tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433831261665906522024-03-13T11:29:36.741-07:00Andjareena's Placeandjareenashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09114913157403847816noreply@blogger.comBlogger219125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143383126166590652.post-85991832253305914852015-02-16T03:30:00.001-08:002015-02-16T03:30:28.169-08:00Winter just won't go awayWinter is not my favorite time of year. I tolerate it, dress as warmly as possible and research winter gear, but I really hate it. This winter has been no acception. With the continuing downward spiral of temperatures I have to admit it's getting to me. It's difficult for customers to get to the shop and dangerous for those who have to drive distances to work or for medical appointments. There seems to be a lot of the latter and I blame that on , wait for it, yes winter !<br />
Moving on . lol<br />
I attended my friend Sharon's 70th birthday this past weekend and was treated to a show by the Quinte Isle, and Cold Creek Cloggers. What a time. I wish I has half their energy. What an amazing group of men and women and they were having a great time. It's only a number, let's dance was Sharon's motto of the day and dance she did. I envy her.<br />
This week was our Valentines Sale and I want to thank all of you who supported us. It was nice to see so many of you braving the elements.<br />
There has been a huge arrival of new blenders and we hope to have them out on the floor by this week. Spring yarns have also arrived and it's like there's a rebirthing in the shop. I've been dyeing wool all winter in an effort to keep up with the rug hookers and there's a decent selection of 8 value swatches to choose from.<br />
Jayne has a lineup of of classes for the spring that I'm sure you all will enjoy.<br />
Knitters continue to meet on Tuesdays from 1-3 , Hookers on Wednesdays from 1-3 , Mixed media on Thursday mornings from 9:30-11:30. All of these groups are very informative and helpful. They are designed to help those in need. Beginners to advanced levels attend these classes so there's help if you need it.<br />
<br />andjareenashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09114913157403847816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143383126166590652.post-70080849676583677672015-01-29T14:33:00.001-08:002015-01-29T14:33:20.015-08:00Winter has arrived Well, winter has finaly arrived on the Carrying Place Road. I have been bragging to everyone that I can still see grass this week and Mother Nature just put an end to that .<br />
The snow is piling up outside and I suspect there will be a few toboggans going down the hill in Hannah Park this evening. Although there is lots of snow, it feels warmer and even I could spend some time outside.<br />
I have been patiently waiting for a new yarn arrival this week but it has been detained and we won't see it until at least Tuesday of next week. We did however, receive a shipment of Manos wool this week and it is quite funky and great for arm knitting. It seems to be the rage and if it gets me another generation of knitters then I am all for it.<br />
I have been spending a lot of time with the dye pots lately and trying to build up a stash of 8 value swatches but they are selling as quickly as I dye them. I'm trying to figure out how to squeak out a few more hours in my day for dyeing. I'm having a blast and appreciate the support from all the hookers.<br />
Jayne has been working on a few new classes this winter and I can't wait for their debut. She's been working on a beautiful quilted jacket that would be lovely for all you ladies that like to get out and walk . It's light weight and warm for those cool spring days and yes , they are just around the corner.<br />
Janice Daniels will be teaching an introduction to rug hooking to those of you that would like to try your hand at hooking.<br />
My mixed media group is a great place to come and do most anything . Today saw a quilt as you go being finished , a beautiful cowl being crocheted and Deb was sashing blocks that she has embroidered.<br />
Tuesday afternoons our knitters meet and they are knitting everything from socks to lace.<br />
Wednesday's the rug hookers meet and I am always stunned by the beautiful pieces that are being turned out.<br />
Drop in and spend a morning or afternoon. We are there to help with any problems that you might be having and the coffee is always on.<br />
Mary Anne<br />
<br />andjareenashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09114913157403847816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143383126166590652.post-11257511497820361162014-12-24T02:17:00.003-08:002014-12-24T02:17:39.850-08:00Merry ChristmasIt's early Christmsas Eve morning and I am writing on this blog for the first time in months. Personally my year has been a nightmare , professionally it has been a successful year. We have grown as a business and I have the best customers around.<br />
I have taken on dyeing of our wool fabrics for rug hooking with a vengeance. I dye more than I cook lately and that's saying something if you know my love of cooking. Dyeing has been my therapy this year and it's cheaper and more fulfilling than going into therapy. Rug hooking has become a passion and I am lucky to hook with a number of wonderful hookers of all ages.<br />
Mixed media group meets Thursday's at the shop and I have learned as much from them as they have from me. Knitting, embroidery, crocheting and quilting are the order of the day in that group and they are all supportive of each other.<br />
