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Stitching Updates
february 2
Groundhog Day. Yes, there was a shadow. Yes, there will be more winter. Yes, there is a winter storm warning with 8" of snow predicted for tonight. We still would have had more winter if that d....ed groundhog hadn't seen his shadow.
I have been absent from my blog. I have excuses. Don't I always? I spent a week in Phoenix - board meetings, classes, market, dinners, meetings - you get the picture. No time for anything but work, work, work! OK, maybe there was a few moments of fun! There was all that yarn buying...
There is always so much work to catch up on once I do get back from a trip. It is amazing how it piles up when it isn't done on a daily basis.
So, new in the shop in the past couple of weeks -
cross stitch -
Nora Corbett - Little Snowy Blue Cottage, Evening Primrose, Lady Slipper, Water Lily
Lizzie Kate - A Little Love
SamSarah Design Studio - Daily Life:Drink Good Wine
Just Cross Stitch - March/April 2012
accessories -
scissors - double trouble black cats, red hearts
pincushion kits from Just Another Button Co - snowball, Bee Mine
knitting -
Knitscene - Spring 2012
Knitters - Winter 11/12
A Handknit Romance
Knitting Circles Around Mittens & More
Scandinavian Slippers & Socks
Building Blocks (by Michelle Hunter of Knitpurlhunter.com)
That's about it for this week. The Superbowl Sale is Sunday. Hope to see you all then!!!
January 17
Oh my there is so much to get done when you are going to be gone for a week! I leave tomorrow for Phoenix for the winter trade show. It is in the 70's there! (sorry, I had to rub that in) Meetings, new yarn, meetings, new yarn, and oh, did I mention new yarn?
New in the shop:
cross stitch -
Cross Stitch & Needlework - March 2012
Stoney Creek Magazine - winter 2012
Sampler & Antique Needlework Quarterly - Spring 2012
Smocking & Embroidery #97
Amy Brueken Designs - Frick & Frack December Sampler, Billy Bob January Sampler, Man A Month Club - February Snowman, Man A Month Club - March Snowman (this concludes the man a month series - I have it completed!)
fabric -
32 ct lugana - turbulance
28 ct cashel - country blue
16 ct aida - opalescent french vanilla swirl
That's it for this week. There will probably be lots of new things to tell you about when I return from Phoenix (did I mention there will be yarn there?????)
Have a great week!!
January 7
Happy New Year!! I hope that everyone had a wonderful Christmas and holiday season. I travelled to Lincoln to spend Christmas with Jennifer and her family. It was so much fun to watch the kids on Christmas morning! When I came back home, Heather came with me and spent 4 days here. It was great fun to spend some time with her. On the last full day that she was here, she says "Grandma will you teach me to knit?" OF COURSE!!! I just wish she had asked me sooner in the week so we would have had more time to work on it.
I have been trying to get some projects completed that have been hanging around almost done. I am working my way through them. I finished up 2 pair of socks (I had 1 1/2 done on both pairs!), a sweater (that had been on the needles for 18 months!) and have 3 more of the Feed Your Creativity class projects worked up. So much to do, so little time! I hope that you will be able to get some projects completed also!
New in the shop in the past couple of weeks -
knitting -
Vogue Knitting Winter 11/12
Piecework - Jan/Feb 12
cross stitch -
SamSarah - Daily Life : Come Home Early
Imaginating - Starfish Wedding, Little Things 2, Snow Snow Snow, Let's Sew
Val's Stuff - Baby It's cold Outside
Shepherd's Bush - Christmas Joys
Little House Needleworks - Elizabth Hancock Sampler, Good Tiding
Country Cottage Needleworks - In the Meadow
Bent Creek - Red
Waxing Moon - Primitive Greetings
Aury TM - Too Pretty
Mill Hill - buttons & beads - Live Simply, Love 2 Shop, Millinery Shoppe, Stitch in Time, Home Run
Spring Bouquet magnets - Lion Heart, Rubber Ducky, Baseball Mitt, Tomato Pincushion, Monarch Butterfly, Firecracker
accessories -
Just Another Button Co - Button Buddy pin cushions - Penny Penguin, Sherry Sheep
I think that's it for this week. Have a great week!!
december 21
Behind again. Story of my life. I guess my new year's resolution would be to try to stay updated. (Yeah right!!!)
This week's sale is an additional 20% off all sale yarns and 25% off bags. And don't forget that gift certificates are still 10% off through Saturday.
I am ready for Christmas! Everything that has to be done is done. Everything is wrapped and cards have been mailed. I am heading to Lincoln to spend Christmas with Jennifer and her family. I just love the kids at Christmas!
New this week -
cross stitch -
Stoney Creek - Stitching to the Music, Snow Drifters, Trail of Song, Rejoice, Sweetbriar & Cyclamen
Mirabilia - Golden Apple Girl
knitting -
Interweave Crochet - Winter 2011
Best of Knit Along with Debbie Macomber
Haapsaul Scarf
Knit Noro Accessories
accessories -
sheep sherpa
star markers
tote bags
That's it. There probably won't be an update next week. I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!
Dec 12
Well, we survived the cold and the warm and now it is less than 2 weeks until Christmas! Where did the time go? Are you ready? I am almost ready. I have 2 ornaments left to stitch and a few packages left to wrap and my Christmas letter to write and put in the already addressed cards. There may be an end in sight after all. But then, it is inventory time here at Ewe Count. Always fun.....
new this week -
knitting -
Folk Socks (revised)
Textured Stitches
Wolf Creek Wool - Luscious - baby alpaca/silk blend in lace weight
cross stitch -
Lizzie Kate - Flora McSample Christmas Ornaments, A Good Marriage, Faith Inspirational Boxer
That's it for this week. Sale of the week - 25% off all scissors!!!
Dec 6
Baby it's cold outside!!! Well, maybe not as cold as yesterday, but still a little chilly!
The sale for this week is 25% off all bags - tote bags, wallets, purses, bags. Offer good through Saturday.
New this week -
cross stitch -
Aury TM - Too Hot, Too Scared, Too Windy, Too Sweet
CM Designs - Buck & Gene
Kustom Krafts - Summer, Autumn Grandeur, Under the Fairy Moon, Wolf & Pup
CherryWood Designs - Love Letters
Val's Stuff - Snowman Special, Not a Creature Was Stirring
Little House - New England Winter Sampler, Winter Forest
Country Cottage - Vintage Christmas, January Cottage
Silver Lining - Laurie (rose)
Imaginating - Jolly Santa, Song of Christmas, Heaven & Nature, Snowbaby Sweethearts, Holiday Clothsline, Joyouse Snowman Ornaments
Sue Hillis - Pirates Love Christmas
knitting -
Interweave Knits Accessories 2011
I think that's it for this week. Deadline for framing and finishing is Saturday. Gift certificates are 10% off through Christmas.
november 30
Dear Blog - I have been saddly neglecting you. Please forgive me. Penny
I hope that everyone had a great Thanksgiving! Mine was very quiet. I got lots of cleaning done and finished a sweater that I had been knitting for a couple of months. I love days that I don't have to get dressed!!
The holidays are truly upon us. There are less than 3 weeks until Christmas -but don't despair! There are still lots of hand made items that you can get done between now and then. I have ideas!! Stop by to check them out!
There will be weekly specials until Christmas. This week all sock yarns are 25% off. I haven't decided what next week's special will be yet - stay tuned!
New in the past couple of weeks -
cross stitch -
Amy Brueken - November Sampler: Running with Scissors & Ralph Henry, Man of the Month December Snowman, Man of the Month January Snowman
Bent Creek - The Stitching Sheep, The Christmas House Garland Party, The Christmas Stable
SamSarah - Daily Life: Lasso the Moon
Shakespeare's Peddlar - Maggie Bean: Generosity
CherryWood Designs - Fair Isle Clip
Cricket Collection - Sugar Cookies, Christmas
Just Cross Stitch - Jan/Feb 2012
fabric -
16 ct aida - opalescent porcelain
28 ct lugana - opalescent jubilation
40 ct linen - tanzanite
accessories -
December scissors - Santa
knitting -
60 More Quick Knits
All Wound Up - Yarn Harlot
Classis Elite Quick Knits
Doilies in Color (crochet)
Knit Local
Yarn Lovers Guide to Knitted Socks
Norwegian Mittens & Gloves
Shaped Afghans (crochet)
Soctopus
Stashbuster Knits
Knitting Brioche stitch Socks
Interweave Knits - Winter 2011
Love of Knitting - Winter 2011
Crocheted Softies
That's it for now. Hope you have some knitting/stitching time for yourself!!
november 12
I hope that everyone took a moment yesterday to thank the Veterans of this great land for their sacrifice and committment. Without that group of dedicated individuals this would not be the United States of America. Thank you to one and all!!!
We had no snow this week - what will next week bring? I know I keep saying this, but are you ready for Christmas? There are only 2 weeks until Thanksgiving and then 4 weeks after that is Christmas. It is not just creeping up on us, it is barrelling down on us. My deadline for Christmas framing and finishing is December 10!!
I have been working on a new project - I am making "tuckable" pillows. These are for small projects and would even work for ornaments - 5" square. Stitch a small piece and then just "tuck" it into the pillow. I have several different fabrics to choose from and there will be more coming in the near future. They will be available for all holidays and occasions. Please stop in and check them out!
