Now is the right time to check out those one skein projects for last minute knitted gifts. One skein of Prism stuff is all it takes to make the spectacular Xmas stocking featured in "Prim Stuff Plus 7", Debbie Bliss yarns are great for those one skein projects featured in the numerous books and one skein patterns available at our website. Here are some of our favorites:
Thank you to everyone who showed up at our first full fashion show, featuring the garments from the Twist Collective August and November (Fall and Winter) issues, and a special thanks to Julia from Twist and Cyndi for a fabulous commentary, and many many thanks to all our volunteer models. The video is now available on our website and on YouTube, this can be found at http://www.yarnandfiber.com/catalog/videos.php. The video is in three parts, parts 1 through 3. The quality is somewhat limited by being on-line but gives an idea of how the garments look on real people. High quality photos of the garments are available at The Twist Collective website.
We would like to thank everyone for a warm reception at Stitches East in Baltimore this weekend. We had a great time and were very pleased to meet so many of our customers at the show, both from back home and elsewhere in the United States.
Noro Yarns - 10% to 25% off MSRP
Brown Sheep Yarns! - 10% off MSRP
And Finally - The Rules of the Sale: All items purchased on sale are final sales. Sale applies to in-stock items only. In the event that an item cannot be found in our physical inventory a substitution or refund will be offered. The sale discount cannot be combined with other discounts. Please try to checkout by 11:59 AM EST to be sure to receive the sale price.
"Witch" Yarn is On Sale Today at the Yarn and Fiber Company?
Sale Dates and Times:
October 28, 2008, 12:00 PM EST through October 30, 2008 11:59 AM EST
Sale Applies to In-Stock Yarn Quantities Only
Hand-dyed Lace and Sock Sale Weekend at the Yarn and Fiber Fall Sale Spooktacular Event!
"Witch" Yarn is On Sale Today at the Yarn and Fiber Company?
Sale Dates and Times:
October 24, 2008, 12:00 PM EST through October 27, 2008 11:59 AM EST
Sale Applies to In-Stock Yarn Quantities Only
Ivy Brambles Yarn - 10% off MSRP
And Finally - The Rules of the Sale: All items purchased on sale are final sales. Sale applies to in-stock items only. In the event that an item cannot be found in our physical inventory a substitution or refund will be offered. The sale discount cannot be combined with other discounts. Please try to checkout by 11:59 AM EST to be sure to receive the sale price.
Berroco Yarns - 10% off MSRP (in-stock quantities only)
I will have you know that the 1% is non other than Esmeralda.... (no really, it is Esmeralda, it just couldn't be me.... ;)
Looking for a good movie to rent for the upcoming weekend? The Crucible (1996) has been highly recommended for your viewing pleasure. This movie is a "take" on the original story of the Witch Trials and Abigail Adams is played by Winoma Ryder as a much older girl than portrayed in the actual history. Beware this movie is not for the kiddies and carries a PG-13 rating for intense depiction of the Salem witch trials. Watching this movie will put you completely in the mood for next weeks intense accusations and their outcomes.
Also, if looking for a good book relating to the Puritan era, the Scarlett Letter written by Nathaniel Hawthorne in 1871 in Salem MA. An interesting connection here, Nathaniel Hawthorne is the great grandson of Judge Hathorne who magistrated over the Salem Witch Trials. Notice the "W" in the spelling of Nathaniel Hawthorne's last name; the "W" he added to his name to show the family involvement with the "w"itch trials. It is important to note (without giving out any info about the movie) Hester Pryne, was shunned by the community, but because of her needlework and embroidery skills, which had become "the fashion" amongst the rich, she was not outcasted completely from the society. That is all I will say on this... this is also available as a movie starring Demi Moore, which is an easier way to enjoy the Scarlett Letter while working on a project :)
Enjoy!
"Witch" Yarn is On Sale Today at the Yarn and Fiber Company?
Sale Dates and Times:
October 17, 2008, 12:00 PM EST through October 20, 2008 11:59 AM EST
Sale Applies to In-Stock Yarn Quantities Only
Noro Yarns - 15% to 50% off MSRP
Please visit our blog to vote on this todays big question - blog.yarnandfiber.com
Poll results for - Oct 16-17
Question: On your project list, you are currently making...
