tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42779798887893314062024-03-05T22:32:13.300-08:00Serendipity NeedleworksSerendipity Needleworks is a full service needlepoint and yarn shop specializing in hand-painted canvases, unique stitching fibers, natural, novelty, and hand dyed yarns for knitting and crochet. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff will gladly help you choose your next project. Classes and services are available. Smiles are free!yarnshopgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06793944917572734143noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4277979888789331406.post-18577532656348922672014-01-01T18:10:00.000-08:002014-01-01T18:10:26.814-08:00Welcome 2014!Happy New Year! What are your holiday traditions for greeting January 1? Do you make resolutions? Food plays a primary role in my family's celebration...black eyed peas, turnip greens, and cornbread grace our table every New Year's Day. Black eyed peas for luck, turnip greens for prosperity, and cornbread because my Daddy thought you couldn't have the other two without cornbread! We round out our meal with macaroni and cheese, fried green tomatoes, fried chicken, and pecan pie. Yum!!! Of course, there is always lots of football watching and knitting/stitching by the fire, too. <br />
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Have you heard the old saying that however you spend your time on New Year's Day will carry over into the new year? I can't think of any way I'd rather spend my time than with some sort of needle in my hand and, today, I did just that. I finished up a needlepoint Christmas ornament and I started a brand new stocking for my dear Rick. I'm working from the Churchmouse At Home Basic Christmas Stockings pattern. He chose the colors and design (the striped stocking on the left) and I'm quite pleased with how it's going, thus far. Here's a picture for you...<br />
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We have lots of things planned for 2014, including terrific new classes, expanded web site shopping for our out of town friends, and, as always, a wonderful selection of the best needlework supplies available in today's marketplace. We'll be taking our annual inventory through January 7, so the shop will be closed until January 8 when we'll re-open at 10:00 with our regular shop hours. Thank you for your continued support of Serendipity Needleworks. We look forward to being your local needlework shop this year! We'd love to hear about your project plans for 2014...please share them with us in the comment box below. yarnshopgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06793944917572734143noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4277979888789331406.post-52002564655044334802013-12-27T10:01:00.002-08:002013-12-27T10:24:54.542-08:00Pre-Inventory Sale<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The new year is upon us and that means Inventory Time! Help us reduce what we have to count and save some serious cash, to boot. <br />
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Here's a list of everything that is 40% off today and tomorrow:<br />
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Debbie Bliss Luxury Tweed Chunky<br />
Lorna's Laces Chunky in selected colors<br />
Plymouth Baby Alpaca Grande <br />
Araucania Milodon<br />
Debbie Bliss Como<br />
Queensland Kathmandu Chunky<br />
Opal Sock Yarn <br />
Debbie Bliss Andes<br />
Tahki Stacy Charles Ritratto<br />
Mirasol Akapana<br />
Mirasol Sulka<br />
Mirasol Miski<br />
Sublime Organic Merino Wool DK<br />
Sublime Merino Wool DK<br />
Louisa Harding Millais<br />
Louisa Harding Thistle <br />
Malabrigo Rasta <br />
Noro Iro<br />
Noro Kochoron<br />
Caron Collection Impressions Thread<br />
Caron Collection Soie Cristale Thread<br />
YLI Shimmerblend Ribbon Floss<br />
Gloriana Silk Ribbon (4mm & 7mm)<br />
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All in-stock cashmere yarn is 25% off.<br />
All in-stock needlepoint canvases are 25% off.<br />
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We'll be open Friday and Saturday from 10:00 - 5:00, then we'll be closed through January 7 for inventory, so come on down and get your "stitch fix" for the New Year! yarnshopgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06793944917572734143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4277979888789331406.post-71112766732295879072013-12-19T17:50:00.003-08:002013-12-19T17:52:53.976-08:00Coco has been reeeaaaallllly busy! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our Countdown to Christmas continues...Coco has added Impressions and Soie Cristale needlepoint fibers by The Caron Collection to our sale. Now 20% off through the holidays, these luxurious threads are a favorite of stitchers everywhere.<br />
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Como, by Debbie Bliss, is one of our favorite super chunky yarns...and it's super soft, made of merino wool and cashmere. We have a terrific pattern for a last minute cowl that you can knit up in a jiffy. Really - I made one in one evening while watching television. The pattern is free with your yarn purchase - a holiday happy from us to you. (Oh, and it's 20% off, too!)<br />
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Love, love, love this yarn - it's Debbie Bliss' Luxury Tweed Chunky. Coco added it to our Countdown today, making it 20% off, like all of the other goodies she's chosen this month. The rich colors would make a luscious throw, don't you think? <br />
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Keep an eye out here for more additions to the Countdown...and feel free to leave us a comment if you have a question. We'll be glad to help! yarnshopgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06793944917572734143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4277979888789331406.post-72820971528972080032013-12-07T17:27:00.000-08:002013-12-07T17:30:06.678-08:00The countdown continues...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Coco has added more items to the Countdown to Christmas sale! Here she is all snuggled up in Plymouth's Baby Alpaca Grande, a luxuriously soft chunky-weight 100% alpaca yarn. Available in both solid and hand painted colors, this yummy yarn is perfect for last minute holiday gift knitting and, now, it's on sale for 20% off the regular price. Two skeins is all you need for knitting up a cozy cowl or cuddly scarf...and we have a free pattern for you when you purchase this yarn.<br />
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Especially for our needlepoint friends, Coco added all of Raymond Crawford Designs' canvases to the sale. 20% off now through Christmas, too, these wonderfully whimsical canvases are a delight to stitch. There's a photo album on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SerendipityNeedleworks">Facebook</a> page, if you'd like to see what's available.<br />
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Continue to keep an eye out here for more additions to the sale and leave us a comment if you have any questions. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas... yarnshopgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06793944917572734143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4277979888789331406.post-30523880500348738122013-12-05T17:37:00.002-08:002013-12-05T17:39:13.599-08:00Countdown to Christmas!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Meet Coco, the Serendipity Needleworks Elf. Coco has all kinds of terrific surprises for holiday savings in store for you now through the end of 2013. Between now and Christmas, Coco will select a new item each day that will be added to our sale! You'll be able to choose from a variety of merchandise at 20% off it's regular price. Both yarn and needlepoint canvases will be included in the sale, so keep an eye out here for details. Why, just today, she decided that oodles and oodles of Lorna's Laces Shepherd's Bulky and Lorna's Laces Swirl Chunky should be part of our Countdown to Christmas sale. Take a peek at these luscious yarns below...<br />
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Let us know if you have any questions...leave us a comment and we'll gladly get back with you! yarnshopgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06793944917572734143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4277979888789331406.post-82199614418002655892013-12-02T18:17:00.001-08:002013-12-02T18:17:57.072-08:00We're baa-aa-ack...<br />
