A Full Service Yarn and Needlepoint Store on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
Canvases!
More Charlie Harper
Male Voodoo Doll
Finished Objects.
Joann finished a sweater!
Cindy finished a few as well.
Judy finished an entrelac poncho.
Lots of finishing came back last week, but it went right out to eagerly waiting needlepointers so fast that we didn’t get many pictures. Here are a few for you, though.
Hi!
Meg is back from Market and we thought you might like to see what she found.
http://www.winnetkastitchery.com
http://thepointofitallshop.com
http://needleworks.ehclients.com/index.php/julia/
http://www.kellyclarkneedlepoint.com
http://www.brendastofftdesign.com
http://www.wellesleyneedlepoint.com/AnnieLaneDesigns.shtml
http://www.susanrobertsneedlepoint.com
It’s been a few weeks since we’ve had an update. That’s because we have been very busy around here. We’ve been doing a little tidying up and moving of stuff. Come in and see the changes.
The thread room looks a little different as well.
Now for the stuff you need to know.
We have some yarn on sale and it’s not just the clearance stuff. For the month of August both Provence and Silky Wool are 25% off.
Provence
Silky Wool
Knitting Books are also 50% off.
Classes
Crochet 101. August 16 & 30. $50 for two sessions — includes materials.
Learn the basics of how to crochet, starting at the very beginning. In this class you will learn how to: make a slip knot, crochet a chain, make a slip stitch, single crochet, Half Double Crochet stitch, and Double Crochet Stitch.
You will choose from cotton to make a washcloth or wool to make a scarf.
Knitting 101. August 23 & September 6. $50 for two sessions — includes materials.
This will be a great class to invite a friend to. It will be two sessions and we will cover the basics of knitting. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect opportunity to learn to knit, this is it.
Toe-up Socks (two at a time, if you like). September 20 & October 4. $65 for two sessions — includes materials.
Learn Judy’s Magic Cast On and a short-row heel. The sock on the right is knit toe-up with a short-row heel. You can choose to do one or two at time.
We’ve got new stuff!!
Um… Madelinetosh!!!!
For Needlepointers
Finished Objects
Currently in the shop…
These awesome canvases will be in the shop for the rest of this week. Then we will take them to Baton Rouge next week and they will back in the shop from June 17- June 21.
Speaking of Baton Rouge… in case you haven’t heard, we are taking the needlepoint half of the shop to the Louisiana Lagniappe Chapter of the EGA next week. Don’t worry, yarnies, you can still come in to get something great for that new project or to strengthen your stash.
And as if a Melissa Shirley Trunk show wasn’t enough, the Jude Trunk Show starts on June 17.
It’s time once again, for our blog to rhyme,
A couple of months have now passed,
So, here we go with words and the like,
Here’s hoping it’s as good as my last.
Let’s start the post with two brand new shirts,
They tell a great story, it’s true,
If you haven’t heard of Leona’s special “gift,”
Just ask her to tell the tale through.
Now on to the info that you need today,
To make your Thursday so bright,
Click here for the classes we have coming up,
To learn things to bring you delight.
There’s knitting and needlepoint all coming up,
Just pick the thing you want to know,
Then show up that Saturday with all of your stuff,
Let us help your creativity flow!
An update on Inspira we are knitting along,
Leona and Deanne are done,
You see when you look, how unique each one is,
That’s part of why knitting’s so fun.
Oh look! It’s new bling to bedazzle your stuff,
This picture shows only a few,
So stop by the shop, and see so much more,
They make pretty jewelry, too.
The last thing to show are objects completed,
To inspire you to spread stitching wings,
We’d love to see pictures, if you’d like to share,
Of your yarn and needlepoint things.
Who wants to knit-a-long with Leona and Deanne?
The project is Inspira which is a free cowl pattern on Ravelry with three different weight options (fingering, worsted and aran). Each version is also a different color pattern. We are doing the fingering weight version. Come pick some yarn and we will get you started.
New Stuff and Re-stocks.
We received some more Madelinetosh this week. This yarn is so awesome. We have a few new colors of sock and Tosh DK and now we have Vintage and Sport.
New colors in Seedling and Liberty Light as well.
More copies of Painted Canvas Embellishment and a new needlepoint book.
Remember we have a wide variety of classes coming up.
Canvas You can see the whole list on our Classes page.
Finished Objects
Well, maybe just a few words…
New! New! New!
Classes (click on the link)
Finished Objects
PSA
47 days till Christmas
20 days till Thanksgiving.
Now back to our regularly scheduled update.
Christmas Wish List.
Since Christmas is coming and we all know you want your friends and family to buy you knitting and needlepointing stuff, we thought you might like to make a wish list to leave here at the shop (thanks, Deidre). Then your loved ones can come in and check with us regarding your perfect gift. Of course, if your out of town, you can peruse the canvases here on the website to make your wish list.
Upcoming Classes.
This weekend!!! Cabled Fingerless Gloves… November 9… $20 plus materials
The pattern we plan to use, is Axel Mitts by Sarah Pope. These are knit with a bulky yarn, so they will go fast. You could knit them for a Christmas gift.
Bargello Minisock… November 16… $20 plus materials. You pick your colors.