Knitters meet on Tuesday afternoons at the shop and more friendships have been formed. It's impossible to know everything and with the variety in ages I get a sense of what's old and what's new again. These women are free with sharing their ideas and chat with customers and willingly share their knowledge.<br />
A large group of hookers meet regularly on Wednesday and they are some of the most caring and supportive people I've met.<br />
This year I have experienced great personal loss in my own life as well as professional loss of customers. They became my friends and I will miss them.<br />
I want to end on a positive note and wish everyone the merriest of Christmases. It's not about the gift giving, it's about the time you get to spend with your family. You don't get that time back and to Kate we realize how important it is. Hold your family and friends close this season and laugh and enjoy your time together . Memories are wonderful, so make some this Christmas<br />
Mary Anne<br />
<br />andjareenashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09114913157403847816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143383126166590652.post-58253215784372120322014-04-08T13:45:00.002-07:002014-04-08T13:45:37.451-07:00Quilters Shop HopOur Quilters Shop Hop has come to an end for another year and the turnout was terrific. After having such a bad winter I was pleasantly surprised to see everyone out taking advantage of all the specials in the local shops. I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say that we are all delighted.<br />
I am excited to announce that Bev Box of Trenton, has won our gift basket. Bev is a long time customer here at the shop and I know she will put all the items to use that are in our basket.<br />
I am still waiting patiently for some beautiful spring fabrics and when they arrive I will share a picture with you here on the blog.<br />
I've been busy dyeing up a storm for my rug hookers and have just purchased a new book for the shop from Gretchen Gibbons . It's for wool applique and you can use all that wool for both hooking and quilting. I'm having alot of fun dyeing colours for both.<br />
We had a nice turnout today for knitting but still have some of our ladies in the south enjoying the warmer weather. We all look forward to seeing you back in the Canadian North soon and bring some of that lovely sunshine with you.<br />
We have new yarns and fabrics for spring arriving daily so don't forget to drop by and check out the new offerings.<br />
Mary Anneandjareenashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09114913157403847816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143383126166590652.post-87895249681089812892014-01-27T04:20:00.000-08:002014-01-27T04:20:25.657-08:00Small floodI started the new year with promises to keep the blog up to date. I really did try to keep the promise but Mother Nature had other plans for me. Last Wednesday just when our rug hooking group was about to start, a frozen pipe in our ceiling burst. Six gallons a minute poured out of our ceiling in the yarn room. I'm sure it was more than that. Thanks to the help of Jane Thomas and Ellen Harry , they managed to keep the damage to a minimum. We are dried out and although we will need new carpeting and a little drywall we are up and running and business as usual. As a result we are doing some serious spring cleaning . Blah!<br />
I am going to spend the day dyeing as it is still snowing as I write this post.<br />
New fabrics are arriving daily and some beautiful Michael Miller fabrics that are very retro.<br />
The knitters have kept me busy this winter so keep an eye out for new yarns arriving daily.<br />
Have a great day<br />
Mary Anne<br />
<br />andjareenashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09114913157403847816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143383126166590652.post-39130720458070103822014-01-07T16:42:00.000-08:002014-01-07T16:42:22.811-08:00Happy New YearIt has been some time since I have posted to this blog and my New Years resolution is to try and keep up. The new year has come in on a high note and although it has been extremely cold ,I have to admire the tenacity of you women for getting out in this weather.<br />
Knitters continue to meet on Tuesday afternoons from 1-3 all are welcome. I had my hands on some beautiful Alpaca yarn today for Amazing Graze Alpacas. They are located north of Stirling and I'm going to try and make a trip especially now that I've handled some of their product.<br />
Hookers meet on Wednesday afternoons form 1-3 and this group is ever changing and they are all a fountain of information and opinions. lol Please call and book if you are new to this group.<br />
Thursday morning is a mixture of knitters,quilters and stitchers and meets from 9:30-11:30. I'm available for help if you are having a problem with a project .<br />
All groups are very informal and there is always someone that can help with a problem .<br />
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For the hookers: I have been busy dyeing wool for you and if there are any special requests please inquire. I dye fabric and yarn on a weekly basis so if there is something special you would like Inwill be happy to accommodate you.<br />
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Knitters: we have yarns arriving weekly. Please try and bear with us as I am finding that shipping is a little slower and some companies don't carry a lot of stock these days. All of us are monitoring our inventories carefully. We strive to get you what you want.<br />
