party, I haven't had much to tell you about. Not now. I held the pajama party Friday night and there are TONS of new things to tell you about. I think everyone was quite overwhelmed with the amount of new items. So here goes:
cross stitch -
Just Nan - Keep A Little Secret, Tulip Bunny, Needle Tweets
Carriage House Samplings - Autumn at Hawk Run Hollow
From Nancy's Needle - Stained Glass Quilt, Tiptoe Through the Tulips, Two Lighthouses
Sweetheart Tree - Enchanted Roses
DebBee's Designs - Diamond Delight VI, Glitz & Glamour Kunzite (pink)
Mirabilia - Lady Hera
Nora Corbett - The Floss Fairy
Norden Crafts - From the Heart (chart 1 in remembrance of Kris Stott)
With My Needle - Quaker Turtles
Erica Michaels - Serenity, Christmastide, Little Bit O' Spring
Stoney Creek - Summer in the Village, Spring in the Village, Farm Babies, Kids Hoopla
Shakespeare's Peddlar - Jenny Bean's Humble Servant Sampler
Little House Needleworks - Needle & Thread
The Stitchworks - Grandparents
Myrtle Grace Motifs - Wanna Play?
Bobbie G Designs - Hot Flashes, Southwest Legends
Glendon Place - Blessings & Grace, Outrageous Owls, A Bloom of Hope
X's and Oh's - Distant Cousins, Hope Angels, I Am, Horse Collection 1
Bent Creek - Shamrock Row, Easter Bunny Row, Photobooth Love Happens, Photobooth Easter Surprise
AB Designs - All is Calm, Just Be Claus
CherryWood Design Studio - That Kind of Stitcher
NeedleDelights Originals - Color Delights Shamrock, Color Delights Sunshine, Color Delights Violet, Color Delights Scarlet, Color Delights Magenta, Color Delights Aqua, Color Delights Graphite, Color Delights Purple, Color Delights Turquoise, Color Delights Fire, Color Delights Cobalt, Color Delights Copper
Lizzie Kate - Chicks Rule, Spring Fab Fob, ABC's of Aging Artfully
Hinzeit - Charmed Shadow Hearts, Mini Blocks Bookworm, Dress Form: Sew Stitch, Dentist
Shepherd's Bush - Blue Snowman, Let Your Light Shine, Lucky, My Land, Winter Snows, Spring Blooms, Robin Egg, Violet Egg, Rosy Egg, Grass Egg
fabric:
Aida 16 ct - Ocean Kiss, Sea Lily, Pink Sand, Beach Walk
Aide 14 ct - Blue Breeze Opalescent
Linen 32 ct - Ocean Kiss, Sea Lily, Pink Sand, Beach Walk
Lugana 32 ct - Charcoal Gray
Floba 32 ct - Oatmeal
Cashel 28 ct - Heather, Sterling, Confetti, Conifer, Crystal Maquerade, Meditation, Haunted
New Castle 40 ct - Mello, Prank, Ancient
Ok = I think I will put the knitting stuff in another entry!
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february 8
I think I survived the Super Bowl Sale yesterday. Not sure about Connie and Suzy however. We all worked really hard and it was a great day. I hope that everyone that attended had a good time and like their purchases. I know it is going to take me some time to put the shop back together after all the craziness! Thanks to everyone that came shopping!
Last week was a wild week! It started Monday morning with a phone call from the radio station that I listen to that I had won a weekend trip to Moab Utah! Not sure when I am going or who I am taking with me but it should be a great time!
Friday night I went to see "The Book of Eli". It started out a little slow, kind of bloody, but the ending was great. I didn't see it coming, but it was worth the evening! I highly recommend it.
New stuff this past week -
cross stitch -
Country Cottage Needleworks - Pretty Pink House (#3 of Spring Social Series), Lovebird Couple (#4 of Spring Social Series), Liberty Land
Bent Creek - ROWmance, Bliss, Uber Valentine, Cozy
Nora Corbett - Letters From Nora V, Letters From Nora W, Letters From Nora X
Imaginating - Frosty Friendship, Winter Time, A Season for Blessings, Snowy's Garden
Silver Lining - The Royal Canadian (#12 of 12 roses)
Kustom Krafts - Autumn Evening
Country Cottage Kids - Little Boy Blue, Little Bo Peep
Little House Needleworks - Mississippi Riverboat, Battle Hymn of the Republic, Rose Hill Plantation
Brittercup Designs - Burst into Bloom, Floral Decor
Carolyn Manning Designs - Little Snowballz - Molly, Little Snowballz - Lucy
knitting -
Australian Knitting - Vol 1 #4 Summer
That's about it for this week. Have a great week. There is a little bit of snow out there this morning, but nothing like they are getting back east! Aren't you glad you live in Wyoming??????
january 31
Whoa! Where did January go???
The boxes are arriving from market - but they have disappeared to the basement to be retreived later in February for the Pajama Party! Lots of boxes.....
Quiet week around here. I had made some arrangements with an electrician to put in a new light fixture. He assured me that he would be here on Thursday. So, I had to clean out the closet in the classroom so they had access to the attic. Out came all the stuff (read junk) from the closet into the classroom. No electrician. Friday I called and he has no assured me that he will be here on Monday. I have my finger crossed. I have a class Monday night and really need the space. The Friday afternoon group had to meet around all the crap! Don't you just love people that say they will be one place and then don't show up? It's the story of my life just about now. But on the other hand, the new light will be SO wonderful!! (I'll keep you posted!)
New in the shop (that I can tell you about!)
cross stitch -
Stoney Creek - February 2010
SamSarah Designs - Dozen Buzzin's - January Buzz (the first of 12)
knitting -
Debbie Bliss Knitting Magazine - Spring/Summer 10
That's about it for this week. I am working my way through some of the new yarn making models so you can see it knit up when I debut it at the pj party on Feb 26. Have you signed up yet? Space is limited and filling quickly.
Have a great week.
jan 23
A quiet week here with the threat of snow and cold again this weekend. Ahh, it is winter here in the west and the ice is almost melted...
I have stitching and knitting like a mad fool. Stitching during the day when I get a minute and knitting in the evening. So many models to be made!! I have started the teaspoon series that is available from Just Another Button Co. The chart is free with the purchase of the buttons. I finished stitching the January teaspoon this week - it looks like a snow shovel! Then in the mail came the new series from Lizzie Kate - Green Flip-its - so now I have started that series as well. Knitting 2 sweaters, 1 hat, and a pair of socks. Never a dull moment!!
New this week -
cross stitch -
Just Nan - Winter Hearts Humbug & Snowflake Pin, Snow Owl Pin
Lizzie Kate - We're Not Gossiping, Cat Lessons for People, Sampling Easter, Green Flip-its (series of 6) - Plant A Tree, Ride A Bike, Be Kind to Animals
Nora Corbett - Peony Spring Garden Pixie, Gardenia Spring Garden Pixie, Partridge in a Pear Tree, Two Turtle Doves
Mill Hill - (Sticks) - Cherish Family, Love Me Love My Dog, Cook Up A Storm, Grow
fabric - 14 ct aida Mountain Mist, 32 ct lugana Dark Cobblestone, 28 ct Newport Victorian Red/Opalescent Raw
knitting -
KnitScene - Winter/Spring 2010
Nature's Wrapture
Sock Club
That's about it for this week. Have a great week!!
jan 15
A belated happy birthday to my darling daughter. She turned ?? on the 12th. (I can't possibly be old enough to have a daughter that old!!!)
I have just returned from the annual winter TNNA market in California (where it was 75 on the day that it was 2 here!) I tried not to rub in the fact that we spent the afternoon of our meeting sitting in the sunshine with our shoes and socks off and sleeves rolled up while everyone back home was shivering in the cold and wind. I sat in on some very productive meetings while I was there. Sometimes when we leave the meetings we wonder if we really accomplished anything, but I do believe that this time we did.
I took some classes – one on needlepoint (a very cute Santa stocking) and one on yarn dyeing (made a great skein of sock yarn in fabulous colors!) And then there was the market. I honestly do not think that I saw everything that was there. I would start at one end of the convention center and really try to walk down every isle, but I would get side tracked and end up some place so not where I was intending on going. Some things I wandered past several times and some places I did not see at all. But, the good news (or bad news) is that there are lots of really wonderful new things coming. This was not a market to find counted cross stitch. This was a yarn and needlepoint market. So, there are lots of wonderful new yarns coming. At one point on Sunday afternoon I stopped and contemplated how I was possible going to get all the new models knitted up for all the new yarns that I had ordered – and then I promptly went and ordered more! I did get to test drive some new lamps from Daylight (actual prototypes that aren’t on the market yet) and a new kind of floss from Weeks Dye Works. Because the yarn industry is so fickle, everything will not arrive at once (good for my budget), but will be coming in over the next couple of months. Stay tuned to find out what wonderful things are arriving.
I do have to tell you about the hotel that I stayed at in California. It was The Varden – A Boutique Hotel. (www.thevardenhotel.com) In a word it was – unique. I was rooming with a friend from Stitches N Things in Fenton, Michigan – Deb Koch. She arrived at the hotel before I did and when I texted her that I was on the way and had she made it to the hotel, the text I received back simply said “OMG six by six feet”. She wasn’t far off. If you slid off the end of the bed, it was 2 steps to the toilet. We couldn’t leave our suitcases open, there wasn’t room. The shower was about 2 ½ of my feet (I wear a size 6 ½ shoe) in diameter. The sink in the bathroom was sideways and there was a glass shelf above the sink that you had to lean under to brush your teeth. The bed was very comfortable and Deb and I managed quite nicely in the room. It was 4 blocks from the convention center so we had a great walk every morning and evening. There were lots of restaurants and shops along the way – including a Starbucks so we could get our chai tea fix every morning. We ate at some really fun restaurants near the pier, went to the Queen Mary and had dinner one evening, and I bought some really fun purple shoes! (Not sure why I had to have those shoes since everyone knows I walk around here without shoes all the time!) It was a great trip – I didn’t want to come home.
New things that have come in during the past week -
cross stitch -
Cross Stitch & Needlework - March 2010
Sampler & Antique Needlework Quarterly - Spring 2010
Mill Hill Buttons & Beads - Handbag, High Heel, Ice Cream Shoppe, Hydrangea Wreath, Conch Shell, Nautilus Shell
Mill Hill pins - Pink Sneaker, Lucky Day, Goldie Finch, Coin Purse, Flamingo, Shades
That's about it for this week. Have a great weekend!
jan 5
Yes, a rare midweek post!
I am leaving here in about 1/2 hour to head to Denver to beat the storm that is supposed to descend upon us early in the morning. This time tomorrow I will be where it is 75 degrees. I'm sorry that you all will have to endure the teens!!!! I am headed to California for the winter TNNA market. Meetings, buying, and friends. Should be uplifting and energizing.
A few new things came in this week so I thought I should let you all know what they are:
cross stitch -
Carolyn Manning Designs - Snowbugz - the Second Swarm, Tristan Fernfrond, Little Snowballz - Kenny
Val's Stuff - Kitty Kalendar - January, Kitty Kalendar - February
Imaginating - Snowflakes are Kisses, Winter Sentiments, Blue Snowman, Winter Cottage
Jeannette Douglass Designs - Seaside Stitches Accessories
Bent Creek - Uber Christmas Tree, Hark, The Christmas Cat
knitting -
Vogue Knitting - Winter 09/10
Piecework - Jan/Feb 10
Louisa Harding Willow Tweed - a blend of alpaca, merino wool & silk - in 4 colors
That's it for this week. Hope you enjoy the winter weather - I am headed for the sunshine!!
dec 31
Happy New Year!!!!
I hope that everyone had a wonderful Christmas. Mine was very quiet. I didn't even get out of my pajamas the whole day. I got lots of cleaning done and I didn't even open any presents! Tom, Jennifer and the kids were supposed to drive over from Lincoln on Saturday, but because of the weather and the roads being closed they didn't get to come until Sunday - and then it took them 9 hours to get here! They were very glad to finally get here and get out of the car! They left yesterday. Way to short of a visit. Heather and CJ are so cute. Heather kept the Tuesday night group very entertained! She had a captive audience and didn't want to let it go.
There were a few new things in the past couple of weeks:
cross stitch -
Bent Creek - The Christmas Branch O Christmas Cardinal
Zweigart - Christmas Redwork
fabric - 14 ct aida - vintage smokey white, 28 ct cashel - vintage smokey white, 32 ct lugana - taupe
knitting -
Burda Verena - Winter 2010
Don't forget about the Welcome to 2010 sale that will happen tomorrow - January 1 - from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - everything in the shop will be on sale! Come by and sit and stitch or knit, bring some munchies and miss all the football games!
Happy New Year!!
december 18
A week before Christmas and all through the house....everyone was knitting and stitching their little hearts out.
Did you ever get somewhere with your stitching and need a special stitch? Now there's an app for that!! SuZy's Portable Stitches is now available for download on your I-Pod Touch or I-Phone (search: needlepoint).
Just wanted to chime in here on some new items that have arrived the past week or so.
cross stitch -
Lavender Wings - Entwined Threads
Raise the Roof - Oh Holy Night (part 4 of Christmasland)
Country Cottage Needleworks - Springtime Couple (part 2 of Spring Social Series)
Just Cross Stitch - Jan/Feb 10
Nora Corbett - Jade Blue, Orchid
Mirabillia - Sabrina
John Clayton - Jive, Corsican Village
Shepherd's Bush - Santa's Coming
knitting -
Knitters - Winter 09
Interweave Crochet - Winter 09
Magnificent Mittens & Socks
Marshmallows in 3 colors from KFI
chicken & egg tape measure
turtle tape measure
shawl pins
flower stitch markers
That's about it for this week. I would like to wish each of you a very Merry Christmas and may everything you want be under your tree.
december 3
Yes, a rare midweek post! I didn't post last weekend after Thanksgiving, so I hope you all had a great weekend. I spent the day at Tom's. All 3 of his kids were there for dinner and we had a nice time. Ate too much, but that is what Thanksgiving is all about.
New in the past couple of weeks:
cross stitch -
Calico Crossroads - Devil Cat's Food, Fantastic View
Bent Creek - The Christmas Branch O Christmas Owl
Australian Smocking & Embroidery - issue #89
Imaginating - Gingerbread Fun, Christmas Westies, Snowman Ornament, So Many Gifts, Nativity Trio
Sue Hillis - Poinsettia Santa, Christmas in the Kitchen
Cricket Collection - All Through the House, Berry Nice Indeed!
Carolyn Manning - Little Snowballz Jedediah, Little Snowballz Ian
Vickory Collection - Cumberland Cross
Kustom Krafts - Springtime Chickadees, Allegory of Wealth, Winter Barred Owl, Big Cat Pride
Country Cottage Needleworks - Garden of Snow
Little House Needleworks - Sailing Sailing, Fa-La-La
Silver Lining - Red Rose Ornaments #5 of 6
knitting -
Polar Knits - red & purple
Cashmere (yes, you read that right - I now have 100% cashmere yarn - and the rumors are not true)
Angora
Dress Your Dog
Mostly Mittens
accessories -
stitch dots
key dots
That's about it for this week. I am done with my Christmas shopping/stitching/knitting! Now, to get the Christmas cards started...
Have a great week. Stay warm.
november 21
I wish each of you a very Happy Thanksgiving!!
Can you believe that there is only 34 days left until Christmas? Wow! Are you ready? I am very close. I think I have 3 small gifts left to do (can we say ornaments for my kids?) Other than that, I am done. Well, there is always that last minute thing that I think about, but....
If you aren't finished, don't despair. There are lots of things in the shop that would make wonderful last minute gifts! And of course, there are always gift certificates!
New this week.. cross stitch..
Just Nan - Over the Top Glow Tin and Ornament, Snow Deer
Raise the Roof - Christmasland: Christmas Break (part 3 of 4)
Country Cottage Needleworks - Birdhouse Garden (part 1 of 5)
Lizzie Kate - Time For God, Dogs Leave Paw Prints, Live Simply, Today Was A Total Waste of Makeup
new fabrics - 32 ct belfast - alluring blue], 32 ct lugana - ruby wine, 16 ct aida - rainbow dreams
knitting...
Fearless Knitting Workbook
Color by Kristin
Crazy Lace
Vogue Knitting Shawls & Wraps
Pure Knits
Socks to Go
Noro (meet the man behind the legendary yarn)
Flat Feet sock of the month (think stained glass windows)
Plymouth Dye For Me Merino, Silk, Cashmere
and something just for fun...
Czech glass buttons
Czech glass beads and bracelets (think Pandora or Troll beads but at a reasonable price!!!)
I think that's about it for this week. I hope the turkey is thawing and you have some great plans for the holiday with your family or an adopted family! Don't forget about the anniversary sale that begins on Friday morning at 10 a.m. (no, I don't believe in shopping at 5 a.m.) Everything in the shop will be on sale. Special hours on Saturday - 9 - 4 - so people have a chance to get to the parade that starts at 5 in downtown Cheyenne. Travel safe and stop in soon!!
november 7
Well, after that wild week of snow and more snow, now it is beautiful! Go figure. Weather in Wyoming.
Lots of people have been in during the past week taking advantage of my offer to help. I am very happy to help! I have told many people "I would rather you come every day for help than to sit at home discouraged!" Please don't feel like you are imposing on my time. That is what I am here for.
New this week:
cross stitch -
Carolyn Manning - Little Snowballz - Howie, Walking Jack, Branwyn Berrybottom
Imaginating - Joyous Elves, Peace in Our Hearts, Quilt Ornaments, Joy Tree, Nutcrackers in Blue, A Quilt for Santa
Bent Creek - Ghostie Manor, Uber Turkey
Waxing Moon - Monthly Sampler: June, Bewitched
Kustom Krafts - Yellow Peony Fairy, Christmas Teddy, Perched Pretty, Snow Village
Shepherd's Bush - Thankful Heart
Sue Hillis - Homecoming, Big Men & Small Boys, Key to My Heart, Women Who Behave, Happy Holiday
SamSarah Designs - Merry Little Christmas, Peace On Earth
Little House Needleworks - Winter Greens, Joy, Poinsettia House
Country Cottage Kids - Hark! the Hearld Angels Sing, Sugar Plum Fairy
Raise the Roof - Cackle
knitting -
Australian Knitting - Vol 1 #3
Knits Accessories
That's about it for this week. I will have an email newsletter going out this week. I think I missed doing one in October. Have a great week. Enjoy the weather!
november 1
Wow! What a week we had. 18" of snow, blowing snow and cold weather. All that snow at once sure creates a big mess. Now the weather is beautiful and the snow is melting rapidly. This may just be a precursor of things to come in the following months. Are you ready? I sure had some people doing some panicked buying on Tuesday before the storm hit! Other than trying to figure out what to do with all the snow around here, I fared pretty well.
Some new items in this last week:
cross stitch -
Cross Stitch & Beading #79
Bent Creek - Snapper Christmas Branch - O Christmas Squirrel (part 1)
Stoney Creek - Cozy Cats, Hanging Around For Christmas, Christmas Delights, Dec 09 magazine
DebBee's Designs - Diamond Delights V
Cross Stitch & Needlework - Jan 10
Sampler & Needlework Quarterly - Winter 09
Monica Ferris - Blackwork (mystery novel)
scissors - in the shape of cat, sheep, seahorse, mermaid
knitting -
Piecework - Nov/Dec 09
Colonial Needle - rosewood interchangeable needle set
Nicky Epstein - Knitting a Kiss in Every Stitch
Amigurumi Knits (there is even a jackalope in it!!)
