Another Winner at Halcyon Yarn!

Congratulations to Nancy R. from Bakersfield, CA. She’s the winner of April’s drawing for a $10 Halcyon Yarn gift certificate.

Remember, you could be a winner too! Every time you place an order you’ll receive a  “WIN” Ticket to send in and be entered in our monthly, quarterly and year end drawing (see the link for complete details).

We have been looking at all our business decisions in this “green year” to be sure that we are being better eco-citizens, reducing, recyling, reusing in every aspect of our business including decisions as small as what kind of paper we print our WIN tickets on.

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Save $10 on Your Next Order

*Discount not valid on previous purchases or gift card purchases and is exclusive of sales tax and shipping fees. No cash value. Offer expires April 30th, 2012.

Who doesn’t want to save $10? Place an order of *$75 or more, use the code “shower” at check out and we’ll take $10 off. It’s that easy. But hurry. Don’t forget about classes too, a great way to learn something new while you’re  learning to save money.

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Hot Off the Press… Halcyon Yarn Equipment Catalog Volume XIV

Each and every Halcyon Yarn Catalog is a major undertaking. Our new Equipment Catalog Volume XIV is no exception.  We’ve spent hundreds of hours writing, photographing, cutting and pasting, editing and proofing in order to produce a catalog that is every bit as much a learning resource, as it is a shopping guide.

Our preview copies just arrived. How exciting! That means it will be appearing in your mailbox in the next few weeks. Keep a look out. We hope you like what you see. Don’t forget we print the Equipment Volume just once a year so please hold on to your copy and refer to it throughout the year.

If you are not on our mailing list or don’t get one soon, request one online, call 1-800-341-0282 or e-mail requests@halcyonyarn.com to receive a set of catalogs which includes our Equipment and our Yarn & Fiber catalog. Please note our Yarn & Fiber catalog is printed once each year in the fall.

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Australian Felt Maker and Teacher Martien VanZuilen Coming to Halcyon Yarn

Don’t miss an opportunity to learn from  Martien VanZuilen. We’re well acquainted with her remarkable teaching ability and the wonderful artistry of her work and with what a great time students have in her classes. Martien’s visits are always filled with great fun and phenomenal learning experiences. She seamlessly accommodates different levels of abilities and expertise, allowing both advanced or less experienced felters to benefit from her classes. You will be able to work at your own speed and hone your skills while getting Martien’s excellent guidance and suggestions to further develop your work. This year we’re thrilled to offer the following classes:

Multiple Resists & Repurposed Knitwear: Felt Adventures of the Irresistible Kind June 24-26, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM each day.

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Advanced Techniques in Hand-Felted Jewelry June 28-30, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM each day.

Class fee for each class is $300.00, OR $250.00 if registered before May 1, 2012. To receive the discount use code MVZ2012. THAT’S A $50.00 DISCOUNT ON EACH CLASS! Class fee does not include a small materials fee to be paid directly to the instructor. A list of additional materials and equipment will be sent upon registration.

For more information call Halcyon Yarn (1-800-341-0282 or 207-442-7909) or email classes@halcyonyarn.com.

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Did You Hear the News? Sari Ribbon Is Back!

Louisa Harding Sari Ribbon, a stunningly beautiful glitzy yarn that looks like a Sari on a skein, has always been a favorite among staff and customers alike. The multi-color combinations evoke images of exotic textiles from foreign lands. Imagine our disappointment last year when we learned it was no longer being made. Thankfully it was a short hiatus without this gem of a yarn. Sari Ribbon is back!

Sari Ribbon’s glimmering sparkle will add a bit of enchantment to anything you make. Weavers can warp or weave with it. Knitters and crocheters… think scarves and shawls… or add a bit of glamour by using Sari Ribbon as a trim. You can even go all out and make an entire garment.

To get you started, we’ve developed Oh So Sari Scarves! , a pattern for 3 quick to knit scarves, each requiring just one skein. Choose from lacey, diagonal and drop stitch styles. Order a skein of Sari Ribbon and the pattern is FREE!

Oh So Sari Scarves!

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Don’t Miss FiberME 2012, A Guided Tour of Maine’s Fiber Arts Community

Imagine spending 5 fiber filled days in the beautiful state of Maine this summer. Join us, August 6-10 for FiberME 2012, as we visit artists’ studios, spinning mills, fiber producing farms, beautiful galleries and educational centers, as well as enjoy a few traditional Maine summer activities! The FiberME 2012 tour is a great opportunity to meet new fiber friends, relax in the natural beauty of Maine and to inspire your passion for fiber arts. More about this fantastic fiber adventure can be found by visiting www.halcyonyarn.com, FiberME 2012. For additional questions contact Jane at Halcyon Yarn by calling 1-800-341-0282 or e-mail her at classes@halcyonyarn.com.

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Woven Treasures of Japan’s Tawaraya Work, New Exhibit at the Textile Museum

At Halcyon Yarn we love sharing our interests and passions for the fiber arts with our customers. As is common with people who share similar interests, there is always talk of new yarns, projects, books, classes, fiber fairs, exhibits and just about anything fiber related.

So here’s the most recent chatter …

The Textile Museum in Washington D C  is a real treasure and worthy of a visit anytime you’re visiting our nation’s capital. They recently opened a fantastic exhibit, Woven Treasures of Japan’s Tawaraya Work. Japanese culture and rich textile history come alive with this exhibit featuring the more than 500 year old Tawaraya workshop and its exquisite silk textiles. You’ll marvel at the 37 pieces, which include both fabric and garments. The exhibit ends August 12, 2012.

On a more local note, The 12th Annual Maine Fiber Frolic, will be held at the Windsor Fairgrounds, June 2 & 3, 2012. This fair celebrates the world of fiber, from its animals to its arts. If you visit you’ll find vendors, fiber workshops and demonstrations, a kids’ area, a fleece show and sale, a used equipment marketplace and fiber animals galore. It’s 100% fiber fun!

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And the Winners are…

Remember those  “WIN” Tickets you receive in your orders? Don’t forget to return them to us for an opportunity to win a Halcyon Yarn gift certificate. Once again it’s time to announce our most recent winners.

Congratulations to Caryl M. from Falconer NY. She’s the winner of Halcyon Yarn’s monthly drawing for a $10 gift certificate.

Congratulations to Cynthia W. from Lothian, MD. She’s the winner of our first quarterly drawing of 2012 for a $25 gift certificate.

Just think, you could be a winner too! Every time you place an order you’ll get a WIN ticket to send in and be entered (see the link for complete details).

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