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April 9, 2008 hey, Be-ethhhhI know you’ve been patiently waiting for us to get some more laceweight yarn in. Well, wait no more, my dear. We have some. I even have a picture for you, but first you have to let me tell everyone about the spinning workshop we had on Saturday.
We had a blast! Fourteen people crammed in to the east end of Yarn Expressions last Saturday, to learn all about spinning colorful yarn from Lynne Vogel. We had spindle spinners …
and wheel spinners. People who’d been spinning for a few days …
and people who’ve spun much of their lives. It was a lively, colorful group and everyone left with a better idea of what to do with that bundle of hand-dyed fiber. Just look at these samples Lynne brought to inspire us.
I know, you’re saying “enough with the spinning, already! I want laceweight!” Okay, here it is.
This is Evolution Laceweight from Chameleon Colorworks. It’s 300 yards of Optim merino that you have to feel to believe. Nancy has this description for her Evolution yarns:
We have six colors in hand now, some solid some variegated, all simply spectacular. Come feel this yarn — you’ll swear it’s silk. Filed Under: What's New?, special events February 15, 2008 Big News Times TwoExciting things are in the works at Yarn Expressions. I talked to Lynne Vogel earlier this week, and she graciously agreed to offer her Color Spinning workshop here in April. Details can be found here or by clicking on the Spinning tab at the top of this page. You may sign up for the class online or by calling the store to register. Class is limited to 15 people, so hurry! As if that weren’t exciting enough… I’ve also been in conversation with Franklin Habit, who wants to come to Yarn Expressions to shoot photos for his 1,000 Knitters project. We don’t have an absolute date set yet, but we’re looking at the end of September right now, most likely the 21st. I’ll post updates here whenever they’re available. Happy weekend everyone! Filed Under: special events August 31, 2007 announcing a special spinning classI was pleasantly surprised by a phone call from Lynne Vogel this afternoon. She had such a good time when she was here on Sunday that she wants to come back. There was so much interest shown in spinning that day that she wondered if I’d like to have her teach a beginning spinning class at Yarn Expressions. Would I! We talked for a while and decided that a spindling class would be the just the thing to offer. Not only would students learn to spin, it would prepare the people who were interested in working with energized singles, a class we’ll have early next year. So, here’s the scoop:
I’m working on sourcing spindles right now. We’ll have both spindles and fiber available for purchase on class day. Show and Tell
Susanna has finished her Mystery Stole, made from Fino by Alpaca with a Twist. Sorry for the wonky color in the second photo. Isn’t it stunning? Great work, Susanna! Filed Under: special events, Customer Show and Tell June 7, 2007 a Twisted Sister comes to Huntsville
Lynne Vogel, author of Twisted Sisters Sock Workbook has a new book coming out, The Twisted Sister Knit Sweaters. What’s really cool about this is that she’s almost a neighbor (Sewanee isn’t that far away), so she’s coming for a visit. We’re doing a meet the author event on Sunday, August 26th from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Not only will we have books for Lynne to sign, but she’s bringing some of her hand dyed yarn and fiber for us to ooh and aah over (and buy, of course). I’m also trying to wangle a trunk show of the designs from the book for that weekend. We’d like to have a head count for this event, so if you’re interested in attending, leave a comment here and we’ll add your name to the list. There’s no charge, but I’d like to make sure we have enough chairs. This is going to be fun! Filed Under: special events April 19, 2007 Are you ready for some fun?Sorry I’ve been gone so long. Technical difficulties. They’re all fixed now. On to the fun. Do you see that button over there on the right? The one that says 2007 Knitters Retreat? That means we’re ready to take reservations! All the details are there, but just let me say that October in Tennessee is a little bit of heaven. The weather is (usually) just a little bit chilly so you need a sweater, the leaves are doing their color show thing… Where and when better to get together with other fiber enthusiasts to knit, crochet, spin, and have no other responsibilities! Speaking of get togethers, tonight is Knit Night, from 5:00 to 7:00, and Sunday is our Knit In, from 1:00 to 4:00. Come to one, come to both; it’s always time to knit! Filed Under: What's New?, special events, Spin 'n' Knit Sunday March 28, 2007 ch ch ch ch changesNew and exciting things are happening at Yarn Expressions. Item #1 is a change in store hours. Beginning April 1, we’ll be open from 11:00 until 4:00 Monday through Saturday, and 11:00 until 7:00 on Thursday. Item #2 has me really excited. I’ve just signed an agreement with Majacraft to sell their spinning products. Those of you who’ve been to our Sunday Knit and Spin Ins have seen me with my green wheeled Suzie Pro. Now you’ll be able to spin on one too! I’ll be placing an order soon, and hope to have wheels shortly thereafter. We’ll also be making arrangements to have spinning lessons available at Yarn Expressions. Watch for a notice here when they’re finally set up. Item #3 has me even more excited. We’re in the planning stages for this year’s Knitters Retreat. Set aside October 5-7 so you can join us at the Dubose Conference Center in Monteagle, TN. It’s an easy drive from anywhere in North Alabama, Southern middle Tennessee and North Georgia and the scenery should be gorgeous in early October. There’s space for only 20 people this year, so early sign up is a must. I should have final details and cost ready in the next week or so, and will post a link here when we’re ready to take reservations. Change is good! Filed Under: Store Hours, special events, General February 14, 2007 Jordana Paige is in the houseWell, not Jordana herself, but her bags are here. We were expecting the trunk show to arrive in time for Monday’s style show, but transit problems ensued and they arrived yesterday instead. Because they’re late, Jordana has graciously offered us a 15% discount on any bags ordered from the trunk show. That means that the Knitters Satchel is now $75.65, the Knitters Messenger Bag is $72.25 (solids) or $78.20 (tweeds) and the Straight Needle Box is $24.65. If you’re pining for one of these beauties, come in soon, because they, and their special price, will only be here until next Tuesday. You won’t be sorry! Filed Under: special events February 13, 2007 a picture’s worth a thousand wordsThat was some style show we had last night! I knew you’d want to see pictures, so I’ve spent the morning putting together a pictorial review of the evening’s festivities. Many thanks to Dawn Tucker for the action shots.