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Quilters: Fabrics and notions are ever changing so don't be afraid to drop in regularly and check out our new arrivals.<br />
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I'm off to the dye pots<br />
Mary Anne<br />
<br />andjareenashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09114913157403847816noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143383126166590652.post-57702204231871631322013-09-28T18:03:00.002-07:002013-09-28T18:03:59.091-07:00The leaves are turning and the 401 quilt run beginsFall is my favorite time of year. The hot sweaty days of summer are gone and the air is fresh and clean. We are all sleeping better at night and that makes us more productive in the day.<div>
I realize that it has been several months since I have posted on this blog . It has been a very trying year and we are finally on the upswing and hopefully I can get back to the tasks at hand and put the unpleasantness of the past year behind me.</div>
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Jane, Pat and I have been working very hard at getting ready for the start of our month long 401 Quilt Run.</div>
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It's been an extremely busy fall with our Quilters, Rug Hookers and Knitters already. </div>
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Fabrics are arriving daily and moving out as quick as they come in. There are beautiful colors and patterns and people are sewing everything from quilts to home dec.</div>
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I've been dying up a storm and the hookers are eating it up. I check my shelves every day and just when I think I have them filled up they seem half empty. There have been alot of travelling hookers that have made their way to my door this past summer and fall and for that I'm grateful. I've been dyeing some fleece for spinning and felting as well as my own handspun and I feel a real sense of accomplishment. I love fiber!</div>
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I managed to miss the Michigan Sheep Fest but when I visit Grand Rapids to see our son Travis, I will be hunting some fiber down. lol</div>
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For you knitters who are familiar with Vi from Kraft Village you will know that she has retired this year leaving a hole in the knitting supply for our area. I am doing my best to catch up and keep my shelves full.</div>
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This week we received a rather large shipment of sock yarns in a large variety of colors. I'm sure there's something for everyone there. Noro yarns are back in stock and make even the simplest pattern look amazing.</div>
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Dave Schwartz has joined our staff and will be looking after all our machine servicing and repairs. Dave has been repairing machines in the area for years and can be trusted to care for your machine. Bring in your machines and sergers and get them tuned up for your fall sewing now. Dave will not be servicing machines that are under warranty from your dealer. Unfortunately you will need to see your dealers for warranty machines.</div>
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I hope all of you are having a wonderful weekend and enjoying Applefest and the Leaf game. lol</div>
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andjareenashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09114913157403847816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143383126166590652.post-48743050624269602612013-07-29T18:38:00.000-07:002013-07-29T18:38:31.182-07:00Back at lastWow! I looked at my last post and realized I've really been slacking on the blog.<br />
Life has been very busy this summer as we spend time with our Grandchildren and make trips to the Muskoka's to vist Travis.<br />
Travis is at Oxtongue Lake slugging canoes for the summer and after a couple of visits I have a great appreciation for Algonquin Outfitters. They outfit groups with everything they need for their adventure into the parks and our boy is part of the team that help them get ready. It's a great excuse for us to visit a beautiful part of Ontario. Why leave Canada for a holiday when we have all these wonderful sites to visit.<br />
I have been buying for the fall and things have started to roll in lately. Beautiful new yarns from Noro Yarns and some great new sock yarns as well as some lace alpaca from Malabrigo. The fabrics are beautiful and there is something to entice everyone. Jane and Pat have been busy sewing and getting kits ready for our cottagers as well as getting ready for fall classes. We hope to entice you to drop in and see what's new and tell us what you have found on your travels this summer. We learn so much from our customers and I'm always delighted when someone has been on a quilt run and brings a new idea back to us.<br />
I've been working on a quilt this summer that seems to have dragged on but I will post a picture this week when I finish the top. I have also been knitting a spiral shawl with the Noro sock yarn and it's finally turning out. It is an extremely easy pattern that yeilds beautiful results but I recommend not talking to your husband when starting this pattern and absolutely not even one glass of wine.<br />