Hattitude
50 Fabulous Knit Aran Stitches
That's about it for this week. Have a great week. 55 days until the big gift giving day - are you ready???
october 21
I have been very remiss in posting lately. Sorry. I couldn't post last weekend because I was out of town and I couldn't post the weekend before because I was getting ready to go out of town. Sounds lame.
Last week I traveled to Portland, Oregon to visit my mom and go to my sister's surprise birthday party. Not only did we surprise my sister, but I also surprised my mom. Jennifer, Heather, and CJ met me in Denver and traveled with me to Portland. My mom was very surprised. Topped only by the surprise to my sister. It was a great weekend! We went to the Oregon coast and picked up seashells (and had Tillamook ice cream!!). We went to the Oregon Zoo. We really needed more time. I also got to meet my new grandniece.
So, now I am back to reality and have to hurry to get caught up. It's always like that when I go away. The girls (Marsha and SuZy do a great job on the selling end), but there is all the other stuff that doesn't get done when I am not here on a daily basis that has to be done before hand and when I return. Not complaining.
So, there is a LONG list of new items....
cross stitch -
Shepherd's Bush - Jeffrey's Stocking, Holy Night, Holly & Ivy Sampler, Scardy Sheep Fob, Spooky Night, Halloween Grins
Victoria's Sampler - Gingerbread House
Raise the Roof - Home for Christmas, Trees for Sale (parts 1 & 2 of Christmasland Series)
Country Cottage Needleworks - Frosty Couple (#4 of Winter Wonderland Series), Frosty Pink House (#5 of Winter Wonderland Series), Pie Menu
Just Nan - Christmas Cheer (2009 ornament), Noella's Christmas Berry
Mirabilia - Day Nymph, Night Nymph
John Clayton - Harbour Reflections
Nordic Needle - Stitcher's Choice Bookmarks I, Stitcher's Choice Bookmarks 2
Peter Underhill - Home Is Where the Cat Is, Home For Christmas
JBW - French Country Wreath, Twas the Night Ornaments, French Country Turkey
Bent Creek - The Little Scarecrow, Autumn Bliss, Twelve Days of Christmas
Little House Needleworks - The Library
Waxing Moon - Quick Stitches for Halloween, Monthly Sampler - May
Sekas & Co - Winter Pines Heart, Winter Log Cabin Quilt, Square Winter Fingertip Towels
Val's Stuff - Just A Little Spooked, Halloween Teenies, Christmas Snowman, Uber Jack
Imaginating - Have No Fun, Autumn Cottage, Peaches Kitten, Pumpkin Boo, Halloween Night, In Everything Give Thanks
Workbasket - Les Petites , Barn Dance, Little Seasons, Quaker Acorn & Squirrel, Autumn House
Nora Corbett - Letters From Nora S, Letters From Nora T, Letters From Nora U
Carolyn Manning - Little Snowballz Felix, Little Snowballz Oracle
SamSarah Designs - Bounty
knitting -
Vogue Knitting - Holiday 09
Interweave Knits - Holiday Gifts
Knitters - Fall 09
Enchanted Sole
Verena - Fall 09
Heartstrings - Bells On My Toes, Reversible Lace Ladders, Elegantly Simple Triangle Shawl, Lace & Cables Scarf
Plymouth Yarns - new colors of Encore, To Dye For Baby Llama Glow, To Dye For Dancing Toes, Kudo (cotton, rayon, silk) - 10 colors
Hiya Hiya interchangeable needle sets
Flat Feet - sock of the month - southwest colors
accessories -
Christmas needle slide
frog & cat mini magnets
cow, frog, ladybug, and sheep pull apart magnets
robin on pinecone charm garden pin
carlotta's web charm garden pin
Gingher scissors - new 2009 design
I think that's it. I'm sure I have missed something. Christmas is coming - 65 days. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but someone has to. Are you ready? There are lots of last minute items that you could do.
Have a great week. I will try to post more often. Promise.
october 3 - market news
It has been a wild couple of weeks! After I posted the last article I went and bought a new car! There was nothing wrong with my old car - it was small and low to the ground and everyone hated getting into it. I bought a Kia Rondo, which is the kind of car that I had driven the day before when we went to Mountain Meadow Wool in Buffalo. It is much roomier and I can get a lot more "stuff" in it.
Tom and I traveled to St. Louis for market. Market was actually in St. Charles (a suburb). Fun town. It is always so much fun going to market. Not only do I get to buy all the latest and greatest things, but I also get to see the other shop owners that I have becomre friends with over the years. It is always a time to catch up on everyone's lives. I also had a really great meeting with the gal that is chair of the TNNA Retail Council. We have a lot of work to get done in the next year or so!!
Last night was the semi annual pajama party and we had lots of fun as usual. Here is the list of the new stuff -
SamSarah Designs - Merry Little Christmas, Wild Horses
Just Nan - Hootzi Humbug, owl charm pin
Lizzie Kate - Jolly Holiday, Three Blox, ABC Christmas, EEk
Calico Crossroads - Beeehave, Minnow Paws
Lavender Wings - The Raven, Wicked, Autumn Walk, Autumn Walk needleroll & scissor fob
Cherrywood Designs - I'm A Little Scarecrow, Gone Trick or Treatin'
Hinzeit - Charmed Christmas Greens, Crystal Tree Joy, Crystal Rudolph, Crystal Ho Ho Ho Sleigh (all 8 reindeer are available)
Mosey N Me - A True Friend, Merry Christmas
From Nancy's Needle - Two Gingerbread Houses, Shades of Winter, Autumn Maples, Two Haunted Houses
Val's Stuff - Fall & Winter Duo, Snow Kitty, Spooked, Spooks Goblins & Ghosts
Miss Crescent's Crowne - One of Those Days
JBW Designs - Advent Calendar, French Country Snow Globe, Christmas Tree Collection III, Christmas Tree Collection IV, Alphabet Pumpkin
Rosewood Manor - Vintage Lace, Blue Watercolor Butterfly, Golden Watercolor Butterfly, Rose Watercolor Butterfly, Quaker Diamonds
Shakespeare's Peddler - Jenny Beans Halloween Sampler (with limited edition Sampler Threads)
Stoney Creek - Cozy Christmas Snowman Quilt
Raise the Roof - Words to Live By, Monthly Mockeries 4, Cackle
DebBee's Designs - Glitz & Glamour Carnelian, Glitz & Glamour Onyx, Glitz & Glamour Garnet
Dinky Dyes Designs - Winter Ice Sampler, Autumn Fire Sampler, Summer Gate Sampler, Spring Hearts Sampler
Elizabeth's Designs - Witches Night Out, Sheep
Erica Michaels - Christmas Bits, Thanksgiving Bits, We Are Blessed, Kris Kringle Bits (these are to be stitched on 40 count silk gauze)
Teresa Layman Designs - (knotwork) - Pumpkin Patch, Everett Greene, Mia Fiddler, Bud Light, Candy Mae Kerr, Phillip Stocking (cross stitch) - Eeek!, Sweet Dreams, English Cottage
Sampler Threads - new colors
Weeks Dye Works - new colors
Crescent Colours - new floss and silk colors
yarn -
Grande - 15 colors (includes free 1 skein hat pattern)
Encore Tweed - 7 new colors
Marathan Socks - North Pole - 3 colors (there were more but they are gone!)
Sundae - bulky wool/acrylic blend - 10 colors
Zauberball Crazy (sock)
Ambiente (sock) - (discontinued yarn brought back!)
Dreambaby Shine - 6 colors
Step - (sock) - 10 colors
Step 6 - (heavier weight sock)
Cotton Kisses - 2 colors (includes sweater pattern & buttons)
Baby Bunny - 7 colors (cotton with a touch of angora)
Fountain Hill - 5 colors (mohair blend with metallic)
Sterling - (sock with silver)
Encore - 5 Christmas colors
Blue Ridge Yarns - Bambie (sock - merino/bamboo), Silk Shimmer (100% silk)
accessories & books -
Never Not Knitting 2010 Calendar
Top Notch Knits
Easy Cable Knits for All Seasons
The New Stranded Colorwork
Swing Swagger Drape
Person Footprints for Insouciant Sock Knitters - Cat Bordhi
Interweave Crochet - Fall 09
Norah Gaughn Vol 5
Norah Gaughn Men
Berroco Comfort Book for Girls
Lantern Moon - yarn holders, rosewood & ebony cable needles
Itty Bitty Witty Knitties - fun cards for the knitters in your life!
I think that's it. Stop by soon to see all the new stuff!!
Go Rockies!!!!!!!
september 19
What a beautiful weekend we are having for late fall. The weather is just about perfect!! (It's not going to last - sorry to burst your bubble)
A group of us drove to Buffalo, Wyoming yesterday to tour the Mountain Meadow Wool mill. What a great trip. MMW is taking the raw wool from Wyoming sheep, processing it into yarn, and giving 10% of the proceeds back to the ranchers. This is much more than they could have made by selling the raw wool outright. They are a very green company and are using every scrap of wool and all byproducts for other uses. They (and I) currently sell 4 weights of yarn in a natural color only. They are working with other dyers in the hopes of adding colored yarns to their line. We had a really good time and many of the girls are talking about the next time we go.
There will not be a post next weekend as I am leaving Thursday for the needlework market in St Charles, MO. The pajama party is scheduled for Friday, Oct 2 and there are still 2 or 3 spaces available, so if you are thinking about it and haven't committed yet, please give me a call and get your name on the list before it is too late. The fall open house will be Saturday, Oct 3 to view all the new items from market.
It has been a very slow week in the "new" category - nothing. Everyone is waiting for the market to release all their new things so the list will be long when I return.
On a side note... I am about to do something really scary for me. I hope I have the courage to do it. I'll let you all in on it after it happens!!
Have a great couple of weeks!
september 12
We have survived past another year on the attacks on this country. God Bless America! It was very sobering to see the replay of 2001 yesterday on the TV. It reminded me so much of the patriotism we all felt on that day and the days to follow. Let us never forget!!
I had a great weekend last weekend in Lincoln. We went to the Nebraska State Fair so Heather could ride on the kiddie rides (CJ was unimpressed - he and I wandered down to view the needlework exhibits and he didn't mind one bit if Grandma took time to look!) We went to the Lincoln Children's Zoo. Heather just loves that place! We went to the park (more than once). It was generally a relaxing weekend.
Tom and I went to the Rockies game Wednesday night. Yeah Rockies!! (thanks Suzy for the tickets - we had a great time) The Rockies seem to be the cardiac kids lately - waiting until the 9th inning to win the game!
The trip to Mountain Meadow Wool in Buffalo next Friday is gaining some momentum. If you are interested in attending, please let me know by Monday so I can get the transportation arranged. We have made plans to eat lunch at a cafe in Buffalo and a lady from Pittsburg is going to be joining us there! It should be a lot of fun.
New in this week -
cross stitch -
At Home With Needlework - Sept 09
Trilogy - Halloween Tree - Spooky, Snowman Family - Sissy
Just Cross Stitch - 2009 ornament issue (the most anticipated magazine of the year - and it arrived yesterday)
needlepoint -
(yes, needlepoint)
Western themed needlepoint canvases and snowmen needlepoint canvases
yarn -
Interweave Knits Weekend
Inca Knits
That's about it for this week. The weather has cooled and it is time to start thinking about those Christmas gifts - you have only 90+ days to get them done!!
GO POKES!!
september 3
Surprise! A mid week post. I thought I should post all the new stuff before I leave for Lincoln in the morning.
Also wanted to make sure that everyone knows about our planned trip to Mountain Meadow Wool in Buffalo on September 18. We will leave here about 8 a.m. and return about 7 p.m. We will tour the processing plant in Buffalo. Cost will be determined by how many people go with us. Let me know by September 14 if you are interested in going. It should be fun!!
New this week -
cross stitch -
SamSarah Designs - Yikes!
Carolyn Manning Designs - Jepedo Fernfrond, Little Snowballz-Emmett
Kustom Krafts - Black in White, Golden Pier Gang, Catnap Santa, Holiday Stocking Kittens
Imaginating - Work of Heart, Little Things, Cat Duo, Dreamland Town, Jungle Baby
Cricket Collection - Open House, Autumn Aprons, The Great Pumpkin Conspiracy, Star Acorn
Val's Stitching Stuff - Halloween
Brittercup Designs - Britty Kitty Nov/Dec, Britty Kitty VII
Jeanette Douglas - Take Time to Scrapbook
Little House Needleworks - A Walk in the Park, Pumpkins 4-Sale
Glendon Place - Sleepy Hollow
Blackbird Designs - Tis Halloween
knitting -
Knitting Noro
Fairy Tale Knits
Prayer Shawls 2 (crochet)
Timeless Lace
That's about it for this week. Have a very safe holiday weekend!!
august 31
I have a really good excuse for not posting over the weekend - I was out of town. We left early Saturday morning and went to Tom's cabin in the Medicine Bow Forest. Cabin is a fairly loose term - the building is 12' x 15'. It was really fun though. All 3 of Tom's kids were there and we rode the 4 wheeler, ran the dogs and ate. The weather was beautiful. The kids left about 4 and Tom and I spent the night. Yesterday morning he had a guy from Rawlins come in and cut the dead trees down on the property. We stayed and watched him cut about 10 of them down before we left. It will look entirely different with all the trees down. The beetle kill is amazing. It is very sad that so many trees have died due to that little beetle. This was the first time (and probably last) I had been up there this year. It is so peaceful in the mountains. I really miss not being able to go more often.
I'm not sure if there will be a post next weekend or not. I am leaving early Friday morning and heading east to Lincoln to see the kids! Yeah - Grandma time!!
A few new things in this past week -
cross stitch -
Bent Creek - The Kitty Kitty (#4 in the Branch series)
Just Nan - Over the Top Spooky Tin, Counting Bats
Stoney Creek - Christmas Sampler, Santa Plate 09, 12 Days of Christmas, Halloween Tricks & Treats
Cross Stitch & Needlework - Nov 09
yarn -
Piecework - Sept/Oct 09
All About Crochet
Debbie Bliss Magazine - Fall/Winter 09
That's it for this week. Have a very safe holiday weekend.
august 22
It was another wild week here. A very dear old friend was in town and I got to go to a picnic in her honor on Wednesday evening. It was great to see her. Friday evening was Stitch N Pitch with the Colorado Rockies, so I closed early and went to the baseball game. We lost. The game wasn't great but it was lots of fun. I saw Dana, my very young yarn shop owner friend from Denver, and lots of folks that I only get to see every once in a while. Nancy and Lou (Tom's brother) went with me to the game. Lou's wife has alzheimer's and is in a nursing home. She is only 58. It is a very sad situation so it was kind of fun for Lou to get out. He is a big Rockies fan. He had a great time, so that is all that mattered.
I finished my project that I was all into last weekend and also got CJ's Christmas stocking stitched this week. I also started an afghan for my nephew's baby that is due in about 3 weeks.
Some fun new stuff in this week:
cross stitch -
John Clayton - Paso Doble, Argentine Tango, Bonnie Prince Charlie's Monument
Peter Underhill - Haggis Hunting Cat's Rule
Mirabilia - Shakespeare's Fairies
Prairie Schoolar - Fall Fields, Christmas Eve, Holly Days, Boo to You, 2009 Santa
Stoney Creek Magazine - October 2009
Lizzie Kate - Tiny Tidings XIV, I'll Get My Elves on That, It's a Jingle Out There, Sampling Christmas, You Can Touch the Dust, Christmas Double Flip-it RIST, Christmas Double Flip-it TMAS
new fabric - 14 ct jubilation, lugana blue dynasty, cashel blush
yarn -
Helen Hamann - 2010 Calendar
Baby Bunny - 8 colors
Dreambaby Shine - 5 colors
I think that's about it for this week. This month is winding down - hard as that seems. School is getting ready to start this week and it will be fall before we know it. Have a great week!!
august 17
OK - sorry about not posting over the weekend. No excuse, just lazy. Actually I am involved in a cross stitch project and just about can't put it down. Don't know why I am so possessed on this particular project, but I am. I acutally started this thing over a year ago - got 2 words stitched and then put it aside. I found it the other day and now I can't put it down. I have about 2 hours left on it to have it finished - it is amazing what happens when it isn't laying in a bag by my chair!!
The weather has turned - I heard this morning that we are about a month ahead of schedule with the weather - does that mean it will be snowing next week????? Tom did have snow at his cabin this weekend!
I sent out a newsletter on Friday. I know several people were having trouble with their email at that time, so if you didn't receive it, please let me know and I will resend it to you. I tried to resend to those it was returned from this morning so hopefully it went through the second time.
I am having trouble with my telephone. Since Friday afternoon I have had no phone service in the shop, so if you tried to call and got a busy signal I am not really on the phone. I called the phone company on Saturday and still this morning nothing. I will call again. It is very frustrating.
Not a lot new this past week.
cross stitch -
Just Cross Stitch - Sept/Oct 2009 (Halloween ornament issue)
Country Cottage Needleworks - Christmas Tree (#3 of 5 in the Winter Wonderland Series)
knit -
All New Homespun Handknit
Flat Feet - August sock of the month - think feathers & ferns!
Done Roving - Frolicking Feet (merino superwash), Tapping Tootsees (superwash & bamboo), Elegant Ewe (merino & silk)
That's about it for this week. Have a great week!!
August 8
Greetings! After spending almost every waking moment for the past week at the fair, I am almost ready for it to be over. One more day. It has been great fun spending the week at the fair. I have seen lots of customers (that havent't been in for a while) and many old friends that I haven't seen in ages. I really appreciate Cathy coming out and spending most of her week with me also. It has been a help just to have someone to talk to and to be able to leave the booth to go to the bathroom. THANKS CATHY!!!!
I also want to thank Lorelee for stepping in at the shop when Marsha got so ill this week. We wish Marsha a speedy recovery and we really hope they can figure out what is causing her intense pain really soon. The pain can be very wearing on a body.
New in the shop this week -
cross stitch -
Bent Creek - Under the Sea
Imaginating - Tea Time Sampler, Brighter Tomorrows, Wedding Heart, Wildflowers, Blushing Roses
Carolyn Manning Designs - Little Snowballz Dixie
Silver Lining - Tree Peony
SamSarah Designs - Need To Read, The Witch's Hat, The Witch's Broom
Val's Stitching Stuff - Autumn Days
Little House Needleworks - Mayflower Landing, Lavender's Blue
Country Cottage Needleworks - English Garden, The Cafe
Prairie Schooler - Must Be Santa (2009 Limited Edition)
Lavender Wings - Candy Cane Kisses
Brooke's Books - Hannah the Happy, Fiona the Fay
knitting -
Knitted Socks East & West
Toe Up
Pints & Purls
Knit One Bead Too
Summer on Blossom Street Knit A Long
Vogue Knitting - Fall 09
Interweave Knits - Fall 09
That's about it for this week. Summer is winding down. School is starting soon. Have you started planning your fall projects?????
August 1
Welcome to August!! How did it become August already? Didn't summer just start??
It has been a wild week. The shop hop has ended. It is always so great to see all the customers from Colorado come up to visit. (I just keep reminding them that they could come up more than once a year!) I helped with the Hofer funeral dinner yesterday. Such a needless tradegy. That little boy will be missed by his grandma. She loved him so much.
Had a bit of a problem yesterday when I went to change the tape in the cash register. The new tape REFUSED to go in. I had to do all the transactions by hand. Boy, did I miss electronics!!! I do have an extra cash register in the garage that I use when I do special events, so I will need to get it inside, get it dusted off, and get it programmed so I am ready to do business today.
