Sunday was a beautiful day and I spent it in a warehouse in Toronto picking up yarn. There are some beautiful new additions and I picked up a Malabrigo Rasta ,that is a chunky to bulky weight, in great colours. There is also some nice new sock yarn from Step and a beautiful Alpaca sock weight. I had some nice sport weight Alpaca and silk but it disappeared off the table before it even made it to the shelves. Hopefully I will have some more of it before the end of the week.
The knitters turned out if full force today and I need to move around the back room again to make room for more chairs. This group continues to grow and I am so excited about how helpful everyone is. The new sock knitters are getting help from the more experienced ones and they are so encouraging who wouldn't want to keep it up. Pat and Joanne are doing great and both have completed a pair of socks, Janice is nearing the end of the top down baby sweater and we all look forward to making our own top down sweaters in January. I'm not sure what Betty was up to today but she made me laugh several times and that's good enough for me.
Rug hookers meet on Wednesday afternoons and I look forward to seeing more examples of their work from the Ancaster school. I think they were all tired after the weekend and took a break last week so hopefully they will all be out tomorrow to bring me up to date.
ttyl
M.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Hallowee'n Hook In
I am off to the Hallowe'en Hook In on Monday Oct 31st with the Northumberland Rug Hookers at the Grace Alliance Church 440 King St. in Cobourg on Monday and will be bringing the shop with me so if you want something special, please let me know and I will be happy to bring it with me.
For the ladies in Ancaster. I hope you have had a wonderful week and I can't wait to see all your bugs. We had a fun Hook-In on Friday and we all missed you but are looking forward to seeing you back in action next week.
We are coming to the end of our 401 Quilt Run and I have to thank all the ladies who participated and drove for miles to get the Run in. It has been a very successful run and I think we have seen more people than last year. I am always surprised when someone asks me "how long have you been there"? They are equally surprised when I say "26 years". I must say that I have lived here all my life and am still surprised that I haven't heard of some of the new little businesses that have started up. There are some great places out there and if you pick up a copy of "the Link" or a county paper I think you can be kept busy for quite awhile just in our immediate area.
For those of you who read the blog but have never been in the shop it's a trip you don't want to miss. lol. I am blowing my own horn a bit but this past month we have had women from all over doing the 401 run and the comments have been delightful. We are here to serve our custmers and if you are looking for something and we can get it for you, all you need to do is ask. If we are unable to get it we will let you know.
I hope all of you have a wonderful weekend, I hear it's going to be sunny and warm. I hope they weren't telling me a fib as I have lots of leaves from two very large maples that need to be collected. My neighbour is making me feel guilty as I can hear him out sucking leaves up into a machine after it has gone dark outside. Sorry Dave, but the trees stay. lol
Hope to see you all out shopping for Christmas soon.
M.
For the ladies in Ancaster. I hope you have had a wonderful week and I can't wait to see all your bugs. We had a fun Hook-In on Friday and we all missed you but are looking forward to seeing you back in action next week.
We are coming to the end of our 401 Quilt Run and I have to thank all the ladies who participated and drove for miles to get the Run in. It has been a very successful run and I think we have seen more people than last year. I am always surprised when someone asks me "how long have you been there"? They are equally surprised when I say "26 years". I must say that I have lived here all my life and am still surprised that I haven't heard of some of the new little businesses that have started up. There are some great places out there and if you pick up a copy of "the Link" or a county paper I think you can be kept busy for quite awhile just in our immediate area.
For those of you who read the blog but have never been in the shop it's a trip you don't want to miss. lol. I am blowing my own horn a bit but this past month we have had women from all over doing the 401 run and the comments have been delightful. We are here to serve our custmers and if you are looking for something and we can get it for you, all you need to do is ask. If we are unable to get it we will let you know.
I hope all of you have a wonderful weekend, I hear it's going to be sunny and warm. I hope they weren't telling me a fib as I have lots of leaves from two very large maples that need to be collected. My neighbour is making me feel guilty as I can hear him out sucking leaves up into a machine after it has gone dark outside. Sorry Dave, but the trees stay. lol
Hope to see you all out shopping for Christmas soon.
M.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Fall has officially arrived
Fall has officially arrived this week and with a vengance. I knew I was quickly running out of time to clean up my gardens and the last few days proved it. There was a small break in the weather on Sunday and I was able to get one garden partially done but if I don't get at least one more sunny day I will be hanging Christmas lights from dead stalks in my garden . lol.
Several shipments of yarn and fabrics have arrived this past week and the selections are fantastic. There are all kinds of fun scarf yarns available this year as well as beautiful sock and sweater yarns.
Fabrics continue to roll in for those of you who are doing some home dec projects such as placemats, curtain toppers and pillows. Be careful when choosing fabrics for your projects and choose only fabrics with good thread count and true colours. Often people will say to me they have purchased a fabric that seems similiar to what we have but the colour just isn't the same. That would be because it is run on a cheaper fabric and therefore colours often aren't quite as vibrant. Buy the best because you are worth it and your time is very important. If you can't afford the best then buy what you can afford but continue to sew and help keep this wonderful industry growing. The satisfaction that you will receive from making something with your own hands is immeasurable.
Rug hookers. I continue to bring in fabrics and backings and books to expand this area of the shop and I thank you for your continued support. For those of you doing your own dyeing I have just received Dorr natural wool for dyeing.
