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December 31, 2009 Start the New Year Out RightWe’re starting the new year out with a weekend of workshops with Chrissy Gardiner, noted designer and author of the Toe-Up! sock workbook. On Saturday, January 30th she’ll be leading a class called Textured Colorwork in the Round. This class will introduce knitters to the Bohus style of colorwork, which utilizes knit and purl stitches to create a multi-dimensional color pattern not attainable by using knit stitches alone. Students will learn the basics of two-handed stranding as well as tips for incorprating their own textured colorwork designs into a basic sock framework. This class begins as soon as we close for the day (4:00) and runs for three hours. On Sunday afternoon, beginning at 1:00, Chrissy will help us explore the Basics of Toe-Up Sock Knitting. Saturday’s class is open to all intermediate knitters; Sunday’s class is open to all intermediate knitters who have successfully completed at least one pair of socks. Registration is open now, and you can sign up online. We’re offering a package deal, saving you 10% when you sign up for both classes. As always, space is limited so register soon! Filed Under: special events, Classes November 30, 2008 2008 Holiday Sale!
The Yarn Expressions 2008 Holiday Sale begins Monday, December 1st! Shop in the store to save 10-60% on all yarn and fiber, or save 10% off all online purchases! Shop early for the best selection — Sale ends Saturday, December 13th! To get the 10% online discount, enter the coupon code “holiday08″ on the checkout page. (See below.) Click here to start shopping online!  Filed Under: special events, Sale November 3, 2008 It’s Election Week — Let’s Have a Sale!Remember standing in line to vote four years ago? They’re talking about a huge turn-out for this year’s election. I don’t know about you, but I’m going to need some knitting to occupy me while I wait. So we’re going to have a sale. Come in Monday or Tuesday to get something to knit/crochet/spin while you’re in line waiting to vote and get 10% off your purchase. Come back Tuesday or Wednesday and show us your “I Voted” sticker and we’ll give you a coupon good for 10% off your next purchase at Yarn Expressions. Filed Under: special events May 29, 2008 Summer FunWe’ve been busy cooking up some fun events for the Summer here at Yarn Expressions. First up is the dye workshop everyone’s been waiting for. You’ll learn all about the art of hand painting yarn, from mixing the dyes (we’re using food safe Culinary Colors dyes from K1C2) to setting the colors in the microwave. The class fee includes use of our dye materials and two skeins of sock yarn. Be sure to get the materials list when you register. When? Sunday June 22, 2008 1:00 - 4:00 pm I’m really excited about this next event. Amy S., one of the co-owners of the Crochetville message board has helped me cook up a swatch party for crocheters. She’s busy working on swatches of yarn from Yarn Expressions, and I’ll be busy at market finding new and interesting designs focusing on crochet. We’ll have goody bags of small skeins for your own sampling, all aimed at encouraging crocheters to give new fibers a try. When? Sunday July 13, 2008 1:00 - 4:00 pm The following Sunday we’re having a Parking Lot Swap Meet, to give you a chance to swap or sell your unwanted yarn, needles, roving, needlecraft items. Bring your own table (and chair if you like) and set up shop in our parking lot, along with all the other yarn mavens in town who are trying to weed out their stash. Who knows what you’ll find — one woman’s trash is another’s treasure! We’re charging a small entry fee which will all be donated to a local charity at the end of the day. All yarn sales and swaps at this event are private transactions and WILL NOT involve Yarn Expressions. The store will be open during these hours. When? Sunday July 20, 2008 1:00 - 4:00 pm Sign up sheets are ready at the store. You may register in person or by phone with a credit card. As with all of our classes, space is limited and we’re not able to hold spots without the registration fee. Hope we see you at one of these Summer fun events! Filed Under: special events, Classes 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 keep looking » |
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