New this week -
cross stitch -
Silver Creek Samplers - Santa's Magic Key
New York Dreamer - Merry Christmas (this is a brand new designer!)
Nora Corbett - Little Snowy Pink Cottage, Little Snowy Green Cottage
Mill Hill - Sticks - Cozy Inn, Enjoy the Harvest, Think Spring, Enjoy Life
accessories -
purrfect points (cat scissors)
reusable water bottle
rubber ducky tape measure
That's it for this week. Hope you have a great week and get lots of knitting/stitching done!
november 5
It's official! 50 days until Christmas! Are you knitting or stitching your fingers to the bone or are you all relaxed about your Christmas gifts? Wait, let me guess! (I haven't even thought about mine yet!!!)
Another week, another snow storm. I think it is going to be one of those winters. Maybe we will get a snow day this year!
So, new this week...
cross stitch -
Shepherd's Bush - Thomas' Stocking
Sue Hillis - Candy Corn Crazy #3, Christmas Candy
Little House Needleworks - 12 Days of Christmas, Warm Winter Woolens, Snow in Love
Country Cottage Needleworks - Gingerbread Houses, Merry Christmas Ornaments
Glendon Place - The Spirit of Christmas, Royal Poinsettias, Flakes, Ornaments Ala Round
Imaginating - Holiday Hearts, Christmas Toys, Very Merry Day, Song of Joy, Nature's Christmas, Winter Chickadee Basket, Merry Christmas Y'All
Carolyn Manning Designs - Snowballz Glittery Garland, Snowballz Snow Blossoms, Flakey Friends The Gift of Friends
knitting -
Vogue Knitting Holiday 2011
Interweave Crochet Accessories
Jane Austen (a special Interweave magazine)
Knitters Pride knitting needles - cubics (in double points)
dreamz (in double points and circulars)
I hope everyone has a great week. Don't forget to turn your clocks back tonight. An extra hour of sleep!!!!
october 30
Happy Halloween (a day early!) Hope everyone has more treats than tricks!
Wow, what a snow storm we had. 10" of snow! The great part about living in Wyoming is that I always know that the snow is not going to last - it is nearly gone in my back yard already.
New this past week -
cross stitch -
SamSarah Design Studio - Daily Life: Growl When Needed
Sweetheart Tree - Teenie Hardanger IV, Teenie Hardanger V
Aury TM - Carol & Nick GobbleKlaus, Snowy Christmas Quaker Style (I just love these and have Carol & Nick almost finished!)
Shepherd's Bush - Santa's Flight
Sampler & Antique Needlework Quarterly - Winter 2011
Cross Stitch & Needlework - January 2012
knitting -
200 Fair Isle Motifs
Piecework - Nov/Dec 2011
Knitters - issue 104
That's about it for this week - I can hardly believe that October is almost over. Only 2 months left in this year. Where does the time go?
october 22
Here I am - late again. I have been meaning to post all week, but life just kept getting in the way! I don't think that I can ever really be caught up - there is always just one more (or two or three!)thing to get done.
I had a great time in New Orleans. Gayle from Accents was a great hostess. She showed us all over the city and we even went to a plantation house - Oak Alley. It was amazing! We saw millionaires row and the lower 9th ward. Houses that were absolutely amazing and houses that still had the marks from Katrina on the outside. Unbelievable that there could be so much difference in just a short drive. We walked down Bourbon Street, walked the French Quarter, ate beignets (ok - more than once), had bread pudding (yep - more than once), and oh, yes spent 3 days in meetings - that was the real reason for going to New Orleans. The meetings were very productive and I feel a lot better about the state of the industry after the meetings. After much strife between the product segments I believe that we are actually working together for the betterment of the industry. Yippee!!!
So, while I was gone quite a few things arrived in the shop (go figure!)
cross stitch -
Lizzie Kate - Not All of Us Can Do Great Things, Ho Ho Ho in a Row, Winter Alphabet, Be Jolly, and the final 3 charts in the 6 Fat Men series - Snow Fun, Snow Day, and Let it Snow
Mirabilia - Merchant Mermaid
Just Nan - Turkey Lurking, Emma & Eliza's Christmas Hat
Amy Brueken Desings - Frost Soon, Winny October Sampler
Cross Stitch & Bead Weaving - issue 85
accessories -
Just Another Button Co - #12 & #13 in their pincushion series - Boo Moon and Pumpkin Spice (only 2 left in this series - they have been so much fun and I will miss them)
knitting -
Knitscene - Winter 2011
Knitting Off the Axis
Garden 10 Metallic Lacy Knits (oh, I just have to do the sweater in this one!)
Mirasol - Ushya & Sulka - by Jane Ellison (cute little shep in this one)
yarn -
Alp Oriental - one ball makes a very interesting little shawl or scarf
Monarch - a worsted weight yarn by Mountain Meadow Wool dyed by Mountain Colors
Teton - a bulky yarn by Mountain Meadow Wool dyed by Mountain Colors with a hat pattern on the label
Merina Glitz - finally!! we can't keep Merina in stock and now we have the metallic version!
Knit Collage - a very funky think & thin yarn with metallic bits and other fun things woven into the yarn - makes great scarves out of one skein!
The Cowboy Joe yarn has flown out the door - more is on order and should be here soon - check out my hat and scarf knit in this very fun dyed yarn especially for Wyoming fans!
One of the other things that happened when I was in New Orleans was a visit to Gayle's shop. I am always on the look out for a better way to display things (I think I have tunnel vision and can't look outside my box). Well, there it was - a better way to display all those specialty hand dyed threads. I have already got some of them changed over and I think I am really going to love the new system. Problem is that it doesn't all fit in the area that it was in previously and now I have to think outside of my box again and figure out where to put more threads! It may take me a few days so bear with me - it really will be better when I am done!
Have a great week! And now I have to give you the bad news - there are just over 60 days until Christmas - are you ready???????
october 9
s, I am up early on this chilly Sunday morning trying to get ready to leave town for the week. I am headed to New Orleans for a couple of days of fun with Deb (Stitches N Things in Michigan) and Gayle (Accents, Inc in Louisiana) and then a TNNA Retail Council meeting and then a TNNA Board meeting. I really think the couple of days touring and learning about New Orleans are going to be more fun than the meetings, but you never know!!
What a storm we had yesterday. What was supposed to be a dusting of snow ended up being about 5"! I didn't think it was going to stop - and such big flakes! Wow!!
I have been working my little fingers to the bone this past week - I finished up 4 of the snowmen from Amy Brueken's "A Man A Month" (I was a little behind), stitched up a little piece from Lizzie Kate's new Tiny Tidings, stitched "Gift" from Cherry Wood Design Studio, and "Live Life" from Shepherd's Bush. I also finished up a sweater that I have been working on for a while and started a hat out of the new "Cowboy Joe" colorways from Mountain Meadow Wool - love the brown & gold! I should be able to get the hat finished up on the plane today!
New this week -
cross stitch -
Bobbie G - Gift for Mister Snowman, Triple Jack-O-Lanterns, Near the Sea, 50 Cents A Dozen
Sue Hillis - Needlework Trees, Traditional Trees
Country Cottage Needleworks - Joy & Peace, Autumn Band Sampler, Little Miss Sunflower
Val's Stuff - Little Bitty Kitty Club - Nov & Dec, Boo Ya
Carolyn Manning Designs - Snowy Snapshots
Imaginating - Peter Pumpkin, Harvest Blessings, Halloween House, Fabric Pumpkins, Scary Friends
Kustom Krafts - Max in the Zinnias, Winter Moon, Moose Call, Snowkeeper, Lazy Daze, Vintage Orange Blossoms, Leopard in Waiting, Perched High
Jim Shore - Monograms
Shepherd's Bush - Live Life, Bee Extraordinary
Stoney Creek magazine - Autumn 2011
knitting -
Love of Knitting - Holiday 2011
Easy Shawls (crochet)
Debbie Macomber - Blossom Street Collection #4, #5, #6
Debbie Bliss - Knits to Give
Beyond Toes (Cat Bordhi recommended this one!)
Custom Fit Jackets
Cutest Ever Baby Knits
Verena - Fall 2011
yarns -
Riveting from Kollage Yarns - this is 100% cotton recycled blue jeans! - 8 colors
Cowboy Joe colorway from Mountain Meadow Wool
That's it for this week. Have a great week. The snow should all be melted by the end of the day!!!
october 3
It's October!! Beautiful weather (surely can't last!!)
I will be sending an email newsletter later today. Let me know if you would like to get it.
The street finally opened this past week. Snyder is still closed north of Randall to Pershing, but at least the intersection of Randall & Snyder is open - it was a long 7 1/2 weeks of detouring around.
New in the shop:
cross stitch -
Just Cross Stitch - Nov/Dec 2011
Bent Creek - Haunted House Creak & Squeek (part 3 of 3)
Poppy Kreations- Away in a Manger
SamSarah Designs - Daily Life Tweet Your Song
Stoney Creek - Halloween Time, Topical Christmas, Santa's Truckin' Team, Nature's Pride, Snowman For All Seasons, Christmas Ornament Series
accessories -
scissor of the month - Halloween black cats, Breast Cancer
Ginger designer scissors for 2011 - Tessa
knitting -
Playful Little Knits
Knitting Pleats
Weekend Hats
Knit.Wear - Premiere 2011
Sivia Harding - Norwegian Woods Shawl, Harmonia's Rings Cowl (this is the cowl that Cat Bordhi was wearing in class)
That's it for this week. Have lots to get done this week since I will be in New Orleans all of next week.