Tomorrow I travel to Longmont to finish up the shop hop with the drawing for the grand prize, evaluate this years event and start planning for next year. Then, it's back to Cheyenne to start moving stuff out to the exhibition hall at the fairgrounds, which will be my home away from home for the next week. I am doing a booth out at the fair (and I have been assured that it is close to the open class needlework area), so stop by for a visit. I will have items for sale, I will be doing some demonstrations, and I will be doing some teaching. Bring your cross stitch or knitting or whatever and stop by for a chat and some time to work. Our Tuesday evening group will be meeting out there from 7 - 9 and everyone is encouraged to stop by for a visit.
Some new things this week -
cross stitch -
A Cross Stitch Christmas (hardback book)
yarn -
Tahki Stacy Charles - Modern Baby, Modern Romance
In the Summer Shade - (lace shawl pattern)
Knit Edgings and Trims
New Twists on Twined Knitting
Knits From the North Sea
Australian Knitting - Winter 09
That's about it for this week. See you at the fair!!
july 26
Wow, what a week this has been. It started with water. I have been having some water issues in my basement. The first time I noticed it was in June, right after I got home from Lincoln. Next to the shower it looked like my wall was "sliding". It kept getting worse. First it was just 1 place, then 2, then 3, then 4. Then I had water all over the laundry room and the furnace room. It just kept happening. Everyone blamed the toilet. I called the plumber. They couldn't come out for 5 days. More water everywhere. I finally put a notice on the bathroom door that it was "out of order". More water. Wasn't the toilet. Turns out the water faucet outside had sprung a leak and every time I watered outside, I was flooding inside. So much fun. It is now fixed and I am still in the process of drying out. Sure is a good thing we had so much rain in June that I didn't have to water outside much. I guess the problem was that I was gone so much in June I couldn't pin the problem down. It just kept getting worse each time I was gone and I didn't know where it was coming from. Problem solved though.
Suzy and I went to the Colorado Rockies baseball game on Monday evening. Great game. Had fun. Bad drive home. It starting RAINING just after we got to the car. Big rain. Lots of rain. We had to pull over twice because it was raining so hard we couldn't see the road. At one point I said "I hope you can see because I can't!) We got just north of Fort Collins and it STOPPED. Like a curtain. Rain/no rain. Weird.
I hope everyone had a great Frontier Days. At least the rain held off until the very end.
The cross stitch shop hop is winding down. Only 5 days left. If you are planning on doing any "hopping" you had better get hopping!!
New things in this week -
cross stitch -
Bent Creek - The Squirrel (part 3 of The Branch)
Imaginating - Old Fashioned HOme, Mom's Are Angels, Hearts of Home, Be Joyful Always
Carolyn Manning Designs - Periwinkle Fernfrond
Val's Stitching Stuff - Kitty's Changing Season
Nora Corbett - Letters From Nora P, Q, R
JBW Designs - Christmas Tree Collection I, Christmas Tree Collection II, Alphabet Pumpkin, The Sister Purse, My Shopping Hat, Wedding Pillow
Sampler & Antique Needlework Quarterly - Fall 09
knitting -
Frog Tree Yarn - Meriboo (blend of merino & bamboo), Brushed Suri (lace weight alpaca)
needle gauge pendants
That's about it for this week. Can you believe that it will be August this week? Where does the time go? I will be exhibiting at the fair from August 3 - 8, so catch me out there during that week. I will have some fun items and will be doing demonstrations and lessons.
P.S. Start thinking about Stitch N Pitch with the Colorado Rockies - August 21. Ticket information will be available soon!
july 18
Here I am again this week! I told you that I was going to try to back on a regular schedule and hopefully we have all the problems with the post disappearing behind us. Thanks again to all of you that told me of the problem and I'm sorry that I didn't believe you when you first told me. I am a little thick headed sometimes. It took the second person to tell me before I really looked into it. Please forgive me.
Frontier Days is upon us and the first parade is today. Please be careful driving around town with all the extra folks in town. (And please be pleasant to all the out-of-towners - we would like them to come back!) I am closing about an hour early each day this week so call if you are going to be coming by late - I will stay open for you if I know you are coming!
A few new things in since I did the last post -
cross stitch -
Country Cottage Needleworks - Skating Couple (#2 of 5 - Winter Wonderland Series)
new colors of linen - tropical orange and tropical green
new color of aida - nordic blue
knitting -
24 new colors of Fortissima sock
16" Addi lace knitting needles in sizes 0 - 9
really fun buttons
shwal pins
That's about it for this week. Yee haw!!
july 15
Well, hopefully this will work. I have 2 posts in the past 2 weeks and apparently they have not posted. I talked with the website guy and he seems to think that what ever was wrong is now fixed. So, I will attempt to let you know what has been going on over the past month.
Suzy and I went to Boise. We loaded up the rented cargo van on Tuesday morning and headed out. We stopped in Ogden, Utah and spent the night. While we were in Ogden we went to Shepherd's Bush and spent some time with Terri and Tina. We had dinner at the train depot and looked at all the old trains, including the one that carried the Olympic flame for the Winter Olympics that were held in Utah a few years ago.
We headed out the next morning for Boise and when we arrived at the hotel we were directed to the loading dock to unload the van. Someone would be "right down" to help us. Well, after 45 minutes of 100 degrees at the loading dock with the smoking area and the dumpster Suzy went looking for our contact person. Things kind of went down hill after that. My sales expectations were not met, but when you consider that attendance was down over 25%, I did really well. We did have some fun in the evenings with my mom, her cousin, and my sister that had driven over from Oregon to help me out. We had dinner at the Melting Pot and my mom actually climbed on the table to get to the chocolate! It was great fun. We incurred an exceptionally long day on the way back as we drove the entire way in one day. Gladys (the garmin) directed us the long way (but it was beautiful scenery!) so it was a 12 hours drive. Exhausted but glad to be home.
My kids came to visit over the 4th of July and even though I had told CJ not to grow when I left him in June, he hadn't listened. He is growing like a weed! Very handsome too! I had a long list for my son-in-law to do, so we spent most of the weekend working on my list. He actually got through the whole list, but I don't think it is going to take him 1 1/2 years to come back to visit! If he came more often the list wouldn't get as long. THANK YOU TOM!!! I really appreciate his hard work. The yard looks great!
Frontier Days is almost upon us and the shop hop is in full swing. I sent out a newsletter last week with lots of happenings in the shop, so if you didn't get it, please let me know and I will add you to the list.
The bead trunk show is still here and I will actually have it longer than I thought I would. I will probably be packing it up late next week. Tons of great stuff.
So, new in the past couple of weeks (the first missing post is just gone - sorry):
cross stitch -
Kustom Krafts - Holiday Penguin, Bald Eagle, Playful Leopards, White Light, Kitty Bench Warmers, Pansy Party, Finding Refuge, Sacred Sanctuary
M Designs - Angel of Joy Ornament, Angel of Love Ornament, Angel of Faith Ornament, Angel of Peace Ornament
Imaginating - Star Welcome, The Earth Laughs, Cottage Cat, Tweet Home, Dieting
Silver Lining - The Midnight Collection "Classic Pride"
Bent Creek - Uber Flag
SamSarah Designs - Summer Camp
Little House Needleworks - Two Roosters, Love One Another
Carolyn Manning Designs - Little Snowballz Catherine
Sue Hillis Designs - Santa's Magic Key, Pirate Queen, Santa's Christmas List
Mill Hill (Jim Shore) - Santa Claus, Saint Nicholas, Kris Kringle, Father Christmas
Shepherd's Bush - Busy Bee, Remember, Thanks A Lot, Finch Song, and the snowman charm for the ornament magazine design
knitting -
Debbie Bliss - Baby & Toddler Knits
Knitscene - Fall 09
Mountain Meadow Wool - worsted & bulky weight in natural
Flat Feet - sock of the month - think sun and fun!
accessories -
sheep scissors holder
flower tape measure
pashmina shawls
I think that's about it for now. I will try to get back on a regular posting schedule. It was so hard when I was doing so much traveling. The new items that I had posted about in the July 6 post that disappeared, I cannot recreate, so you will just have to stop by the shop to check out what is new.
Have a great week. And Happy Frontier Days!!
june 19
I'm not sure where to begin on the story of the past 2 weeks. It has been an exhilarating couple of weeks! I spent 6 days in Columbus at the TNNA (The National Needlearts Association) summer trade show. I went to meetings, took classes, and spent money. (I'm really good at that!) I spent a lot of time networking (aka talking or bull....ing) with lots of people in the industry. In fact I spent so much time networking that I almost didn't get all my buying done. It was a very productive week in my world. It was good to get home, but I was exhausted. And now, I am getting things ready to leave again. On Tuesday, SuZy and I leave for Boise, ID to attend the Embroiderers' Guild of America Rocky Mountain Region annual seminar. I am taking things from the shop for a boutique. I spent a lot of time in Columbus finding new and wonderful things to take with me. This will be the 3rd time for doing the boutique and it is always a lot of fun. I get to see people that I only get to see every couple of years and renew friendships. It will also be great because my mom and sister will also be there helping me out in the boutique.
Tomorrow is World Wide Knit in Public Day and we are celebrating here at Ewe Count. We are meeting at the Starbucks on Central at 8, moving to the shop at 9:30 or so, and then maybe doing dinner. It's all about getting knitting out in the public.
Stuff that I ordered at market is already arriving in the shop and will continue to do so over the next couple of months. I extended some stuff out to arrive later in the summer so it wouldn't all be here at once.
So... new stuff in the past couple of weeks:
cross stitch -
Lizzie Kate - Sampling Halloween, Stitching Forever, Breakfast in Bed, Merry Christmas By the Letter: MERR and YCH
Mirabilia - Mediterranean Mermaid
Stoney Creek Magazine - August 09
Sekas & Co - Summer Log Cabin Quilt Square, Summer Fingertip Towels, A Cupcake Heart
Imaginating - Seasonal Cat Welcome, Summer Wedding, Another Day in Paradise, Flower Girls, Hearts Desire
Stitchy Kitty - The Hampster Did It, The Fish Did It
Bent Creek - Home, The Brown Dog
Carolyn Manning Designs - Bernard Berrybottom
Country Cottage - Mermaids, A Pirate's Life
Shepherd's Bush - Halloween Night, Scatter Kindness
Glendon Place - Web of Stash, A Bloom of Hope, Things That Go Bump, Goblins Ghosts & Ghoulies, Werewolves Witches & Warlocks, Bats Bugs Toads & Spiders
knitting -
Amigurumi Two
Knitting More Circles Around Socks
Berda Verena Knitting magazine - Summer 09
Mari Designs - Stripes & Chevrons Vest, Basketweave Hoodie
Knitting Pure & Simple - Bulky Asymmetric Cardigan
6 new colors of Cascade 220
and.....
the very best thing that I found at market ......
Mountain Meadows Wool made right here in Wyoming! Buffalo, Wyoming to be exact. In natural color only. How cool is that?
I hope you get a chance to stop by for Knit in Public Day. It should be lots of fun. We will work on our portion of the world's longest scarf, have some food and some great knitting.
There will be no post again next week since I will be out of town again (a reaccurring thing lately - but this is the last trip until September).
Have a great couple of weeks.
Happy Father's Day to you that are fathers.
june 6
Boy, do I wish I were where I was last week at this time. Holding a baby! I had a great time playing Grandma. I took Heather to the park and the movie. We had her first dance recital (cute!) and her family birthday party. And I held the baby. Oh, and did I mention that I held the baby? CJ is a very "handsome man". I decided that he couldn't be "cute" because he is a boy. I changed lots of diapers and, no, I didn't get peed on. He's a very good boy. I have pictures. Just ask!
I sent out a email newsletter earlier this week, if you did not get it, please let me know and I will add you to my list.
I am getting ready to leave again. I leave on Wednesday to attend TNNA summer market in Columbus, Ohio. Marsha will be in charge of the shop this week. If there is anything that you would like me to look for, please let me know by Tuesday.
New in the shop the past couple of weeks:
cross stitch -
Bent Creek - The Branch (the owl - 1st of 5)
Trilogy - Neighbor Ray, Kitchen Spots, Patriotic Tree-Truth
Shepherd's Bush - Land of the Free
Carolyn Manning - Little Snowballz-Alexander, Little Snowballz-Bart, 6 Snowman Pile Up
Imaginating - The Cottage, Faith is Not Seen, Where Your Story Begins, Mower Man
M Designs - Miss Mary Mac's Pins & Needles Sewing Roll
Little House - Colonial Women, Fresh Watermelon
Waxing Moon - Monthly Sampler-March, Monthly Sampler-April, Simply Primitive
Brittercup = Britty Kitty July/August, Britty Kitty September/October
SamSarah - Old Glory
Mill Hill - Greenland Santa, Capland Santa, Nunevut Santa, Buttons & Beads Winter Series (6 designs), Winter Charmed Ornaments (6 designs), Winter Holiday Magnets (6 designs)
Just Nan - Pinkeepers Garden, Sirens of the Sea
knitting -
Knitter's Magazine - Summer 09
That's about it for this week. There will be no post next week since I will be out of town. Have a great couple of weeks!
may 26
I hope that everyone had a great 3 day weekend. I really enjoyed my extra day off - I got the lawn mowed, flowers planted, house and shop cleaned, and lots of paperwork caught up. Really a day off!!
This is the start of my 5 weeks of hell. I am leaving on Thursday to go to Lincoln. I am itching to get my hands on that little baby (everyone is doing great!) and Heather has her first dance recital and we are celebrating her birthday (a little late). I get back on Tuesday. Just in time to have the traveling shawl here to get my 6 rows knitted (more about this later) and get the shop hop design stitched up. I leave again the following Wednesday (10th) for Columbus, Ohio for the TNNA market where I have meetings and classes and market. I get back on the 16th. Just in time to regroup and get things together to go to Boise, Idaho on the 23rd to set up a boutique for the Rocky Mountain Region Embroiderers' Guild annual seminar. I get back from that trip on the 29th. Just in time to have the shop hop start on July 1. It will be a schedule that will not be repeated. I will post when I am able.
New this week -
cross stitch -
Jim Shore - Eastern Santa, Western Santa, Northern Santa, Southern Santa
Shepherd's Bush - Be Happy
Peter Underhill - January Cat, February Cat, March Cat, April Cat, May Cat, June Cat, July Cat, August Cat, September Cat, October Cat, November Cat, December Cat
Erica Michaels - Amazing Grace
Calico Crossroads - Sweetheart, Yule (thaumatropes - spinning optical illusion paper toys)
knitting -
Feminine Knits
Tops and Toes
Knitted Lace Designs of Herbert Niebling
Socks From the Toe Up
Hiya Hiya - interchangeable needle set and 9" bamboo needles in sizes 4 - 9
That's it for this week. Have a great week. I'm going to play grandma!!!!!
BOY oh boy!!
I knew there was a reason I didn't do this post on Saturday!
This morning at 8:08 (ct) Charles James (CJ) Smith was born! We weighed in at 6 lbs 14 oz and was 19 1/2" long. Mom, Dad, sister Heather and baby are all doing fine. Now Grandma Penny just has to wait until next Thursday to see this fine little guy. (It's going to be a long 10 days!)
We seem to have beautiful weather and my lawn finally got mowed yesterday morning. I also got dirt in the hole in the front. Maybe in the coming week or so I will have time to get something planted in there now! I had better get it done soon so it has time to grow!
Not a lot new in the past week -
cross stitch -
Just Cross Stitch - July/Aug 09 - ornament preview issue
At Home with Needlework - May 09
knitting -
Flat Feet of the month for June/July - think patriotic!
And... the fair books are here! Stop by to get yours soon and start planning your fair entries.
Have a great week.
may 10
Happy Mother's Day!
OK - I am late again this week, but I have a good excuse this time! I spent yesterday in Laramie at the University of Wyoming graduation. Tom's daughter, Desiree, graduated with a degree in marketing and public relations. The really good news is that she already got a job! She starts tomorrow as the assistant manager of Maurice's in Laramie. Probably not her dream job, but a job none the less!
I sent out a newsletter earlier this week. If you did not receive and would like to get on the list for the newsletters, please send me an email and I will get you on the list.
new this week -
cross stitch -
Little House Needleworks - Bee Sampler, Alphabet Rhyme
Silver Lining - Torch of Freedom
Nora Corbett - Letters from Nora M, N, O
Kustom Krafts - Bella (black wolf), Puppy Santa, Garden Treasures, Here's Looking At You
Carolyn Manning - Little Snowballz Petey, Flakey Friends OOpsie
Bent Creek - So Happy, Uber Egg
Cricket Collection - French Pantry, Apron Strings, Carrot Cake, Wilde Rabbits
Imaginating - Wedding Prayer, Seashell Alphabet, Rejoice and Be Glad, Better With Love, Summer Roses, The Best Dirt
SamSarah Designs - Hit the Links
Cross Stitch & Needlework - July 09
Nouveau Encore Designs - Wyoming Tree, Nebraska Tree, Colorado Tree, Army Tree, Air Force Tree
knitting -
Classic Knits
That's about it for this week. No baby yet. We are less than 20 days from his due date and had lots of contractions on Friday. I'll keep you posted!
may 2 on the 4
Ok, I know this is late. No excuse. Just lazy. I had a bunch of things on my mind Saturday and couldn't get my head wrapped around any of them long enought to get anything done. I think it's better today. I hate days like that. It was kind of quiet in the shop and I had lots of things to do (still do!), but I just couldn't decide what I wanted to do. I started about 3 new projects, but it just wasn't what I wanted to do. I couldn't decide which project that was already in progress to work on. It was just a blah kind of day.
New in the shop this week -
cross stitch -
Calico Crossroads - Jack, Plenty (thaumatropes - spinning optical illusion paper toys)
Stoney Creek - Contemporary Expressions, Jingle Bell Snowman, Christmas Snowman, Happy Hearts Cats, Holly Table Settings
Sampler & Antique Needlework Quarterly - Summer 09
knitting -
Interweave Knits - Summer 09
Piecework - May/June 09
Knitters At Home (lots of afghans, pillows, etc from past Knitters Magazines)
That's about it for this week. Here's to hoping that I can get some things finished up and unclog my mind. There is so much coming up in the next couple of months that I really need to focus on.....
april 25
Oh what a difference a week makes! Or does it? It is snowing again this morning after we had 70 degrees this week. At least all the snow from last week melted into the ground and the grass, trees, and plants are very thankful for the moisture.
It was a pretty quiet week around here after all the excitement last week. No crazy people showed up that we had to call the police on at least!
We had a great group join us Friday afternoon to knit and stitch for a couple of hours. If you are free on Friday afternoons from 1 - 3 please stop by and join us.
New this week -
cross stitch -
Mirabilia - Circle of Friends
John Clayton - Anne Hathaway's Cottage
Nora Corbett - Lilac, Lily of the Valley
Just Nan - Over the Top Grow! Tin
Mill Hill Beads & Buttons - Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar, Pheasant Sampler, Fall Leaves, Opera House, Halloween Night
Mill Hill tiny treasured diamonds - in halloween this year!
Mill Hill autumn harvest magnets - 6 designs
and...
from Daylight - Stitch Smart Stand and Accessory Pack (this is a wonderful new floor stand for stitching with light and pattern holder)
yarn -
Step from Austermann in 6 bright solid colors
Simple Stitches (oops sorry this one is already sold out!)