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(Oh...I almost forgot! Be sure and check back here on Thursday for details about our 20 Days til Christmas Countdown!)<br />
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knitting as the heat is a part of summer. Don't put your needles and hooks
down just because the mercury is rising - Summer is a great time to swatch
and practice your knitting skills! Think of them as the ultimate summer
project as they are relatively quick and portable and you can knit without
being under a pile of material. Swatches provide the opportunity to get
chummy with your yarn, needles, and pattern to ensure all involved will get
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take the time to treat it as you will the final garment. Give it a bath and
let it dry! This will ensure an accurate stitch count. Don't fret if your
gauge does not match the pattern! Take a break, stretch, maybe get a snack,
and come back to the yarn with a different set of needles. If you have too
many stitches per inch, try it again with a larger needle size. Work with a
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purpose give it another use! Several could be joined together into a larger
piece for <a href="http://pinterest.com/EllenMJohnson/yarn-bombing-ideas/">yarn bombing</a>! Or maybe your favorite little one would like it as an
accessory for a doll house? We spotted this one on <a href="http://pinterest.com/EllenMJohnson/boards/">Pinterest</a>: pop the swatch
into an embroidery hoop as <a href="http://www.thesweatshopoflove.com/blog/2013/07/18/knitted-swatch-wall-art/">wall art</a> for your own home! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Summer is also a great time to work on ornaments and get a jump on your holiday decorations and gifts! Don't forget, you have the opportunity to have one of your ornaments finished for <i>free</i>! You have a little less than one week to finish up your ornaments and bring them in to <a href="http://www.serendipityneedleworks.com/Store/pc/home.asp">the shop</a>. We will select one winner at random from all the ornaments we have received to get the finishing done for free. The ornaments shown above were finished this summer. The ones above were stitched by Mary Alice; the ones below were stitched by Arvid. Aren't they lovely? </span><br />
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yarnshopgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06793944917572734143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4277979888789331406.post-78625462640119950432013-07-12T09:27:00.001-07:002013-07-12T09:27:24.312-07:00Christmas in JulyIt's July and that means the time has come for thinking about seasonal stitching! We're celebrating "Christmas in July" this month and one of our favorite holiday gifts is an ornament for the Christmas tree. Creating a truly unique keepsake to celebrate life's precious moments is so much more personal when you select a special canvas and then stitch it with love. We have a large selection of canvases representing a wide variety of themes - from collegiate and greek life, to nature, hobbies, people, places and more! Let us help you create new keepsake treasures this summer with our
wonderful selection of needlepoint canvases and the opportunity to have
your ornament finished for <i><b>free</b></i>!<br />
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...and, speaking of a keepsake ornament - it's finally here! Our exclusive limited edition University of Alabama 2012 NCAA National Football Championship ornament has arrived - and WE LOVE IT!!! The design is painted on 18 mesh canvas and stitches up quickly. (The ornament pictured above was stitched over the 4th of July weekend!) We have a limited number of these little treasures in stock now and re-orders will not be available until after the 2013 Christmas finishing deadline, so get yours today. <br />
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Of course, we have a wonderful Christmas ornament project for our knitting friends, too. Our <a href="http://www.serendipityneedleworks.com/Store/pc/viewContent.asp?idpage=27">Christmas in July class</a> on July 20 is designed especially for you! (A little bit of homework prior to class is required, but it's reaaalllllly easy!) We'll spend our class time cutting out and embellishing felted gingerbread ornaments with wonderfully sweet embroidered details, so get out your apron and get ready to whip up a batch of these little gems! Note: space is limited and pre-registration is required. <br />
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The Christmas finishing deadline is rolling around quickly. All needlepoint to be sent off to our professional finishers must be in the shop by <i><b>Friday, September 6</b></i> in order to guarantee having it back by Christmas. That may seem like a long way off, but actually it's only 9 weeks away! Need some incentive to go ahead and get those ornaments into the shop? Bring your stitched ornament (or ornaments) in during July and you'll have your name entered into our drawing for free finishing on a single ornament. Your name will be entered once for each ornament purchased from <a href="http://www.serendipityneedleworks.com/">Serendipity Needleworks</a> that you bring in, so the more ornaments you bring in, the better your chances are for having one of them finished for FREE. <br />
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Merry Christmas in July! yarnshopgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06793944917572734143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4277979888789331406.post-542999917935532902013-07-05T19:16:00.000-07:002013-07-05T19:16:41.325-07:00Visit with Melissa ShirleyJune was jam-packed with activities to kick off our summer at Serendipity! We took a trip up to Columbus, Ohio for The National Needle Arts trade show to see all the new products being offered in the world of yarn and needlepoint, and - WOW - what a show! There were all kinds of must-have goodies that we couldn't resist, so we want you to mark your calendar for July 17th now. That's when we'll be rolling out our own red carpet at <a href="http://www.serendipityneedleworks.com/Store/pc/home.asp">Serendipity Needleworks</a> to put the spotlight on these hot new items at our Market Preview Party. <br />
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Our special visit with Melissa Shirley of <a href="http://melissashirleydesigns.com/">Melissa Shirley Designs</a> was a real treat!<br />
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We're delighted that you all came out to give Melissa such a warm welcome! She'd never been to Alabama before and she had a wonderful time while visiting with us. Many new friendships were made and everyone who came walked away with a bit of stitching inspiration. Melissa was so kind in chatting with everyone about stitch selections, fiber choices and finishing options - it was a real treat to hear her suggestions. We also had a little "show and share". Customers brought in their finished projects and we all had a great time "oohing and aahing" over their hand stitched art. If you click on over to our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151998553523056.1073741828.99087023055&type=3">Facebook page</a>, you will be able to see all the photos from our wonderful afternoon.<br />
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Before wrapping up this post, we have to ask...how are your needlepoint projects for Christmas coming along? It may seem like it's a long way off, but Christmas is actually less than 6 months away. YIKES! Our finishing deadline for Christmas is earlier this year than ever before! All items that you wish to have back for Christmas must be turned in by <b>September 6</b> (sorry, no exceptions). There is still plenty of time to stitch, but now is definitely the time to get started. Whether you're creating a keepsake treasure to add to your holiday decor, or making a precious holiday gift, we have lots of terrific canvases from which to choose. Christmas ornaments, pillows, wall hangings, stockings, tree toppers, and more... we'll be glad to help you select the perfect project! See you soon... yarnshopgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06793944917572734143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4277979888789331406.post-54097862507013046122013-06-10T12:27:00.000-07:002013-06-10T12:27:47.705-07:00You Can Knit in the Summer!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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When the weather begins to warm up (as it has been doing here in Tuscaloosa) there is no need to abandon your knitting until cooler days and nights return! There are plenty of projects and yarns that are great to work with in the summertime, and of course it is never too early to start thinking about knitting Christmas gifts!<br />
