Interweave Press produces some of the most popular books, magazines and dvd’s in the fiber world today. To show their support for independent retailers, from now until December 31,2011 they are offering you a $5 rebate on products with the Interweave logo. That’s right, receive $5 for buying that book or dvd you’ve wanted or an issue of your favorite magazine like Handwoven, Spin-Off, Interweave Knits or Interweave Crochet. Good thing the offer is limited to 1 coupon per product and per person or else you might find yourself going a little crazy.

To receive the rebate, simply print and complete the rebate coupon, and send it along with the original store receipt (or photocopy) to Interweave Rebate Program, 201 E Fourth Street, Loveland, Colorado 80537. For more details, see the press release from Interweave.

Just a reminder that we have fun scavenger hunts (with free shipping rewards!), perfect-presents discounts, big-project-weekend deals, and more through the end of the year. Deals change every two days or so, so check in frequently for what’s new!

“40 days to the next 40 years!” Take advantage of our upcoming advent calendar. It’s packed with special deals and a finale of huge prizes to ring in the new year!

2011 has been a wonderful year for Halcyon Yarn. It has marked 40 years in business, our Ruby Anniversary. Throughout the year we have celebrated with special offerings, events and limited edition products. Help us wrap up our year long celebration in style and usher in 2012 by joining us for our 40 day advent calendar countdown.

Starting Tuesday November 22, Halcyon Yarn will begin counting down the last 40 days of 2011. Just as with traditional advent calendars, we’ll offer surprises each day in the form of discounts, deals and rewards on some of your favorite items. To take advantage of these specials offers you must know the advent code of the day. Simply visit our home page www.halcyonyarn.com and click on the 40 Day Advent Calendar Countdown icon to view the special that day and receive the advent code. The information will also be posted in the store for those of you fortunate enough to stop by in person. Each offer is good for a limited time. Once it’s gone, you’ll have to wait for the next surprise offer. It all culminates December 31 when we’ll have a huge grand prize drawing to celebrate the new year. Every purchase made using an advent code automatically qualifies you for the drawing. The more you shop the more you’ll save and the more chances you’ll have to win additional prizes!

Remember – each code is only good for purchases made on that day and cannot be applied to previous purchases. 

Here’s what you can look forward to with the 40 Day Advent Calendar…

Mondays and Tuesdays are a Super Scavenger Hunt!

Each week on these days you’ll have to search out a different item based on our clue… when you find the item you’ll get that day’s advent code. Enter the code at check-out and purchases over $40 ship for free*!

*Offer good toward US ground or equivalent credit toward international or expedited shipping. Excludes floor looms.

Advent code is good for orders placed between 7:00 am Monday and 7:00 am Wednesday (eastern standard time).

Wednesdays & Thursdays are Quick Kits & Perfect Presents Days!

Mid week we’ll be giving you the advent code right up front. Use the code and you’ll receive 20% off our featured kit or gift idea. These are presents and projects for every craft and style. Several of these items will only be available as part of our advent events – you don’t want to miss these goodies!

Advent code is good for orders placed between 7:00 am Wednesday and 7:00 am Friday (eastern standard time).

Friday, Saturday & Sunday it’s time for some BIG IDEAS!

When you shop with the advent code on BIG IDEA weekends you’ll be rewarded with a gift now and big savings later! These are the days to make that splurge or plan that big project of which you’ve been dreaming! Whether you buy that one big ticket item or you put together just the right yarns for that amazing sweater or blanket you’ve been wanting to create – these weekends offer just the reason to do it!

All purchases over $100 will receive a high quality Halcyon Yarn Ruby Anniversary ceramic travel mug while supplies last. That’s a $15.95 value. PLUS….

• Spend between $100 – $149 and receive a $15 Halcyon Yarn Gift Certificate to be used Feb thru April 2012.
• Spend between $150 – $299 and receive a $30 Halcyon Yarn Gift Certificate to be used Feb thru April 2012.
• Spend $300 or more and receive a $50 Halcyon Yarn Gift Certificate to be used Feb thru April 2012.

Advent code is good for orders placed between 7:00 am Friday and 7:00 am Monday (eastern standard time). Big Idea orders receive only one gift certificate from the above denominations per order; i.e. a maximum of one $50 gift certificate, regardless of order total.

Grand Prize Drawing

In addition to all the great deals and savings you’ll find along the way, there’s even more to look forward to at the end our Advent Calendar Countdown! Remember, each time you make a purchase using an advent code you will be entered into our Grand Prize Drawing to be held December 31st, 2011 and announced on Tuesday January 2nd, 2012. With each entry you have a chance to win one of ten great prizes!

We’ll be giving away…

• 3 Ruby Eco-Bags containing a collection of Halcyon Yarn Signature Patterns plus a $50 Gift Certificate.
• 2 Sets of 4 Halcyon Yarn Ruby Anniversary travel mugs in a Ruby Eco Bag
• 2 Ruby Long Reach Project Bags made by Maine’s own Port Canvas Company
• 2 Yarn Store In A Box including a binder and sleeves
• 1 $150 Gift Certificate

Please remember whether you’re making your purchases online, over the phone or in person, you must use the advent code to be eligible for the special that day and to be entered in the Grand Prize drawing.

