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.
There is just one problem. I need to start using all this wool I have been spinning. lol
See you Friday
M
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
I'm back again
I've been away for a little while but I'm back and ready to go.
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.
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.
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.
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
the shop because as sure as the sun will rise, there will be more people looking for that item.
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.
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.
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.
Mary Anne
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.
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.
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.
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
the shop because as sure as the sun will rise, there will be more people looking for that item.
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.
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.
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.
Mary Anne
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Springs seems to have arrived
As 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
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.
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.
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.
Mary Anne
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.
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.
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.
Mary Anne
Sunday, April 7, 2013
New at Andjareenas Place
It'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mary Anne
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mary Anne
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Quilters Shop Hop
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
Thanks again
Mary Anne and Staff
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
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