I look forward to seeing all of you out to knitting Tuesday afternoon to share your projects and I invite all of you who are interested in knitting or need help to drop in and visit.<br />
Mary Anne<br />
<br />andjareenashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09114913157403847816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143383126166590652.post-27379416425655519312013-06-11T15:36:00.002-07:002013-06-11T15:36:52.320-07:00Still knitting, quilting and sewingWell, summer is slow to arrive so we all continue to knit, quilt and sew and for my business that is not a bad thing at all. However, my tan is not getting any better at this rate. lol. Even my pool still has its cover on and Cliff is in no hurry to open it up. It's to cold to swim so why pay for chemicals is his thought. Open the Pool!<br />
There have been lots of changes in the shop in the last year. Sharon has retired for the second or third time and at the end of May , Geri Logan has retired.Although they are retired, they are not far from my thoughts and I consult with them regularly.<br />
Pat Schwartz has been at the shop for one year now and I am so delighted to have her. Pat is our in shop sewing consultant. I like that handle and although she would scoff at the title she is really very knowledgeable. We have had some very nice sewing classes since Pat has come on board and she is a sergeing genius. This is said by the girl who had quite a bit of difficulty even threading the serger but with Pat's patience I am now running it like I know how.<br />
Jayne Thomas is the new hire and I am delighted to have her on board as well. Jayne , for those of you who do not know her is a delightful addition to the shop. Jayne is an avid quilter and sewing enthusiast. She has held a couple of classes since she has come to the shop and they have produced wonderful product and led to very happy customers.<br />
The three of us are working very hard at classes for the summer and fall . There will be Christmas in July as well as another chenille class and some beginner projects for those of you who would like to try your hand at quilting. Everyone can sew. A little instruction goes a long way and all the little tips you will learn along the way will help make your experience an enjoyable one.<br />
All our groups will continue to meet through the summer. I have found in the past that people want to continue the routine so our Knitters will continue to meet Tuesday afternoons from 1-3, Hookers Wednesday from 1-3 and Stitchers on Thursday morning from 9:30-11:30. Everyone is welcome.<br />
The third Friday of the month is our Spin In and the last Friday of the month is our Hook In.<br />
I look forward to meeting with everyone on these days.<br />
I have noticed that it had been quite awhile since I posted. My apologies, but life has gottten in the way. Thank you for your patience and I promise to do better.<br />
Mary Anneandjareenashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09114913157403847816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143383126166590652.post-91132057398382949352013-05-15T13:40:00.003-07:002013-05-15T13:40:25.602-07:00Spin In Friday<b>Don't forget that Friday is our monthly Spin In. Come in , sit down and spin away your problems. This is one of the most enjoyable days of the month for me as that is exactly what I do. </b><br />
<b>There is just one problem. I need to start using all this wool I have been spinning. lol</b><br />
<b>See you Friday</b><br />
<b>M</b>andjareenashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09114913157403847816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143383126166590652.post-77806949944195144382013-05-15T04:56:00.000-07:002013-05-15T04:56:27.211-07:00I'm back again<b>I've been away for a little while but I'm back and ready to go. </b><br />
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<b>Mothers Day was busy as usual and I was off to the flower shop to help look after the Mom's and play with flowers for awhile. Although it seems to be something I am doing less and less , I still enjoy going into the shop and doing design work.</b><br />
<b>It's a rainy day out there this morning and I can actually see the grass growing. lol. Poor Cliff has been cutting the grass like crazy already. No rest for the wicked. </b><br />
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<b>Pat, Jayne, Geri and I have been very busy at the shop making shop samples for classes. It is always difficult to know what people want to do and it has been my experience that by making these samples up you get your feedback and then you have your class.</b><br />
<b>It is very important to listen to your customers. They keep us informed as to what they're looking for and usually after being asked for something a couple of times you know that you better get it in </b><br />
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<b>Our Rug Hooking group continues to grow and we are going to make great strides this week in making more room in our classroom area. There have been up to 15 hookers some days and it's getting a little cramped so we're remaking the room once again and I'm looking forward to it. </b><br />
<b>When spring arrives I can't seem to stop myself from moving and cleaning. Hopefully we'll be able to find everything once I'm done tidying. </b><br />
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<b>This past week has seen the arrival of some beautiful fleece fabrics for babys and some nice brushed fleeces for pajama pants. Pat has been teaching some sewing classes and I'm expanding our fashion fabrics to accomodate these classes so drop in and check our what's new. </b><br />