Have a great week. See you soon!
september 20
What a great weekend we had in Scottsbluff! Thanks to everyone that attended the Scotts Bluff Valley Fiber Arts Fair. There was much less to pack up! This weekend I am off to Fort Collins for the Art to Wear fiber forum on Sunday. Stop by the Lincoln Center and say "hi".
I finally found my list that I was missing from last week! Under a pile of papers on the floor in my office - imagine that!
So... new items for the past couple of weeks -
cross stitch -
Mill Hill - Jim Shore - Yarn Fairy, Cupcake Fairy, Ornament Fairy, Needlework Fairy
Kustom Krafts - Moose & Cardinal, Midnight Glow, Little Baby cheetah, Day & the Dawnstar, Snowy
Carolyn Manning Designs - Walking the Cat
Val's Stuff - Silly Spooks
JBW Designs - French Country Reindeer, French Country Stocking, Ornament II, Needle Roll & Needle Case
CherryWood Designs - Black Cats Prowl, Good Witch
Country Cottage - Here Kitty Kitty, The Apple Orchard
Litte House Needleworks - My Dwelling Place, Hallelujah
Imaginating - Strawberry Time, Dream Direction, Teapots of Love
Bent Creek - The Haunted House Got Newt? (part 2 of 3)
Aury TM - Frank & Elvira Gobblestein
Cross Stitch & Needlework - Nov 2011
Amy Brueken Designs - Bubba September Sampler, A Man A Month Club - October & November
accessories -
going batty scissors
breast cancer scissors
Ewe pincushion accessory kit - Ewe's Trick or Treat, Ewe's Ewe-doo Doll
knitting -
Interweave Knits - Holiday Gifts
Interweave Crochet -
Knitting Traditions
Knitters magazine - Fall 2011
Easy as 1-2-3 Skeins
Knit One Knit All - Elizabeth Zimmerman
Soccks Ala Carte Colorwork
Debbie Bliss Knitting magazine - Fall/Winter 2011
Australian Knitting - Winter/Spring
Mini Christmas Knits
new colors of Babe
new colors of Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk DK
new colors of Silky Flamme
6 colors of Sulka - a bulky merino/alpaca/silk blend
The construction continues - this is week 7 - however they are pouring concrete for the curbs so maybe there is an end in sight for this project. I will be glad when people can actually get here without going out of their way through the neighborhood.
My kids will be here this weekend! They are coming for the Wyoming/Nebraska game - I fear we will be yelling for opposite teams, although with Wyoming being 22 point underdogs I really don't think I will have much to cheer about. We will have to tolerate my grandchildren dressed in their Nebraska clothes however! (I think I can handle it!) Go Wyo!!!
sept 12
Wow! What a busy couple of weeks it has been since I last wrote.
We closed down our Estes Park shop, so I was up there a couple of times, bringing stuff back and trying to figure out where to put it - either in the shop here or in the garage (or some is still in my basement with no home at all).
Cat Bordhi was here over the weekend with her fabulous classes. I think they were very well received. She is a delight and I had a great time putting everything together. I hope the students had fun as well.
Yesterday I participated in the 9-11 Remembrance 5k run at the Capital. I don't think I will ever be able to forget watching that plane fly into the towers in New York. Utter disbelief.
This next weekend I will be in Scottsbluff, Nebraska participating the the Scottsbluff Valley Fiber Arts Fair sponsored by Brown Sheep Co. The event is at the fairgrounds in Mitchell from 9 - 4 on Saturday. I hope to see you there!
I keep a list of all the new items as they come in. Somehow in all the confusion of the last couple of weeks, my piece of paper has diappeared. (boo) So, in lieu of the list of new things, I will just say that there are several new items in cross stitch (including the Just Cross Stitch Annual Christmas Ornament issue) and some new yarns and magazines on the knitting side. You will just have to stop by the shop to see what's new!!
Have a great week!!
august 27 - part 2
This is the 2nd part of this post. This one deals with the cross stitch.
By Gone Stitches - A Quaker Christmas, Quaker Christmas II, God Bless America, Eloquent Christmas, One Nation
Michelle Ink - Baseball!
Rosewood Manor - Barnwood Buttons, Bargello Sampler
La-D-Da - The Raven, The Child's Garden
JBW Designs - French Country Hearts I & II, Christmas Welcome
Erica Michaels - Always Thankful, Live Simply, Scared Squared, My 1st Christmas (mini stocking)
Blackberry Lane - Goblins on Parade, Starry Starry Night
Amy Brueken Designs - Sam August Sampler, Jackie O Lantern
DebBee's Designs - Grandma's Heart, Glitz & Glamour Opal, Diamond Delight 9
From Nancy's Needle - Birds of A Feather, Woodland Star, Cardinal Caper, Star Spangled Birthday
SamSarah Designs - Daily Life: Garden Daily & Shine One, Thursday Afternoon, Saturday Evening, Monogram Tote & Clutch, Halloween Tote & Clutch, Kitty Kitty Stocking, Puppy Stocking
Sue Hillis - Candy Corn Crazy Vol I & II, Noel en Rouge, Halloween Memories, Halloween Party, Stichers Days of Christmas
Just Nan - Emma & Eliza Meet the Owls of October
Nora Corbett - Little Snowy Lavender Church, Lyrical
Mirabilia - Elizabeth
Mill Hill - Holiday Whimsey, Stocking, Mr. Right, Spiking the Eggnog
Lizzie Kate - Tiny Tidings XVI, Inspiration Boxer, Coming to Town - Santa '11, 6 Fat Men - Snow House, Snow Friends, Snowed In
CherryWood Designs - Thanks Clip, Thanks Grace Peace, Pumpkins on Parade, Ho Ho Ho Ribbon, Gift, Linen
Kreinik - Stitch A Pen - 4 designs
accessories -
Sampler Threads - new colors
Weeks Dye Works - new colors
Just Another button Co - Berry Delicious pin cushion, Shelby the Crab pin cushion
scissors - Dovo, Sullivan, American flag, Premax and others
fabric -
28 ct Raspberry Twirl Opalescent
20 ct Peoria Purple
28 ct Pumpkin/Natural Gingham
28 ct Baltimore Blues Gingham
28 ct sun sea sand
28 ct paw prints
28 ct snowflakes
28 ct Highland Grass
28 ct candy corn stripe
I think that's it. The front room is packed!!!!!
See you soon.
august 27 - part 1
I am doing this in 2 parts because there are SO many new things. I am starting with the knitting/yarn items.
Nelkin Designs - Butin Collar (knit necklace with beads)
SouthWest Trading Co - string me along (carry thread with sequins - to add to anything!)
Marina - 4 new colors
Garden Metallic - size 10 crochet thread with metallic in 5 colors
Mountain Colors - Jeannette (cashmere/silk), and 2 color ways for the Knit Swirl sweater
Lorna's Laces - Soulmate
Zauberballe 6 - 4 new colors
Wunderlkecks - 2 colors
Berroco - Flicker, Blackstone Tweed Metallic and several books including Norah Gaughan's newest
Plymouth - Holiday Lights (Encore with a metallic)
Sirdar - Indie (bulky wool/acrylic blend)
Ella Rae - Amity Prints (an Encore like yarn), Lace Merino Worsted
Kreinik - crochet bookmark kits
accessories -
Necessary pins
sheep soap
Namaste - mini messenger bags, skinny mini
Oat Couture - shoulder bag to crochet
That's it for the knitting. There are lots of colorways of many of the new yarns!!
aug 24
I have been very bad about posting here. I have been very busy and this has taken a back seat. I will try to give you the highlights of the past couple of weeks.
Aug 3 -6 I had the pleasure of hosting the boutique for the Rocky Mountain Region Embroiderers' Guild seminar in Denver. Hard work setting up and tearing down, but a great time in between. It is always so much fun to see the friends that I made with the EGA several years ago - and I only get to see them every other year.
My mom and I arrived back in Cheyenne late Saturday night only to turn around and head back to Denver on Monday evening for a very early flight on Tuesday to Baltimore. We spent Tuesday afternoon exploring the Inner Harbor area of Baltimore, then Wednesday & Thursday we spent in Washington DC exloring the Capital, Arlington National Cemetery, the old Post Office, viewing the White House and the National Cathedral (where the military was practicing for a presidential funeral), and then a tour of the monuments by night. Friday was classes, Saturday & Sunday was the Fall Needlework Market and Monday Mom & I headed back into DC to go through a couple of museums before heading home. Getting home was a challenge as our flight was delayed 4 hours because of weather. We finally arrived in Denver at midnight (2 a.m. to my body)- needless to say, we spent another night in Denver before coming back to Cheyenne Tuesday morning. A great trip!!