That's about it for this week. Have a great week and a great May Day!!
april 18
Ho! Ho! Ho! Oh, wait we just had the Easter Bunny. Where did all this snow come from???? It is so beautiful though and we really did need the moisture. It will be so messy though, about ...tomorrow or Wednesday (when it is 70!)
What a week it was around here. First of all, thanks to everyone that came to the Stimulus Sale on Wednesday. It was great fun. A huge thanks to Cathy and Marsha for providing all the goodies - if you missed it, you missed lemon bars, gingerbread, orange balls, chocolate cookies, brownies, upside down cake, and I'm sure I'm missing something else. They were all great. It was quite a day, ending with the police. Now the story... it was a little after 7 and Marsha was here at the shop. In came a couple of other customers and then, her. I had never seen her before. She stopped just inside the door and I gave my usual greeting. She said she had been by several times and just wanted to see what it was all about. Then, everything became beautiful. All the yarn was beautiful, I was beautiful, the finished things were beautiful, the customers were beautiful, I was beautiful, the yarn was beautiful, we were all sisters, I was beautiful (oh, did I already mention that?), we were all beautiful. She wandered around for a while, all the while talking to herself. Marsha offered her some goodies and after some time decided to fix her a plate and maybe that would get her out sooner. After her being here for 45 minutes, Marsha went into the office and called the police. We finally got her back to the front of the shop, where she sat with another customer and they discussed country music (or not!) When the police showed up, he asked her if she had a place to go for the evening (the Lord will provide). He finally got her out of the shop and then to the parking lot. It was after 9:00 when they finally left. (We heard later that she entertained the police for most of the night!) What excitement!!
New this week -
cross stitch -
Stoney Creek Magazine - June 09
new fabrics - 16 ct Jamaica Sunset, 32 ct opalescent shimmering romance, 28 ct opalescent cotton candy pink
yarn -
flat feet - May colors - animal prints
Knit Col - 3 new colors
That's about it for this week. Have a great week!!
april 11
Happy Easter! (Happy Passover to my Jewish friends!) We missed out on Palm Sunday services at my church last Sunday because of the snow, so we had Palm Wednesday services! I also attended a very meaningful Seder Supper on Thursday evening. It just gives us a reminder of why we are on this earth and the great sacrifices that have come before us.
What a difference a week makes! All that snow from last weekend is gone, we have had a little more moisture during the week and more to come tomorrow. The Easter egg hunts may be a washout. All this moisture will be very welcome for the grass and flowers.
Don't forget about the "Stimulus Sale" to take place on Wednesday, April 15 from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. (extended hours!) At least 15% off everything in the shop, and yes that extends to phone in orders also. Some of the girls have planned refreshments for the evening, so stop by with your knitting or stitching and plan to spend some time (shopping and knitting/stitching!)
Did you see me on TV last night? It was a quick segment so if you blinked you probably missed it. Last Monday on the CBS Early show they showed a segment about how knitting was good to ward off dementia. The local TV station was contacted and they came out and did a piece on local knitting. Yeah us! If you want to see the whole Early show segment you can google "CBS Early Show Knitting for your health". It was a study done by the Mayo Clinic!
Also, I am participating in the online needlework show that runs from April 15 - April 20. You can log on to www.needleworkshow.com and view all the items. Contact me with the items that you would like and I will order them for you. This is like you getting to go to market!
New this week:
cross stitch -
Crossed Wing Collection - Dogs Day Out
Vickery Collection - Glastonbury Cross
Carolyn Manning - Pudge Fernfrond
Kustom Krafts - Golden Reflections, Raja, Throw Caution to the Wind, Legend of the Fall, Kitty on Porch, Dragonfly Fairy, Meowy Christmas, Kitties, Bath-time Puppies
Imaginating - The Smallest House, Bells Are Ringing, Go Confidently, Italian Blessing
Silver Lining - Perfect Pair
Glendon Place - The ABC's of Fall
M Designs - Checkered Bunnies, Miss Mary Mac's Pins & Needles Pincushion
Shepherd's Bush - Hide & Seek
Jeanette Crews - Tiny Dancers
Raise the Roof - Monthly Mockeries 2
SamSarah Designs - May Flowers
Little House Needleworks - Be True
Country Cottage Needleworks - Summer Retreats, Sunflower Inn
knitting -
Noro Book 4 - Jenny Watson Designs
Vogue Knitting - Spring/Summer 09
That's it for this week. Hope to see you all on the 15th!
Happy Easter!!
april 4
April Showers bring May Flowers. Wait, this isn't a shower - it's a BLIZZARD!! Oh well, we really need the moisture and I guess we have to take it any way we can get it.
I sent out a e-newsletter this week, so if you didn't get it in your in box, please let me know and I will send a copy to you. The most important news that you will need to know is about the Ewe Count Stimulus Sale - April 15 from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. (open extended hours for this one day only!) Everything in the shop will be at least 15% off. Don't miss it!
New this week -
cross stitch -
Lizzie Kate - Double Flip-its Pumpkin/Fright, Brew/Monster, Ghost/Halloween (these are the last 3 of the Boo! Double Flip-its), Cinderella is Proof, It's A Boy Thing
knitting -
Reversible Knits
100 Flowers to Knit & Crochet
Mother-Daughter Knits (by Sally Mellville & her daughter - great book - I want to knit it all!)
Colorwork Stitches
and...
Cat's Magical Markers (labeled A - F to help you keep track of things!)
I hope that everyone is warm and safe. I did not open today - I went out at 9:30 and shoveled the front steps and walk and by the time I was done, it was already drifted back in, so I have spent the day reorganizing and cleaning and trying to get some things caught up so I could have some time to do other things that need to be done.... it is never ending!!
Have a great week - it is Holy week.
march 28
What a wild weather week!! Blizzard/no blizzard, closed roads, snow, sunshine, closed schools. In all of this I did get to keep Jennifer and Heather for about 7 hours longer than they had planned due to the road being closed on Tuesday. We had a great visit. We had fun at Chuck E. Cheese on Sunday. I can't believe that the next time I will see them, I will have a new grandson.
There was not a lot of new stuff this week.
cross stitch -
Calico Crossroads - Finnigan Thaumatrope, Apples Thaumatrope
yarn -
Interweave Crochet - Spring 09 (OK - I'm not really in to crocheted sweaters, but I do have to do one out of this magazine!)
Sock Innovation - by Cookie A (quick - they are almost gone!)
Japanese Inspired Knits
Tofutsies - sock club color for April (the final sock club color!)
That's it for this week. Have a great week. We are supposed to have more snow the beginning of the week - welcome to springtime in the Rockies!!
march 21
Happy Spring!
I hope you have been enjoying this beautiful spring weather. I have had the doors open and the wonderful warm air has filled the shop. Now, they say all that is going to change. Go figure. It's way to early for it to stay this nice. We really need the moisture!
The Friday afternoon group is really getting off the ground. Yesterday we had 5 here. They really seem to be enjoying the time to get together during the day. I hope you will be able to join with us soon. We even had a small visitor to our group yesterday, with lots of pictures of Disneyland! Jennifer and Heather arrived here for a spring break visit just before everyone got here so everybody got to enjoy the pictures and autographs from Disneyland.
Don't forget about the yarns that are on sale. I need to clear some things out to make room to put the new things up. Sitting in boxes doesn't make it easy to sell!
New in this week -
cross stitch -
Peter Underhill - Tiddle's Lunchbox, Eeeny Meeny Miny Mo, Fin Eato
Valerie Pfeiffer - Winter Garland, Spring Garland, Topiary Rose
John Clayton - Worcester Cathedral, Georgiana, American Smooth, Viennese Waltz
Just Nan - Harmony Monogram Tin, Harmony Sampler (beautiful!)
knitting -
Knitters - Spring 09
Queensland Collection Book 10 - Jenny Watson Designs
flat feet - April sock yarn (think blue, pink, peach, lavender, green)
That's about it for this week. We are off to Chuck E Cheese in Fort Collins tomorrow after church. A special request by Heather!
march 14
Oh what a beautiful day! The weather is wonderful and only supposed to get better by the end of the week (the official start of spring!) I had a wonderful breakfast at church this morning. Our pastor and his wife cooked a Korean breakfast for the community. When I left, nearly 60 people had been served breakfast. It is a glorious day!
Some fun things happened around here this week. You all remember last summer when I got a new water line and all the fun that created. Well, about a month or so later the gutter and curb near the location of where they put the new water line in started to sink. I really didn't think too much about it, but it was hard to put my trash can out, because it kept sinking. About a month ago I noticed that a large chunk of the gutter had broken apart. I called the city and asked whose responsibility it was to fix the gutter. The homeowner. (I wasn't pleased with that answer.) I told them that the problem had started soon after the water department had fixed my water line. Call the water department I was told. So I did. They said they would send someone out to look at it. Wednesday I saw that they had come out and put some orange cones in the hole. Thursday morning (early!) they were back and took out the damaged gutter and curb. Thursday afternoon the city came out and filled the hole and built up the curb. Yeah! Sometimes it does pay to complain! There are still some barricades in front of the shop, so I'm not sure if they are really done or not. Time will tell.
There wasn't a lot of new items this week...
Just Cross Stitch - May/June 09
Sampler & Needlework Quarterly - Spring 09
Zweigart - Cats & Kittens
3 new colors of fabric
That's it for this week. I can hardly wait for the end of the week. Jennifer and Heather are coming to visit. I get to hear the whole story of the vacation and see that little pregnant belly!!
Have a great week!
march 7
I sent out an e-newsletter this week, so if you didn't get it, please let me know and I will forward it to you.
This has been a crazy week. A very dear person in the needlework industry had a brain anurism on Monday and passed away on Thursday morning. Kris Stott of Norden Crafts will be missed. Please pray for her husband Dave and the entire family. Dave & Kris were the guest speakers at our luncheon at the Nashville market, just a month ago. They are a fantastic couple and it is going to be very hard on Dave.
Tomorrow I am going to a meeting in Greeley to start planning the shop hop for this year. We are a little behind in our power curve, but I have confidence that we will pull it all together and have another great shop hop. Watch for more details as the time gets closer to July.
Well, last week we had no new cross stitch, only yarn and this week is entirely the opposite. No yarn, only cross stitch (and lots of it!)
Just Nan - Floral Fifteen
Nora Corbett - Rudolph, Christmas Eve Courier
Mill Hill - Wild Life (elephant, lion, frog, butterfly, turtle, and ladybug)
Jim Shore - 12 Days of Christmas
Just Libby - Snow Daze
Heart in Hand - 2009 Collector's Heart, Christmas Markings: Candy, Stocking, Snowflake, Snowmen, and the Border (this is a 12 part series)
Sekas & Co - Tea Lover's Heart, Spring Fingertip Towels, Bargello Easter Eggs
JBW Designs - French Hen, French Country Monogram Collection, Shoe Shopper, French Country Bistro, A Very Merry Spring, A Very Merry Winter, French Country Baby Carriage
Bent Creek - The Tree of Me, Clip Art - Love Letters
Jeanette Douglas - Pineapple Stitches, Take Time to Read, Tiny Christmas Biscornu
Carolyn Manning - The Bug Herder, Redwork Pine
Jermiah Junction - Flowers A to Z
Silver Lining - Bachelor Buttons
Val's Stuff - Puppy Love, Cattitude, Topsy Turvy Snowmen, More Snow, Chilly Willy, A Helping Hand
Waxing Moon - January, February, Home is Where My Cats Are, Love
Workbasket - House of Alphabets, Angels Sampler, Workbasket of Seasons, Cat Roundel
Indigo Rose - A Scottish Prayer, Walking to St. Ives, September
Prairie Schooler - July, Stars & Stripes, Welcome Spring, April
Imaginating - Spring Cottage, House Blessing, Birdhouse Welcome, Welcome Kittens
Raise the Roof - Patty's Fence, Find Your Joy, Eye Pod
Little House Needleworks - Liberty & Justice, State Fair
Shepherd's Bush - Scatter Luck, Scatter Snowflakes
Sue Hillis - Tools of the Trade, Love Pirate, Stitcher's Days of Christmas
Crossed Wing - Fiery Throated Hummingbird (2009)
SamSarah - Three Carrots
Glendon Place - Sixteen Gobbles, Harvest Gourds, Floating Leaves, Nuts About Autumn, Give Thanks
Cross Stitch & Needlework - May 09
Smocking & Embroidery #86
bead storage connect a box
new bead colors from Mill Hill
That's it for this week. Hope you enjoyed the great weather we had this past week. It is supposed to be changing (again).
Don't forget to change your clocks tonight for day light savings time!!
Have a great week.
Penny
february 28
Wow! Here I am - back on track! (At least I'm trying to get back on track.)
I have been so busy trying to get things done around here. It seems like I can never get caught up. There have been some really fun new yarns and patterns come in lately - and I want to knit them all! But, I haven't done any cross stitch and my models are falling behind. I just have to put something down and work on something else. I have been invited to a wedding reception the first part of April and I have to get a gift done for them. I don't think it ever ends.
My kids had a great time at Disneyland - and no, Heather did not want her "princess ears". You just can't second guess kids!! They got home yesterday and while I talked to Jennifer a couple of times while they were gone, I am dying to hear the whole story.
Nothing new this week in the cross stitch line, but I must have had a REALLY good time buying yarn because it all showed up this week!
So... new this weeek --
Piecework - March/April 09
Simple Style
square circular needles in all sizes
Mountain Colors - Bearfoot (sock) - 15 colors
Twizzle - 85% merino, 15% silk - 6 colors
River Twist - 100% merino - 6 colors
several patterns for socks & sweaters
Shibui - Sock - 13 new colors
Noro - Taiyo - 6 new colors
Furisode - 45% silk, 40% cotton, 15% wool - 5 colors
Berroco - 3 new booklets - including Norah Gaugh #4
accessories -
tiny spinning tote
That's it for this week. So, you can see why I want to dive into these yarns. The Mountain Colors are to die for and I'm not sure I can wait (OK I haven't), and the Noro colors are wonderful. No, no, I must do my cross stitch.....
Have a great week.
Penny
february 24
OK, so I am late again. I really tried to get to this on Saturday, but somehow failed. I'm not really sure what happened, time just slipped away and I got busy doing something else. (Where does it go??)
Isn't the weather beautiful? It was so nice Sunday afternoon I went for the first walk of the year. And it is supposed to be even better today! Then it's going to change. Imagine that.
New this week (can you believe after that list last week there are actually new things this week?):
cross stitch -
Stoney Creek magazine - April 09
Jill Oxton Cross Stitch & Bead Weaving #77
Mirabilia - Winter White Santa (absolutely gorgeous!)
Calico Crossroads - Melody Thaumatrope, Blossoms Thaumatrope (a spinning optical illusion paper toy)
knitting -
Interweave Knits - Spring 09
Noni - (patterns) - One Cute Hoodie for Girls & Women, One Cute Hoodie for Boys & Men, Little Boys All Seasons Pants and T's, All Seasons Play Pants & T-top (for girls), Ella & The Legume (felted coat for girls), The Ella Coat (sweater coat for women)
That's it for this week. My kids are at Disneyland this week and I am anxious to find out how Heather liked it. She is such a little princess. They were even having dinner with "The Princesses" while they were there. I had seen some pink Disney ears with a tiara between the ears and sent her some money so she could have some. The comment I got was "I'll have to see them to decide if I want them." Wow. And she isn't even 4 yet!!! I did get one picture Sunday night after the first day. (No ears) We'll have to see!!!
Have a great week. I'll try to do better next week (or the end of this week)
february 16 news
It seems like it has been a while since I posted here. I have been to Nashville, and had the pajama party.
Nashville was fun. It is always good to see all my shop owner friends and meet with all the cross stitch designers. I miss them at the bigger markets. I took some classes while I was there - a counted needlepoint class from Debbie Rowley of DebBee's Designs, a needle felting class from Judy of Mosey N Me and an internet class. I did manage to get out of the hotel one evening to go to dinner with a bunch of friends.
The pajama party was kind of quiet because of the weather. Some people were worried about driving and I don't blame them. Those of us that were here had a good time.
As you can imagine, there is a LONG list of new things -
cross stitch -
Lizzie Kate - Egg Hunt, A Chicky Easter, ABC Lessons
SamSarah - Hip Hop Ewe, First Day of Spring
Bent Creek - First Fall of Snow, Photobooth Snowmen
Mosey N Me - Bo Bob - Bo Peep's Brother, Bless This House, Summer Days Sampler, Winter Wonderland Sampler
Cat's Whiskers - Santa Says, Indian Dreams, Dragonfly Jewels, Spook-A-Boo!..., I Don't Do Frogging, Pussy Cat Pussy Cat, Cupcakes Glorius Cupcakes
Raise the Roof - Scrub-A-Dub-Dub, Monthly Mockeries I
X's & Oh's - Ort Boxes, Heavenly Bears 2010 Calendar
Linen Flowers - Behold A King
Hinzeit - Green Thumb, Bathroom, Best Friend, Charmed Vanity Plate, Easter Word Egg
Brittercup - Britty Kitty January/February, March/April, May/June
Silver Lining - Irresistible
Kustom Krafts - The Blessing, Butterfly Kisses, Spring Cascade
Nora Corbett - Letters From Nora J, K, L
Jeremiah Junction - Angels Among Us
Marilyn & Jackie's Collectibles - The Nativity in ABC's
Imaginating - Bath Hang Up, Tea for Two, Our Anniversary, Perfect Gift
Sue Hillis - Here's My Heart, Loves Me
Shepherd's Bush - My Valentine
Workbasket - Polar Quakers
Pegasus - Nestlenook Farm
Just Nan - Strawberry Heart, Dew Drop
Stoney Creek - Bightest Star, Auction Day, Heart of Christmas, Autumn Welcome, Songbirds, Happy Halloween
Erica Michaels - Give Thanks
Angel Stitchin - Throw My Clubs
Little House Needlework - In the Beginning, Coming to America, Traveling Stitcher
Country Cottage Kids - She Sells Seashells, Beach Cottage
Collaboration project - A Petit Sampling Etui
Teresa Layman (miniature knotwork) - Natalia, Galina, Sophia, Hogwash, Sunny Flowers, Welcome Snow, Karina, Anya, Polychrome Palooza
DebBee's Designs - For My Grandchild, Say What?!, (counted needlepoint) - Glitz & Glamour Diamond, Glitz & Glamour Topaz, Glitz & Glamour Amethyst
From Nancy's Needle (counted needlepoint) - Crystal Violets, Rose Garden, Memory Quilt, Tiger Lily Tiles
Just Libby - Bar-B-Que Santa, American Gothic Revisited
Lacey Thread Designs (hardanger) - My Heart's Garden, Allisons's Ring Pillow
accessories -
tote bags
fabric
scissors
needle slide
charm garden pins
Crescent Colours floss
Belle Soie
Weeks floss
Sampler Threads floss
craft strand separator
Valdani size 8 pearl cotton
knitting -
Zitron Zuberwolle - (sock yarn), Trekking XXL, Trekking Handart
Lonesome Stone - Mountain Feet
Kramer - Saucon Sock
Schaefer Yarns - Nicole (sock weight)
Knit One Crochet Too - Ty Dy Socks
Tilli Tomas - Beaded Plie, Beaded Lace
Noro - Taiyo (cotton, silk, wool, nylon blend)
Buffalo Gold - Heaven (laceweight)
Alpaca With a Twist - Highlander, Socrates
Polarknits - a polar fleece yarn - very warm for hats, slippers, and mittens
Queensland Collection - Cotton Bamboo, Rustic Tweed
Conjoined Creations - flatfeet for March (think green and shamrocks!)