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<b><br /></b>andjareenashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09114913157403847816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143383126166590652.post-39413400818481660272013-04-09T04:42:00.000-07:002013-04-09T04:42:15.731-07:00Springs seems to have arrivedAs I sit here and type, I see that the sun has come up and is shining. Woo Hoo! I won't get to excited as the weatherman has just informed me that the storms are coming up from the U.S. and we will have lots of rain coming our way. At least it's not snow but thanks for sharing with your neighbors to the north. lol<br />
Knitters will meet this afternoon from 1-3 , so if you are in need of company, drop in and knit to your hearts delight. We knit everything from socks to afghans.<br />
We are off to The Gathering this Saturday in Port Hope. For you fibre enthusiasts this is a wonderful show of spinners, weavers, knitters and hookers. You can always find something to buy at this show and I always have a wonderful time while I'm there. It's a getaway for me, not work.<br />
The Gathering is held at the Port Hope Community Centre on McCaul Street just behind the ball diamonds. There are plenty of vendors and lamburgers for lunch. It's a wonderful group and you will have a great day. See you there.<br />
Mary Anneandjareenashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09114913157403847816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143383126166590652.post-79424493076941214212013-04-09T04:40:00.001-07:002013-04-09T04:40:45.177-07:00andjareenashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09114913157403847816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143383126166590652.post-36316778277298340562013-04-07T05:15:00.001-07:002013-04-07T05:15:29.363-07:00New at Andjareenas PlaceIt's been a busy week at the shop. Hookers, knitters and stitchers have been working feverishly to finish projects as we all know that spring will be coming after all. When spring arrives my textile artists become garden artists and disappear for a short while until they have their outdoor work done.<br />
Don't miss out on some of our new arrivals. Fabrics have been arriving daily as well as beautiful yarns and dyed wools. Dyeing is my new passion . I have decided I like it much better than cooking, to Cliff's dismay. I have been trying my hand at swatch sets so for you ladies that are interested in six value swatches, I'm on it.<br />
I'm a little late in getting my April newsletter out after the Shop Hop and I do apologize for that. I hope to have it ready next week. With all the new things going on in the shop I need to sneak away to do computer work and as it's not that creative I do find it difficult. Drop in and see what's new. It's time to get out of the house after our very long winter.<br />
For our out of town customers, whom there seem to be many , I thank you. It is so nice to see so many people out and about and a thank you to Hilary Rice who seemed to draw some to town on Saturday. A lovely group of ladies from Oshawa were happy to find us and made a point of letting us know how they got to the shop. This type of word of mouth advertising is invaluable to small business and we thank you.<br />
It is a bit of a gloomy Sunday morning so I am off to the dye pots to brighten my day. Hope all of you have a wonderful weekend and if you're heading east stop in at the O'Connor House Tea Room in Deseronto. I hear it's delicious.<br />
Mary Anneandjareenashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09114913157403847816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143383126166590652.post-69067964495265793992013-03-23T15:08:00.000-07:002013-03-23T15:08:02.746-07:00Quilters Shop HopA big thank you goes out to all of you who attended the Quilters Shop Hop this year. Although we had to move up our Hop this year as Easter comes early, you didn't disappoint us and came out in droves. All shops are happy with their turnout and I can't wait to hear who won all the gift baskets provided by each shop.<br />
Thanks again<br />
Mary Anne and Staff<br />
<br />andjareenashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09114913157403847816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143383126166590652.post-22927609160092063052013-01-27T07:47:00.001-08:002013-01-27T07:47:12.837-08:00Dyeing not cooking<b>I have decided to give up cooking for the time being. I have yet to inform Cliff but he did make a lovely dinner last night so maybe it won't be a surprise to him. I am dyeing up a storm and loving every minute of it. Saturday evening I decided to dye the natural wool felt that has been sitting in the shop waiting for someone else to do it. As per usual , that someone didn't show up and do my job so I am now doing it myself. lol. Quilters, look out! I am so excited as I see these colours come together. I see wall hangings , penny rugs and perhaps a few needle books in my future.</b><br />
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<b>We had a great day of hooking on Friday and I'm sure all in attendance had as much fun as I did. I am back working on my Deanne Fitzpatrick piece and after many suggestions that I work with a #6 cut , I am finding that I am enjoying it much more than I was. The fact that I am dyeing alot of antique colours is also a big help as my sky had changed three times and i still wasn't happy with it. I admire all the finished projects around me and I aim to finish a little more myself.</b><br />
