Welcome To Summer!
June 2nd, 2009It’s JUNE already!
Happy Birthday to the store :)Stringtown has been open 2 years this week. I can’t believe it’s already been two whole years! Thank you all for your support. We have a wonderful fiber arts community that has grown up around the shop. I really enjoy watching everyone learn and try new things and I love to see your finished projects.
To celebrate the store’s birthday, there will be cupcakes and a special discount drawing bowl on Thursday June 4th. Everyone who buys something Thursday will get to draw a coupon out of the bowl for up to 50% off their entire purchase. That’s including clearance stuff, so come celebrate!
Speaking of clearance stuff, there is some new yarn over there in that section. I’m making room for all the Fall things I’ll be ordering at Market so SWTC Pure (100% soysilk, DK weight, super drapey and good for summer stuff!) and Vickie Howell Craft (DK weight organic cotton & milk fiber, also great for summer & baby things) are both on clearance at 50% off while they last. There are sweater quantities of both yarns over there right now, but I can’t say how long that’s going to be the case so you’d better hustle. heehee
New in the store for June is Crystal Palace Mini Mochi sock yarn in all 8 colors (click the link to see how they stripe), and for those of you who have been asking for Ribbon Yarn we have Universal Precious in 6 summery colors. MSRP on that one is $9, but while it lasts we have it for just $5.99!
Also new for Summer are Stringtown’s Summer Hours. The store has switched to Noon-6PM every day except Noon-8PM on Thursday and Closed Sundays now through the end of July. If you absolutely can’t make it in after noon and you need something, give me a call and I can let you in earlier by appointment. Also, the store will be closed June 15th while I’m away at TNNA Market getting goodies for Fall.
Classes for June and July
Saturdays in June & July are Free Help/Learn To Knit days! Just bring your project (no matter where you bought your yarn or pattern) and get free help from Kristen or Elizabeth (tips are appreciated, but not required) OR buy your yarn and needles here and get a free beginning knitting or crochet lesson.
Sunday, June 28th or Sunday, July 26th Noon till 4PM - Learn to dye your own yarn with Jacquard Acid Dyes! Bring up to 2lbs of yarn from home or we’ll have some sock yarn, some worsted, and some bulky for you to buy the day of the class. $30 includes instruction, all the dye you need, and use of equipment. Bring your lunch or a snack to share if you like. Please register in advance.
One on One Beginning Knitting, Crochet, or Spinning classes are still $10 by appointment any time during regular shop hours. Just call or come in to sign up.
Knitting 911 is still going on 3PM-5Pm every Tuesday. Beverly has been away recovering from her recent heart surgery, but please feel free to go ahead and come in for help on your projects or just to visit and work on what you can until she returns.
Thursday Night is Stitch N Bitch / Craft Night from 6PM-8PM! This is a free get-together. Bring snacks and drinks ir you like. We have free coffee, tea, and water. Hang out and work on your project while you get caught up with what your friends are up to or make some new friends :)