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We encourage you to look to the smaller gauge yarns, like <a href="http://www.serendipityneedleworks.com/Store/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=70">Koigu</a>! Hand painted in small batches, you will love knitting with this superior merino yarn. This is an incredibly versatile yarn that looks great as socks, fingerless gloves, hats, baby items, cowls and shawls. 1-2 skein projects are portable and are great for knitting while you are traveling or just relaxing outside. They work up so quickly, too, that you are likely to find yourself unable to stop. (Kind of like those Lay's potato chips!)<br />
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The projects we have shared here are all free downloads on Ravelry. When you click each caption to download the pattern, we hope you will take a moment to join us in our <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/serendipity-stitchers">Serendipity Stitchers</a> group. Read about our <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/serendipity-stitchers/2590064/1-25">Summer Sweater Knit-Along</a>. Meet <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/serendipity-stitchers/2595738/1-25#2">Baby AL</a>, the first of our ever growing herd that we want to send to Moore, Oklahoma as part of "Elephants Remember Joplin". Share what you're making right now - we'd love to see your latest PIP (project in progress)!<br />
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We would also like to invite you kick off your summer knitting by joining us this week as part of <a href="http://www.serendipityneedleworks.com/Store/pc/viewContent.asp?idpage=8">World Wide Knit in Public Week</a>! We will have all kinds of fun activities at the shop every day to celebrate. The overall theme of the World Wide Knit in Public event is to promote better living through stitching together, so come to the shop and knit with us! This is a great chance to introduce a friend to knitting as we will be teaching people how to knit. When you knit in public this week, be sure to snap a photo! Send it to ellen@serendipityneedleworks.com with WWKIP picture in the subject line. We will share the photos on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SerendipityNeedleworks">Facebook page</a> and in our <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/serendipity-stitchers">Ravelry group</a>. The photo with the most likes / loves will win a great goodie-filled project bag! What a great way to kick off summer, don't you agree? <br />
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Keep those needles busy! yarnshopgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06793944917572734143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4277979888789331406.post-65092209865522021392013-05-28T15:11:00.000-07:002013-05-28T17:13:19.948-07:00Texturally StitchingAs spring begins to turn into summer, do you ever notice how the landscape around us changes? Leaves are fully opened up on the trees and flower petals are opening up in a variety of shapes and colors. Let your surroundings inspire you to add some visual impact and drama to your project by working with textured stitches.<br />
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When knitting or crocheting, this can be as easy as working a ribbed stitch pattern or as complicated as intricate lace or cables. Consider the edges as a great place to experiment with texture. This <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baby-wrap-sweater">Baby Wrap Sweater</a> is adorable in squishy garter stitch and a delicate (but not difficult) ruffle, as shown in this shop sample. This same sweater made with an applied i-cord edging is perfect if you are looking for a more masculine item. The pattern calls for <a href="http://www.serendipityneedleworks.com/Store/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=70">Koigu yarn</a>, a wonderful fingering weight merino wool that is hand-painted in small batches. Baby items are great fun to work on in the warmer summer months as they are tiny and generally do not take a lot of time to complete!<br />
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Decorative needlepoint stitches can make your piece really pop! Just as when you first learned how to stitch, keep in mind that each starts and ends in a specific hole. Take care to think through your textured stitches as they may be worked over different numbers of canvas intersections, to see if they will work as full or partial stitches, and when you should work them. The end result is sure to give your piece dimension. Here we're sharing Esther's London Phone Booth ornament. Notice the stitches at the bottom, all those French Knots! Looks like a chilly night in London, doesn't it? If you need a quick refresher on how to work a French Knot, <a href="http://www.sublimestitching.com/pages/how-to-french-knot">here is a great stepwise tutorial</a>! <br />
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Until next time, happy stitching!yarnshopgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06793944917572734143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4277979888789331406.post-6201465420474343492013-05-16T11:26:00.000-07:002013-06-01T08:31:51.959-07:00Summer News & Events<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Can you believe that May is already here and half-way done? We hope all your projects have been tangle-free! It seems appropriate to take care of a little bit of spring cleaning here - we want to make sure you know that <span style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.serendipityneedleworks.com/">Serendipity Needleworks</a></span> is now operating on summer hours. From now until August 31, the shop is open from 10:00am until 4:00pm, Tuesday through Saturday! Thanks to the Internet you can stay connected with us, even when you can't make it in to the shop. You can check out <span style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.serendipityneedleworks.com/">our website</a></span>, stay up to date by <span style="color: red;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/SerendipityNeedleworks">liking our Facebook page</a></span>, following our <span style="color: red;"><a href="https://twitter.com/Yarnshopgirl">Twitter feed</a></span>, share your projects in our <span style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/serendipity-stitchers">Ravelry group</a></span> and find inspiration on our <span style="color: red;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/EllenMJohnson/">Pinterest</a></span> boards!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">While your calendar is still open, we hope you will pencil us in for a chance to learn something new! We have several <span style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.serendipityneedleworks.com/Store/pc/viewContent.asp?idpage=5">classes</a></span> scheduled. Just as a vacation is a great way to experience another location, classes are a great opportunity to dabble in a new craft. In June, we <span style="font-size: small;">are so excited for a very special event! Melissa Shirley will be here Wednesday, June 26<span style="font-size: small;"> for a <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.serendipityneedleworks.com/Store/pc/viewContent.asp?idpage=8">"Meet <span style="font-size: small;">and</span> Greet"</a></span> event<span style="font-size: small;">! Join us in extending a warm<span style="font-size: small;"> Southern welcome to Melissa as we spend the afternoon sharing stories<span style="font-size: small;">, tips, and creating new friendships!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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Happy 2013! I hope your year is off to a terrific start. Ours sure is! We spent a fun-filled week last week with American Needlepoint Guild Senior Master Teacher, Sandy Arthur. Sandy spent three days sharing her love of needlepoint with us - and teaching us all kinds of wonderful decorative stitches and how to use them to make our canvases come to life! One of my favorite things about Sandy is that she always shares ideas on how to implement techniques you learn in her class on future projects. Here's our group hard at work!