We began the evening with pink silk taffeta goodie bags from Lantern Moon and handmade chocolate dipped strawberries from our neighbor The Chocolate Gallery. Oh my, were they good! The show began with Jeanne and her daughter Sydney. Jeanne is wearing the Fern Lace Scarf in Garnstudio Silke Tweed, one of my favorite yarns. Sydney is wearing a short-sleeved top knitted in reverse stockinette stitch out of Ornaghi Filati Bamboo. She’s carrying the Very Luminary Baby Blanket, designed by Michele Wyman, made in Ornaghi Filati Merino Layette. That’s Katie wrapped up in the blanket. Get a load of Sydney’s shoes — I want some too!
Following our mother/daughter duo was a mother/daughter trio — Kim, Lauren and Sara. For her first garment of the evening, Kim wore the Lace is More, Love tunic, designed by Lorna Miser, made of Garnstudio Tibet, a chunky wool, acrylic and rayon blend. Kim was followed by her daughters, each wearing a version of Lorna Miser’s Meets in the Middle Chevron Shell. Sara wore the red version in Ornaghi’s Alicante cotton blend; Lauren’s shell was made of Ornaghi’s Dream Print.
Here we have Kirby modeling Michele Wyman’s seamless raglan cardigan from her Classic Beginnings series, made in Ornaghi Filati’s Marbella.
This is Kim again, wearing what we dubbed Sunset on the Beach made in Garnstudio Muskat and Safran.
Kirby reappeared in the final garment of the evening, a show-stopping jacket made of Garnstudio Silke Tweed, with sleeves of Vivaldi mohair, edged in a chunky wool called Eskimo.
Every model you see here has been kitted up, and we’ll have both sweaters and kits on hand until next Tuesday. Stop by and see for yourself how gorgeous they are.
Filed Under: special events February 8, 2007 don’t forgetJust a reminder that our Valentine Style Show is coming up on Monday, February 12 at 7:00. We’re featuring models from Garnstudio and Ornaghi and the complete line of Jordana Page bags, as well as delectable delights from our neighbor The Chocolate Gallery. Tickets are $15 and include admission to the show and a pink silk project bag from Lantern Moon. We’ll also be offering 10% off yarn used in the evening’s model sweaters. There are just a few tickets left, so buy yours now! As long as I’m in reminder mode — don’t forget that tonight is Knit Night. I have my new Kureyon Log Blanket to show off — we’ll be here ’til 7. Filed Under: special events January 21, 2007 We’re gonna buy your stash! And other fun stuff…Yes, you did read that right — we are going to buy your stash. During our Out with the old, In with the new event, beginning tomorrow, January 22, and running through Saturday, February 3, we’ll buy your unwanted stash yarn for $1.00 a pound. You’ll get a credit slip in the appropriate amount to be used on purchases that day. The yarn you sell will find a good home at one of several worthy organizations around town. We’ll also buy your UFOs — those projects that are never going to be finished and are just hanging around, making you feel guilty about knitting anything else. Bring the poor dears to us, with yarn ball attached, and we’ll give you a credit slip for $1.00 per pound, to be used on purchases that day. These will be donated to a one woman show being produced by actress Kristina Wong, who is using knitting as a metaphor for life. If you include your name and reason for abandoning the project on a card with the knitting, you’ll be credited in the show program. Continuing with the use-your-stash theme, we’re declaring Thursday nights to be Knit from Your Stash night. Come join us from 5:00 to 7:00 and knit up your stash yarn already! Announcing our very first style show! Mark your calendars — February 12 is the date, 7:00 - 9:00 is the time, Yarn Expressions is the place. We’ll be showcasing beautiful designs from Aurora Yarns bevy of yarn companies, Garnstudio, Ornaghi and Steinbach, with sweaters for adults and young folk, modeled by customers and staff. We’ll also have on hand a trunk show of bags from Jordana Paige, goody bags for everyone, live music, nummy treats and discounts on the kits and bags featured at this event. Tickets are $15, we only have room for 24 people, and February 12 is coming up fast, so hurry in and get your ticket soon. Filed Under: special events |
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