M.
Several shipments of yarn and fabrics have arrived this past week and the selections are fantastic. There are all kinds of fun scarf yarns available this year as well as beautiful sock and sweater yarns.
Fabrics continue to roll in for those of you who are doing some home dec projects such as placemats, curtain toppers and pillows. Be careful when choosing fabrics for your projects and choose only fabrics with good thread count and true colours. Often people will say to me they have purchased a fabric that seems similiar to what we have but the colour just isn't the same. That would be because it is run on a cheaper fabric and therefore colours often aren't quite as vibrant. Buy the best because you are worth it and your time is very important. If you can't afford the best then buy what you can afford but continue to sew and help keep this wonderful industry growing. The satisfaction that you will receive from making something with your own hands is immeasurable.
Rug hookers. I continue to bring in fabrics and backings and books to expand this area of the shop and I thank you for your continued support. For those of you doing your own dyeing I have just received Dorr natural wool for dyeing.
M.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Twin Update
I have put an updated photo of the twins on the blog for those of you who asked how they're doing. Our beautiful babies are now 10 months old and doing fine. We are blessed with happy babies and if you have to have twins this is the way to go. lol
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Spin in Successful
I have been neglecting my blog and thought I had better update all of you on what has been going on. The third Friday of the month has become spinning day. I had a rather large fleece given to me and Pat Leclair did the cleaning and carding so I am currently practicing on that.I'm going to dye it when I'm finished and then hook with it. I find the spinning very relaxing so when the blood pressure is up , I sit down and spin. Seems to be working for now. lol
Thank you to Dianne for all the help with the spinning. You are a very patient teacher and that has made the learning very enjoyable. Several years ago I had picked up some Wensleydale that had been beautifully dyed and have tried to spin it on my own and although it seems to go well for awhile there have been some issues. Can't wait for the spin in on the 4th of October in Belleville to get some feedback.
M.
Thank you to Dianne for all the help with the spinning. You are a very patient teacher and that has made the learning very enjoyable. Several years ago I had picked up some Wensleydale that had been beautifully dyed and have tried to spin it on my own and although it seems to go well for awhile there have been some issues. Can't wait for the spin in on the 4th of October in Belleville to get some feedback.
M.
Monday, September 12, 2011
A great time was had by all!
If you were unable to attend the Hook In in Campbellford Monday you missed out. Sorry Betty that you had to deliver and pick up and vehicle. It was a great time. I didn't count but there were at least 25 hookers and we had a beautiful spot on the water. The weather was great and there was a nice breeze off the water that made it a lovely place to spend the day. The Campbellford girls outdid themselves and if you didn't find something on the sweet table to your liking then you were just to picky. I need the recipe for the raspberry squares. Yummmmmy!
I can't wait to see the picture of everyone on the bridge with their rugs. I also can't wait to see the headline they come up with for the paper. People always do a second take when you tell them " I'm a hooker". lol
Thanks to all who supported the event and thanks to the girls who loaded me up at the end of the day. I am terrible with names but your faces I won't forget. I'm off to bed early tonight. All that fresh air has wiped me out.
TTYL
M.
I can't wait to see the picture of everyone on the bridge with their rugs. I also can't wait to see the headline they come up with for the paper. People always do a second take when you tell them " I'm a hooker". lol
Thanks to all who supported the event and thanks to the girls who loaded me up at the end of the day. I am terrible with names but your faces I won't forget. I'm off to bed early tonight. All that fresh air has wiped me out.
TTYL
M.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Off to the Hook In Monday
Well ladies I am off the the Hook In in Campbellford on Monday.Wish for good weather as we will be out in the park. If we get the weather we are getting today, all will be successful. I have to confess that this is more pleasure than business. Although I try to get to Campbellford to hook on Mondays it never seems in the cards as I am spreading myself between the two businesses. My daughter says to me this morning" the twins and I were thinking of coming down on Monday". Of course they were! To late, I have a date. I have seen her appointment book and unfortunately mine is just as full lately. Where there's a will there's a way and I will get to see those cute little grandbabies. Carter is almost 23 lbs with Peyton the petite weighing in at 21 lbs. The Dr.says they are on the high side of the scale but assures Sheena they are not overweight. Smart man! lol
There was another large shipment of Christmas fabric that arrived on Friday so if you are thinking of whipping up a little Christmas gift for that special someone I encourage you to stop in and get your fabric while it lasts. It is selling quickly and we have practically sold out of some Christmas already and that is always a good sign.
I can't thank all of my customers enough for your constant support during tough economic times. I am constantly on the look out for specials and when I get them I will pass them on to you so keep your eyes peeled for either the blog or your email if you are on our mailing list. I also have a facebook page that you might want to check out.
TTYL
M.
There was another large shipment of Christmas fabric that arrived on Friday so if you are thinking of whipping up a little Christmas gift for that special someone I encourage you to stop in and get your fabric while it lasts. It is selling quickly and we have practically sold out of some Christmas already and that is always a good sign.
I can't thank all of my customers enough for your constant support during tough economic times. I am constantly on the look out for specials and when I get them I will pass them on to you so keep your eyes peeled for either the blog or your email if you are on our mailing list. I also have a facebook page that you might want to check out.
TTYL
M.
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