The pajama party is this Friday evening (OMG only 2 days away - I am not ready!)All the great things that I bought in Baltimore, along with all the things that have been arriving over the past month are just waiting to be shared with everyone. If you don't make it to the pajama party, be sure to come in on Saturday for the fall open house and Q & A workshop by Donna Druchunas at 1 p.m. on Arctic Lace, muskox,and Alsaska. She will be doing a book signing at 2 p.m.
New the past couple of weeks -
cross stitch -
Prairie Schooler - 2011 Santa, Santa's Night, Cats Bats & Witches, September, Christmas Favorites
Sue Hillis - Halloween Party
Crossed Wing - My Back Porch
Val's Stuff - Itty Bitty Kitty Quilt Club - Sept & Oct, Thrillogy
Bobbie G Designs - I Can Be Bad, Old Friends Old Wine
Carolyn Manning - Stackin' Jack
Imaginating - Smile At the World, Find A Song
Glendon Place - Batalphabet, Witch Parking Only, Come Sit A Spell, Halloween Luck
Waxing Moon - Monthly Sampler Series: December
Little House Needleworks - 1785 Samplings, Summer Splendor, Baked Goods
Country Cottage Needleworks - Sunflowers in Summer
Bent Creek - The Haunted House: The Petrified Party, Guest House - Secret Lair
knitting -
Interweave Knits - Fall 2011
Love of Knitting - Fall 2011
Vogue Knitting - Fall 2011
Piecework - Sept/Oct
10 colors of ladder yarns
That's it for now. Have a great week.
august 1
Completely forgot. So sorry. It just now dawned on me that I hadn't blogged on Friday - too many things going on!!
Frontier Days is over, the Front Range shop hop is over, now I am gearing up for the Rocky Mountain Region Embroiderers' Guild of America region seminar this coming weekend in Denver. I am hosting the boutique and have been busy putting everything together for that - about 100 or more women for the weekend. It promises to be fun! This will be the 4th time I have had the opportunity to do the boutique for the region and I am honored. So many boxes of things arriving just for the show....
And then, 2 days after I get done with the show I am heading to Baltimore! The fall needlework market is early this year and in a new location. My mom will be here to help with the boutique in Denver and she is going to travel with me. We have a couple of days scheduled in Washington DC!
As soon as I return from that trip the Yarn Crawl will be starting (on the 15th). I hope you take the opportunity to travel to the other shops and see what they have to offer!
Stitch N Pitch with the Colorado Rockies will be on Friday, Aug 19. If you would like to go to the game, please let me know as soon as possible. We have to order the tickets.
Friday, Aug 26 is the Pajama Party - starts at 6 p.m. - space is limited so reserve your spot soon.
Saturday, Aug 27 at 1 p.m. Donna Drucunas will be in the shop talking about arctic lace, musk ox and Alaska. At 2 pm. she will be doing a book signing. Donna is the author of Arctic Lace and Successful Lace Knitting.
It will be a busy month!
new in the shop last week -
cross stitch -
Amy Brueken Designs - Sandra Lea (July sampler), Baby Talk Bless You
knitting -
Stitch Heaven CD by Barbara Walker
Unraveled - Maggie Sefton (a mystery)
Quick Knit Afghans
Knit Noro
I Can't Believe I'm Knitting Mittens
Little Red in the City
Knitted Lace
Crochet Traditions
fabric -
14 ct aida - pink lady
16 ct aida - abracadabra opalescent
32 ct belfast - lime green
28 ct jazlyn - pumpkin spice
That's it for this week - I don't guarantee a post next week since I will be in Denver, but I will get one done before I leave for Baltimore.
Have a great week.
july 23
The first weekend of the 135th Cheyenne Frontier Days. I was sure I would be able to hear Kid Rock from the house last night, but no. Oh well.
I have special hours this week - I will be closing at 5 every day except Wednesday, when I will be closing at 2.
The yarn for the advance planning for the Feed Your Creativity class came this week so I have been very busily knitting up the models for the class. The first 3 have gone very quickly, I think the next couple will take a bit longer. There is still room in the class - this is a 10 month committment - most of the classes this year are around $25 (1 a bit more, 1 a bit less). This is put together by Kollage Yarns and each project is done with a different yarn. Hats, mitts, scarves, cowls, shawls. Let me know if you are interested and stop in and see the finished models.
New this week -
knitting -
Australian Knitting Vol 3 No 2
Verena - Summer 2011
cross stitch -
Cross Stitch & Needlework - September 2011
Sampler & Antique Needlework Quarterly - #64
SamSarah Design Studio - Farmer's Market: Fresh Apple
fabric - 28 ct linen - white chocolate, milk chocolate, black chocolate, chocolate raspberry
That's it for the week. Enjoy Frontier Days. Stay safe.
july 16
Well.... we had a grand time last night yarn bombing the statues in town! We had a newspaper reporter tagging along with us and I think she was having a good time too! The article is in today's paper and the link and pictures are on Facebook (and they should be on the home page of the website as well). I can check this one off my "to do" list!
Frontier Days is coming right up - next week as a matter of fact. If you get a chance to check out the Wyoming Business Council booth out in the Village, you will see many hand knit mitts and scarves - knit out of Mountain Meadow Wool from Buffalo Wyoming! My thanks to Cathy Littlejohn, Marsha Clinkingbeard, Connie Wise and Lorelee Nomm for helping me with the knitting of those items. They are for sale at the WBC booth. (checked that off my "to do" list!)
The shop hop is still in full swing! Hope you get a chance to participate. It is great fun to see what the other shops have - we all buy from the same distributors and all have different items! (checking this off my "to do" list in a couple of weeks)
Planning is underway for the 2nd Annual "Hot August Knits Yarn Crawl" that will happen August 15 - 31. There are 8 shops participating this year and the grand prize should be worth more than $500!!!
Saturday, August 27 - in conjunction with the yarn crawl - Donna Druchunas will be giving a Q & A at 1 p.m. on Arctic Lace, muskox, and Alaska. She will be doing a book signing at 2 p.m. Donna is the author of Arctic Lace and Successful Lace Knitting.
August 4 - 6 I will be in Denver at the Embroiderers' Guild of America Region Seminar with a selection of items in the boutique. If you are interested in attending please let me know and I can give you more details.
The Fall Needlework Market will be in Baltimore, MD the weekend of August 12 - 14. I am looking forward to attending this market and finding all the latest & greatest for the shop - all to be revealed at the Pajama Party on Friday, August 26. Space is limited so get your reservations in soon!
It is going to be a busy 6 weeks coming up! (and don't forget about the Laramie County Fair - deadline for your entry form is July 22!!!!) Hope to see you all soon!
New items this week -
cross stitch
Shakespeare's Peddler - Maggie Bean:Patience
Little House Needleworks - Autumn
Stoney Creek - Summer 2011
That's it for this week! Check out all the pictures of the yarn bombing and start thinking about next year!!
The first weekend in August
july 9
I hope that everyone had a great 4th of July weekend. I really took a couple of days off! I watched the closing arguments of the trial and got a lot of stitching done! It was very realaxing and enjoyable.
Things have been busy here with the needlework shop hop in full swing. It is so much fun to see all the ladies from Longmont and Denver that only travel up here once a year. Sure wish they would come more often! I have heard from more than one of them that this is their favorite shop and would I consider moving south. The answer to that question is "NO!!!" I love being in Cheyenne and wouldn't consider moving anywhere.
We are gearing up for the yarn bombing that is planned for next Friday evening. We are meeting at the shop at 9 p.m. and everyone is welcome to come and help. We have lots of fun ideas planned!! Contact me if you have quesions.
New in the shop:
cross stitch -
Nordic Needle Award Winning Designs 2011
Emma Broidery's Embroidery Stitch Tool
Amy Bruecken - Man A Month August, Man A Month September
Carolynn Manning - Color Blitz Petals, Color Blitz Sunbathing
Imaginating - Love Always, House Without A Cat, Sun on Both Sides, My Garden, Garden of Herbs
Val's Stuff - Fur de Lis
Little House Needleworks - The Melicent Turner Sampler, Pine Tree Inn
Country Cottage Needleworks - A Day at the Beach
Bobbie G Designs - Snowman's Star, Snowman's Bells, A Tweet Happy 4th
Bent Creek - Quaker Star, Peapod Baby Sampler
CherryWood Design Sudio - Pumpkins on Parade Ribbons
knitting -
Knitscene - Fall 2011
Piecework - July/August 2011
Don't forget that I have an Amy Brueken trunk show through the end of the month. Such cute things!! I have all the charts for all the models and if you purchase one of her designs you willl get a free chart of "the witch is in" and be in the drawing to win the model of that design!!
See you all soon! Have a great week.
June 25 - part 2
Well, I have been remiss in posting to my blog. It has been a very crazy few weeks. Market was very busy - lots of meetings and I seemed to get in very little shopping. I hope I bought good things!! Some of them have already started arriving!
