A 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.
Thanks again
Mary Anne and Staff
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Dyeing not cooking
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hope all of you are having a great weekend and I'm hoping for warmer weather.
Mary Anne
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hope all of you are having a great weekend and I'm hoping for warmer weather.
Mary Anne
Sunday, January 20, 2013
having a blast dyeing wool
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.
I decided to sit down and write while I was waiting for the colours to cook.
It's been a very busy week for Pat and I at Andjareenas.
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.
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.
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.
Back to the dye pot.
Hope to see you all next week.
M.
I decided to sit down and write while I was waiting for the colours to cook.
It's been a very busy week for Pat and I at Andjareenas.
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.
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.
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.
Back to the dye pot.
Hope to see you all next week.
M.
Saturday, January 5, 2013
Happy New Year to all of you
I'm a few days late but better late than never.
Happy New Year to all of you .
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
Enough about me.
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!
Hookers. Don't forget your class will start on the 16th of January. This is an open class so all are welcome.
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.
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.
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.
I will try to keep my blog a little more updated this year as I've noticed I've been slipping lately.
Mary Anne
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Inventory Finished!
I see by my last post that it has been some time since I have sat down and typed a post.
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
Now that the counting is behind us we can move on to the more enjoyable things in life.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Starting my day out with laughter is definately a bonus and makes for such a great day.
Cheers
Mary Anne
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
Now that the counting is behind us we can move on to the more enjoyable things in life.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Starting my day out with laughter is definately a bonus and makes for such a great day.
Cheers
Mary Anne
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
New arrivals for knitting
KNITTERS: OUR FALL ORDERS ARE FINALLY STARTING TO ROLL IN
THERE IS SOME VERY VERY COOL SCARF YARNS IN A VARIETY OF COLOURS AND STYLES SO CHECK THEM OUT. WE HAVEN'T HAD THE TIME TO UNPACK THEM AND THEY ARE SELLING RIGHT OUT OF THE BAG. THIS IS A GOOD THING!
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.
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.
M.
THERE IS SOME VERY VERY COOL SCARF YARNS IN A VARIETY OF COLOURS AND STYLES SO CHECK THEM OUT. WE HAVEN'T HAD THE TIME TO UNPACK THEM AND THEY ARE SELLING RIGHT OUT OF THE BAG. THIS IS A GOOD THING!
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.
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.
M.
Monday, October 15, 2012
Travis Scores
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.
The monkey is off his back and he can now relax. lol
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.
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