Setting Up A Project in knitCompanion… December 7… $20
This is a repeat of the previous knitCompanion class. If you are a knitter and have an iPad, you need knitCompanion. It will change your life.
Counted Thread Ornament…
We will be doing a series of Counted Thread Ornament classes. The first one is on December 14 and features the ornament on the far right below … cost is $20 plus materials.
Call or stop by the shop to sign up.
Chemo Cap Contest
You may have heard that Leona is knitting only Chemo Caps this week. She started on Monday (November 4) and will continue through next Monday (November 11). If you can guess how many caps she will finish in that time, you will win a 20% discount on your next purchase. So far the guesses range from 11 to 42. Some people have very high expectations. All are welcome to join her in knitting up some caps to donate. Drop them off here and we will deliver them.
Madelinetosh Has Arrived!
We are very excited to announce that we now carry Madelinetosh. This is lush yarn dyed in the most beautiful colors. We have Pashmina, Tosh dk, Tosh sock, and Tosh lace.
New Yarn Bowls
Needles and Notions
We’ve restocked needles, we have Addi Rockets, Hiya Hiya Sharps, bamboo circulars and Nova interchangeables. Also restocked are the Puppy Snips and stitch markers.
KNA Group Therapy Sessions
Tuesday nights till 8 pm and Wednesdays all day.
Finished Objects
Click on image to enlarge.
We are…
This lovely group of stitchers (and a few more who didn’t have such cute head-wear) were here Wednesday to stitch with friends. You are welcome to join us as well. Wednesdays all day, and Tuesday nights are the organized get together times, but as you know, we are happy to host and/or help any time. Some folks have even been known to organize an impromptu get together.
Christmas is only 61 days away…
Now I know that lots of folks get upset that Halloween and Thanksgiving get drowned out by Christmas, but… as crafters, we know that we have to plan ahead for Christmas gifts. So to help you jump start your Christmas knitting we are sponsoring a Cowl KAL (that’s Knit-A-Long). The pattern is Black Forest by Nancy Totten. We will be using Ranco sock yarn. Yarn and pattern will be $21. You can knit this as a Christmas gift or give the kit to your favorite knitter. Bang!! One gift done!!
While you are thinking about Christmas knitting remember our Chemo Cap Club. Bring them in and drop them off (we’ll deliver them to Memorial Hospital). Knit ten Chemo caps and receive 20% off your next purchase after the tenth cap.
Ranco
Of course, we can’t leave the needlepointers in your life out of all of this Holiday Spirit. What do you give to the stitcher in your life? Well how about a book of stitches and some happy needle bling? We have lots of books. Here is a small sampling.
Now for the New Stuff
Hurry in for one of these baskets. They won’t last long. Aren’t they cute?
How About Some Finished Objects?
Just a friendly reminder that you might want to get that Christmas knitting started. You still have a few weeks to finish up your needlepoint ornaments (October 23 is the deadline for small ornaments and stand-ups). Unfortunately, you’ve missed the deadline for stockings and larger items.
Look at these new stitch books. They are chock full of great ideas.
We had some new yarn arrive this week and along with the yarn came some really cute patterns. This yarn is super soft and it’s bulky, so whatever you knit with it will go quick.
I know I’ve told you many times before, but it’s worth repeating. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are Fundays… On Tuesdays the shop is open until 8 pm and it becomes a favorite hangout for knitters (needlepointers are never excluded, though). If you come on a Tuesday night, you will discover others who share your love of knitting. You will also find admiration for your work, encouragement to stretch yourself to new levels of accomplishment and inspiration to try those ability stretching projects.
On Wednesdays you will primarily find needlepointers (although just like on Tuesdays, all are welcome). You can get help, be encouraged, see how others are stitching their projects and chatter with those who share your love of needlepoint.
Although Saturdays have never officially been designated a specific gathering time, you will often find several folks enjoying each other’s company while stitching or knitting then as well.
October 12 & 26 will be our sock class(es). It is actually one class in two sessions. The first session will be cuff and leg. Session two will cover the heel and foot. Cost is $40 plus supplies. Call (228-255-3100) or email (info@frknot.com) us to sign up.
Speaking of classes, here is Suzanne’s needle felting from the last class. Aren’t they cute?
We got lots of ornaments back from the finisher this week. Enjoy.
An October Recipe.
Pumpkin Roll
3 eggs
1 cup sugar
2/3 cup mashed, cooked pumpkin
1 tsp. lemon juice
3/4 cup flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 cup chopped pecans
powdered sugar
1 8-oz pkg. softened cream cheese
1/3 cup softened margarine or butter
1 cup sifted powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Grease and flour 15x10x1″ jelly roll pan, set aside. Beat eggs in large bowl till thick. Gradually add sugar and beat 5 minutes. Stir in pumpkin and lemon juice. Combine flour and next 5 ingredients. Stir into pumpkin mixture. Spread evenly in pan and sprinkle with pecans. Press into batter and bake at 375 for 12-15 min.
Sift powdered sugar in rectangle on dish towel. When done, loosen cake and turn onto towel. Roll cake and towel together. Cool completely, seam side down.
Beat cream cheese and butter. Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Unroll cake, spread with cream cheese mixture and reroll. Place on plate seam side down.