Last weekend we did World Wide Knit in Public Day and had a great time at Starbucks. We got to the shop, got the chairs all set up on the lawn and then the rain and hail hit and we were forced inside. So, instead of knitting on the lawn, we knit in the shop. It was still fun!
new knitting & crochet items -
Interweave Crochet - Summer 2011
Knitter Magazine
Knits Weekend
The New Encyclopedia of Knitting Techniques
Amazing Crochet Lace
The Very Easy Guide to Lace Knitting
Crochet Baby Blankets
Knitting Noro
Sock Knitting Master Class
Chris Bylsma - In the Swing, Coloratura
Keep it Simple - Byzantine Shawl
Fiber Dreams - Clematis, Alpenhorn, Ancamna
Dovetail Designs - EZ V Neck Cardigan to Knit, Featherweight Wrap to Knit
Oat Couture - Amalie Top, Sweet Home Sweater
Knitting Pure & Simple - Children's Mukluk Slippers,Chemo Caps, Top Down Shawl Collar Cardigan
accessories -
fix a stitch - the coolest new tool!!!
knit klips - gone and now back again!
I think that's it for now. The needlework shop hop starts next Friday. I hope to see lots of people participating!!
june 25 - cross stitch new
Splitting this post into 2 posts -
new cross stitch -
Mirabilia - Lady Alexander
Lizzie Kate - Life's A Beach, Inspiration Boxer, Autumn Alphabet, Wine A Bit, Live Laugh Love, Flora McSample Farm Sampler
Just Cross Stitch - July/August 2011
Jill Oxton - Cross Stitch & Beading #84
Shepherd's Bush - Mother's Hope
John Claytonn - Foxtrot
Peter Underhill - Scottish Wedding, Wedding Celbration
Heritage Crafts - Spaniel Puppy, Westie Puppy
Stitchy Kitty - Toadally Patriotic, Tadally Arrrgh!
Bobbie G Designs - Snowman's Tree, Snowman's Birdhouse
Carolyn Manning Designs - Bug Bungalow
Kreative Designs - Mountain Reflection, Beach at Sunrise, Lady in Red
Silver Lining - Katie
Little House Needleworks - Silent Night, Colonial Welcome
Country Cottage Needleworks - Button Button, Bee Joyful
Kustom Krafts - Beauty By the Pond, One the Lookout
Imaginating - Faith & Hope, Seek Me
Sue Hillis - Special Delivery, Happy Independence Day
Val's Stuff - Little Bitty Kitty Quilt Club June & July
Nora Corbett - Melody (Muse), Little Snowy Gray Cottage (Snowglobe Series)
Sweetheart Tree - Lady Dunmore's Sampler
CherryWood Designs - Chart
SamSarah Design Sudio - Farmers Market Fresh Kiwi, I Pledge Allegiance Sampler
new fabrics -
Belfast 32 ct - Antique Pinnk
Lugana 32 ct - Ash Rose
Aida 16 ct - Castleview Opalescent
I think that's it for the cross stitch in the past couple of weeks.
june 4
Welcome to June!! Wow, not sure how that happened. Wasn't it just Christmas??? After months of crappy weather, the summer has finally arrived. I think I already heard someone say "is it ever going to cool off?" Such short memories we have!!
I sent out an email newsletter this week highlighting all the activities happening this summer. Please let me know if you need details.
There will not be a blog entry next week - I will be in Columbus at the big needlework trade show. Lots of meetings, classes, and yarn buying!!
New this week -
cross stitch -
Mill Hill - Southwest Santas - Mesa Santa, Canyon Santa & Desert Santa
Christmas Jewels - Golden Tannebaum, Sapphire Snow, Ruby Forest, Garnet Spiral, Emerald Wreath, Diamond Holiday
knitting -
Vogue Knitting - Early Fall 2011
Knitty Gritty
That's it for this week. I have been knitting up a storm. Finished a vest out of Tussah Silk, and then decided that I needed to finish up some of the socks I had started - so I finished up 2 that were partially done and then worked on another one that I had already done one of - only to realize (just as I was finishing the toe) that I had done the first one on size 1 needles and the 2nd one on size 2 needles (OOPS - if anyone wondered if 1 size needle makes a diffference in gauge that was a big wake up call!). Now I have to do the sock all over again. Bummer!!!! And there is so many other things that need to be done too. Oh well.
Have a great week. Enjoy the weather, but don't forget to give yourself a few minutes every day to knit or stitch. You will feel so much better about yourself if you do!!
may 25
Oh, I have been a bad girl about posting. Last weekend I was in Lincoln visiting Jennifer, Tom, and the kids. Heather had her dance recital and we celebrated both kids birthdays! And what would a visit to Lincoln be without a trip to the Omaha zoo!! It is always so hard leaving them. :(
Just a reminder that I will be closed on Monday for Memorial Day.
We said a sad good by to our friend Marsha last night. She is moving to Oklahoma. It will be very lonely without her bubbly personality around. But, as I told her, I am just a phone call away!!
New in the shop in the past couple of weeks:
cross stitch -
Cross Stitch & Needlework - July 2011
Heritage Crafts - Garden Festival, Show Pony
John Clayton - Wild Horses, Giraffes
Peter Underhill - Just Meeried
Mill Hill buttons & beads - Holiday Stocking, Hanging Around, Home for Christmas, Holiday Deliveries, Winter Woods, Believe
Mill Hill Winter Holiday - Star Santa, Candy Canes, Merry Moose, Holly, Holiday Stamp, Kris Mouse
Shepherd's Bush - Come Home, Sophie's Pin Cushion
SamSarah Design Studio - Farmer's Market Fresh Pear
Little House Needleworks - Summer
Shakespeare's Peddlar - Maggie Bean:Wisdom
knitting -
Interweave Knits - Summer 2011
Seamless (or nearly seamless) Knits
accessories -
Just Another Button Co - B is for Beehive pincushion
yarns -
Blick Fang - a fun hand dyed superwash wool in 6 colors
I think that's it for now. I unpacked boxes this morning and I think that I have everything listed. I have been busy getting the shop in Estes Park ready to open (probably tomorrow!) for the season. Also working on the shop hop for the cross stitchers and the yarn crawl for the knitters. It is going to be a busy summer!!!
Have a safe and happy Memorial Day weeked.
may 7
Happy Mother's Day to all moms everywhere!!
Not a lot of things happening around here this week. I am still waiting for my new case to arrive (and not very patiently I might add). I have moved a few more things around and hopefully the new case will arrive this next week........
new this week -
cross stitch -
Imaginating - Dozed Too Long, Joined at the Heart, Spring Magnolia
Sue Hillis - Happy Stitching, Happy Harvest
Val's Stuff - Four Seasons
Little House Needleworks - The Inn at Fox River Mill, Gingerbread Village
Bobbie G Designs - Wash Day, Espresso
Carolyn Manning Designs - Frosty Fishing Friends
Crossed Wing Collection - Violet Crowned Hummingbird (2011)
Jeanette Douglas Designs - One Bird, Three Bees
Country Cottage Needleworks - Red White & Bloom
Bent Creek - Quaker Easter Egg
knitting -
Interweave Knit & Spin
Love of Knitting - Summer 2011
That's about it. My darling granddaughter turned 6 this past week. I remember the day she was born..... Where does it go? Happy Mother's Day!
may 2
Yep, late again this week. Again, no reason.
I slipped down to Longmont on Thursday afternoon to wish Pat of Main Street Stitcher's Garden a very fond farewell. She closed the shop on Saturday. We will miss her sense of humor at the shop hop meetings and we wish her the best of luck on her move to California. In her closure, I am getting a new front counter! I spent Friday night moving the old counter and cleaning out 16 years of stuff from underneath. Oh my! What a mess of stuff I had stashed. I filled 3 boxes! Now, it will be a while before I can figure out where everything should go and what can be put (thrown) away. I am looking forward to a new counter! (it's the little things....)
New this week...
cross stitch -
Amy Brueken Designs - A Man A Month - June Father's Day and July Hip Hip Horray!, Robin Beth June Sampler
SamSarah Design Studio - Farmer's Market Fresh Berry
Nora Corbett - Caprice (from the muse collection), Little Snowy Green Cottage (from the snow globe village series)
knitting -
60 Quick Baby Knits
A Turn in the Road (companion knitting patterns to Debbie Macomber's new novel)
Vogue Knitting Knitopedia
Knit Swirl
Loop-D-Loop Lace
Piecework - May/June 2011 (lace issue)
I think that's it for this week. I join all of America in the celebration of Bin Laden's death. God Bless America!!!! God Bless the US military in their continued operations against terrorism.
april 23
Happy Easter!!!!
Still on a "get it done" cross stitch mode and now I am down to only 1 item left on my "to do" list and this is the one that has been on the list for over a year! It is finally time! Now, just to get all those finishes over the past 2 weeks framed so they can actually be viewed....
(Oh, and I have gotten some knitting done too!)
It has been one of those crazy weather weeks again. Warm, snow, wind, rain, etc. You just never know how to dress in the morning!
New this week -
cross stitch -
Lizzie Kate - Summer Alphabet, Land That I Love, Flora McSample Strawberry Sampler, Halloween Rules - Mind Your Mummy/Sit for a Spell, Halloween Rules - Brew Some Fun/Greet A Ghost, Halloween Rules - Howl At the Moon/Be Spooktacular
John Clayton - Freesia, Rose, Anemone, Carnation, Buckingham Palace
Mirabilia - September Sapphire Fairy
Susan Ryder - Tabby Kitten, Black & White Kitten
knitting - (well crochet)
Amigurumi Toy Box
That's it for this week. I hope you all have a blessed Easter. Rejoice. He is risen!!
april 18
Sorry about posting late. I got busy.