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B.J. is concentrating so hard...
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...and so is Jane!
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Here's a peek at the project in progress.
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Sandy advises Pride on where to start the next row of stitching.
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Alice T. is practicing the new technique she learned for creating life-like curls...
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..and so are Becky, Alice H., and Alesia.
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It began to snow...and snow...and snow...while we were all working so hard!
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We forged on, though, and Sandy explained how to work padded satin stitches in a curve to Alice H., Becky, Linda, and Susan.
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Donna is hard at work trying her hand at one of the myriad techniques that we learned from Sandy.
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Linda, Donna's sister, came all the way from California to take Sandy's workshop!
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And here's our happy group at Serendipity Needleworks at the end of the workshop (minus Pride and Alice T. who had to get on the road a little earlier in the day). It was such a wonderful three days - delightful stitchers, an awesome teacher, a darling project, and terrific food and true Southern hospitality at The University Club. What more could one ask?! Hmmmm, I think we'll have to do it again soon...say, in September?!!!
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Tuscaloosa is all a-buzz about this weekend's SEC Championship game in Atlanta. Everyone is decked out in their crimson and white, giant "A"s are everywhere, and we're ready to cheer the Crimson Tide to victory! The game kicks off at 3:00 p.m. CST and, well, we're adjusting our shop schedule accordingly. We'll be open from 10:00 - 3:00 on Saturday. Our holiday workshop schedule has been altered and you can view the new schedule <a href="http://www.serendipityneedleworks.com/store/pc/viewcontent.asp?idpage=27"><b>here</b>.</a>
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We just got a new shipment of Crimson Pride yarn in yesterday, so come on down and we'll help you choose a new project to work on during the game. We have LOTS of Alabama themed canvases for our needlepointers, too. Finally, our SALE ends Saturday, so be sure you come by and take advantage of the unprecedented savings!<BR>
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The hustle and bustle of the holidays is upon us! Take a 'time-out' from the frenzy and join us at Serendipity for some stitch therapy. Come down to the shop the first two weekends in December and learn a few new tricks - or get a gift project started. The cost of each workshop is $10 (+ materials) and preregistration is required. Space is limited to six participants on a first-come, first-served basis. (Please note that basic knitting and crochet skills are required for all workshops.)
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<b>Saturday, December 1</b>
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<b>Fair Isle Christmas Ornaments<i></i></b><BR>
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Learn the art of Fair Isle knitting on these simple Nordic inspired holiday ornaments.
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<b>Magic Three Yarn Scarf<i></i></b><BR>
<b>1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.</b><BR>
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Grab three fabulous and different yarns - or three colors of the same yarn - and off you go, making a magically easy yet complex fabric.
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This beautiful rippled stitch makes fun striped scarves or a lovely afghan - or both!
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<b>Granny Squares<i></i></b><BR>
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Bet you can't make just one - unless it's one really big one! A pillow is a great place to start and Noro's Silk Garden yarn takes all the guess work out of when to change colors.
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It's holiday's ultimate accessory: a capelet/cowl you can knit in an evening or two! Luxurious mohair and silk yarn makes this wardrobe staple extra yummy.
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Classically styled fingerless gloves are quick and easy to knit. Knit them in luscious cashmere for a real treat, or use a sturdy wool tweed for daily use - either way, they're sure to please!
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The knitting is as easy as pie - easier, actually. Once your knitted piece is fully felted, we'll help you simply cut your "dough" into jolly cookie shapes. Next, we'll help you decorate as desired with simple embroidery stitches. (Note: you must have your felted fabric ready to use for this workshop.)
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Do you know of someone in a wheelchair? Is there a nursing home in your area? Think about knitting some lap robes. They are simple and fast to do and will be greatly appreciated by the recipients.
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There are all kinds of patterns from which you can choose, but here's a really simple one for you to try...
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You'll need 350 grams of worsted weight yarn (approximately 700 yards) and US size 8 or 9 knitting needles. Cast on 96 stitches. Work in garter stitch (knit every row) for 32 inches (or until yarn is almost gone). Bind off loosely and work any loose ends into the lap robe.
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Making lap robes for others is a great group activity, too. Gather some friends (teach them to knit, if they don't know how) and enjoy the camaraderie that results when kindred spirits join together. You may choose to have a pastor bless the lap robes, including a small tag for the recipient that reads as follows: "This shawl was hand made especially for you. May you feel the warm embrace of our Heavenly Father as you wear it."