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<b>The Zig Zag socks are finally nearing completion. I hate those socks and they hate me right back. Had I taken the pattern home with me I would have picked up the right number of stitches and the darn things would have zig zagged instead of striped and I would be done but unfortunately I couldn't live with two different feet. Janice is rubbing off on me. lol To be fair she said she wouldn't have re knit the foot but I don't believe it for a second.</b><br />
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<b>Sergers, I salute you. We had a great serging class on Saturday and after listening to the comments I feel that they all went away happy and can't wait for the next one. Pat was tinkled pink.</b><br />
<b>I am in business to make my customers happy and will strive to offer classes that you are interested in. Feel free to suggest things to me when you're in the shop and if the time allows it I will do my best to get a class going.</b><br />
<b>Can't wait for spring and hopefully our Quilters Shop Hop will have great weather. I figure we've had enough winter and by March 21,22 &23rd we should have great Shop Hopping weather. </b><br />
<b>Shops this year include Your #1 Sewing Centre in Campbellford, The Robins Nest in Brighton, Pine Ridge Knit & Sew in Trenton , Andjareenas Place in Trenton and Picton Fabric World in Picton. It should prove to be a wonderful run as all the shop owners are very excited and working hard to make it a great event. Make sure to book this date on your calendar and I will remind you many times so you don't forget. </b><br />
<b>Hope all of you are having a great weekend and I'm hoping for warmer weather.</b><br />
<b>Mary Anne</b>andjareenashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09114913157403847816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143383126166590652.post-43418288563819398802013-01-20T08:48:00.002-08:002013-01-20T08:48:57.610-08:00having a blast dyeing wool<b>I am having a blast dyeing wool for the hookers this week. I may have found my calling . Everyone knows I love to cook but I've moved on from supper to wool. </b><br />
<b>I decided to sit down and write while I was waiting for the colours to cook. </b><br />
<b>It's been a very busy week for Pat and I at Andjareenas.</b><br />
<b>Yarns and fabrics and notions arrive daily and I was able to squeeze in a meeting with Yvette at Pine Ridge Knit and Sew and our Spring Shop Hop is on for the weekend of March 21,22 and 23rd.</b><br />
<b>It is being held a little early this year because of Easter and shops involved having other commitments but I think that March is a great time. We are all feeling a little shut in by then and are ready to check out the latest for spring. </b><br />
<b>I was very excited about our turnout for the Spin In on Friday. We had seven spinners and one hooker show up and there was a great deal of wool spun that day. We did miss Bad Betty. I thought Betty was coming to the Spin In but there was some concern that there could have been an altercation with an elderly man in the pool at the Y. Said man slugged her as he was swimming by and she was looking to get even. I can read the headlines now. lol. Just kidding Betty.</b><br />
<b>Back to the dye pot. </b><br />
<b>Hope to see you all next week.</b><br />
<b>M.</b>andjareenashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09114913157403847816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143383126166590652.post-9104617853722722962013-01-05T07:39:00.001-08:002013-01-05T07:39:29.967-08:00Happy New Year to all of you<div style="text-align: center;">
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Happy New Year to all of you .</div>
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Being away from the shop over the holidays prevents me from enjoying the time with you that I would like to spend but all in all we did manage to get a pot luck off the ground with the Hookers and some of you even came to visit me at the flower shop, for which I am grateful. To see a smiling face just dropping by to wish me the best on the holidays was rejuvenating. I love working at the flower shop but when the holiday hits it becomes real work and I find myself looking to see if the end of the tunnel is getting closer. lol</div>
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We are preparing classes for the New Year and have taken a different approach to alot of things. One of the new things we will be doing this year is running a children's program. You can sign up by the month or if you sign up for an 8 week program you can claim it on your taxes. We could always do these things with sports but the arts are now included and I think it's wonderful. So if you know someone who wants to sew , we want them to sew with us!</div>
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Hookers. Don't forget your class will start on the 16th of January. This is an open class so all are welcome.</div>
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Know your Serger. This will be a two part class. Pat has been working diligently on this class, both for your learning as well as enjoyment purposes. We want you to have a good time in this class, learn a ton of stuff and have fun too. Serger is like a bad word to me. I persevere and stay with it but that darn machine just doesn't like me very much. One thing I do know is that after taking a class with Pat, I knew that it wasn't going to beat me. So, if you have a serger and want to love it instead of hating it. This is the class for you.</div>