I have been on a cross stitch terror. I finished up the "Glory & Julius Goblefree", stitched Nora Corbett's "Little Snowy Blue Church", finished CherryWood's "Scissors" and then did SamSarah's "Heart Clutch" and started on Amy Brueken's "Man of the Month". Wow. Only 2 or 3 left on my to-do list. Oh, and I have actually been doing a little knitting also.
New this week -
cross stitch -
Kris's Stitches - All Things Great & Small
Just Nan - Emma & Eliza In the Garden (1st in a series), Painted Turtle Pocket (with turtle vintage winder), turtle charm garden pin
Sampler & Antique Needlework Quarterly - Summer 2011
accessories -
Easter bunny scissors
pig tape measure
panda bear tape measure
bali parachute bag
knitting -
Louet - Euroflax hand dyed - 4 colors
Sublime 8th little hand knit book (features babies 0 - 3 years)
That's about it for this week. Remember this week as Holy Week - the time of year that we observe the cruxifiction of Jesus and his triumphant rebirth.
april 9
Well, here we are again with crappy weather on the horizon while we have had some beautiful days. Spring in Wyoming!!
I finished up the Lizzie Kate ABC's of Parentng with the addition of buttons. Now to get it photographed and sent to Just Another Button Company and Lizzie Kate! Now I am almost finished with Aury TM's Glory & Julius Gobblefree. Cute!
New this week:
cross stitch -
Stoney Creek magazine - Spring 2011
Just Cross Stitch - May/June 2011
Waxing Moon - Monthly Series: November
Glendon Place - Eggs Ala Round, Dust Bunnies, What a Quack Up
Bent Creek - Gnomes in the Garden Row, Flair: Imagine, Sparkle, Together, and the border for those
Bobbie G - Little Champ, Little Princess, March, April
Carolyn Manning - Baby Bubbles, Snowy Snuggles
Imaginating - Bunnies & Ducks, Bunny Girl, Bunny Boy, Butterfly Happiness, Creating Yourself, Spring Iris
Shepherd's Bush - Love Is
Country Cottage Needleworks - April Showers, Simply Vintage
Little House Needleworks - Deck the Halls, Liberty-1776, Thirteen Colonies
Val's Stuff - Little Bitty Kitty Quilt Club - May & June
Sue Hillis - Happy Birth Day for Boys, Happy Birth Day for Girls
Mill Hill - Buttons & Beads: Melody, Football Hero, Log Cabin Quilt, Haunted Mansion, Moonlit Kitties, Wizard - Autumn Harvest Magnets - Candy Corn, Indian Corn, Football, Music, Pumpkin Man, Autumn Circle
fabric -
Belfast 32 ct -Stormy Clouds
Lugana 32 ct - Silvery Moon
Aida 18 ct - Silver/Starquest
accessories -
Just Another Button Company pincushion - Ewe Look Fabulous (I have already made this - so cute!!!!!)
Yarn -
Tussah silk DK - 8 colors (50% silk, 50% viscose) - pattern book to go with it has several beautiful spring patterns
That's it for this week. Have a great week. Hope your taxes are done. At least you have a couple of extra days this year!!!
april 2
I hope that everyone survived April Fool's Day without any harm. I know of one joke that was kind of ongoing....hope to hear the results soon!
An email newsletter was sent this week. If you didn't receive it, please let me know and I can forward a copy to you.
I have been busy working on another model for Lizzie*Kate this week. Hope to have it finished this weekend. This one is one that has already been released - ABC's of Parenting. It is so much fun to add the buttons!
We are experiencing another wild and wacky spring in the Rockies - winds to over 65 mph, temps to 70, and snow!!! Isn't it great to live here? I wouldn't change it for anything.
New this week in the shop:
cross stitch -
SamSarah - Farmer's Market - Fresh Lime (this is part 2 of an ongoing series)
Shepherd's Bush - Warm Heart
accessories -
scissors of the month - Earth Day green
knitting -
KnitScene - Summer 2011
Grammy's Favorite Knits for Baby
Get Hooked on Tunisian Crochet
Marina - from Rozetti Yarns - this is a very fun scarf yarn that you just have to see to believe. I first found this yarn in a shop in Portland and came home with a skein (actually a knitted scarf by the time I got home) and just had to order it because it was just sooooo cool! I have 3 colors in stock and more on back order!
I think that's it for this week. Enjoy the warm weather today and the snow tomorrow!!
p.s. - there are still a few spots left in the Cat Bordhi classes but they are going fast!!! Call soon if you are interested!
march 26
Changes, changes, changes. WOW!
Where did it all go?????
Well, everything is still here. Really. If you haven't been in this past week you would think I was missing half the things in the shop. I have completely rearranged the front area when you first walk into the shop. Completely. All the threads have been moved to the former class room and you will find the sale yarns there as well. There is now a "sitting area" in the front area of the shop. Come in, sit a spell, bring your knitting/stitching. A place for a husband or significant other to sit and relaxd while you shop. Comments? "more friendly", "not so overwhelming", "so much space", "amazing". Stop by and check it out!!!
A very special thank you to my wonderful daughter, Jennifer, and her equally amazing husband, Tom, for their help and support in moving everything. I couldn't have done it without you!!
Yes, the kids were here for a few days last week. It was fun having them here. They also spent a few days in Denver and I met up with them in Loveland where Heather and I had a "date" at Disney On Ice Priness Classics. So much fun.....
New this week -
not much :(
cross stitch -
Stoney Creek - Rusty Memories, Baby Burps & Bubbles Bibs & Towels, Home Cookin' Towels & Aprons
That's it. Have a great week. Stop by to see the amazing changes in the shop.
march 19
What a great week I had! I left on Thursday and traveled to Portland for several events - first and foremost my mom lives there! Within 2 hours of arriving I had accomplished a big goal of mine - getting rid of the 30 years of tax returns that my mom had been "saving for us girls to remember her by when she died". Now, my mom is perfectly healthy and will probably live for a very long time but these tax returns have become kind of a joke in our family. We hauled them up from her crawl space under the house and loaded 7 boxes into the car and took them to Office Depot to be shredded - 100 pounds of tax crap! It was good to get rid of them and now she can start over - hopefully she will not continue to save them up.
On Friday we traveled to my sister's house in eastern Oregon. On Saturday we helped with my niece's baby shower. On Sunday we traveled back to Portland. Sunday evening was the beginning of the Yarn Market News Smart Business Conference. It started with a cocktail party hosted by Lantern Moon. It was great being able to talk to many people from the knitting industry in a relaxed setting. (We also conducted a little business on the side!) Monday and Tuesday morning were business sessions and Tuesday afternoon was a yarn crawl of 5 of Portland's yarn shops (they have 20!) I love this business conference - I always come home full of ideas and remotivated. (watch for lots of changes in the shop!!!!) Tuesday evening I attended a cocktail party at the Pico Accardi Dye Works studio with several of the Portland "knitterati". It was an interesting mix of people and I felt a little out of place, but it was an interesting eveing. Wednesday afternoon Mom and I went to the Lantern Moon warehouse and got a great tour and bought some product before heading to the airport and home.
New items from the past couple of weeks:
cross stitch -
Susan Ryder - Westminster Abbey
John Clayton - Power & Grace Tiger, Royal Collection - William & Catherine
Peter Underhill - On Guard, Lord Meer
Sue Hill - Nesting Box
Crescent Colours/Shakespeares Peddler - Maggie Bean: Hospitality
Mill Hill - Sticks - Dream, Debbie Mumm - Spooky Town
fabric - Cashel 28 ct - Doubloon, Heroic, Truffle, Tempest, Iris Garden
32 ct Lugana - Lavender Splash
14 ct Aida - Desert Sky
knitting -
Leisure Arts - Wraps to Throws (crochet), Baby Washcloths to Knit, Trendy Knit Dishcloths
Arctic Lace
Lacy Knits
Interweave Crochet - Spring 2011
Piecework - March/April 2011
Vogue Knitting - Spring/Summer 2011
Knitter Magazine - Winter 2010
mini stitch dots - (these sold out at the pajama party and are now back in stock)
That's about it for this week. I am now waiting for Jennifer, Tom and the kids to arrive - should be here in about 4 1/2 hours (but who's counting??????) Heather has spring break this week so they will be here a few days, in Denver a few days and then Heather and I have a date Thursday night in Loveland for Disney on Ice! Fun week.