Come to our classroom at our store in Bath, Maine, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm to meet the Ashfords.

What’s all the excitement? Demos of Ashford products. Try them yourself! Ask questions. Engage in informal discussions. And of course, take advantage of special in-store savings.

Bring your own wheel if you want – any make. If needed we will give your wheel a quick tune-up and make minor repairs to Ashford wheels*. We’d also like to make it clear that you needn’t be proficient at any particular fiber craft to enjoy this event. Feed your curiosity about any of the fiber crafts for which Ashford makes equipment- spinning, weaving, felting.

There is no charge for this special day.

To read more about Ashford Handicrafts pick up the latest issue of Spin•Off,   Spin Off Fall 2011 , in which you’ll find a wonderful article titled “Behind the Scenes:  At Ashford Handicrafts”.

Spin Off Fall 2011

*repairs taking more than 15 minutes will need to be scheduled for another time.

Debbie Bliss Como has been discontinued from the supplier – Yes, discontinued. (And No, we don’t know why.) We found this out approximately 2 hours after our latest newsletter hit your desks. Which means we put Red Como on sale and then found out we can’t get anymore!!! The very short-lived sale was so popular that we are already sold out….

Here are the awesome reds that are ready for your needles at 40% off in Como’s stead. Just use the code “rubyreds40″ at checkout!

Peru Cascade Baby Alpaca Chunky Checkerboard Hat

So, we would like to offer you Peru   and Cascade Baby Alpaca Chunky in lieu of the discontinued Como. For the rest of January (through 1/31/11), the three red shades of Peru and the two red shades of Cascade Baby Alpaca will be 40% off. These are color numbers 17, 24, and 31 in Peru and 572 and 579 in Cascade Baby Alpaca. We love these 2 yarns because we have an in-house pattern that is made with them, Checkerboard Hat . Halcyon designed it herself and it is equally luscious on men and women.

*Keep in mind, as update   in all the other colors sells out, it will be gone forever. Stock up now in colors you love for those Alpine Toppers. (We are searching high and low for a good replacement for Como so all will not be lost.)

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Oops! Please note: There was huge demand, and the Red Como has Sold OUT. We have just learned that we can NOT order more. We offer our sincerest apologies – and are looking for options to re-stock or replace Como… Stay tuned for details!

UPDATE: We have MORE REDS on sale: Check out these reds and hats!

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For our Ruby January Special, we are offering Ruby Red (full Como line here: update ) to you for $5.70 a ball. That is 40% off the regular price! Resolve to finally knit that Alpine Topper Alpine Topper or Como Cuddler The Como Cuddler … or both!! And don’t forget the Family Favorite The Family Favorite Hat … Won’t you look smashing in Red for our Ruby Year!

These patterns are free with purchase of yarn; simply add both the yarn and patterns to your cart.

Debra's Garden Row Counter/Cutter

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.

5" Clear Fibersphere Yarn Ball 5" Pink Fibersphere Yarn Ball

Clear Vinyl Project Bag 9"X11"X3" gusset

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 update 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.

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So, go ahead and enjoy a trip, your summer, and fiber arts!

Thank you for your business and Happy Traveling!

Check out all the discontinued colors on sale. We’re linking to the regular yarn pages so  you can see all colors, the sale yarns are linked from there.  Get ‘em while you can!

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Heritage Sock Yarn

Heritage Sock Yarn

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Noro Silk Garden

Noro Silk Garden

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Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Baby

Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Baby

Grab a ball or two of Opal Sock Yarn and Kureyon Sock Yarn now for your summer sock knitting! You can’t beat the colors and at these prices it’s easy to get more than one! 50% off for Quick Clearance (making room for new sock yarn) – we have discontinued both lines so every ball must go. Don’t do socks? Knit up a quick and easy Gaia Shawl with a ball of Kureyon Sock Yarn. We’re letting this our to Twitter and Facebook first (it might not last long!) feel free to spread the word!

It is that time of year again!! When spring rolls around, the focus in a yarn shop shifts to “What yarns are we going to sell this Fall?” We find out which yarns the manufacturers are discontinuing, what colors they are getting rid of or changing and we decide which yarns didn’t sell last year. Who benefits from all this chaos? You do!! What we must get rid of, we put on sale! So here is the first round. Remember, some colors and quantities are limited. Order quickly for best selection.

Also, if you don’t already follow us on Facebook and Twitter, NOW is the time. Over the next few months we will be offering sales to Facebook Fans and Twitter Followers first – especially for limited quantity items which won’t last (and therefore may not make it into the newsletter) – so log on,  join in, and keep an eye out for updates!

Misti Cotton 263 The manufacturer will no longer be making this yarn. Wonderful worsted weight silk and cotton blend, machine washable.

Fez 272 Beautifully soft, worsted weight merino and camel blend.

Vintage 267 Noro gave this yarn one year and now it is going away. Get it while you can.