February 14, 2007

Jordana Paige is in the house

Well, 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!

a picture’s worth a thousand words

That 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.

don’t forget

Just 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.

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.

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