Dog Days of Summer
Friday, July 23rd, 2010 Posted in Current Issue, General News | No Comments »I loaded the last newsletter to the brink with all my best travel projects (and the free shipping code “onthego”, good for ground shipping on orders over $50 through end of July); if you missed it, make sure and check it out if you are still planning a vacation and want to craft On the Go.
Here in Bath, we are in the last hot push of July. So for a Summer Refreshment, I went through the shop and gathered a bunch of delightful new things to tell you about. New yarns and new books have been arriving and here are some of our faves:
New England Knits It is Finally here – in stock. Interweave did a lot of pre-publicity about this book. We all saw it everywhere in print and couldn’t get our hands on it. Well, we have it now and it doesn’t disappoint. 25 New England inspired designs that are classic and elegant. It was worth the wait!
One More Skein Not completely new on the market but new to the store – this is my new favorite book. Always a fan of Leigh Radford, I gravitate toward her smart designs every time. Get this book now and map out you fall gift giving. Wonderful scarves, hats and trinket bags galore. Must-have book for the library.
Knitscene Special Fall 2010 Get this issue while it’s available. Smart and stylish accessories plus sweaters to love.
Products featured in this post:
New England Knits
One More Skein
Knitscene Special Fall 2010
New for Weavers
Friday, July 23rd, 2010 Posted in Current Issue, General News, New Items | No Comments »We are proud to be offering 2 new e-Books from the Handwoven Design Collection to add to your library: Handwoven Design Collection 11- Heirloom Table Linens - Handwoven e-Book , and Handwoven Design Collection #14 - Weaving for Baby - Handwoven e-Book . Don’t know about the e-books? We are printing them for you right here in the shop! Shop the entire selection here.
Favorite Scandinavian Projects to Weave 45 unique designs for the home in classic Scandinavian style. From towels, table linens, pillows to runners, mats and even a hammock, this is a book to get your weaving motor running.
Weaving for Beginners Brand new on the scene and an absolute must have for your weaving reference shelf. The title says ‘beginners’ but I have it on Good Weaving Authority that this compendium could be a little over the top for a true beginner. (I do not weave at all and I was reading through the book and learned more than I can tell you in this post due to the technical clarity and detailed illustrations.) This book is definitely encyclopedic in its scope written by a master.
Products featured in this post:
Handwoven Design Collection 11- Heirloom Table Linens - Handwoven e-Book
Handwoven Design Collection #14 - Weaving for Baby - Handwoven e-Book
Favorite Scandinavian Projects to Weave
Weaving for Beginners
Time for KPP!
Friday, July 23rd, 2010 Posted in Current Issue, General News, New Items | No Comments »Knitting Project Planning Time! I have 3 fabulous yarns NEW to the store I want you to know about!! You will recognize the names and now you can get them here! Plan some fall projects now…
Lamb's Pride Superwash Worsted A super wash you can trust! 100% wool in wonderful colors. You asked for it by name and now we have it.
Cascade Baby Alpaca Chunky Now stocking the Cascade Baby Alpaca Chunky in 20 rich colors.
Cascade Eco Wool This yarn is an amazing deal. 100% undyed Peruvian Highland Wool in a 478 yard skein! I am SO happy we can finally offer this yarn to you! I am making the cover vest on another new book Blackstone Tweed #298 out of Eco Wool. For up to size 44″ it only takes 2 skeins!
Remember:as our July reward to you, any order for $50.00 or more will get you free shipping through July 31! (Applies to US Ground shipping only.)
Simply order $50 or more in product and enter the code “onthego” for free US Ground shipping.
Products featured in this post:
Lamb's Pride Superwash Worsted
Cascade Baby Alpaca Chunky
Cascade Eco Wool
Blackstone Tweed #298
Are You Crafting On the Go?
Monday, July 12th, 2010 Posted in General News | No Comments »It is High Summer all over the place and I’m thinking that you are all either doing some traveling or planning on doing some traveling. So I have been working hard to come up with some groovy travel projects for you to tuck into your craft bag or trunk – Weavers, I am hitting you first!