Lizbeth size 20 crochet thread
accessories and books -
HiyaHiya - 9" needles in sizes 4 - 9
Seven Things That Can Make or Break a Sweater
You Can Crochet Socks
Double Knitting
Queensland Collection - book 8 (baby), book 9 (men)
Noro Joy
Chris Bylsma - So Inclined, Dew Drop
Kumihimo Braiding - Beginner's Guide to Braiding, Necklaces Braided
Tatted Gathering of Angels
Whew, I think that's it. A lot. The table in the classroom is full, plus lots of boxes under the table. Stop by soon for a full selection.
Have a great week!
Penny
january 31 news
We got a good dose of snow this week and it wrecked havoc on our first class of the Design Your Own Sweater class/workshop/support group. It was just too nasty Monday night to get out and about. We have rescheduled the class for the 2nd Monday of February - the 9th. We had planned to have this class on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month anyway, so it just pushed the first class back a bit. The snow was absolutely beautiful though.
I have been moving yarn around this week. I finally had a chance to go through the inventory that was done at the end of the year and found that there were some yarns that had not sold well this past year, so it is time for them to be gone. The price on these items will be reduced for quick sale (To make room for the new things that should start arriving this week!)
Don't forget about the "Big Football Game that is trademarked Sale" tomorrow (February 1) from 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tons of stuff at really reduced price and everything else in the shop is discounted. The only Sunday of the year that I am open. Take advantage of it.
I am leaving this week for the Nashville Needlework Market. This is the cash and carry show, so I will be bringing everything back in my suitcase. The pajama party is Friday, February 13 and it is then that we open the suitcases and the boxes that have arrived recently and view all the great new items available. If you can't make it Friday night all the items will be out on Saturday for the Spring Open House.
New this week:
cross stitch -
Sweetheart Tree - April Diamond & Daisy, May Emerald & Lily of the Valley, June Pearl & Rose, "P" is for Princess, Lavender Blossoms Fob, Country French Heart, Lavender Blossoms Biscornu, American Star Biscornu
yarn -
Vogue Knitting - Winter 08/09
A-Z of Knitting (soft back)
Contemporary Crochet
That's about it for this week - no post next week since I will be out of town, but the one after that will have all the new items from the markets listed. If you are interested in coming to the pajama party, please let me know as soon as possible as space is limited.
Have a great couple of weeks!
january 24
I sent out an email newsletter yesterday - please let me know if you didn't get it. It has lots of information about the upcoming events here in the shop.
I had a great time in San Diego. The weather was perfect - 80 every day! Thursday, while we were in our TNNA Retail Council meeting we went outside to have lunch and ended up having the afternoon session of our meeting on the patio of the convention center, with the bay behind us. Boats were going out and coming in - it was beautiful. I think I ate fish almost every night I was there and I never put on more than a light sweater. Deb, my friend from Michigan and Dana, my roommate from Denver even went to SeaWorld on Monday (I was sure I was going to buy way too much if I stayed at market any longer!). We only had 4 hours but it was great fun seeing Shamu and the dolphins and the penguins.
I also have baby news. Jennifer had her ultrasound and we are getting a BOY baby!! His name is going to be CJ (short for Charles James). Everyone is so excited. Now to get started on boy things....
The design your own sweater class starts on Monday night. Bring your yarn and needles and join us for this sure to be fun class. If you haven't seen the sweaters that have been our inspiration for this class, stop by and check them out - they are amazing!
The Super Bowl Sale is next weekend - Sunday, February 1 from 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Stop by for all the great deals and the Bargain Basement!
The pajama party is Friday, February 13 at 6ish until ?? I have a fun class planned and lots of really great food as always..and then there is the new stuff to shop for out of my suitcases and boxes!
New in this week -
cross stitch
Just Cross Stitch - March/April 09
Just Nan - Snow! Over the Top Tin
knitting -
Knitscene - Winter 08/Spring 09
new patterns to use with Cotton Kisses yarn
That's about it. Stay warm. It looks like we are supposed to finally get some snow. It looks like great knitting or stitching weather!
december 30
Happy New Year! We are almost to the end of another year. It has been a crazy year. We had a historical political season with a historic ending. Change is coming. I'm not really sure what that change will be, but by the grace of God we will get through the change and be better for it. We always are. The economy has been crazy and bound to get crazier. We must endure.
I hope you all had a very merry Christmas. I know that I did. My mom, grandma and I left here Tuesday morning and drove to Lincoln to visit with Jennifer, Tom and Heather. It was so much fun having 5 generations together for Christmas. We had a great time with Heather. She has grown so much since I saw her last in September. We returned home on Sunday. It was a great time. Heather had a great time with "the grandmas"!
I sent out an email on Tuesday before I left. If you did not receive it, please let me know. Several were returned due to it being "spam". Please add my email address to your address book so that doesn't happen. Don't forget about the big sale on Thursday, January 1. And don't forget to tell me that you read about it here on the blog for an additional 9% off your purchase!
New this week:
cross stitch -
Stoney Creek Magazine - Feb 09
At Home With Needlework Magazine - Nov 08
Mary's Hardanger Fancies
Bent Creek - Snapperbets 5 - HIQYZ
Heart in Hand - Stack of Hearts, Bernard
knitting -
Amber by Kim Hargraves
Socks A La Carte
Addi Click - interchangeable knitting system in your favorite Addi knitting needles
That's about it for this week. Have a very safe and happy new year. Best wishes to all for a very prosperous 2009!
december 22
Three days!!
What a week this has been. I made arrangements with my mom last Tuesday to change her flight to come in about an hour and a half earlier than we had originally scheduled. That meant that grandma would come in a 6 p.m. and mom at 7:30 instead of 9. Only an hour and a half in the airport instead of 3 hours. Good plan. Well, grandma arrived about 15 minutes late and then sat on one level of the airport waiting for a wheelchair for 45 minutes, while I waited on another level. Finally got the wheelchair and headed over to the other concourse to pick up mom. Her flight was an hour late. So we sat. She finally got in and we got another wheelchair (only took 10 minutes this time!) Got the luggage and to the car and home by 11. Everyone is fine (well, mom has a head cold now so we are nursing that!) We are headed to Nebraska tomorrow so I hope that the snow isn't too bad.
The trunk show from The Itty Bitty Nursery finally arrived today (2 weeks late). The items are SO cute. Stop by to see them. I will have the trunk show until the 5th.
New in the past week:
cross stitch -
Mirabilia - Ventian Opulence
needlepoint -
SuZy's Mini Stitches
knitting -
Namaste Buddy Bags (the same colors as the Zuma bags - but hurry because they are going fast!)
Don't forget about the new year's day sale from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mention that you read about it on the blog and get an extra 9% off!
That's about it for this week. I hope that everyone has a very Merry Christmas!!
december 16
I know I'm late. I have a good excuse. I was finishing up my Christmas presents and getting ready to start inventory. (Was that good?)
Baby - it's COLD outside. We had to have known that all those warm temperatures we had during the month of October and November would come back to bite us in the butt! What a shock to the system though. The tape I used to put up my Christmas lights around the window sure don't like the ice, as they are all down. I guess we'll have to be in the Christmas spirit inside the shop!
Suzy, Lorelee and I started inventory yesterday. It is moving along fairly well. (Oh to be done by Christmas!!)
Speaking of Christmas. There will be special holiday hours on Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day. Regular hours all other days. I will be gone from the 23rd - 29th. My mom and grandma arrive tomorrow (!!?!!) and we are headed to Lincoln for Christmas and then on the morning of the 29th we are all going with Jennifer to her doctor's appointment to find out what we are going to have!! That should be really fun!
New this last week -
cross stitch -
Nora Corbett - Holly, Jasmine
Mill Hill - Jim Shore Countryside Afghan
Trilogy - Christmas Line Up, Mamma Bette
Just Cross Stitch - Jan/Feb 09
knitting -
Knitting Socks With Handpainted Yarn
Tofutsies - bold stripe limited edition
That's about it for this week. Don't forget about the first ever New Year's Day Sale. 9, 19, 29, 39, or 49% off everything in the shop. And, if you mention you read it on the blog - an additional 9% off. Let's celebrate 2009!!!
Have a great week.
december 6
How did it get to be December?????
Only 19 days until Christmas. Are you ready? I am getting closer. Only the sleeves left of a sweater and a tiny bit on a pair of socks. Everything else is DONE!!! I do, however, have to get my house cleaned up since my mom and grandma are arriving in 11 days, and the inventory has to be done at the shop, and ......
We had a blast of winter this week. 9" of snow and some wind. It is looking a bit more like Christmas out there though. Hopefully the really cold is gone.
At our Tuesday night knitting and stitching group this week we decided that we want to start a "design your own sweater" workshop and support group. So, starting Jan. 26, and every 2nd & 4th Monday following, we are going to work on our own design. Stop by to see our inspirations and get more information.
And, I am announcing here first - I plan to be OPEN on January 1st for the first time ever with a Welcome to 2009 sale. Everything will be either 9%, 19%, 29%, 39%, or 49% off. Start the year with a big bang and join me from 10 - 4 for this first ever event. And, if you tell me that you read it on the blog you will get an additional 9% off!!!!
Not a lot new this week.
cross stitch -
Bent Creek - Snapperbets 4 FGNOPWX
knitting -
Interweave Knits - Winter 08
accessories -
Zuma Bags from Namaste in 7 colors (these would make great project bags or a fantastic hand bag!!)
Oh Snap! pouches also from Namaste in sets of 3
That's about it for this week! Have a great week!
november 29
I hope that everyone survived their Thanksgiving dinners and didn't eat too much. Also, hope you survived "Black Friday" and got all the deals that you went shopping for. I, for one, did not go shopping at 5 a.m. I figure the only thing that could get me out that early would be something for free and since I didn't even look at the ads, I didn't find anything that fit my criteria, so I didn't even go out. We did go last night to Barnes & Noble to pick up a book that I had ordered, but other than that - no shopping on Black Friday. (Besides that, I have all my Christmas shopping done!) I do have a couple of knitting items to finish up, but I sent all the gifts to the family in Nebraska earlier this week since I didn't think I would have room in the car when we go at Christmas. (I will have my mom and grandma and all our luggage and their gifts!)
Tom got a puppy last weekend. He had kind of been looking for a welsh corgi tricolor and hadn't had any luck. Well, I opened the Trader's paper last Saturday night and there they were - 8 weeks old and 1 tricolor male. "Nelson" arrived Sunday night. He is so cute. Little stocky legs and a round body. He has been so good. Only 2 accidents in the house. He just sleeps in his "apartment" and hangs out.
Not a lot of new items this week.
cross stitch -
Stoney Creek - Faith Hope Love, Vintage Cycles, Nothing But Bibs, Pets With Attitude, and Calendar Craze (these include calendar cover, daily planner, addrss book and cross stitch chart) - there are 6 different choices
knitting -
Toe-Up Techniques for Hand Knit Socks
Beyond Wool
Ella Rae book 13
Knitter magazine - Winter 08
and.... hand carved shawl pins (these are to die for!)
That's about it for this week. It is snowing out as I write this, so drive careful and have a great week!
november 22
Well, here we are. Less than a week before Thanksgiving. We all have so much to be thankful for, even in this economy. I am thankful for each of you reading this article. I am thankful for my family, my friends, and most of all my church. Without each one of these things my life would not be what it is today. A heartfelt thank you to each of you for what you do.
I sent a email newsletter this week. If you did not get it and would like one, please email me at penny@ewecount.com and request one. I would be happy to add you to the list. One thing I put in that newsletter was regarding the classes (or lack thereof) for the spring. I neglected to indicate that the monthly class for the Great American Afghan will continue to meet on the 1st Monday of each month. We have been meeting since September and everyone is encouraged to join us. We have done several of the squares for the afghan, but we always welcome new comers.
There was not a lot new this week.
cross stitch -
Peter Underhill - Kool Kitty, Happy Crisp Mouse
knitting -
new knitting needles with fun ends
and ...
I have put together an enormous amount of grab bags that are out now. There are some really fantastic yarns in these grab bags at fantastic prices. Many are scarf quantities, but there are some quantities that would be good for sweaters as well. Some are odd & ends, and there are some that are not. You really have to see this selection to believe it!
One last thing for this week - don't forget about the 14th anniversary sale to be held on Friday, Nov 28 & Saturday, Nov 29! I really can't believe that I am starting my 15th year in business! You are all a blessing to me and I thank you for all your business over the past 14 years!! Everything in the shop will be on sale during the sale! Be sure to stop by and get some great deals.
Happy Thanksgiving!!
november 15
Wow! November 15. Thanksgiving is in less than 2 weeks. Christmas is just around the corner. Are you ready? The shop is brimming with items for last minute gifts. Gift certificates always make great gifts for the knitter or stitcher on your list. Or how about a set of fun knitting needles to tuck in the stocking?
I am sending out a quick email newsletter the first part of next week. No mailed newsletter this year. The cost is simply prohibitive to do that. Tell all your friends that don't receive the email newsletter to give me a call and get their email on the list.
Don't forget about the anniversary sale that happens the weekend after Thanksgiving. 14th anniversary! I can't believe that I am starting my 15th year in business. Thank you to everyone for making that possible. It has been wonderful!
Not a lot of new items this week.
Knitted Jackets
and.... the flat feet of the month! These are great! Some are Christmas colors (red & green) with snowmen, stars, snowflakes, and trees. Some are shaded blues for Hanukkah. If I had more time it would be a hard decision which one I would pick first!
That's it for this week. Hope you all enjoyed the first snow. Boy, was I shocked when I got up Friday morning to find 3" of snow! We were way overdue though! Kind of gets you in the mood of the season though doesn't it?
See you all soon!
november 8
Did you survive the wind? I think all that lovely weather we have been having over the last month or so is now gone. With the wind. Blowing. My fence is kind of like that. Gone with the wind. All over my back yard. In pieces. Not a pretty sight. Oh well - that's why we live in Wyoming. Send all our nasty air to Nebraska! (sorry about that Nebraska).
Well, the elections are over. Thank goodness. We won't have to listen to all those ads for another 2 years or so. No matter how you feel about the winners, there is someone else just as passionate about the losers. We must all learn to work together for the good of the country. Because that is what matters the most - the country. We have a constitution that will uphold the country and we must strive for a union that will work for everyone.
OK off my soapbox.
Lots of new things things in this week -
cross stitch -
Imaginating - Joyous Quilts, Mr & Mrs Claus, Santa's Favorite Things, Santa Hang-up, Santa's Visit Stocking, Peace Hope & Love
Diane Graebner Our Teacher's Trust
Nora Corbett - Letters From Nora - G, H, I
Sue Hillis - Pillage & Plunder, Yo HoHoHoHo, Arrrrh!
Just Nan - In the Tin Jingle Biscornu, Over the Top Tin Jingle
Cross Stitch & Needlework - Jan 2009
Bent Creek - Snapperbets 3 - DELMTUV
AB Designs - Quickie Hope, Quickie Love, Quickie Peace, Naughty Kitty, Nice Dog
Heart in Hand - Monthly Markings September, Monthly Markings October, Monthly Markings November, Monthly Markings December, Wee Santa 2008, What Makes it Winter
Raise the Roof - Snow Daddy
Vickery Collection - Celtic Medallion
Silver Lining - Rose Ornament May/June, A Bed of Roses
Kustom Krafts - Power of the Mist, Lighthouse Christmas, Spirit of the Tiger
Cricket Collection - Rest & Be Thankful, Dickens Mittens - Chapter One, Dickens Mittens - Chapter Two, Dickens Mittens - The Last Word
Ginger scissors - limited edition Roberta
yarn -
Picture Perfect Knits
Free Range Knitter - Stephanie Pearl McPhee (the Yarn Harlot)
Baby Beanies
Cute Knits for Baby Feet
Knit One Below (I personally love this technique!)
3 new colors of Azapa (wool, alpaca, silk)
square double points - size 0,1,2,3
and from In Sheep's Clothing in Lander, Wyoming - shower bars (hand made soy soap swaddled in Wyoming navajo churro wool) - these are really fun and would make great gifts!
That's about it for this week. Have a great week and stay warm. See you all soon!
november 1
OK so I'm late again. Sorry. I have a really good excuse this week though. Saturday morning I left early to spend the day with Tom and his 2 sons. We went up to the cabin that Tom had purchased in September to clear some timber and cut down some trees. I thought I was going along to help do the work. To my surprise when we got there they built a fire in the stove in the cabin and pulled up a chair and told me to knit! All I did all day long was knit and feed wood into the fire. What a great day! There was about 4" - 5" of snow up there and a little chilly so it was toasty warm in the cabin with the fire going. I don't get many days like that!
On a sad note, a very dear friend of a very dear friend passed away this past week. She was also a customer and although we never got her to use "the good stuff" she did a lot of crocheting and will be missed. Rest in peace dear Bonnie. You are now out of pain and able to walk with a much litter step.
I hope that everyone plans to go vote this week. I really don't care who you vote for (well, maybe I do), but this is a very important time in our history and your vote is very important. Don't miss out on this opportunity. (And if you don't vote I don't want to hear one word of complaint!!)
New this week -
cross stitch -
cashel (28 count) - sapphire sky
lugana (28 count) - autumn blush and desert stone
aida (16 count) - blue dynasty
Sampler & Antique Needlework Quarterly - Winter 08
Shepherd's Bush - Glad Tidings Sampler, Glad Tidings Fob, Sadie's Christmas Pocket, Wanda Witch
Piecework - Nov/Dec 08
That's about it for this week. Had a great week. The weather is supposed to turn this week. Don't forget to vote!
october 25
OK, so I am a little late posting this week. Sorry. Yesterday got crazy.
I had a great week. Friday I went to Denver with our new pastor and a couple of others from the church to a stewardship conference. It was absolutely fantastic. I learned so much. Now to keep the excitement going and put all that we learned into practice! That will be the hard part. When we were done with the conference, Pastor Cho took us to a state park in south Denver and we hiked for about 30 minutes. It was beautiful. The colors were amazing. There were signs when we went into the park about bears and rattlesnakes. We weren't worried. When we came back out, there was a couple of guys standing there. "Did you see the bear?" "What bear?" "The bear that was off to the left about 150 yards up the path." "Uh, what bear. Bear?" We sure didn't see any bear! After that Pastor Cho took us to have Korean food. It was very good. I had never had seaweed or kimshe (Ok I know I spelled that wrong!!!) It was a great day!
I talked with Heather this week about the new baby. She is sure that it is a baby sister. Not a baby brother. They got to hear the heart beat and she saw the baby on the "puter".
Some new things this week:
cross stitch -
Just Nan - Frost on the Pumpkin
Mirabilia - Bluebeard's Priness
Peter Underhill - Snow Fun For Me, The Very Last Leaf, Life's A Bed of Roses, Say it With Flowers, A Cat For All Seasons, I Don't Do Mornings, A Cat Can Purr It's Way Out of Anything
John Clayton - Mini Wild Poppies, Mini Scotch Harebells, Mini Buttercups, Mini Daisies, Scotch Harebells Panel, Wild Poppies Panel, Candlelight, Flamenco Dancer, Cuddles, Rember
Valerie Pfeiffer - Autumn Garland, Summer Garland
Jill Oxton - Cross Stitch & Beading #76
Calico Crossroads - Harvest Purrfection, Wrap It Up
Lizzie Kate - Wear A Smile, Gifts Wonder Double Flip-it, Carols Peace Double Flip-it
also check out the new magnetic lap frames!
knitting -
Continuous Cables - Melissa Leapman
Mason-Dixon Knitting Outside the Lines
Prayer Shawl Companion
Knitting On Top Of the World - Nicky Epstein
Fleece Navidad - Maggie Sefton
Knitted Finger Puppets
That's about it for this week. Have a great week and a safe and spooky Halloween. It looks like the weather is supposed to hold for this Halloween. It is usually a great day for a snow storm!!
october 18
We had our little blast of cold air and no snow, and now we are back to a beautiful Indian Summer. I just finished raking the yard and I didn't even need a coat on. No wind - I'm not sure I'm in Wyoming! But they say that it is supposed to get windy this afternoon again.