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We knit for others on the first Thursday afternoon of each month here at the shop and I invite you to join us. Our schedule will be a little different for November, though - we'll meet on November 14 (Wednesday afternoon) from 1:00 - 4:00 instead of November 1. I'll be happy to help you choose some yarn and help you get started...just come on down and join the fun!
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Until next time, happy stitching!
yarnshopgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06793944917572734143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4277979888789331406.post-92102985439698337232012-10-08T15:00:00.001-07:002012-10-08T15:00:16.996-07:00Bring on the yarn...cooler weather has arrived!
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Fall is a wonderful time of year - bright orange pumpkins and colorful gourds artfully arranged on bales of hay at the Farmer's Market, friendly ghosts swaying from crepe myrtle trees in the neighbor's yard, and the first whiff of woodsmoke. All of these things proclaim the season - and they make me want to knit and knit and knit!
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I'm not one of those "one-project-at-a-time" knitters. Nope...if I see something that I want to make, it's full speed ahead for me! I jump in with both feet and cast on with gusto, blissfully dismissing all of those other PIPs scattered around the house (and car, and shop...)! I know that I'll get back to them one day, but now - for this moment - my attention is on the delightfully springy and cheerfully colored bright blue yarn I'm using to knit our <b>Mystery Cowl<i></i></b>. I'm having a terrific time, so far. The pressure to finish is, somehow, diminished with this project. Perhaps it's because I only have one fourth of the instructions presented to me at a time and I feel that I can surely complete the required knitting before the next set of directions appears in my "in box" on Thursday. Whatever the reason, though, I'm happily knitting along on something that makes me smile every time I see it.
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Won't you join me? We'll meet at the shop every Tuesday afternoon (from 1:00 - 2:30) in October to work on our <b>Mystery Cowl<i></i></b>. You can participate from home, too, if that's more convenient. There really are no rules - just lots of fiber-y fun. You may call me at the shop (205-758-0108) if you want to join the fun. I'll be happy to help!
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Until next time...happy stitching! yarnshopgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06793944917572734143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4277979888789331406.post-87337395362555143172012-08-15T18:27:00.000-07:002012-10-08T14:22:41.049-07:00Can it be...summer is almost a memory?! We've had a tremendously busy summer at the shop and, alas, my blogging has suffered. I'm ever so sorry about that, dear friends, and will do my best to keep you in the loop, henceforward, on a more regular basis.
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Lots of stitching has been going on around our big farm table and I'm delighted to say that our needlepoint numbers continue to grow. We've added lots of new stitchers to our circle of Serendipity friends and invite you to come on down and join the fun when you're in the neighborhood. There's always plenty of room to pull up another chair - and our ginormous candy dish stays filled to the brim with an assortment of CHOCOLATE! (Who could ask for anything more?!)
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We have a couple of trunk shows in the shop now through the end of August. Princess and Me Designs and Winnetka Stitchery both offer a huge assortment of hand painted canvases from which to choose.
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Happy Stitching! yarnshopgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06793944917572734143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4277979888789331406.post-62099904151065587522012-05-09T08:03:00.004-07:002012-05-10T08:39:10.448-07:00Where did March and April go?!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Oh my stars...I can't believe that it's been so long since I last talked with y'all! Life does get busy, doesn't it?
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We received the Alabama map canvas that Raymond Crawford designed especially for us and I can hardly wait to begin stitching it. Jeanne, Kelly and I have pulled the fibers and my fingers are just itching to start. (The picture I've posted above shows all the luscious colors and textures we chose!) I'll keep you up to date on my project here with pictures and stitch selections, since so many of the canvases went to our out-of-town friends. We'll have ourselves an online stitch-along!
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Well, it's nearly 10:00 and time for another fun-filled day at the shop, so I'd better go and unlock the door. Have a great day and I'll see you again soon.yarnshopgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06793944917572734143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4277979888789331406.post-91728531511980784272012-02-14T18:02:00.001-08:002012-05-09T08:04:33.406-07:00Raymond Crawford at Serendipity Needleworks!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMjiVqTEtAPshUqbt0BQdNPn-0swi2vsbMZFbCJqIgKWimmpjWDH-LB2bLA9JVuVjsOzooxniYdBeu7Xxi6OyVZatc-Opo0bYzQwfU2AVI0C7Zw_p04KbEDJw2VegW3az0EaL1GS1wZ_H-/s1600/Raymond+Crawford.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="251" width="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMjiVqTEtAPshUqbt0BQdNPn-0swi2vsbMZFbCJqIgKWimmpjWDH-LB2bLA9JVuVjsOzooxniYdBeu7Xxi6OyVZatc-Opo0bYzQwfU2AVI0C7Zw_p04KbEDJw2VegW3az0EaL1GS1wZ_H-/s320/Raymond+Crawford.jpg" /></a></div><br />