Get yourself a Rigid Heddle Loom and never be without your weaving again. Small, lightweight and portable, rigid heddle looms are a dream for the Weaver On the Go. Choose weaving widths from 10″ to 18″. Scarves and table linens will be at your fingertips wherever you are. The Glimakra Emilia is Michael’s favorite new loom but check out the Schact Cricket Loom too. Great price for a starter loom: learn the basics then pass it down to the next novice in your family. Perfect size to leave at camp or Grandma’s house all year.
Glimakra Emilia 18" Rigid Heddle Loom Glimakra Emilia 13.5" Rigid Heddle Loom
Schacht Cricket Rigid Heddle Loom
Try these titles if you need pointers: Hands On Rigid Heddle Weaving Textures and Patterns for the Rigid Heddle Loom
Spinners need not feel left out either! Order up the Ashford Joy Spinning Wheel, Double-Treadle for an affordable compact solution to Spinning On the Go.
Have Crochet Hooks and Will Travel? Take the classic Granny Square to a whole new level with this terrific book Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs . Pack a bag with lots of yarn bits in different colors then get busy crocheting motifs in all shapes and sizes. Play with color while making circles, triangles, stars and more. When you get back home, you’ll be well on your way to a lap throw!
Keep Reading! It gets better…
Products featured in this post:
Glimakra Emilia 18" Rigid Heddle Loom
Glimakra Emilia 13.5" Rigid Heddle Loom
Schacht Cricket Rigid Heddle Loom
Hands On Rigid Heddle Weaving
Textures and Patterns for the Rigid Heddle Loom
Ashford Joy Spinning Wheel, Double-Treadle
Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs
On the Go Summer Sockapalooza and Scarves Too!
Monday, July 12th, 2010 Posted in General News | 1 Comment »Have a Summer Sockapalooza with all our new Sock Yarn Varieties! We all know socks are the ultimate travel project: one ball of yarn and some needles. Socks in the car, socks on the beach, socks are easy knitting anywhere. Then when the weather turns to fall, your sock drawer has new additions to keep your toes happy all winter! So peruse this page, choose a couple of colors and get that craft bag packed and ready to go.
Zauberball Crazy New Favorite in the Shop!! Tweedy, drifting color blocks keep this yarn interesting all the way down to your toes. NOTE: Always pull from the outside when knitting from one of these balls unless you are going to rewind into a center pull ball.
Step Easy Not feeling so crazy? Want a wonderful wash of color in your favorite shade? Choose this machine-washable jojoba and aloe-vera treated yarn for a pedicure every time you wear them! Wonderful for one-skein shawls too…
Zino This yarn is a wonderful answer to the over-twisting roughness of Kureyon Sock… Zino is a VERY soft single ply and has long color blocks with a slight halo in gorgeous color combos. And check out the price!
Fortissima Mexiko BOLD colorways that pattern and fair isle for you. All the gratification of color work without any of the hassle.
OR: Try on a summer weight scarf for the road trip.
Accordion Accent Block Island Blend This scarf is stylish, narrow and super easy to knit in a Halcyon Yarn Signature Fiber – Block Island Blend. Made from hemp, cotton and rayon it is never hot in your lap. Knitting this scarf will leave you wanting to make an entire garment out of Block Island. Scarf takes 2 mini cones. And it also looks great wrapped as a belt.
Talk about easy to knit On the Go: Spring Simplicity Cast on the full length of the scarf, knit 10 rows or so and bind off! Choose Debbie Bliss Eco Cotton for vibrant, soft summer weight color and pair it with self-striping Noro Chirimen and you are all set.
Fruit Caps for Kids On your way to visit Grandchildren? Knit an adorable fruit cap on the way. Instant Gift! Yarn recommendation: Debbie Bliss Eco Cotton Think strawberry, watermelon, blueberry, pineapple, pumpkin… Fruity and fun!