Hope you all have a great week!!
marhc 5 - part 2
more new cross stitch -
Stoney Creek - Aprons: No Chocolate Quitter, Rather Be Stitching, Kitchen Belongs to Cat, Smell the Coffee
Standups: Come Fly with Me, Family Tree, Falling From Heaven, Give Thanks, His Love, You Raised Me, Faith Hope Love, Thanksgiving Prayer, Special Gift, Let Your Hare Down, Patriotic Sentiments
Quick Stitches: Boo, Stitch Aerobics, Winter's Snowflake Blues, Summer's Sunny Rays, Love, Lil' Bunny
Birth Sampler, Autumn's Colorful Days, Believe in Your Dreams, Life & Coffee, Spring's Lovely Hues
Anchor - Shaun the Sheep bookmarks, Shaun the Sheep Mini, Shaun the Sheep Bith Sampler
From Nancy's Needle - Carnival, Country Blooms, Airing the Quilts, Flower Baskets
Sublime Stitching - Krazy Kitchen, Gnomes Fairies, Country Cool, Craft-opia
Cross Stich & Bead Weaving - issue 83
Cross Stich & Needlework - May 2011
accessories -
Just Nan charm garden pins - Stardust Dragon, Purple Butterfly, Birdcage, Hot Tomato, Violet
Kelmscott - needle minders - thistle, Statue of Liberty, sheep - scissors - fleur de lys, woven
Just Another Button co - just magnets, just needle threaders
Stitch Happy note paper
Knit Happy note paper
Knit Happy insulated thermal mugs
stich markers - ladybugs, bees
new threads -
Weeks
Gentle Arts Sampler Threads
Crescent Colours - floss & silk
Caron Collection - watercolours
knitting -
Berroco - Norah Gaughan #8, Berroco Sox Playground Stripes
Plymouth - Mushishi Jacket, Textured Wrap, Fingerless Gloves Leggings & Hat
Hooked for Life - Renee's Shawl, Divergent Moebius
Out Couture - Kilkenny Cardigan
Fiber Dreams - Midnight Garden
Vermont Fiber Designs - Fir cone Lace Cardigan, Fir Cone Lace Shell, Double Eyelet Cardigan, Empire Waist Cardigan
Sublime - 3 books on children's knits
yarn -
Mushishi - 6 colors
Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk DK - 9 colors
I think that's it!! Have a great week. There will be no post next weekend. I am leaving Thursday to Portland to spend a few days with my mom, attend my niece's baby shower, and then attend the Yarn Market News Conference. busy, busy,
march 5 - part 1
It has been a crazy week here - spent last Saturday at the the Fiber Fun Fest in Loveland. Had a great time, sold some stuff, met some fun people! A great day! Last night was the Nashville Pajama Party - great food, fun class, crazy fun people buying and buying.....
I have spent all morning trying to organize all the new stuff so it is presentable and there is room for the class that will be here from noon - 2 and then the book signing from 2 - 4. I think there will be a quick lesson at 2 in shuffling stuff from one room to another!!
So... on to the new things...
cross stitch -
Just Nan - Feathered Fashion, 3 Violets Humbug, Whirlibirds, Needle Flutters, Bluebird Alphabet, Minerva's Mouse
Little House Needleworks - Fresh From the Garden, Spring, Bringing Home the Tree
Shakespeare's Peddler - Tread Lightly, Jenny Bean's Creation Sampler
Raise the Roof - Firenze, Official Crazy Cat Lady
Praiseworthy Stitches - The Buzzards Roost Inn, Freedom Park, Black Cat Manor, The Simple Gifts: Love
Cherrywood Designs - Scissors, Snowflake Ribbons
Aury TM - Glory & Julius Gobblefree
Bobbie G Designs - Sprits of the Southwest II, February,Listen, Spring Trivet
Glendon Place - Mini Memories of Patriotism, Peep Show, Mini Memories of Love, Mini Memories of Everyday, Easter Delivery
Val's Stuff - Little Bitty Kitty Quilt Club: Jan & Feb, March & April
Cricket Collection - Spring, La Mer
Crossed Wing Collection - Glory in the Morning
Bent Creek - Uber Snowman, Quaker Noel Row
Prairie Schooler - May
Sue Hillis - Happy Easter, Liberty Pirate, Piracy
Kustom Krafts - Spring, Majestic Serentity, Moonlight Unicorn, Lily Fairy
Shepherd's Bush - Purple Snowman, Pink Snowman, Blue Snowman, Green Snowman, Red Snowman, Keep Love, Holiday Hope, Little Eggs Pincushion, Tiny Garden Fob
Amy Brueken Designs - Lilybell April Sampler, Rosebud May Sampler, Jack N Stein, A Man A Month Club #1, #2, #3
Lizzie Kate - Peep, Flora McSample Heart Sampler, Flora McSample Stitch Lesson Sampler
SamSarah Designs - Sadie Stuart Spring Flower Sampler, Farmer's Market Fresh Melon, Harried Hare
Nora Corbett - The Bead Fairy, The Line Fairy
Jeanette Douglas - Quaker Stitches, Thistle Lavender Bag & Accessories, Royalty ABC, Royalty ABC Accessories, True Owl, One Key, Two Tulips
Elizabeth's Designs - Red White & Blue, Land of the Free
JBW Designs - French Country Wedding Bells, French Country Teddy Bear, French Country Love, A Winter Collection
Erica Michaels - Woman of Valor
see part 2 for remaining items
February 25
I have been trying to send an email newsletter for the past 2 days with no luck. The company that does my web site did some updating and I think it screwed up a bunch of things. Hopefully we will get it all corrected today!
I had a wonderful time in Nashville last weekend. When I left there it was 70 and when I got home it was 10. Big temperature difference!!! It was wonderful to see all my favorite designers and meet some new ones. It was great meeting up with my other shop owner friends and catching up on their lives as well. A great weekend! Oh, and I brought home a bunch of new stuff too! All of that has to wait another week though until I can have the pajama party which is next Friday! It is a sold out event!
The Spring Open House will be Saturday, March 5 with an extra busy day as Joanna Johnson will be teaching a class from 10 - 2 on slip stitch knitting from her new book, Freddie's Blanket and then from 2 - 4 she will be doing a book signing on Freddie's Blanket!
New in the shop in the past couple of weeks are:
cross stitch -
Prairie Schoolar - Folk Eggs, Sunny Days, Farm Fresh, As the Crow Flies,
Mirabilia - The Red Lady Pirate
knitting -
Interweave Knits - Spring 2011
misc -
scissor of the month - rainbow butterfly
Australian Smocking & Embroidery Magazine #93
That's about it for this week. I am busy packing up lots of fun things to take to the Fiber Fun Fest at the Ranch in Loveland. That event takes place tomorrow from 9 - 4. Hope to see you there!
Oh, and registration for Cat Bordhi's classes in September is now OPEN. She will be teaching New Pathways for Sock Knitters on Friday, September 9 and Moebius Knitting on Saturday, September 10. Cost for each class is $95 and a deposit of $50 is required at registration.
Have a great week!
february 12
Happy Birthday Abe (Lincoln)!
Happy Valentine's Day!
Well, we have run the weather this week haven't we. From snow and -10 to 50 today. Must be winter in Wyoming!!
I am off this week to the Nashville Needlework Market - a weekend of cross stitch - classes, buying and friends! If there is anything that you would like me to look for, please let me know by Wednesday.
New in the shop this week (and last - apparently I am stupid) -
cross stitch -
Sampler & Antique Needlework Quarterly - Spring 2011
Imaginating - Counting Sheep, True Friends, Stitch & Sew, Light of Life
Val's Stuff - I'll Keep You Warm All Winter Long
Sue Hillis - Happy Quilting, Happy Valentine's Day
Silver Lining - Lavender Pansies
Jeanette Douglas - Friend Owl
Country Cottage Needleworks - Bunny Hop, Sheep in the Meadow
Litte House Needleworks - Hillside Travelers, Rosey, Cardinal Winter
Kustom Krafts/Kreative Designs - Silent Watch, Oriental Rhapsody, The Stare (white tiger), Blue Dragon Fairy, Duchese de Dino Rose, The Muses (Cleo, Enterpe & Thalia), Snow Leopard Cubs, Black Wolf, Vintage Garden, Macaws, Yellow Roses & Lilacs
Carolyn Manning Designs - Snowflakes Drift #2
Vickery Collection - Garden year
SamSarah Designs - A Little Rain
Just Cross Stitch - March/April 2011
knitting -
Knitting Traditions - Winter 2011
Knitting Plus
I think that's it for this week. There probably won't be a post next weekend unless I find some time at market to let you know what's going on. Have a great week!
P.S. Thanks for everyone that came to the Super Bowl Sale! It was a great day!
P.P.S. There is only 1 spot left in Joanna Johnson's class on Saturday, March 5. Please contact me ASAP if you are interested in the class.
february 5
Are you ready for football? At least a Super Sale? Tomorrow (Sunday) is the annual "Big Football Game" Sale. (we are not supposed to use Super Bowl because it is apparently a "copyrighted" name) The preparations are almost complete. The basement has been transformed from a living space to the "bargain basement"! So many things at so little prices! It always gets really crazy right at 1:00 so I would advise waiting just a bit. Some people get frustrated because there isn't room at the table to look through the books. So, save your frustration and come a bit later. There will still be lots of bargains. The sale is from 1 - 4 (or so - I don't kick anyone out at 4!) This is well before the game starts so if you want to see the game and come to the sale you won't miss a thing!
Things are a little lacking in the "new" category this week. All the cross stitch people are waiting for the big Nashville show that will be happening in a couple of weeks.
We lived through the "deep freeze". Wow! That was brutal! After having it be almost spring like and then the bottom dropped out. Must be Wyoming!!
Have a great week! See you at the Super Bowl Sale!
January 29
It's such a beautiful day out today! And the threat of snow and cold again for Monday. :( At least we aren't experiencing the snow levels they are seeing back east!