Friday, February 17 <br />
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What a treat we have in store for us at the end of this week! Nationally renowned needlepoint designer and artist Raymond Crawford will be at Serendipity Needleworks on Friday, February 17 from 10:00 - 4:00. I hope you'll join us for a fun-filled day with him. We always have a ball when he comes to Tuscaloosa and I'm sure that this visit will be the best yet! <br />
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We'll have his latest masterpiece, our very own exclusive "Sweet Home Alabama", displayed for you to see and will be taking orders for the first shipment. It's definitely a piece that every stitcher with ties to our fair state is going to want!<br />
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Raymond graciously sent us a wonderful trunk show, too, and it's brimming with loads of his newest designs, as well as a delightful array of finished pieces that are guaranteed to inspire you! These jewels are all on display at the shop right now, so shop early for the best selection.yarnshopgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06793944917572734143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4277979888789331406.post-41408285283280462582012-02-05T14:30:00.000-08:002012-02-05T15:10:01.362-08:00Knitting Bliss Weekend!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkpZFu0cTAD09Hk-19dAMFikW02dnHkfctsXjPatREHnUQpf2Yafgk9y6cD8NOxBSV3o2QCcB_2opif9pP0fUiCRVa8JucwVO1jo0a5IAorn3UX9onAQHHxZU_NjXqC5yZPW2E1bE6Jhx9/s1600/Chris+Bylsma+Workshop+2012+034.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkpZFu0cTAD09Hk-19dAMFikW02dnHkfctsXjPatREHnUQpf2Yafgk9y6cD8NOxBSV3o2QCcB_2opif9pP0fUiCRVa8JucwVO1jo0a5IAorn3UX9onAQHHxZU_NjXqC5yZPW2E1bE6Jhx9/s320/Chris+Bylsma+Workshop+2012+034.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705790827078115042" /></a><br /><br />What a wonderful time we had last weekend! It was filled with side-splitting laughter, exquisite hand painted yarn, lots of yummy food (including bowls and bowls of M & M's), expert tips and hints, as well as loads of inspiration from our guest instructor - and new dear friend, Chris Bylsma. We learned to think "outside the box" when it comes to choosing fibers for projects and we experienced - firsthand - the importance of gauge. Learning how to finish your hand knits with precision and finesse rounded out our time together. I've included some pictures from our fun-filled time together for you and hope you'll consider joining us in January 2013 for our next Knitting Bliss Weekend!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0TLnZCb9-AFwKglIlkp5yqaY7KELbTOc6TNpyDZLOD-b4k8oNikEQ5Y2M5fTUbSpsrmr9TX24g3rxaORwMnQP_p61avGCLonPa_9tvaenwQXD8SjtWnlwKESZvMFSDcMeZJd0TZg8lTKX/s1600/Chris+Bylsma+Workshop+2012+010.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0TLnZCb9-AFwKglIlkp5yqaY7KELbTOc6TNpyDZLOD-b4k8oNikEQ5Y2M5fTUbSpsrmr9TX24g3rxaORwMnQP_p61avGCLonPa_9tvaenwQXD8SjtWnlwKESZvMFSDcMeZJd0TZg8lTKX/s320/Chris+Bylsma+Workshop+2012+010.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705788222633879922" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhci5PIqxVCry0DaM3yzNnP09qjqxr2UVi5EaJ6aZHgRGi9Y5cY5wNNyFlKm7quqT7ZKFtXjbycqmLRk25PKrAjpGV2zf7rX6iQe74qwcIUKzCNsZksKV3VzZyg1B7Xk3ZTd0-Z8IfraUKy/s1600/Chris+Bylsma+Workshop+2012+012.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifheight: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb6quJnTl5OJRUj6eWKGt2oRt0DdsAge5CoQB2noag55wwWqM6knG1gqi-bFwXBrWzjEcMVWkAin3dUhRAsdjERHHgSQF1BZz391M1i-9_rKnZjfcT-6tIUg4nO7Yw-W8EX5QpKhGLiJTW/s320/Chris+Bylsma+Workshop+2012+024.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705789650841832610" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-yl4_rkjU07crodl1dcbPuBBgke8nFb0IdWlBAJNOE9bxdDxGmBxfqCnFe8VqXN894L-MM_Dei8hWO_f3nWlPy14CHPQSvU8XAEauaM9Jr8vfy-wsrfEietScyZgrVy9bucIZghokUjpe/s1600/Chris+Bylsma+Workshop+2012+029.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-yl4_rkjU07crodl1dcbPuBBgke8nFb0IdWlBAJNOE9bxdDxGmBxfqCnFe8VqXN894L-MM_Dei8hWO_f3nWlPy14CHPQSvU8XAEauaM9Jr8vfy-wsrfEietScyZgrVy9bucIZghokUjpe/s320/Chris+Bylsma+Workshop+2012+029.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705790079870029810" /></a><br /><br />Visit our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150736902413056.493692.99087023055&type=1">Facebook</a> page for more photos from the weekend with Chris.yarnshopgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06793944917572734143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4277979888789331406.post-8039153225392140582012-01-25T12:59:00.001-08:002012-01-25T13:22:59.411-08:00Crimson Pride!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuLVJ0UFpDJWr296uHjPZVExjkRBCLo7idFWBN465Qw5XWg-PtB7V-0oD1nyJ-gQ296pfFUNET0eu0X5po1AlNge8OaWHWdOJibbOg8M9DVGaFV1XKwwdNDZrZqOJrWydrk1y5-w5BiddQ/s1600/Crimson+Pride+Yarn+004.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuLVJ0UFpDJWr296uHjPZVExjkRBCLo7idFWBN465Qw5XWg-PtB7V-0oD1nyJ-gQ296pfFUNET0eu0X5po1AlNge8OaWHWdOJibbOg8M9DVGaFV1XKwwdNDZrZqOJrWydrk1y5-w5BiddQ/s320/Crimson+Pride+Yarn+004.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701681711468686834" /></a><br /><br />I finished my Roll Tide Ruffles scarf and wanted you to be the first to see it! It required a lot of knitting, but it was very simple to do - as long as you keep up with your row count. In fact, I actually got it done in about a week, only knitting on it in the evenings after work. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYe1PGN-dSxfI8lco-ajgmhlFh7KUP2UsN-7_e3pPf0UKIX8VKc3rYfufrnMktzJRw-36aON07XPSQFVYoCs9PLsmYAyT7FMrqBoNIxpLXHexz5p6RFWCXDt4NtjuhNKEG08RSKi9bl7um/s1600/Crimson+Pride+Yarn+003.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYe1PGN-dSxfI8lco-ajgmhlFh7KUP2UsN-7_e3pPf0UKIX8VKc3rYfufrnMktzJRw-36aON07XPSQFVYoCs9PLsmYAyT7FMrqBoNIxpLXHexz5p6RFWCXDt4NtjuhNKEG08RSKi9bl7um/s320/Crimson+Pride+Yarn+003.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701682194043482802" /></a><br /><br />Here's our Tidal Wave scarf, the scarf kit we designed for the 2009 National Championship. I thought you might like to see it, too! We love our Crimson Tide around here and are so proud of their accomplishments. <br /><br />Both kits are available in our <a href="http://www.serendipityneedleworks.com/store/pc/viewcategories.asp?idcategory=27">online store</a>.<br /><br />Be sure and visit the blog next week for pictures and stories from our wonderful weekend of knitting bliss with <a href="http://www.serendipityneedleworks.com/store/pc/viewContent.asp?idpage=8">Chris Bylsma </a>that we're hosting this Friday - Sunday!yarnshopgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06793944917572734143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4277979888789331406.post-4878634088976912112012-01-13T07:56:00.001-08:002012-01-13T13:42:39.515-08:00Knitting for the Weekend!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEra4SYNld21DymRyf3y1dpdJM76nes6QK8sqXWs7Xn-hOKwgwmiGxcv4YcKmYIte6JPq-EzzuVJs9ImbvORYiwVvX8TwcKs0e2Tuuj9rruVG1634iPoD96raKI_wdCV6I1A7ZQN2ia0p0/s1600/Barb%2527s+Koigu+Ruffle+Scarf.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEra4SYNld21DymRyf3y1dpdJM76nes6QK8sqXWs7Xn-hOKwgwmiGxcv4YcKmYIte6JPq-EzzuVJs9ImbvORYiwVvX8TwcKs0e2Tuuj9rruVG1634iPoD96raKI_wdCV6I1A7ZQN2ia0p0/s320/Barb%2527s+Koigu+Ruffle+Scarf.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697233461442124354" /></a><br /><br /><br />This weekend is a long holiday weekend for many of you, and what could be better than spending three blissful days with a new knitting project?! I already have my new project picked out and, of course, it's in celebration of the 2011 National Championship that the University of Alabama secured this past Monday night. <br /><br />I've wanted to make the Churchmouse Yarns pattern, Barb's Koigu Ruffle Scarf (pictured above), since I first saw it and, thanks to the suggestion of our Serendipity friend, Barbara M., I've decided to jump in and give it a whirl. Here's a picture of our Crimson Pride sock yarn.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb_QEADl8acpK7s43LacPbtt509ofIGetnf58sHcLJjffvvo0MUa2PpP4ZAhaoIe9AgQs7bETuRbKgh-Uz0i59ih4Zs6SNO6fmFz0NkxKMOWhw3rhh1aiZ4xSOtpaQrXtYC9uai3MSZfdY/s1600/Crimson+Pride+Sock+Yarn.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 192px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb_QEADl8acpK7s43LacPbtt509ofIGetnf58sHcLJjffvvo0MUa2PpP4ZAhaoIe9AgQs7bETuRbKgh-Uz0i59ih4Zs6SNO6fmFz0NkxKMOWhw3rhh1aiZ4xSOtpaQrXtYC9uai3MSZfdY/s320/Crimson+Pride+Sock+Yarn.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697234485611313666" /></a><br /><br /><br />I'll keep you posted on my progress here on the blog. You're invited to join the fun, too, if you'd like. <a href="http://www.serendipityneedleworks.com/Store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=3364">You can purchase a kit on our web site</a>.yarnshopgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06793944917572734143noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4277979888789331406.post-23036376498318594172012-01-09T12:30:00.000-08:002012-01-09T13:02:46.861-08:00"Home for the Holidays"...the canvases!I hope you enjoyed a weekend filled with all kinds of fiber-y fun! Your positive response to "Home for the Holidays" continues to delight all of us at the shop - and Julia and Melissa, too, I'm sure! A few folks wondered which canvases were included in the set, so I thought it would be fun to share them with you here. The first ornament is the snowman and, as you already know because you've seen him, he's reeaaalllly cute! <br /><br />Pictures of the rest of the ornament canvases in the series are posted for you below. Feel free to call me on our toll free line at (888)248-4743 if you have any questions or would like to join the fun!<br /><br />February's Canvas - Snowflake Stocking<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMAW0bEYE9bp2S6TdvEjC9087i2THPc5iii15Wv2pLDJxs6khBTFLps2VrUFB827OzjAsjsMF5g5Rnty2ED3EyZcMuoiPdbIXfxUR3sRHJcxlul5953h9aQblLJOIVjp61Z8P9zRvAtrTI/s1600/Home+for+the+Holidays+-+February.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 288px; height: 288px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMAW0bEYE9bp2S6TdvEjC9087i2THPc5iii15Wv2pLDJxs6khBTFLps2VrUFB827OzjAsjsMF5g5Rnty2ED3EyZcMuoiPdbIXfxUR3sRHJcxlul5953h9aQblLJOIVjp61Z8P9zRvAtrTI/s320/Home+for+the+Holidays+-+February.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695736732099712834" /></a><br /><br />March's Canvas - Toasty Mittens<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6giUc5L1qTu60On-L5IyGB21zX5fcPbOhB4w4wzU67yt63U-TxeVaSQ1FLQ-kJNasDs-qWWF2APgLr-JytbFRGk5lqJUCBzj-wYS8xEqM2M76bt9_Tr1BKuwa7zWxPaph2Gt4QafUnmvN/s1600/Home+for+the+Holidays+-+March.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 288px; height: 288px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6giUc5L1qTu60On-L5IyGB21zX5fcPbOhB4w4wzU67yt63U-TxeVaSQ1FLQ-kJNasDs-qWWF2APgLr-JytbFRGk5lqJUCBzj-wYS8xEqM2M76bt9_Tr1BKuwa7zWxPaph2Gt4QafUnmvN/s320/Home+for+the+Holidays+-+March.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695736848969870194" /></a><br /><br />April's Canvas - A Cup of Cocoa<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgif_rcKf1TCqhn-xiMD1X0bkjCD2cxnVw7LMtTMgiWicT9Qa9b4RZ0sTEJLhWkbi68Y_8yM0DxBQVM4C2hxHmJTMPgEmBkaif_xI75vFXgpRjLgOtqn-xuulFFqHcWRnbkdqy7CQXq2eym/s1600/Home+for+the+Holidays+-+April.