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Quilters, there are fabrics, patterns and notions arriving all the time so drop in and see what's new or perhaps what you missed on your last visit. Classes will begin in late January so drop in and check us out. I have UFO days on the first and second Friday of the month so if you just want out of the house and to sew with some friends let me know your're coming and I look forward to seeing you.</div>
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Knitters. Lots and lots of yarn for sweaters, scarves and socks has rolled in over the holidays and it's finallly cold enough to be inside knitting. On those beautiful days , we all want to get outside and enjoy but it's a little chilly and the sidewalks are a little slippery and there's nothing like a pair of socks on your needles to keep you busy.</div>
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I will try to keep my blog a little more updated this year as I've noticed I've been slipping lately. </div>
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andjareenashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09114913157403847816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143383126166590652.post-13120603513188139212012-11-25T13:40:00.001-08:002012-11-25T13:40:24.323-08:00Inventory Finished!<b>I see by my last post that it has been some time since I have sat down and typed a post. </b><br />
<b>We have been counting inventory and even I am amazed at the number of items we have in the shop and I bought it all. lol</b><br />
<b>Now that the counting is behind us we can move on to the more enjoyable things in life.</b><br />
<b>I have finished my poinsettia table mat. Of course when I go to find the vintage buttons that I thought would be perfect for the center of the flowers , they have gone awol.</b><br />
<b>For those of you who know me well, you will know this is not a surprize. I can't blame this on anyone, that is the sad part. I think I moved them. It is something I seem to be doing alot of lately. Moving items from a perfectly fine place to a new home. It's driving me crazy! On the flip side I have been looking for my dye spoons for about 2 months and I have found them! Woo Hoo. That means there will be some new rug hooking wool coming your way shortly.</b><br />
<b>If you haven't been into the shop lately, you will be pleasantly surprised with the new selection of sock yarns that have come in as well as some great new colours in Marble Chunky and Baby Marble. The weather has turned and winter will soon be upon us so stock up with your favorite yarn and needles or hook and settle in. </b><br />
<b>Hookers, remember that our all day hook in will be held on the last Friday of the month. Please let me know if you plan on coming so that I can set the room up to accomodate the numbers.</b><br />
<b>For those of you who have been sending me the "Maxine" emails. Keep them coming. I laughed till I cried on Saturday morning when I finally had the time to sit down and read it.</b><br />
<b>Starting my day out with laughter is definately a bonus and makes for such a great day.</b><br />
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<b>Mary Anne</b>andjareenashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09114913157403847816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143383126166590652.post-12677233117834149722012-10-16T17:56:00.002-07:002012-10-16T17:56:34.165-07:00New arrivals for knitting<b>KNITTERS: OUR FALL ORDERS ARE FINALLY STARTING TO ROLL IN</b><br />
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<b>NEW ARRIVALS FROM CASCADE , CASABLANCA . A BEAUTIFUL HAND DYED YARN THAT WORKS TO A ARAN WEIGHT. SOME BEAUTIFUL NEW SOCK YARNS FROM LANG AND JAWOLL. </b><br />
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<b>THE 401 RUN HAS BEEN JUST WONDERFUL. I CAN'T THANK ALL OF YOU ENOUGH FOR GETTING OUT AND VISITING ALL THE SHOPS AND I AM SURE THAT I SPEAK FOR EVERYONE INVOLVED. WE ALL WORK VERY HARD TO GET THE SHOP SHIP SHAPE AND TO MAKE THE EXPERIENCE A GOOD ONE FOR EVERYONE AND THE CUSTOMER SUPPORT WE HAVE RECEIVED HAS BEEN AMAZING. I REALLY CAN'T GET OVER THE DISTANCE SOME OF THE LADIES HAVE TRAVELLED AND HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL BACK IN THE SHOP WHEN YOU ARE TRAVELLING THE 401 AGAIN.</b><br />
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<b><br /></b>andjareenashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09114913157403847816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143383126166590652.post-58522523576090968882012-10-15T16:18:00.002-07:002012-10-15T16:18:43.238-07:00Travis Scores<span style="font-size: large;"><b>For those of you who know our son Travis, you will know that he has gone off to University in Grand Rapids Michigan. Travis has been in a bit of a drought lately with his hockey game. He has finally managed to score a goal against Oklahoma State University and it just happened to be the winning goal.</b></span><div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>I wasn't sure how Travis would embrace school and once again he has surprised me. He is doing very well (except for Math) and is embracing university life. He was never ready before now and I was worried because we all know they need education. I will never forget his grade four teacher telling me that he would changed when he was ready and over the years I have watched it happend just as she said, again and again. Don't rush them , they eventually come around.</b></span></div>