The men are out hunting so I hope that you got started on your Christmas things while you had some time alone. You have only 60+ days!!!
I had some WONDERFUL news this week. My little Heather is going to be a big sister!! After 2 years of trying and lots of frustration, fertility shots and the decision that there wasn't going to be another child, the stars have aligned (or in this case the egg and the sperm!) and I will be a Grandma again in May or June of 2009! I am thrilled. (Congratulations dear - I know you are reading this!)
In other news, some of you know Marsha (she works for me sometimes). Her brother had a heart transplant last Monday and is recovering. They really need your prayers. Marsha has been in Denver for the past 5 weeks taking care of him and will probably be there a few more weeks unti he is stable enough to be on his own. It is not a smooth recovery so please think of them. Thank you.
There wasn't a lot of new things this week, but here they are:
cross stitch -
Nora Corbett - Christmas Tree 2008
Just Cross Stitch - December 08
Stoney Creek Magazine - December 08
knitting -
Vogue Knitting - Holiday 08
Interweave Knits - Holiday Gifts
Knitted Lace of Estonia (beautiful shawls and scarfs!)
That's about it. Have a great week!
october 11
I think that fall is officially here and the "s" word is definitely in the forecast - maybe today! I had to turn my furnace on yesterday - it was a chilly 61 in the shop yesterday morning and I was cold!
I found out a couple of weeks ago that my Mom is planning to come to Cheyenne for Christmas. Then, out of the blue, my Grandmas called last weekend and she wants to come also! I talked with Jennifer and she wants us to come there for Christmas, but then she is planning to fly to New Mexico on Jan 4 for a week and is leaving Heather with me! The "Grandmas" are leaving on the 5th, so it looks like we will go to Denver on the 4th and spend the night so I can shuttle everyone to and from their respective places. It should be interesting to keep everyone's schedules coordinated!
I got yelled at last week for not posting on a regular basis. Sorry. It has kind of crazy. And if there is not a lot of new things, I don't think about posting. Forgive me.
So, this week there are a LOT of new things!
cross stitch -
Twisted Threads - Pumpkin House Sampler, My Kitchen
Diane Graebner - The Red Hot Bikini, Rockin' Sisters
Sekas & Co - Fall Fingertip Towels, Deck the Halls Heart, Snowflakes & Sampler Stitches
Indigo Rose - Winter White, Stella, Beads Buttons & Bows
Silver Lining - African Violets #4
SamSarah Designs - Hip Hop Hound, Frosty Flakes, Cozy Socks, Cozy Mittens, Cozy Hat
M Designs - Imagine Tree Ornament, Inspire Tree Ornament, Boo!, Autumn Leaves
Val's Stuff - I Like Winter
Waxing Moon Designs - Snowballs 4 Sale, Be Jolly By Golly, Holiday Minis Pillow, Merry Christmas
Imaginating - Snow Babies, Gift of Christmas, Stacking Snowmen, Blessings Hang-up, Winter Songbird, Winter Wonderland, Stocking Snowmen
Kustom Krafts - Dolphins At Play, Lioness & Cub, Polar Bear Holiday
JBW Designs - Christmas Purse, Tis the Season, Baby's First Christmas, Red Mitten Collection I, Red Mitten Collection II, English Plum Pudding
Mill Hill - Sophie Sheep, Clarrisa Cow, Percy Pig
28 ct Jobelan - Orange, Lemon, Lime (all hand dyed)
yarns -
Color Style
Boutique Knits
"It Itches" - knitting cartoons (VERY funny!!!!)
Encore Boucle (bulky) - 5 colors
Encore Colorspun - 7 colors
and......
Flat Feet Sock of the Month - yes, I have been accepted to participate in Flat Feet SOM! and the November flats have arrived. and they are to die for. I get 8 flats each month - every one different - every one incredible. You won't be able to choose. I can't put them on sale until the 15th (Wednesday), but be here early to claim yours!!
That's it for this week. Stay warm. Bundle up. Get your flu shot. Start your Christmas projects. Buy more.
september 29
OK - I didn't post over the weekend. Silly me. I lost the web address to get into my blog to post. I don't know where it went. Just disappeared. So, I had to wait until I could call the company to get my passwords again.
Classes are going strong. Something every night around here. But, again, not a lot of people are signing up for the classes. What is with that? Everybody wants to know about classes, but nobody signs up. I am at a loss with this whole class thing. There certainly is no shortage of people coming in during the day to ask for help on a certain project, but sign up for a class....not so fast.
OK, off my soapbox.
Don't we live in an exciting time? The economy stinks, who know where we are going politically, and this Wall Street bailout..... My personal opinion? We need to be doing more needlework. More with our hands. How about cross stitch, knitting, crochet, needle punch, needle felting, tatting....something. And where do you get the goods to do all these great things? Right here!!!
New this week -
A Stitcher's Hands - O Holy Night, Santa's Favorite Cookie
Smocking & Embroidery #84
Crewel or Surface Embroidery
I'd Rather Be Stitching license plate holders
and... I think I forgot to tell you last week ... the 2008 Just Cross Stitch Annual Christmas Ornaments issue is here. They are going fast. Get them soon.
knitting -
Shibui - Sock (6 new colors), Block Baby Blanket, Transition Sock
Together or Separate (Twinsets)
All About Knitting
Interweave Crochet - Fall 08
101 Stitches to Knit
Noro Collection book 3 - Jenny Watson Designs
and - Ewe Count has been added to the list of shops to get the Flat Feet Sock of the Month starting in October. Call me for details.
That's about it for this week. See you all soon.
September 19 - pajama party, fall open house, changes, on line show
Wow! What a week I had. I left last Wednesday morning and traveled to St Louis. I had a meeting Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning. Spent a couple of hours on Main Street in Historic St. Charles (really cool place - fun shops and great restaurants). Had a retreat for shop owners on Thursday evening and all day Friday. Had classes Saturday - a needle felting class from Judy of Mosey N Me and an over one cross stitch class from Ruth from Twisted Threads. (Ask to see Mr Santa!) Market was Sunday and Monday. I spent WAY too much money, but I had a great time!
The pajama party is tonight, but I thought I would try to get all this posted before hand because I know I won't have time to do it tomorrow! Tons of new stuff!
cross stitch -
Sweetheart Tree - A Bevy of Bunnies, Blackberries on Gingham Biscornu, Holiday Holly Biscornu, "O" is for Owl, Monthy Birthstone Sampler (new series) - January, February, March
Cross Stitch & Needlework - November 08
Lavender Wings - Jingles Chuckles Snowball & Twitch, Naughty Or Nice
DebBee's Designs - Glitz & Glamour Sapphire, Pearl, Ruby, Emerald, Peridot, Diamond Delight IV
Dinky Dyes - Love Laugh Survie & Thrive (limited edition)
CherryWood Design Studio - Naughty or Nice, Smell My Feet, Down the Chimney
Blue Ribbon Designs - Behind the Gate
Raise the Roof - Bubbas Bail Bonds, Needlework Accessories for Dummies (limited edition), Halloween Silhouette (limited edition)
Lizzie Kate - Be Blox (Be Jolly Be Merry Ornaments), Santa Wants to Know, Christmas is Forever
From Nancy's Needle - Two Cabanas, Mary's Little Lamb, Two Country Barns, Medallion, Holiday Tree
Just Nan - Pretty Wicked! (limited edition), Chillary, B-r-rice, Frozie, Count LeScarrot
SamSarah - Happily Ever After, Baubles October, November, & December
Funk & Weber - Fall in Pieces
Val's Stuff - A Teenie Weenie Halloweenie, Springs A Buzzin, Long May She Wave, Boo to You, In the Pumpkin, Patchy Forest Friends, Kiss Me, Boo, Spooky, Ho Ho Ho, Two Treats for Halloween
Mosey N Me - Merry Motifs, Bunnies & Bees Spring Sampler, Fox Fall Sampler
Hinzeit - Butterfly, Dragonfly, America Matters, School Matters, Military Matters, Cancer Matters, Charmed Merry Christmas Star
accessories -
pink lady needle minder, pink snips scissors
craft bag lights
tote bags
zippered bags
needle holders
yarn -
Sassy Skein - knitting kits for kids
Lace Merino - 10 colors
Plus, I'm sure there are things that I have missed! Lastly, you NEED to stop by the shop and see all the changes I have made. I should never go to a merchandising class! I came home with lots of ideas! I hope you like the changes that I have made - I just hope that I can find everything now that I have moved it around! I personally think that it is a great improvement and I am excited to see what everyone thinks.
Stop by soon to see all the new things.
By the way, next week - September 24 - 29 be sure to log onto www.needleworkshow.com and do your own shopping. Let me know what you would like and I will order it for you! Like going to your own personal needlework market in your jammies!
Have a great week - see you soon!
september 6
School has started. The weather has cooled. NOW is the time to get going on those fall and winter projects. The dreaded "C" holiday will be here before we know it. Halloween has invaded our stores and Christmas won't be far behind. It amazes me how soon that stuff starts to appear - as if we don't remember when it comes every year!
I had a great trip last weekend to visit the kids. When I arrived on Friday evening I was told "we are going to the zoo tomorrow - the one in Omaha!" (She knows the difference!) We stopped at the yarn stores in Omaha before going to the zoo. It is always fun to see other shops. One of them has all their yarn displayed by color - interesting. Sunday we just bummed all day. We did take a walk to visit Heather's preschool. (OH my God! She starts preschool this week - wasn't she just born!!!) Spent some time in the park on the way. Monday we went to the zoo in Lincoln. Now, she has been there so many times she could do it blindfolded. Ride the ponies, see the animals, catch the butterflies, sit in the bald eagle nest, etc. Then, sadly, I had to drive back to Cheyenne on Tuesday. I love going, but it is always good to get home. So much work to get done. Classes start Monday night (be sure to sign up soon for the ones you want) and then every week day is filled until after Thanksgiving. I am leaving Wednesday to travel to St. Louis for a TNNA board meeting, retail retreat, classes, and market. It will be an action packed, mind boggling week.
The pajama party is in just a little less than 2 weeks. If you haven't signed up yet, do so soon. We have a really great time and you will get to see the new things first hand. I have already started to accumulate some of the new things to bring out that night. We have great food, a class (that I don't know what it will be yet!), and then lots of fun and shopping.
New this week -
Calico Crossroads - Take Me Too!, Kat Tuna Fish
Lavender & Lace - Fallen Roses
Mary Engelbreit's Home Companion - Oct/Nov
Lizzie Kate - Tiny Tidings XIII, Sata 08, Don't Get Your Tinsel in a Tangle, Double Flip-it - Tree Candy, Double Flip-it - Faith Cheer
From Nancy's Needle - Liberty Stars
Bent Creek - Baby Row
Imaginating - Ol Harvest Moon, Beware, Full of Blessings, Halloween Hangup, Autumn Days, Harvest Home
Val's Stuff - Treats for Me
Raise the Roof - Wise Old Owl, Round Robin
Kustom Krafts - Sunflowers, Hummingbirds I, Leopard
Sue Hillis - It's A Baby, Happy Halloween, Cottage Collection
SamSarah Designs - Baubles October, Baubles November
Just Nan - Over the Top Boo! tin, Boo! needlebook, Lavender Angel, Blitzen Glistens, Ladybug Santa, Deck the Halls
Knitters Magazine - Fall 08
16 new colors of Aracania Ranco
That's about it for this week. Stay warm. Enjoy the season because we all know it is going to change!
See you soon.
august 23
OK, I know it isn't August 23rd, it really is August 25. I was so busy over the weekend (doing what I'm not sure) that I didn't get a chance to write. Really, I have been doing A LOT of knitting. I set a challenge for myself to knit an entire sweater during the olympics. So, I cast on just before the opening ceremonies on August 8, knit on the sweater all the way to Jackson and back, knit all last week (with time out to get caught up from being gone - you know, paperwork, house work, laundry, etc. and mailing out 2500 newsletters). I finished the sweater. I sewed the last button on just before the closing ceremonies started. I was an accomplishment, but one that I am proud of. So, the next time you are in, ask about my olympic sweater. I think I deserve a gold medal!
The other reason I didn't write sooner is that there was hardly any new items last week. It makes it hard to write about new stuff when there wasn't any!
So, without any further ado, here are the new things:
Prairie Schooler - December, November, Santas & Snowman, When Witches Go Riding, 2008 Santa
Mirabilia - Athena Goddess of Wisdom
A Stitcher's Hands - Peace
new fabric - Cashel (28 count) - Ruby Wine & Charcoal Gray
Belfast (32 count) - Charcoal Gray
That's it - hardly worth writing about. I am taking a couple of days this weekend and heading to Lincoln to visit the kids. It will be my last chance to get out of town before the classes start in earnest on the 8th of September. Once that happens, I am committed in the evenings Monday - Thursday every week until Thanksgiving. It is a huge time committment and I hope that everyone takes advantage of all the classes. I think that classes are an important part of the shop experience and I just wish that more people would take advantage of them. Please look at the schedule and think about taking a class.
Have a great week and watch out for the little ones as they start back to school.
August 8 news
Rain! We needed the rain! I hope that no one got flooded out with our big rain storm the other night. The Snyder River was flowing fast! (That would be all the water running down Snyder Ave on Tuesday night!)
Jennifer and Heather have been here since last Saturday. We have had a marvelous time. Heather decided that she wanted to be "one of the ladies" and has been shopping all week. She ended up with 7 tote bags full of stuff - beads, threads, yarn, crochet hooks, etc. What a hoot she was! It took a while to get it all put away!
I am leaving later this morning to go on vacation. Tom and I are taking his kids to Saratoga for the weekend. (Jenn & Heather were supposed to go with us too, but Jenn has a dinner in Lincoln Saturday night so has to go back early.) Then we are leaving from Saratoga on Monday and heading to Jackson and Yellowstone Park for the rest of the week. I am really looking forward to not having to be somewhere at a certain time! I can't remember the last real "vacation" I had. Marsha will be in charge of the shop while I am gone.
New in this week -
Just Cross Stitch - October 08
Heart in Hand - Monthly Markings - May, June, July, & August
Nora Corbett - Letters from Nora D, E, & F
Lynn's Prints - Berry Pickin, Mr. Squirrel
Cricket Collection - Bone Appetit, Witch's Moon, Rich Praise
Imaginating - Witch's Ride, Nantucket Basket, Autumn Time Quilt, Autumn Songbird, Fall HangUp
Silver Lining - Red Rose Ornament March & April
Plymouth Yarn - 2 new colors of Boku, 4 new colors of Dreambaby DK, and 5 new colors of Sockatta
That's about it for this week. Have a great week. I know I am!!!!
Newsletters will be sent when I return!
august 2
OK, so it is actually August 3 when I am posting this. A little late, but better late than never. Yesterday was a little crazy so I never made it here to put this in. I had to get the house cleaned up because a little person arrived yesterday afternoon (with her mom) to spend the week. I am so excited that Jennifer and Heather are here for a week. She has grown so much since I saw her in May. I told her that I was going to squish her down and make her small again because she was growing up way to fast. She just giggled.
It has been hot. Don't complain. Soon it will be cold. Then we'll complain about that. It has been hot.
Only a few new things this week -
Namaste - messenger bags - 5 colors - these are GREAT bags
Crochet magazine - Sept 08
Vogue Knitting - fall 08
cross stitch -
Lizzie Kate - Ice Cream Sweet Tooth Box, Candy Sweet Tooth Box
new fabrics - lugana 28 ct - blue dynasty, cashel 28 ct - country blue, aida 16 ct - opalescent winter winds
That's it for this week. Next week's post will be on Friday morning because I am leaving Friday for a weeks vacation!! Yeah!! I really true vacation with no real purpose except to rest and relax. I soooo need this.
Have a great week and stay cool.
july 26 news
The final Frontier Days parade is going on as I write this. The school buses full of people in cowboy hats will soon be a memory for another year. Frontier Days does not really affect me as much as some businesses. People that are here for Frontier Days for the most part are not my crowd. I have had several people here for the Shop Hop (you still have a few days to participate!) and it is always fun to see those people that I get to see once a year. (You know it isn't that far - you could come up more often!)
New this week -
cross stitch -
Jill Oxton Cross Stitch & Beading #75
2009 Keepsake Calendar
Val's Stuff - Wrap it Up
Imaginating - The Cats, We Are Family, Unknown Blessings, Summer Songbird
Workbasket - Quaker Peacock & House, Maze, Swan Roundel, Sunflower House
Kustom Krafts - Happy Nappers, Tulip I, Clematis Fairy
Silver Lining - "Deja Vu" New York & Paris
M Designs - Didi's Mermaid, Grandma's Quilt, Checkered Liberty, Checkered Halloween, Checkered Christmas
knitting -
Rowan Magazine #44
Casual, Elegant Knits
Chic Knits
Tofutsies - 15 new colors plus the August limited edition sock club yarn
Noro Silk Garden Sock - 8 colors
Tilli Tomas - beaded silk
That's about it for this week. Have a great week. Only 5 months to Christmas - have you started yet??????
July 19 news
Thank you to everyone for enduring all the construction out front the last week or so. It took longer than they anticipated and there were a few glitches in the works but I have a great new water line with lots of water pressure and when they get around to figuring out what they are going to do with the area out front (I am lobbying for concrete!) it will all be back to normal. The neighbors were not quite so lucky = they ended up with over $6000 damage to their basement when the water exploded through their foundation. Sooooo glad I'm not them.
The shop hop is still going great. If you haven't had a chance to do the shop hop yet you still have time - it runs until the end of the month.
Welcome to all the visitors for Frontier Days. It's the best time to come to Cheyenne - or the best time for the locals to get out of town.
Lots of new items this week -
cross stitch -
Cross Stitch & Needlework - Sept 08
Australian Smocking & Embroidery - issues 72 & 73
tail catcher (like the old dolollys) - used to tuck the tails of your thread
Weeks Dye Works - 3 new thread colors - Blue Heron, Berry Splash, & King Mackerel
knitting -
ShiBui Knits - Socks - 5 colors - plus patterns for baby sweaters and adult mittens
Knit One Crochet Too - Spiral Socks (yarn & dye to make your own self striping socks)
Nancy Knitting Notions - circular needle ID tags, WPI tool kit, needle & hook gauge, DP needle tube, DP WIP tube, electronic row counter, row counter plus (3 counters in 1), knit kards (includes 14 cards with tons of useful data)
I think that's it for this week. Enjoy Frontier Days. Enjoy all the traffic (you know it will be gone soon!). Have a great week.
Penny
July 12
Well, 2 days has turned into a week. We should have know that when the city said it would take 2 days to do the water, it would take longer. Now, they plan to repave Randall Ave since they already have it torn up. New projections are to do that on Monday. So sorry for all the inconvenience. It will be much better when they are done.