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 288px; height: 288px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgif_rcKf1TCqhn-xiMD1X0bkjCD2cxnVw7LMtTMgiWicT9Qa9b4RZ0sTEJLhWkbi68Y_8yM0DxBQVM4C2hxHmJTMPgEmBkaif_xI75vFXgpRjLgOtqn-xuulFFqHcWRnbkdqy7CQXq2eym/s320/Home+for+the+Holidays+-+April.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695737018745187506" /></a><br /><br /><br />May's Canvas - Gift of Joy<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZJNMTTkCZo7xItMlDB00bUb7hyR7LPHDYnYM_trt9tVvqa33WdyF76dBXKuQeVe3KkSgNt9OAswv5sSAqJ2r6Bqeo9qbWv0zZMKNusDQ95eL3iH6njbQkQ1MYoiVgB_U12gfKN93-IIfA/s1600/Home+for+the+Holidays+-+May.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 288px; height: 288px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZJNMTTkCZo7xItMlDB00bUb7hyR7LPHDYnYM_trt9tVvqa33WdyF76dBXKuQeVe3KkSgNt9OAswv5sSAqJ2r6Bqeo9qbWv0zZMKNusDQ95eL3iH6njbQkQ1MYoiVgB_U12gfKN93-IIfA/s320/Home+for+the+Holidays+-+May.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695737121228884258" /></a><br /><br />June's Canvas - Ho, ho, holly!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB2a44gHSqm8pJBAxaj_0tiq6ybOPqSr4iiD1j_ZA5jq9obedNiYmy6KSQnlW7S3vwQrzEULY9AFoQESj1kcAAobo5I1yXBnMqBQ1qsrICSoxsXXibA9xyMiOH5QWiWbO7yH2M8N1hk0M5/s1600/Home+for+the+Holidays+-+June.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 288px; height: 288px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB2a44gHSqm8pJBAxaj_0tiq6ybOPqSr4iiD1j_ZA5jq9obedNiYmy6KSQnlW7S3vwQrzEULY9AFoQESj1kcAAobo5I1yXBnMqBQ1qsrICSoxsXXibA9xyMiOH5QWiWbO7yH2M8N1hk0M5/s320/Home+for+the+Holidays+-+June.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695737239119466946" /></a><br /><br />July's Canvas - Wacky Christmas Tree<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-DSKvn1i2Yua19meEDWOaBHQU__jDpJd7mR1YGlpP8tSyfKNHW7yN_1KH_a6CUlytSENiiBcxRarOtvEJjJ_hQ3rXy0Q0dPw83CoEbCo0XEJrFTsQy_vdQP79GUST6FPwYqIMl571fthn/s1600/Home+for+the+Holidays+-+July.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 288px; height: 288px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-DSKvn1i2Yua19meEDWOaBHQU__jDpJd7mR1YGlpP8tSyfKNHW7yN_1KH_a6CUlytSENiiBcxRarOtvEJjJ_hQ3rXy0Q0dPw83CoEbCo0XEJrFTsQy_vdQP79GUST6FPwYqIMl571fthn/s320/Home+for+the+Holidays+-+July.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695737380503011106" /></a><br /><br />August's Canvas - Mr. Claus<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdMX68qCD4xXBVxhCUv0XKXxOCVDldMk416czsemL2tbUyOwNw4aXd9Qd9sCITMDwyVqdBme_oaKNJkHEUHqpwBLAdBSOmjp_AxwbdR42ux9YKVFcNSuhTKIqC1ruAuEgqvF7AZVFg9P6i/s1600/Home+for+the+Holidays+-+August.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 288px; height: 288px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdMX68qCD4xXBVxhCUv0XKXxOCVDldMk416czsemL2tbUyOwNw4aXd9Qd9sCITMDwyVqdBme_oaKNJkHEUHqpwBLAdBSOmjp_AxwbdR42ux9YKVFcNSuhTKIqC1ruAuEgqvF7AZVFg9P6i/s320/Home+for+the+Holidays+-+August.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695737458998634098" /></a>yarnshopgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06793944917572734143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4277979888789331406.post-24310657575007566342012-01-05T18:03:00.000-08:002012-01-05T18:36:10.969-08:00Home for the Holidays - 2012 Ornament Club<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_elFSisBbi80YwJABT1oaGLCPJ2NdDgjEjuFeeOkYhFIrWWDf-uFGJTKxZbHZP9F20P0YBq4IU3SWKiFcxK-xpJSdQPVSH-L2i6W10Vo0k31bXwFvTqqld9F8YkWt_w4xCyoZ1PgH3_Re/s1600/1292440559_24384.f_gallery_gr.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 288px; height: 288px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_elFSisBbi80YwJABT1oaGLCPJ2NdDgjEjuFeeOkYhFIrWWDf-uFGJTKxZbHZP9F20P0YBq4IU3SWKiFcxK-xpJSdQPVSH-L2i6W10Vo0k31bXwFvTqqld9F8YkWt_w4xCyoZ1PgH3_Re/s320/1292440559_24384.f_gallery_gr.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694341470514370722" /></a><br /><br /><br />Happy Thursday!<br /><br />I'm so glad that you love our "Home for the Holidays" ornament club as much as I do. Julia did an awesome job with the stitch guides for these cutie pie ornaments and I know they're going to be loads of fun to stitch. <br /><br />I'm still working with our web site manager on the best way to handle online registration for the club, so, here's the deal...you may call the shop on our toll free line and we'll share all the details with you on how to start receiving your ornament kits. Serendipity Needleworks is located in Alabama. That's in the Central Time Zone - same as Chicago, New Orleans, Dallas, and all kinds of other cool places. ; ) The shop is open from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and we'll happily answer all of your questions when you give us a ring at (888)248-4743. <br /><br />The first ornament in the series is the happy little snowman pictured above (and on the last post, where he's shown already stitched.) His "bags" will be packed and he'll be shipping out on January 17. There are a total of 8 ornaments in the series and one will be shipped each month, so there should be plenty of time to get them finished for the upcoming holiday season. Our finishers will be delighted to wave their magic wands over your stitching, if you need help turning them into ornaments. (We'll share the details with you - just ask about finishing.) <br /><br />Again, thank you for your overwhelming response to these darling gems for your tree. <br /><br />Have a wonderful evening and, until next time, happy stitching!<br />Ellenyarnshopgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06793944917572734143noreply@blogger.com0