Socks (15%)
Shawl (31 %)
Sweater (26 %)
All of the above ( 42 % )
Good to see we have lots of multi-taskers in the group.... now we will see in today's poll how much multi-tasking you are actually working on... :)
And Finally - The Rules of the Sale: All items purchased on sale are final sales. Sale applies to in-stock items only. In the event that an item cannot be found in our physical inventory a substitution or refund will be offered. The sale discount cannot be combined with other discounts. Please try to checkout by 11:59 AM EST to be sure to receive the sale price.
Debbie Bliss Yarns and Lana Grossa Yarns
(because you asked nicely) areback on sale at the
Yarn and Fiber Fall Sale Spooktacular!!!!!
More interesting Salem Witch Trial to resume tomorrow.... there will be lots to discuss!!!!
A Puritan Hearthstone, sometime late in the 1600's
How cool is she! Simplicity at its best - stove, easy chair and spinning wheel all in the same ten feet! Of course I am not sure this scene would fit in the replica houses posted yesterday... unless like when one visits a Hobbit, the really little houses are REALLY big once you walk through the door... maybe the Puritans are an advanced society of Hobbits? I wonder if they had second breakfasts..... hmmmm..... I wonder if she called her wheel "Precious" - no wonder they thought they were witches.
"Witch" Yarn is On Sale Today at the Yarn and Fiber Company?
Sale Dates and Times: October 15, 2008, 12:00 PM EST through October 16, 2008 11:59 AM ESTSale Applies to In-Stock Yarn Quantities Only
Alpaca Yarn Company - 15% off MSRP
Dream in Color Sale Pattern of the Day
Dream in Color Tulips for Women Cardigan Pattern is only $2.50 (50% below MSRP)
The sale on the sock yarn from the post on Monday, October 14, 2008- will run through Friday at 12:00. Please see Monday's blog entry for the Socks on the Brain sale. Check back often as more socks will be added daily. Thanks!
Please visit our blog to vote on this todays big question - blog.yarnandfiber.com
Poll results for - Oct 14-15
Question: When Esmeralda visits for dinner, you would make her....
And Finally - The Rules of the Sale: All items purchased on sale are final sales. Sale applies to in-stock items only. In the event that an item cannot be found in our physical inventory a substitution or refund will be offered. The sale discount cannot be combined with other discounts. Please try to checkout by 11:59 AM EST to be sure to receive the sale price.
It reads:
"Nearly opposite this spot stood, in the middle of the street, a building devoted from 1677 until 1718 to municipal and judicial uses. In it, in 1692, were tried and condemned for witchcraft, most of the nineteen person who suffered eath on the gallows. Giles Corey was here put to trial ont he same charge and, refusing to plead, was taken away and pressed to death. In January, 1693, twenty one persons were tried here for witchcraft of whom eighteen were acquitted and three condemned but later set free. Together with about 150 accused persons, in a general delivery which occurred in May."
Enjoy your Day and Todays Sale! And don't forget to vote for todays poll on the blog. Thanks!
Please visit our blog to vote on this todays big question - blog.yarnandfiber.com
Poll results for - Oct 10-14
Question: If given a choice, what garment would you like someone to knit/crochet for you in ORANGE yarn?
So if you are wondering what to make for your favorite Halloween goblin, it appears as though they may want Orange Mittens!
"Witch" Yarn is On Sale Today at the Yarn and Fiber Company?
Dream in Color Sale Pattern of the Day
Dream in Color Sophisticate Cardigan Sweater is only $2.50 (50% below MSRP)
The Sophisticate Cardigan Sweater uses six colors of Dream in Color Classy Worsted Superwash Merino for this wonderful sweater. 1 skein each color for sizes XS, S and M; 2 skeins of border color and one skein each of remaining colors for sizes L and XL.
The colors used for this model are Cocoa Kiss, November Muse, Gothic Rose, Strange Harvest, In Vino Veritas and Cloud Jungle.