Had a really fun week here this week. Last year when I did the boutique for the EGA Rocky Mountain Region seminar in Park City several of the ladies from Salt Lake asked Suzy if she would teach a class for them if they came here a couple of days before this years seminar in Denver. So we had 5 lovely ladies from Utah spend Monday & Tuesday with us. They were a tremendous amount of fun. Thanks to all of them for being such a lovely group.
Great new stuff this week -
cross stitch -
Nordic Needle - 2008 Award Winning Hardanger Designs
Shepherd's Bush - Into the Night, Queen Sheep, Happy Pumpkin Roll, Miss Liberty, Sam, Mermaid Sampler, Sail Away
knitting -
Piecework - July/Aug 08
Knitscene - Fall 08
Creative Knitting - Sept 08
Berroco - Noarh Guaghan #3, Sockcetera #280
Lost Sock - 200 ways to use your single sock (SSS anyone?)
Great Garter Stitch
Never Not Knitting - The Yarn Harlot - Stephanie Pearl-McPhee - 365 Days of Wit & Wisdom for 2009
Cascade Yarn - Heritage sock - Christmas Red
Plymouth Yarn - Happy Choices - similar to Flat Feet - printed and undyed
South West Trading Co - Therapi braided wrap kits
That's about it for this week. We welcome all the visitors this next week to Cheyenne Frontier Days. Also, the shop hop is continuing so we see visitors from the Denver area almost every day. I LOVE this time of year.
Don't forget about Stitch N Pitch - it is coming up August 9. Contact me for ticket information. I, unfortunately, will not be able to attend this year. We are going on vacation! An honest to God true vacation. I can hardly wait.
Have a great week. See you soon.
Construction & road closure
Yes, the road is closed in front of the business. But this is a very good thing and you can still get here by parking in the lot next door. Just access the parking lot off Snyder! Hopefully this will only be for a couple of days (at least that is what they are telling me!) The completion of this will make me a VERY happy woman! It is a long time in coming (5 years) and suspends a $12,000 lein that the city of Cheyenne put against my house when I had the zoning changed. I can deal with the construction and the road being closed for a couple of days to offset that!!!!
See you soon!!
july 5
I hope that everyone had a great 4th of July. Mine was interesting to say the least. The fireworks were beautiful though.
The Front Range Shop Hop has started and will run the entire month of July. Call me if you need more details about the shop hop.
New this week -
Lizzie Kate - Normal (is just a setting on the washer)
Needlepoint Now - July/August 08
JBW Designs - A Very Merry Autumn, A Very Merry Summer, Love & Joy Stocking, Christmas Alphabet, Christmas Tree, Autumn Harvest
Waxing Moon - Grandmummy's Treat Shack, Harvest Blessings, Black Cat's Halloween, Simply Halloween
Imaginating - Summer Time Quilt, Summer Hang Up, Trellis Birdhouse
Kustom Krafts - Snowman Season, Bee's Magic, Aquarius, Morning Song, Arabian Jewels, Emerald Forest
Sekas & Co - Stained Glass Ornaments V, Halloween Square Sampler Stitches, A Candy Corn Heart
new fabric - 28 ct cashel - Summerwinds, 28 ct lugana - Opalescent Midas Touch
needlepoint trunk show from Western Star - a variety of books, saddles, chaps and Indian pots
yarn -
Knitters - Summer 08 (hurry in - they are almost gone!)
SR Kertzer - Marble Chunky - 16 fun colors - 100% acrylic
That's it for this week. Enjoy the heat and put lots of sunscreen on!!
See you soon.
june 28
What a beautiful week it has been. The weather has been near perfect. The shop hop models are done(!!!!) and I am ready for the shop hop to start on Tuesday. It should be a great time. Oh, you don't know about the shop hop. Well, let me tell you. This is our 8th year. There are 4 shops. Ewe Count, Country Crafts in Greeley, Main Street Stitcher's Garden in Longmont and Fanci Mats in Littleton. We team up each year for a fabulous time. You can start at any one of the 4 shops. Pick up your passport and free totebag and free cross stitch chart. Each shop has a different chart. They can be stitched separately or together. Have your passport stamped at all 4 shops, turn it in and be eligible for the drawing for a FREE Daylight lamp. Also, each shop is having a drawing for a $50.00 gift certificate! So much fun! I hope that you join in. (Sorry, but you do have to physically GO to each shop to be eligible for the drawings.)
Now, the new items that came in this week:
Stoney Creek - Towels to Celebrate, Quilted Snow Day, More Frosty Memories
Calico Crossroads - Mini Kats Chillin' Kat, Mini Kats Great Purrforrmance, Spiral Blooms Pinwheels, Floral Rainbow Pinwheels, Checkered Prints Pinwheels, Circles of Love Pinwheels
Trilogy - Patriotic Line Up, Happy Home Home Day
John Clayton - Precious Memories
Just Nan - Sizzle Over the Top Tin, Sizzle Pinwheel in the Tin, Gilded Dragonfly Scissor Purse & Fob (limited edition - get them NOW)
Lizzie Kate - Retirement Crazy, Hocus Pocus, Fall Squared, Holly Stocking Christmas Double Flip, Cookies Santa Christmas Double Flip
knitting -
Noro - Silk Mountain (bulky boucle silk, wool, mohair) - 7 colors, plus 4 of Noro's magazines
Chris Bylsma - (some of these are not new patterns, but ones that I have not had before) - Loop D Loop, Door County Cable, Creature Comforts, Confetti Crew, Bravo Bag, Take Two Jacket, Spirit
more knitting needles with fun tops - butterflies, baseball, rubber ducky, lemon, pigs, watermelon
I think that's all for this week. Have a very safe and happy 4th of July. I will be closed on Friday for the holiday, but open on Saturday.
See you all soon!
P.S. Happy Birthday to me tomorrow!!!
june 21
We had a great time at World Wide Knit in Public Day last Saturday. If you missed it, you missed lots of fun!
I know I've been to market when the UPS driver is here every day with multiple packages!! Wow! I must have had a really good time at market with all the stuff that has come this week! There is a very long list so bear with me here.
Knitting -
Interweave Crochet - Summer 08
Berroco - Norah Gaughan Vol 2
Cascade - Heritage sock yarn - 2 new colors
Tofutsies - limited edition June 08 (still have available for the sock club)
Kraemer - Tatamy Tweed, Little Lehigh Pebbles (these are both a cotton/acrylic blend - very soft and would be great for summer sweaters and kids things), Sterling (sock yarn with 2% silver)
shawl pins - wooden and metal
Knit So Fine
The Eclectic Sole - fantastic sock patterns - I want to knit them all!!!
One Ball Knits Accessories
Debbie Macomber - Twenty Wishes (novel & knit along book)
Maggie Sefton - Dyer Consequences (a knitting mystery)
Cross Stitch -
Bent Creek - Snapperbets -ABJR & border, American Angel
Vickery Collection - The Living Planet
Brittercup - Seasonal Blooms II
Imaginating - Spring Time Quilt, Me & My House, Daughters, Angel Gifts, Traffic Sampler, Patriotic Hang Up
Crossed Wing Collection - 2008 Buff Bellied Hummingbird
Shepherd's Bush - Scatter Freedom, Scatter Sunshine
Silver Lining - Red Rose Ornaments 2008 Part I (Jan Rose & Feb Rose), Wisteria
SamSarah Designs - Hip Hop Black Cat, Jackie Oh!, Nevermore!, High Spirits!, Frank N. Stein!
Val's Stuff - Topsy Turvy Tabbies
Mill Hill - Winter Greeting Charmed Ornaments - Believe, Jingle, Merry, Noel, Frosty, Peace
Little House Needleworks - Heart of America (have the frame for this one also)
Nora Corbett - Letters From Nora A, B, C, Vixen, Cupid
Kustom Krafts - Stitching the Standard, Soulmates, Solitary Watch, Snowman Friends
Sweetheart Tree - Strawberry Faire Sampler, N is for Nurse, Cat Lovers Biscornu, Baby Shamrocks Biscornu, Teenie Christmas Basket, Bee Happy Teenie Tweenie, Tiny Tykes Teddy Teenie Tweenie
Lavender Wings - Buddy Boo, Scary Carrie
From Nancy's Needle - Olde World Roses, Two Cottages
notions -
Crescent Colours - new floss colors, new Belle Soie colors
Caron Collection - 12 new colors of Watercolours and Wildflowers
Sampler Threads - 4 new floss colors, 3 new limited edition colors and Summer Time collection (6 limited edition colors)
beaded bracelets
OK, I think that's it. I'm sure I missed writing something down, but be sure there are lots of new items so be sure to stop in and check them all out!!!
Happy Summer!!!!!
june 14
Welcome to World Wide Knit in Public Day. I hope everyone has plans to come out and celebrate with us today. The yarns are ready to be "tasted" and it promises to be a really fun day.
I had a really good time at market - spent waaaaay to much money, but hey, that's why I went! I took a fantastic sock class from Cat Bordhi and learned a lot of really great things. I took a great class from Lucy Neatby and learned a ton. I took a fun needlepoint class and am actually going to finish the project! The Yarn Harlot was our guest speaker at our luncheon and she was as funny as always. My meetings were mostly good, so it was a great trip. The weather was HOT and HUMID! In fact the official weather forecast one day was "sticky". Now, I don't think we have to worry about a weather forecast like that in Wyoming!
There is some new stuff that came in while I was gone -
At Home With Needlework - 2008 Holiday issue
Stoney Creek Magazine - August 2008
Just Cross Stitch - August 2008 (ornament preview)
John Clayton - Red Roses Panel, Yellow Roses Panel, Peach Roses Panel, Best Friends, Mini Red Roses, Mini Yellow Roses, Mini Peach Roses
Peter Underhill - Is That All (Cats Rule), Teamwork (Cats Rule)
Jeanette Crews - Catman Drew, Friends
Shepherd's Bush - She Tends, In A Stable
Erica Michaels - Charity For All
Pegasus - Humpback Bridge
Carolyn Manning - 9 Lives #1, Snowball of the Month - April
Designs By Lisa - A Sampling of Moose, Listen to the Silence
14 ct Aida - Tropical Green, Tropical Pink, Tropical Yellow, Tropical Blue, Tropical Lavender,Tropical Orange
on the knitting side -
stitch savers (short crochet hooks attached to a ring so you can use it as a stitch marker)
bootie licious baby booties - yarn, pattern & needles in a baby bottle
Della Q - double point needle holder
Lonesome Stone Yarn - handpainted merino sock yarn
That's about it for this week.
Happy Flag Day.
Happy 91st Birthday Grandma (I love you).
may 31 news
Short week. Crazy week. Hope everyone had a great long weekend last week. I really enjoyed my extra day off and got a lot of stuff done that never gets done. Like cleaning.
More details about June 14 - World Wide Knit in Public Day - we will start at 7:30 - 9:30 at the Starbucks on Central. Join us for coffee and knitting. Then we will move to the shop from 10 - 5 with knitting in the parking lot. All the models for the fall classes will be available for observation, yarn tasting, coupons for discounts on future purchases, maybe some munchies, beginning knitting classes and much more. Don't miss it!
I just have to say something here about special orders. I had a really bad situation this week and don't want to go into details here, but I really don't mind taking special orders. I just would like to know why people don't pick them up in a timely manner - or at least communicate with me if there is a problem and they can't make it in to pick them up. I understand. Life happens. But don't leave me hanging. I call as soon as it comes in. If you don't show up in a reasonable time (4 weeks) I call again, and again, and again. I have to pay for stuff within 30 days. No communication after 4 months is unacceptable. I WILL charge your credit card for the merchandise. I don't think that is identity theft (of course we'll see what the police say - if they show up). I am a small business. I rely on your purchases to buy other things. I have to eat and buy gas and pay my utilities too. Communication is a good thing and yelling at me doesn't make me happy. Thank you for allowing me to vent.
On to more pleasant things - I am headed to market this week (thus the need for people to pay for what they ordered). There will be no post next weekend. I am leaving early Wednesday morning and will be back on the following Tuesday. Lorelee and Marsha are watching the shop. Please be patient with them. It is Marsha's first time.
New this week -
Mill Hill - Quilted Cats by Jim Shore (3 designs), Rocky Mountain Santas (3 designs), Santa's Workshop, Harvest Trio, Awaken the Day (books by Jim Shore), tiny treasured diamond kits (includes some jewish designs!)
A Woman's World in Cross Stitch
100 Luvable Pets - Kooler Design Studio
Friendship Shawls to Knit - Debbie Macomber
Encore Worsted - 4 new baby colors!
circular needle cases by Brown Sheep - zippered all the way around so nothing can escape.
That's it for this week. Have a great week. Stop in soon.
may 24
What a wild weather week we have had! I hope everyone survived the tornados with relative ease and had no damage. I pray for those neighbors in Colorado that lost their homes and businesses.
My week started off pretty crappy. On my way to exercise at 7:15 Monday morning I was rear ended by a 17 year old kid. Not much damage to my car, but did get some whiplash so have been nursing a sore neck and back all week.
Some fun new things in this week -
Knitted Sock Sensations
Andean Inspired Knits (autographed!)
Cable Confidence
Knits for Men
Plymouth Yarn - Rockin Sox (wool/bamboo blend)- 6 colors, Encore socks (DK weight acrylic/wool blend) - 5 colors, Cotton Kisses - cotton/acrylic blend comes with pattern and buttons to make an infant sweater! - 2 colors (with more coming), several patterns for various things
AB Designs - Dog Lips, Cat Lips
32 count lugana - mountain rose
28 count cashel - sandcastle (I'm using this for my "Wrong Side of the Tracks")
glass buttons - handmade by an artisan in Laramie!!!! - these are very unique and beautiful!
That's about it for this week. I will be closed on Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. I hope that everyone has a very safe holiday weekend. Newsletters were mailed out yesterday (Friday) after wrestling with the labels all week (and then not having enought newsletters). Please stop in and view the fall class models and pick up your class schedule. Mark your calendars for June 14 - World Wide Knit in Public Day - I'm working on the details and they should be ready to announce very soon!
Have a great week and see you soon!
may 17
What an awesome weekend this is shaping up to be. Could it be? Spring? Finally? Here it is only 9:30 in the morning and it is already 60! Woo Hoo!!! Now, a word of caution - don't spend all weekend in your yard - you really need to stop by the shop and look at all the great new things!!
I sent out an email newsletter this week and if I can ever get the *^$*()%$$%%^&* printer to work properly I can print labels and get the postcards in the mail to those that don't receive the newsletter by email. It's very frustrating! If you would like to get your newsletter by email, please give me a call and let me know.
Some really great new things in this week -
Flat Feet - more colors - these are just flying out of here again so if you are interested come in soon
Fortissima Teddy - really fun colors and feels great!
Trekking ProNatura - bamboo blend - undyed - make your own color!
Corntastic - 100% corn yarn - really fun colors!
Lanaloft - Brown Sheep's newest 100% wool yarn - really new - like I am one of the 1st shops in the whole world to have this!
Creative Knitting - July 08
Crochet - July 08
Needlepoint Now - May/June 08
new colors of fabric - 32 ct lugana - Twilight Pink metallic (!!!!!) - 32 ct belfast - Tallahasse Teal
That's about it for this week. Have a great week and a safe Memorial Day weekend. (Can you believe I am saying that already?) In 2 1/2 weeks I am headed to Columbus Ohio for market (and this is the biggy) so if there is anything you might be looking for just let me know and I will see what I can find for you there.
Be safe.
See you all soon.
Penny
may 10
Happy Mother's Day!!! I hope that each of you moms have a great day!
I had a great time in Lincoln last weekend. Heather turned 3 years old on Monday and we had a little party for her. I cannot believe that she is already 3. Time truely does fly.
It must be spring here in our little corner of Wyoming. Warm one day and snowing the next. It certainly keeps us on our toes, doesn't it? That's why we live here though - we wouldn't like it any other way!
New in during the past 2 weeks -
Heritage Stitchcraft - Troy (horse)
John Clayton - Thomas (one of a series of men)
Heart in Hand - Winter Fling, Monthly Markings (a new monthly series) - Border, January, February, March & April
M Designs - Survivor Tree Ornament
Diane Graebner - Greetings, The Beast Within
Sue Hillis - Ooh LaLa, Dysfunctinal, Pirates Creed, To Gno-me, Not Tonight Dear, Believe
Bent Creek - Seasons of Change Row
Val's Stuff - April Showers
Kustom Krafts - Christmas Santa, Monardia (hummingbird), Battle of the Unicorns
Imaginating - Recipe of Love, Noah's Garden, Church Hang-up, Wedding Heart, All Business
Silver Lining - Purple Columbine
Cross Stitch & Needlework - July 08
Mill Hill - Autumn Harvest pin collection - Hot Stuff, Tabby Cat, Thanks, Stars & Stripes, American Eagle, Moonlight Ghost
Hob Nobb - Bird House, Bird Feeder, God Bless America, I Love Fiber Fabric & Floss, Seasons
Interweave Knits - Summer 08
Dale of Norway - Baby Designs
Cascade Yarn - Heritage Paints (sock yarn) - ocean (blue)
Zephyr - Tree Jacket, Wicked, Green Gable, Rusted Root, Juliet and fun stitch markers - Yarn Snob, Socks, Knitaholics Anonymous, Henrietta Sheep, Knit-isms
That's about it for this week.
Watch for a newsletter next week. Big news!
Have a great week and Happy Mother's Day!
april 26
One more blast of winter comes our way. While the snow and wind are blasting us one last time this year, the weather is warm and wonderful inside the shop. I have been working on the class schedule for the fall and almost have all the days filled in from the middle of September to the middle of December. I hope that everyone will find something exciting to learn this fall. I will hopefully have that finalized and all the class models displayed within the next couple of weeks. (Boy am I ahead of schedule on that one!)
In new this week:
Just Nan - Hop Over the Top Tins and Hop In the Tin Needlebook Fob (these are very limited edition and have sold out in many areas so call soon for availiability)
Heritage Stitchworks - Sam, Daisies Panel, Buttercups Panel, Old Plas, High Hopes, Devotion, Charles
Calico Crossroads - Flyin' High, Mother's Love
Praiseworthy Stitches - Sweet Baby Sampler, April Showers, Amazing Grace
Sampler & Antique Needlework Quarterly - Summer 08
Simple Gifts for Dog Lovers (knit)
Sitchopoly - Monopoly for stitchers!!!
New colors of Fantasy - an acrylic/nylon blend worsted weight yarn - this will now be my low cost yarn
I think that's about it for this week. If you come in during the next couple of days and I have my dark glasses on it's because I have scratched my cornea. Not a real pleasant feeling!
I am headed to Lincoln on Thursday for Heather's 3rd Birthday party - 3!!! How did she get to be 3 already - wasn't she just born yesterday???? I'm sure I will be "Dora-ed" out by the end of the weekend. Not sure if there will be a post next weekend or not - stay tuned.
Have a great week and enjoy this snow while it lasts!!!
april 19
What a great week! Sunshine, snow, wind - we have it all!
I hope you have had a chance to check out the online needlework show. Remember to call or email me with any items that you would like to have me order for you.