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andjareenashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09114913157403847816noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143383126166590652.post-27136160821890764222012-10-15T16:11:00.000-07:002012-10-15T16:11:01.358-07:00Fat quarter bag class tomorrowI'm doing a quick little fat quarter bag class tomorrow morning. As you know there is limited space so call before you come.<br />
I will teach this again and again. What a great little idea for those of us who have collected fat quarters galore and really would love to use some of them up. They are great little gifts for teachers, fellow workers or someone special that you want to have a little something at the holidays.<br />
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Knitters meet tomorrow afternoon and I can only hope that the yarn arrival is in. I know it's on its way but true to form it will probably roll in at the end of the day tomorrow. There are some yarn swifts for those of you who are tired of wrapping those skeins around a chair and ball winders so that you can wind them into nice organized balls.<br />
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Fabrics are rolling in daily and I hope there will be more Christmas again this week. We all need to get hopping if we're going to be ready for Christmas. Smith Falls has already had a dusting of snow this past weekend and as soon as that happens people will be in a mad rush to get things finished.<br />
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Remember, Thursday morning group seems to be a mixed bag and we are knitting, quilting and hand stitching on that morning.<br />
Spinners meet this Friday for a spin in. I want to soon start knitting up all that handspun I've been making.<br />
I've been hooking with some of it but I'm spinning faster than I can hook. lol<br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>We have received a shipment of Riley Blake Christmas fabrics in the shop this week as well as new flannels to keep you warm on those upcoming winter months.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>I've been busy making fat quarter bags. Two fat quarters is all it takes and we all have those so drop in for a tutorial on these great little bags. They make great teachers gifts.</b></span></div>
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andjareenashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09114913157403847816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143383126166590652.post-27655675691658581552012-09-12T17:42:00.000-07:002012-09-12T17:42:04.582-07:00New Arrivals<span style="font-size: large;">Just in!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">There is a nice selection of oriental fabrics that have just arrived at the shop. These fabrics do not last long so don't wait to see them. There has been alot of Japanese inspired quilt projects going on so drop in and check them out.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Soft Landing Queen Size quilt batts are back in stock as well as the 1 lb. bags of Soft Landing Stuffing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dip dyed sock yarn is in and going quickly . I wasn't sure how it was going to knit up but I've seen some socks taking shape and can't wait to start a pair of my own.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">M.</span>andjareenashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09114913157403847816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143383126166590652.post-28577574031932576552012-09-12T17:37:00.002-07:002012-09-12T17:37:38.121-07:00I'm Back<b><span style="font-size: large;">Finally , a little free time to sit down and blog. </span></b><div>
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Life has been keeping me very busy.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">My Mom fell and broke her arm at my home while looking after the twins. No, they didn't push her down, she stumbled and did it all on her own and that's their story and they're sticking to it.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Our son Travis, has gone off to university in Grand Rapids , Michigan to go to school and play hockey. I'm not sure in what order but I am hoping for the best. lol</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">My days begin early in the morning and end in the late evening. I am spending quality time with my Mom , who does not slow down or stop and who can still be seen at Lottie Jones running the show.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">We have been very busy at Andjareenas Place with lots of classes starting up for the fall. Saturday, we had a rain poncho class with the PUL fabric. What a day. I never saw a day that called for a rain poncho more than this past Saturday. I was amazed at the number of people who were in and out considering the torrential rains we were subjected to. I salute those of you who subjected yourself to that storm.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Hookers have started their inch mats and it was quite amazing to watch them choose from several quilt patterns to plan their rugs. We are multi purpose if nothing else.</span></b></div>
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