I sent out an email newsletter on Thursday. If you need information on upcoming events (and there are a lot of them) give me a call. I will try to highlight some of them below:
Sunday - February 6 - That Great Big Football Game (you know, the Super Bowl) Sale - 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. The ony Sunday of the year that I am open. Tons of great items at rock bottom prices. Everything in the shop on sale!
the entire month of February - the trunk show of knitted items from Freddie's Blanket - the newest knitting picture book by Joanna Johnson
Friday - March 4 - Nashville Pajama Party - 6 p.m. - an evening filled with food, class, and all the newest items! Space is limited - $35.00
Saturday - March 5 - Spring Open House (all the newest items will be available)
Joanna Johnson will be teaching You Can Knit Colorwork! In this two-hour class (noon - 2), she will teach you a very easy colorwork pattern and method from her knitting picture book, Freddie's Blanket. If you know how to cast on, knit, and purl, you can learn this super fun technique! Once you have taken this class, you will understand bubble stitch, brick stitch, a whole world of fun mosaic knitting which uses only one color of yarn per row! Space is limited. Cost of class is $25. Some prework needs to be done before class.
Joanna will then be doing a book signing of Freddie's Blanket from 2 - 4 p.m.
March 5 will be a very busy day!!!!
new in the shop this week:
cross stitch -
Lizzie Kate - Spring Alphabet, One Hundred Years From Now, Forgive Quickly Kiss Slowly, ABC's of Parenting, Halloween Rules - Wear A Costume/Eat Candy, Haunted House/Scare a Crow, Carve a Pumpkin/Stay Up Late
fabric - 40 ct Newcastle - Jamaica Sunset
28 ct Lugana - Opalescent Illusion
16 ct Aida - Opalescent Green Apple
threads from Kreinik -
hot wire
new colors of #4 braid
threads from Rainbow Gallery -
shaded very velvet
knitting -
A Knitting Wrapsody
Vintage Modern Knits
Debbie Bliss magazine - Spring/Summer 2011
Australian Knitting - Vol 2 #4
Successful Lace Knitting (I love the sweater on the cover!)
Knit Prayer Shawls
Crochet Prayer Shawls
Toe-up Socks in a Box
Cowlgirls
Big Book of Knitted Monsters (so cute!!)
Terrific Toe-up Socks
I think that's about it for this week. Enjoy the weather while we have it! Don't forget about the BIG SALE next Sunday!!!
january 22
It has been quite a week. I was supposed to go to Laramie Wednesday evening for a meeting to start planning the Yarn Crawl for August, but because of the weather we cancelled the meeting. Better luck next month!
Thursday a big announcement was made from TNNA (The National Needlearts Association) that I am on the Board. In 2013 there is only going to be 1 major trade show instead of the 2 that we have had forever. There is much angst on the part of everyone. It seems they are either in favor or in opposition. No one is in the middle. I think it is a great idea!!!!
Some of the things that I ordered at market have started arriving. So much fun!
new this week -
cross stitch -
Just Nan - Snow Ball
Nora Corbett - Rhythm (the beginning of a set of muses), Little Snowy Church (the beginning of a series of snowglobes)
Valerie Pfeiffer - Sparrow
Peter Underhill - Lookout Duty
Sue Hill - Gatekeepers
John Clayton - Waltz
knitting -
150 Knit & Crochet Motifs
Knitscene - Winter/Spring 2011
20 Years of Trekking - yarn of the month for January - this is a knitalong and contest - please join us!
Freddie's Blanket - by Joanna Johnson (author of Phoebe's Sweater!!!) - very cute with knitting patterns for a platypus!!
accessories -
Scissor of the month - February Hearts
That's about it for this week. Snowing very lightly as I write this. More on the way! Stock up!!
january 15
What a wild week (or more) I had in southern California. It was about 60 most days (so warmer than it was in Cheyenne) but cooler than last year when we were there. I flew in on Wednesday, had TNNA Retail Council meeting on Thursday, classes, luncheon & Sample It on Friday, classes, market & meetings on Saturday and Sunday, meetings and market on Monday. When market closed a friend and I helped Debbie from DebBee's Designs tear her booth down and then we all went to dinner. Tuesday was board meetings, Wednesday was board meetings until noonish and then Debbie and I went to the Aquariumm of the Pacific. Left my hotel at 5 a.m. Thursday morning. It was a whirlwind trip. I was really glad to get home. My bed and pillow were calling to me.....
The meetings went very well. There were lots of very hard decisions to be made regarding the needlework industry. Times are hard every where and the trade shows have not been well attended lately. Time to do something different! I just hope that everyone keeps an open mind and doesn't think about themselves only, but the entire industry.
I was able to schedule some very fun events for the future. The first and best is going to happen in February and March. In February I will be hosting a trunk show for "Freddie's Blanket" by Joanna Johnson. Joanna was here in August signing copies of "Phoebe's Sweater" and now the new book is available! Joanna will be here on March 5 to do a simple knitting class and a book signing! Mark your calendars!!!!!
There are lots of other fun things that will be happening, so stay tuned.
New in the shop in the past couple of weeks...
cross stitch -
Shepherd's Bush - Come Adore
Imaginating - My Craft Room, Holiday Tweet Hearts, Dessert Makes Me Happy, Wedding Bell Heart
SamSarah - Land of Love
Jeaneatte Douglas Designs - Love Owl
Mill Hill Buttons & Beads - Purple Mask, Teal Mask, Vanilla Cupcake, Chocolate Cupcake, Hummingbird, Flower Shoppe
Mill Hill Spring Bouquet (magnets) - Blue Sneaker, Little Lamb, Black Swallowtail, Dragonfly, White Daisies, Triple Scoop
Cross Stitch & Needlework - March 2011
Stoney Creek Magazine - Winter 2011 (Stoney Creek will now be publishing a magazine only 4 times a year with more pages)
knitting -
Jenny Watson - Designer Mini Knits
Piecework - Jan/Feb 2011
Vogue Knitting - Winter 10/11
I think that's it for now. I am open on Monday, Jan 17 for Martin Luther King Day.
Have a great week. See you soon.
december 31
Ring in the new year!!!
I hope this message finds you all in good health and ready to tackle a new year (and new projects!)
There will be no post next weekend as I will be in Long Beach at the winter TNNA trade show. It will be my first trade show as an official board member. I have meetings before the show and meetings after the show. I am hoping that all the rain they have had in southern California will be a thing of the past by the time I get there, so I can enjoy a few days of wonderful weather.
There are no new items this week. Everyone is gearing up for the show and the end of the year.
Have a very happy, healthy and prosporous 2011.
december 26
I hope that everyone had a very merry Christmas! Mine was very quiet. I got lots of cleaning done though. All the yarn spilling out of my closet has been corralled into the closet! Yarn in the kitchen has been put in the classroom, kid's table has been brought in from the garage ... the kids will be here this afternoon!!!!! My Christmas is today!
It will be a very busy week here with the family here until Thursday, a yarn rep coming on Tuesday, and the big New Year's Sale on Saturday!
New this week -
cross stitch -
Peter Underhill - Festive Cheerkat, No Sign Yet, Meerkat-Mere Cat
John Clayton - Elephants, Meerkats
Mirabilia - Charlotte
Susan Ryder - Robin, Chickadee, Cat Sampler
knitting -
Interweave Crochet - Winter 2010
accessories -
Cat tape measures
Bear tape measures
That's about it for this week. Enjoy your last week of 2010. (I can't believe that it is already the end of the year!!)
Happy New Year!!
december 18
One week until Christmas. (enough said!)
I hope this season of the year brings you much happiness. I know that there are several people in my life that have experienced loss over the past year and will have a difficult time during the holidays. My prayers are with you. I hope that you can put your hurt and anger aside and remember the reason for the season. It will be easier next year.
I have a very quiet holiday planned - in fact so quiet I probably won't even get dressed!! Jennifer, Tom and the kids will be arriving on Sunday for a 5 day visit so I will spend Christmas Day cleaning and putting things away so a certain young man won't get into things!
New this week:
cross stitch -
Just Cross Stitch - Jan/Feb 11
knitting -
Australian Knitting - Vol 2 No 3 Spring
Burda Verena - Winter 2010
Knitting in the Details by Louisa Harding
That's it for this week. Any purchase over the next two weeks will receive a coupon for a future purchase! See you soon!
Have a very Merry Christmas!!!!!!
december 11
Today is the last day to bring in things for framing or finishing in time for Christmas.
The weather is a little chilly today and we had that big snowstorm blow through yesterday late afternoon, but other than that is has been beautiful (well, except for the 40 mph winds!!) I hope the snow put you in the holiday mood!
I have been very busy all week - it is inventory time (again). I have gotten quite a bit already finished up and the girls will be in this next week to finish up. There are some things I can count by myself and there are some things that really require 2 people. I have most of the single stuff done. Yippee!! It is always a good feeling to have that done.
New this week -
cross stitch -
Nora Corbett - The Thimble Fairy
Imaginating - Winter Sports Snowman, Winter Wonderland, Welcome Flakes, Joy to the World
Val's Stuff - Flurries
Trail Creek Farm - Endless Love
Little House Needleworks - The North Wind
Country Cottage Needleworks - Snowflake Serenade
Waxing Moon - Monthly Sampler:O
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