Not a lot of new items in this week, but a few -
Stoney Creek Magazine - June 08
Cross Stitch & Beading - #74
DebBee's Designs (these are from the Nashville show in Feb!) - Charmed Baby Girl Sampler, Charmed Wedding Sampler, bar buddies in medium & large
Lizzie Kate - Pie Sweet Tooth Boxer, USA Squared, Housework Never Killed Anyone, Double Flip-it Encourage Laugh, Double Flip-it Create Live
That's about it for this week. Have a great week.
on line needlework show
Forgot to put in my last post about the on line needlework show this coming week. Check it out and let me know if there is anything you find that you would like to have. Remember to let me know the vendor and the item #. Have a great time shopping!
www.needleworkshow.com
april 12
Welcome to the wild and wacky world of Springtime in Wyoming! From snow and blizzard conditions to 70 in the matter of days! You just gotta love it!
My thanks again to Suzy this week for rescuing me when I got the 24 hour stomach flu. Tuesday was a blur of sleep and.... (not good)
There were a few new things in this week:
Peter Underhill - Cat Napping, Triple Trouble, Two Good to Be True (all cats - very similar to
John Clayton - Hollyhocks Panel, Pink Roses Panel, Mini Pink Roses, Mini Hollyhocks
Cherry Tree Hill - 25 new colors of supersock!
Knit for the Cure with a skein of Trekking in PINK! The "Booby Sock" has a walk for the cure band, a pink ribbon band, a boob band that represents healthy breasts, a mammy boob band that represents a "mammogrammed" breast, and a "star" toe that ends in a nipple. This would make a very cool gift for that special woman in your life!
Also - mark your calendars for Saturday, June 14. That is National Knit In Public Day and Ewe Count will be sponsoring a knit in public event. Details are in the planning stages so stay tuned. Some of the preliminary details are going to include a "yarn tasting"! Very fun!
Have a great week and enjoy the beautiful weather that is supposed to be headed our way!
I'm on the Yarn Harlot blog!!!
I made Stephanie a dishcloth that says "WYO" for her collection. Check our the picture on her blog from April 5!! www.yarnharlot.ca
april 5
Wow! What a great time we had last night in Denver. Five of us went to Highlands Ranch to see the Yarn Harlot. She was as funny as always and it was great fun. But, boy am I tired today. We got home at 1:30 this morning. We left the Tattered Cover at 10:30. There was a bad accident on the highway and it tool f.o.r.e.v.e.r to get through it. We couldn't believe how many accidents and flashing lights we saw on the way home. At least 3 accidents (one a motorcycle - that was the one that took over 45 minutes to go about 5 miles) and several people pulled over. But dispite all of that it was a great evening. Be sure to check out the Yarn Harlot's blog - www.yarnharlot.ca - to read about her adventures in Denver.
Lots of new items in this week:
AB Designs - I Care, All My Love, Favorite, Chubbs, Chuck, Charlie
Stoney Creek - Dragons & Wizards, Welcome Baby, Believe
Nora Corbett - Poppy, Tigerlily
Just Cross Stitch - June 08
Sudberry - Tea Time
Val's Stuff - Topsy Turvy Bunnies
Lynn's Prints - Puppy Love, Snow Ballin'
Kustom Krafts - Band of Brothers, Santa's Helpers, Cascading Begonia, Loon Serenade
Silver Lining - Purple Carnations (simply stunning!)
M Designs - Snowbirds, Checkered Love
Bent Creek - Uncle Sam, Land That I Love, Glad Tidings, Be Mine, Peace Be With You, Fare Thee Well, God Bless You
Imaginating - Strengthen Me, Spring Songbird, Summer Breeze, Garden Hang-up, Summer Joy
Waxing Moon - Spring Welcome, Simply Americana, Love You, To The Moon (stitchery - not cross stitch), Happy As A Pig In...
Knitted Socks (25 really cute designs)
Vogue Knitting Cables-Mittens, Hats & Scarves
Vogue Knitting Felted Crochet
Knitters - Spring 08 - check out all the information on the Think Outside the Sox contest - I have entry forms - thousands of $$$$$ in prizes!
Basic Crochet Stiches - Harmony Guide
Stephanie Pearl-McPhee (the Yarn Harlot!) - Things I Learned From Knitting
and..
2 new colors of Cashsoft
I think that's about it for this week. Have a great week and enjoy this beautiful spring weather!
march 29
Can you believe that March is already gone? This year is already a quarter over. I really don't know where it goes. I want to thank Suzy, Marsha and Connie for all their concern this past week. I had a little episode on Tuesday and ended up with a whopper migraine. They were there to nurse me back to health. I am feeling much better thanks to them.
I hope everyone had a great Easter (and the bunny was good to you!) and if you got spring break this past week, I hope it was a good one for you. We all need time to rejuvinate!
Some things coming up that you want to mark your calendars for: Friday, April 4 (yes, next Friday) the Yarn Harlot will be speaking and signing her newest book in Denver. We are planning a road trip. The shop will close at 3:30 on Friday so we can get to Denver in time for the big event. If you are interested in carpooling with us, please let me know as soon as possible so I can make the traveling plans.
The Front Range Shop Hop is again being planned for the month of July for the cross stitch shops (Greeley, Littleton, Longmont and Cheyenne). Should be fun as always. More details will be available soon.
There was not a lot of new items again this week.
Interweave Crochet - Spring 08
new yarn bags - different sizes
more knitting needles with the fimo ends - some really cute ones!
Farmhouse Yarns - Cotton Blossom - a lovely blend of cotton and rayon - I am knitting up a quick little sleeveless summer top and it is really nice to work with.
That's about it for this week. Have a great week. See you all soon!
march 22
Happy Easter! It sure seems funny to have Easter this early in the year doesn't it. The earliest it will ever be in any of our lifetimes. I read somewhere this week that someone said "I sure wish they'd quit screwing with the calender". I guess they don't understand that it isn't "someone screwing with the calender" - it is the way the full moons fall.
We certainly had a blustery week around here. (I think that is putting it mildly!) And since our big blizzard didn't materialize Sunday and Monday I was able to take a day off and play Grandma. We went to Greeley and then to Loveland and then to Fort Collins. Got some shopping done and then took Heather to Chuck E Cheese. She had a great time there. The kids left on Thursday and it has been pretty quiet around here with them gone. We didn't tell Suzy that we were leaving the dog in the basement when we left Monday morning and we hadn't been gone 15 minutes when she called and asked what the howling was that was coming from the basement - Oh there's a beagle in my basement!!
Have you checked out the changes to my homepage? I think it still needs a little tweeking but it will be better.
Not a lot in new this week -
Cascade Heritage Paints - hand painted sock yarns (3 beautiful colors)
Vogue Knitting - Spring/Summer 08
Creative Knitting - May 08
Crochet - May 08
Piecework - March/April 08
That's about it. Stop by the shop and check out the great new window! I love my new little sheep frolicking about on my window!
Have a great week and Happy Easter!
march 15 news
Beware the Ides of March.
Well, we had a bit of snow overnight. Not hardly enough to give us any moisture that we desparately need though. We do have a winter storm watch for tomorrow so we'll see if that produces any significant moisture. I just want it to wait until at least late this afternoon because Jennifer and Heather are headed this way! They left me a message early this morning "We are coming!". I think (if we don't get a lot of snow) that we are going to go play on Monday.
New in this week:
Cross Stitch & Needlework - May 08
Prairie Schooler - Weather Wise, A Farmers Almanac, Old McDonald, Daffodils
Carolyn Manning - Snowball of the Month - March, Snowball of the Month - February
Just Nan - Barnabee's Bride, When Barnabee Met Bella (biscornu)
Lavender Wings - Share the Love
Knitting -
Dale of Norway - Spring Family book
Kid Silk Haze - the last of the yarns for the Modern Quilt Wrap (at least the one we substitued for the one that had been discontinued!)
That's about it for this week. Don't drink too much green beer. Kiss the Blarney Stone and do all the crazy St Patrick's day things on Monday.
I'm going to play grandma........
Welcome to my new blog!
Hi! We are trying something new. Hopefully this will get rid of all of that sex crap that everyone kept posting on the forum. It was a pain in the tush to keep checking it all the time to make sure that there was nothing offensive posted.
I will keep you informed on this blog the same way I did on the forum of new items on a weekly basis - and you never know - maybe something exciting a bit more often.
Stay tuned and welcome to the blog!
march 8 news
What a week! From temperatures in the 60's to snow storms and everything in between! You just never know what to expect around here! And a whirlwind of policital activity. Huge crowds have greeted the Democratic presidental candidates. It is heartwarming to see people embrace the political activity. I know that not everyone feels the same about all the candidates but I truely hope that everyone takes the time to investigate all the candidates and chooses the one that will lead this country to the best of their ability for the next 4 years, whether it be Rupublican or Democrate. OK, enough of my soap box.
Lots of new cross stitch in this week (left over from the Nashville market) and some new yarns as well.
Yarn:
more sock yarns - Trekking Hand Art - 6 beautiful colors
Step - 16 new colors (8 stripe, 8 fairisle)
Brown Sheep - Lamb's Pride worsted monocromatic shades
Cross Stitch:
TW Designworks - Miniature Winter Sampler
Indigo Rose - A Window of Hope
Crossed Wing - Away in a Manger, A Sheltering Tree
Val's Stuff - Free to Be Me, Cool Cones, A Cat Today, Feline Seasons
Vickery Collection - Crown Cross, Avalon Cross
Imaginating - Cardinal Hang-up, Irish Hang-up, Songbird Duo, Breathtaken, Serve the Lord, Bird Song Lane, Songbird Wear, Ewe Make Me Smile, Songbird Jar Wrapper, Wings on the Soul, Easter Hang-up, Free Ride
Workbasket - 4 Corner Houses, Rabbit Roundel, Seasonal Houses, Quaker Pig & Rooster
Sudberry - Pineapple Teapot & Cup
Jeremiah Junction - Country Quilts & Dolls
Raise the Roof - Follow Your Art, Getting Old Sucks, Snip for a Queen, You Suit Me
Brittercup Designs - Seasonal Blooms I, Varsity Pets
Cricket Collection - Give Us A Kiss, Rabbit Habit, Neat As A Pin(pincushion), Hankie Corners
Jeanette Douglas - A Needle & Thread Sampler, Massachusetts-The Bay State, Silver Needle Stitches, Pomegranate & Pear Stitches
Silver Lining - African Violets #3
SamSarah Designs - Hip Hop Hare, Baubles:May, Starfish, Toy Boat, Flip Flop, Sand Pail
Kustom Krafts - Holly Basket Cardinals, Alluring Eyes, Meadow Gold
JBW Designs - French Country Baby Sampler, French Country - Dog, French Country - Lark, French Country - Amour, French Country - Flower Basket, A Few Favorites (6 privious designs that are out of print)
That's it. Quite a list.
Hope you have a great week. Don't forget to change your clocks tonight (Saturday). Go to bed early so you don't miss out on that hour's sleep!
See you all soon.
march 1 news
Welcome March! It is a beautiful day out today, but look out for tomorrow. March is coming in like a lion and let's hope it goes out like a lamb!
I hope everyone enjoyed their extra day yesterday. My son-in-law had his 7th birthday! I keep telling him that his daughter is going to be older than he is very soon!
It has been a week around here. Lots of fun new items (see list below) and lots going on. Marsha has been here doing some more scanning for me to enter more items at the ebay store site (check it out at: http://stores.ebay.com/Ewe-Count-Classics ) I now have over 2000 items listed for sale and about 10 more boxes of stuff to get entered! I have been sending items all over the world!
As I said above there are lots of new items coming in. All the stuff that was ordered at market is show up so the UPS and the FedEx guys are here almost every day with new things. The 2008 Knitters Magazine Sock Contest was announced last weekend and I have lots of sock yarn for you to use! More information about the sock contest will be available shortly - but it is going to be fantastic with thousands of dollars in prizes!
New stuff this week:
Mary Engelbreit's Home Companion Magazine - April/May 08
Needlepoint Now - March/April 08
Precious Moments for Little Boys & Girls
Cross Stitch Cuties - (30 designs)
magnetic wood
swan scissors
mighty bright micro clip light
Itty Bitty Nursery (watch for a trunk show later this year!)
Knitting New Mittens & Gloves
Guy Knits (The Best of Knitters)
Japanese Crafts - Amigurumi (these are really really cute!)
Tat's Where I Stopped (tatted bookmarks)
Trekking - undyed - sock yarn to dye yourself!
Kid Silk Haze - finally, after being on back order since September! - the yarn for that fabulous shawl featured in Folk Style that everyone fell in love with while we had the trunk show here. The only problem is that one of the colors has been discontinued so we are attempting to replace that color with something that will work in its place. So, I have 8 of the 9 colors needed for the shawl. I'm working on the other one - at least it isn't the color you have to start with!
I also got more of the 9" circular needles in.
That's about it for this week. Have a great week. Don't forget about my charity knitting project each Saturday morning from 10 - 12. You can knit or crochet on Warm Up America, Caps for Kids, prayer shawls, or The Red Scarf Project. Please try to join us if you can. These are all very worth while projects that need lots of help. Thanks for your help.
february 23 news
What a beautiful week this has been! The wind has died down (shhh - don't say it too loud) and the sunshine has returned. Spring is definitely on the horizon!
The new items this week are:
Just Cross Stitch - April 08
Midnight Stitching - Dream Wish Believe, Heartstruck Quakers
Carolyn Manning Designs - Be Mine (Flakey Friends)
Shepherd's Bush - Scatter Hearts, Scatter Eggs
Mosey N Me - Red Dog Stitches, Bee Proud, Happy Easter to Ewe
Just Nan - Peter Cottontail
Calico Crossroads - Purr Gold, Office Temp
yarn:
Stripes Stripes Stripes
Amigurumi World (Seriously Cute Crochet)
That's it. Some things from last week are gone - the 7" circular knitting needles for socks have been reordered and Flat Feet are flying out of here and will probably be reordered very soon.
Have a fantastic week and enjoy the weather!
february 16 news
I made it through the Nashville Market and home again, had a great Valentine's Day (you just gotta see my bouquet of flowers!) and last night we had a great pajama party! The weather in Nashville was probably the best it has ever been while we were there (no snow!) and I had a great time as usual. It is always so much fun to see the people that you only see once or twice a year. We always have so much catching up to do. Tons of new stuff here this week. I hope I can remember to list everything.
Yarn -
Flat Feet - a new concept in sock knitting. Knit straight from a machine knitted piece of fabric. Really fun!
Tofutsies - 4 new limited edition colors
Royal Llama Linen - llama and linen - a great combination!
Mojito - 100% bably alpaca worsted weight - 7 shaded colors
Lamb's Pride Worsted - monocromatic shaded colors
Pastaza - 3 new colors
7" circular sock needles - a must for every sock knitter!!!!
Lantern Moon - baskets and bags
Interweave Knits - Spring 08
Kitty Knits
A to Z of Crochet
2-At-A-Time Socks
Knitting Beyond Scarves
Chic Knits for Stylish Babies
25 Beaded Knits
sock blockers
new knitting needles with fun tops!
Knitting Pure & Simple - Easy Children's Socks, Easy Christmas Stockings, Basic Hat & Mitten Set for Men, Basic Hat & Mitten Set for Children
Fiber Trends - Baltic Sea Stole, The Sheep Shawl, Options Jacket, Acorn Lace Socks, Lovable Ladybugs, Field of Flowers (shawl), Seascape Shawl
Vermont Fiber Designs - Basic Tank Top, Moss & Diamond V-Neck Pullover, Seed & Slip Stitch Rib Cardigan
Maddy Laine - Family Cable Crossing, Triangle Tones
Mari Designs - The Oregon Sweater, Shawl Collar Jacket for Women, Hooded Placket Pullover
Oat Couture - Spring Jacket, Heavenly Jacket, Curlicue Coverlet for Baby, Ripple Beret & Scarf, Rocky Point Pullover for Men, Entrelac Purse, Leg Warmers
Chris Bylsma Designs - Interlude, Key West, Summer Hours
Dolce - Sausalito, Amherst
Keep it Simple - Kids Simple Pullover
YarnSmith - Dragon Melody Shawl
Cross Stitch -
Lizzie Kate - Double Flip Listen Learn, Double Flip Believe Care, Hop Squared, Cupcake, Tea Crazy, A-B-C-razy, Summer Cottage (punchneedle), Spring Cottage (punchneedle), Peace Love and a Cure, Big Girl Panties, My Country
Bent Creek - The Red Thread Thankful, The Red Thread Connected (the last in the series)
Heart in Hand - Snow Day, Mr. Byrd, 2008 Collector's Heart
The Trilogy - Aunt Ethel, Cousin Wrigley, Winter House, Zoo Line Up
Kit & Bixby - Merry Wool, Lucky Wool, Loving Wool, Thankful Wool, Haunted Wool
Kustom Krafts - Snow Fire, The Sewing Box, Majestic Tigers, Unicorn Brook
Imaginating - Spring Fever, Spring Hope, Luck Be With You,
Silver Lining - The Brillian (red rose)
Sekas & Co - A Flip Flop Heart, Spring Log Cabin Quilt Square, Patriotic Hearts & Sampler Stitches
Barbara Ana Designs - Wish Upon A Star, Spooky ABC's, It is Me..Rudolph
Waxing Moon - Family Forever, Let it Snow...Somewhere Else, Stitching Mends the Soul, What Happens at Grandma's Stays at Grandma's
Something in Common - Curious Visitor
Raise the Roof - Happy Camper, Wrong Side of the Tracks (border pattern) and the 1st building - Shiner's Tatoo Parlor
Poppy Creations - Beneath Shining Stars, Silent Night Holy Night, Winter Stuff, Warm Fuzzies III, God Bless America, Little Lamb, Christmas Mini IV
Wildflower Stitchery - WildPetals One: Trout Lily, Sparky & Friend, Snow Sisters
The Victoria Sampler - Desert Garden Sampler
The Sweetheart Tree - Sparkling Forget Me Not Sampler, Blue Mountain Bunny, Strawberry Quilt Block, Think Snow, Rhodes Butterfly Biscornu Pincushion, Cherry Blossoms Biscornu Pincushion, "M" is for Mittens
SamSarah Designs - Twenty Five Days
Glendon Place - Gentleman Frost, Madam Snow, Words of Wisdom About Success, Words of Wisdom About Truth, Words of Wisdom About Character, Words of Wisdom About the Heart, Words of Wisdom About Friends
Just Nan - Sparkling Iris
From Nancy's Needle - Two Cabins, From My Heart, Celtic Stars, Star Sampler
Mill Hill - Camping Out, spring series of bead kits
Simple Stitches - Star Nativity, Who Needs Santa, Stitching is My Passion, Nativity Sampler, Let it Snow Somewhere Else
AB Designs - Summer Snowman Sampler, Spring Snowman Sampler, Glory Be, Rise & Shine, Cup of Cocoa, He Loves Me He Love Me Not
Woolen Thread Designs - Victorian Tuffet, Baby It's Cold Outside, Hippity Hop, We Believe, Baa Baa Black Sheep, Just Jack, Snowman Sam, Candlemats, Candlemats II
Stoney Creek Magazine - April 08
Other Stuff -
new colors of Weeks Dye Works floss
new colors of Gentle Arts Sampler Threads
new colors of Crescent Colors floss
new colors of Belle Soie
craft lite - clip on light
Valdani pearl cotton size 8
fabric - Crystal Voodoo 28 count, Lava 28 count, Crystal Confetti 28 count, Snow Squall 28 count
Savvy Shawl Top - hand crocheted and beaded (already done!!!!!!)
Handy Caddy - new larger size with shoulder strap
Bar Buddies - covers the edges of your stretcher bars to protect the edges of the canvas
Whew! I think that is it. Quite a list. Some of these you just have to see. Hope to see you soon. Have a great week.
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