Saturday, September 19, 2009

Knitting Too Tightly

For all of you knitters out there, here is a discussion of knitting too tightly that also includes a great description of how a knitting stitch is formed. Whether you are a beginner or are more experienced, you might find some helpful advice in this article from Knitty.

http://knitty.com/ISSUEspring05/FEATloosenup.html

We have three beginning knitters coming in on Tuesday, September 29th. If you'd like to join the learning party, give us a call at 989-453-2311 or email us at merc@avci.net.

You are welcome to stop by on Tuesday night (again, September 29th from 5 - 7 pm just to shop, too. We'd love to see you.

Beginning Knitting (Continued)
Tuesday, September 29th -- 5-7pm
Munchies and beverage provided -- $15 for 2 sessions
Stop in and shop on Tuesday night!

Friday, September 18, 2009

Fall Hours

Open Wednesday -- Thursday -- Friday
10 am to 3 pm
Usually we're closed a bit around one for lunch.
Call ahead (989-453-2311) if you are coming at a certain time.
We are also open by appointment on Mondays and Tuesdays.
We're not doing Saturdays for now. Sorry.

A Little Night Music -- Our Newest Pattern!

Yippee! Our newest pattern is on the way to the printer and will be back in Pigeon soon! The hardest part is over for us. That would be all of the layout, editing, graphic construction, correcting and proofing that we go through in order to bring you our designs. Our goal is clear, concise directions and graphics that guide you through every step of the quilting process.

I'll post a photo of the pattern which is called "A Little Night Music." This is an elegant miniature runner. Here's a project that calls for your best fabric collection. Use those elegant, expensive fat quarters that you've been holding for something special to make your first "Night Music" miniature.

We expect to have this pattern available by Quilt Festival time -- October 14-18. There is a lovely kit to go with the design and several of you have kits on hold. We will print up early patterns for you during the week of Septmber 28th.



Thursday, September 3, 2009

Closed on Labor Day

Just a reminder that we will be closed on Labor Day and also on the Saturday before Labor Day. Our Fall Hours go into effect after the holiday, too. We'll be open Wednesday thru Friday, 10 am to 3 pm.

Our Tuesday Knitters will meet two Tuesdays in September -- the 15h and the 29th. Call the Studio at 989-453-2311 for more information!

New in the shop this week:
Knitting bags by Lantern Moon
Knitting books about totes, handspun, socks and MORE!