Rhyme Time

It’s been quite awhile, since I sat down to rhyme,

And the absence has lately been noted,

So today it’s my goal to bring it right back,

By request of a few most devoted.

Up first for our friends, canvases sure to delight,

Purple Palm is now ready to show,

So many to choose, you can’t possibly go wrong,

Come in and we’ll help your stash grow.

Next up on my list, that you’ll want to remember,

Mother’s Day comes around in ten days,

Your Mom would be thrilled, I’m really quite sure,

With yarn, thread or canvases… Always!!

At last now it’s time for a sweet little treat,

That Marian, our new friend just shared,

She brought us the recipe to pass on to y’all,

Here now you see how it’s prepared.

Pecan Praline Cookies

Two ungreased 13×18 pans.

Take your low fat cinnamon graham crackers, fill the pans with crackers each will break into four.

After you have filled the pan, sprinkle chopped pecans over the crackers, set aside.

Heat oven to 400.

In a medium pot, put 2 sticks of salted butter,

2 cups of light brown sugar

A pinch of cream of tartar

Bring to a boil, stir and bring to a boil again.

With a big spoon cover crackers and pecans

Put on 3rd rack from top

Bake at 400 for 13 min. Cool on cooling rack.  When cooled, put a towel on the table, turn pan over and beat top of pan.  Separate on rectangle lines, put in a container after completely cooled.  Enjoy.

Once there was a store, with friends far and wide,
That was invited to go on the road,
So they packed their wares in a great big truck,
It was an impressive large, heavy load.

The walls left behind, were a little bit sad,
And we’re sorry to those caught off guard,
By the shock of seeing the needlepoint gone,
When their day of shopping was marred.

We arrived at the show, and the hard work began,
To set up for our new friends to shop,
Their kindness and praise made it all worthwhile,
And the next three days went by non-stop.

Now we are home and somewhat recovered,
Still unpacking and setting things straight,
We are looking forward to what comes up next,
So keep checking in, it’ll be worth the wait.

Start them stitching young,

They’ll be very glad you did,

When they are grown up. 

Knitting is heathy,

For your mental well being,

So start something new.

Pull out that project,

Languishing in your closet,

Or come for new stuff.

The Twelve Days of Christmas

On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me,

Some Pediboo sock yarn by Frog Tree

On the second day of Christmas, my true love gave to me,

Two Hand-woven baskets,

And some Pediboo sock yarn by Frog Tree

On the third day of Christmas, my true love gave to me,

Three Shawl Pins,

Two Hand-woven baskets,

And some Pediboo sock yarn by Frog Tree!

On the fourth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me,

Four Pretty Yarn Bowls,

Three Shawl Pins,
Two Hand-woven baskets,
And some Pediboo sock yarn by Frog Tree

On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me,

Five Needle Blings,

Four Pretty Yarn Bowls,
Three Shawl Pins,
Two Hand-woven baskets,
And some Pediboo sock yarn by Frog Tree

On the sixth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me,

Six Spindles Spinning,

Five Needle Blings,
Four Pretty Yarn Bowls,
Three Shawl Pins,
Two Hand-woven baskets,
And some Pediboo sock yarn by Frog Tree

On the seventh day of Christmas, my true love gave to me,

Seven Spools of Krienik,

Six Spindles Spinning,
Five Needle Blings,
Four Pretty Yarn Bowls,
Three Shawl Pins,
Two Hand-woven baskets,
And some Pediboo sock yarn by Frog Tree

On the eighth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me,

Eight Skeins of Scrumptious,

Seven Spools of Krienik,
Six Spindles Spinning,
Five Needle Blings,
Four Pretty Yarn Bowls,
Three Shawl Pins,
Two Hand-woven baskets,
And some Pediboo sock yarn by Frog Tree

On the ninth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me,

Nine Mini-stuffers,

Eight Skeins of Scrumptious,
Seven Spools of Krienik,
Six Spindles Spinning,
Five Needle Blings,
Four Pretty Yarn Bowls,
Three Shawl Pins,
Two Hand-woven baskets,
And some Pediboo sock yarn by Frog Tree

On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me,

Ten Christmas Stockings,

Nine Mini-stuffers,
Eight Skeins of Scrumptious,
Seven Spools of Krienik,
Six Spindles Spinning,
Five Needle Blings,
Four Pretty Yarn Bowls,
Three Shawl Pins,
Two Hand-woven baskets,
And some Pediboo sock yarn by Frog Tree

On the eleventh day of Christmas, my true love gave to me,

Eleven Stitchers Stitching,

Ten Christmas Stockings,
Nine Mini-stuffers,
Eight Skeins of Scrumptious,
Seven Spools of Krienik,
Six Spindles Spinning,
Five Needle Blings,
Four Pretty Yarn Bowls,
Three Shawl Pins,
Two Hand-woven baskets,
And some Pediboo sock yarn by Frog Tree

On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me,

Twelve Knitters Knitting,

Eleven Stitchers Stitching,
Ten Christmas Stockings,
Nine Mini-stuffers,
Eight Skeins of Scrumptious,
Seven Spools of Krienik,
Six Spindles Spinning,
Five Needle Blings,
Four Pretty Yarn Bowls,
Three Shawl Pins,
Two Hand-woven baskets,
And some Pediboo sock yarn by Frog Tree

Finished Objects…

We received a big box of finishing today.  Maybe yours is in here.

The day has arrived for another quick post,
About our favorite store,
About a few classes that we plan to host
And finished objects galore.

The open house was a rousing success,
We’re so grateful for all the support,
And though happy thoughts are oft hard to express,
Our great customers are quick to exhort.

So on to the stuff, you came here to know,
This rhyme is now almost done,
Accept these warm wishes from our little chateau,
May all of your projects be fun!

Congratulations to Patt Low and Sue Hebert, they each won a grand prize in Saturday’s drawing.  Pat won the needlepoint prize and Sue won the knitting prize.

Upcoming Snacks and Skills classes…

Voodoo Doll needlepoint class, April 20, 10:30 am.
Pictures and prices coming soon.  Call the shop to reserve your spot.  The class is limited to 20 and is filling up fast.

Cable Without a Cable Needle knitting class, May 4, 10:30.

Some of our Knotty Knitters learned to crochet Tuesday night. The newbies sat next to someone who already knows how to crochet and the fun began!  Here is Lainey teaching Deidre!

And now for some finished objects.

Janet made La La’s Simple Shawl using yarn she received as a gift.

Suzanne made the same shawl, but used Swagger Light, a heavier yarn.  Lavish praise, ladies, they are both beautiful!

Leona finished a cowl.  She says if you come in for the yarn, she’ll give you the pattern free.  Sweet deal!

Jane finished her coat.  She knit it with Noro Silk Garden.  The pattern is in Knit Noro, a book with lots of great patterns.

Leona did some samples for the crochet-a-long.  Pretty, aren’t they?

That granddaughter of Georgie’s is already spoiled and she’s not even born yet.  This is the latest project Georgie has finished for her.

Three stitchers will be excited to know that their pillows have come back.

Also from our amazing Georgie… some clothes for a stuffed monkey.  I think he should stick around for awhile…