Trust me; you will want to know what’s next…
Products featured in this post:
Zauberball Crazy
Step Easy
Zino
Fortissima Mexiko
Accordion Accent
Block Island Blend
Spring Simplicity
Debbie Bliss Eco Cotton
Noro Chirimen
Fruit Caps for Kids
Debbie Bliss Eco Cotton
On the Go Kits
Monday, July 12th, 2010 Posted in General News | No Comments »3 Great Kits for in the car – keep the kids busy with weaving and potholder construction. Also 2 super wet-felting kits to play with once you have arrived! Just add soap!
Potholder Purse Kit - Florescent
Harrisville Cotton Potholder Kit
Read On – I’ve saved the best for last!!
Products featured in this post:
Schacht Mini Loom Weaving Kit
Potholder Purse Kit - Florescent
Harrisville Cotton Potholder Kit
Felted Soap Balls Kit
Felted Soap Stones Fiber Pack
On the Go Accessories… And Free Shipping Code!
Monday, July 12th, 2010 Posted in General News, On Sale | No Comments »NEW!! Debra has done it again. Combine a handy row counter and thread cutter into one terrific tool that looks like jewelry! Pick a color to match your beautiful Debra’s needle gauge and you are covered On the Go. Also makes a great gift for the knitting friend who has everything. Debra's Garden Row Counter/Cutter
5" Clear Fibersphere Yarn Ball 5" Pink Fibersphere Yarn Ball Indispensable for traveling. Contain yarn balls that want to fall apart or hold your your new Zauberball, pull from the outside sock yarn. The Fibersphere makes any bag a knitting bag – yarn won’t catch on other belongings ever again.
Clear Vinyl Project Bag 9"X11"X3" gusset Better yet, put your yarn in the Fibersphere and throw the whole project in this handy clear vinyl zip-up project bag!
Della Q - Rosemary Bag - Red Della Q - Rosemary Bag - Brown Della Q - Rosemary Bag - Seafoam Della Q - Rosemary Bag - Pink This gorgeous dumpling shaped silk bag is Perfect for On the Go one skein projects. Think socks: this bag will hold the ball of yarn, the in-progress sock and small sock accessories too. Light, compact and beautiful; fits right inside your tote.
The Nantucket Iddy Bagg - Purple The Nantucket Iddy Bagg - Pink/Lime The Nantucket Iddy Bagg - Rust Smaller version of the Original Nantucket. Great for travel, lightweight and full of pockets. Load it up and everything will be at your fingertips!
So, go ahead and enjoy a trip, your summer, and fiber arts!
As our reward to you, any order for $50.00 or more will get you free shipping through July 31! (Applies to US Ground shipping only.)
Simply order $50 or more in product and enter the code “onthego” for free US Ground shipping.
Thank you for your business and Happy Traveling!
Products featured in this post:
Debra's Garden Row Counter/Cutter
5" Clear Fibersphere Yarn Ball
5" Pink Fibersphere Yarn Ball
Clear Vinyl Project Bag 9"X11"X3" gusset
Della Q - Rosemary Bag - Red
Della Q - Rosemary Bag - Brown
Della Q - Rosemary Bag - Seafoam
Della Q - Rosemary Bag - Pink
The Nantucket Iddy Bagg - Purple
The Nantucket Iddy Bagg - Pink/Lime
The Nantucket Iddy Bagg - Rust
Kinda Silly… But Fun! TP For Fiber Arts…
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010 Posted in General News, New Items, Notes | 1 Comment »I’m a little worried… Just as we’re starting to have fun making videos, we’re going to get very busy putting together the next Yarn Catalog… Now, don’t get me wrong, working on the yarn catalog is fun too! But making a short on using toilet paper rolls for fiber arts was definitely a hoot. We might even have to produce an “outtakes”… We have more fun(ny) ideas so will try to keep rolling on them, time permitting. Anyway, in the mean time check out Gwynn and Kendra’s most recent video tip:
Useful toilet paper rolls… Yarn and fiber arts tips! from Halcyon Yarn
Some people had trouble with Vimeo video not loading, usually a page “refresh” fixed it, but if not you can see the same Useful Toilet Paper Rolls video on youtube!
