Just sittin' here thinkin'...

Hi all.  Well here we are and it is already in the 90s!  Can you believe that?!?!?  I know you think working with yarn is hot, but have you ever considered sitting in the air conditioning or under an outdoor fan to knit or crochet?  In the summer, if I am outside at a ballgame or just sitting outside, I try and work with cotton on a small project so that it won't have to sit on my lap while working on it.  Right now, I am working on spa cloths like a madman so that in the fall I will have plenty of them to sell at the fairs.  People are going absolutely crazy over these things.  Oh!  And I have come up with a cute little Kozy Koozie for all those 'sweaty' drink glasses, cans or whatnot.  Those things are great for not getting your lap wet when trying to get a little refreshment!  My friend Helen has made a whole bunch of them in different sizes and is going to use them at her new pool!  What a great idea.  I am making flowers and using buttons to put on them so anyone could tell which one is theirs.  Also a neat idea.

Here at Ewe Knit it is cool inside.  I know people have been on vacation and not a lot is going on in here right now, but I am bracing for when everybody gets back.  People seem to be on fire when they come back from vacation, wanting to start making gifts.  I think people are getting smarter since the economy went south.  More and more are making Christmas, Mother's Day, Father's Day and Birthday gifts instead of going out and just picking up the first thing they can find.  A handmade gift is the gift that keeps on giving.  It makes a difference when you have a gift that you know someone has put a lot of work and love into.  It's like having a hug every time you wear or use it.  A lot of kids are learning to knit and crochet.  My granddaughters, Megan and Abbie, are learning and this summer I will be also teaching them to sew.  What an honor for me to be able to do that for them.  I will give them a talent they can go through life using.  My grandmother Dewberry gave me a gift like that when I was little and I never forgot it.  She taught me to crochet when I was 6 and I have used it ever since!  I also started designing at an early age because I could not find patterns that I wanted.  One of my shawl designs is being sold all over the South West and I have sold about 900 copies of the pattern.  Reorders come in regularly, so it is great to have that exposure.  More patterns are being published every once in a while.  Lily's Pigtails Hat pattern is doing well, also.  You can see it on the heading for the blog. 

Lately with people traveling I have had a lot of visitors from all over the US and some from overseas.  It is so neat to meet people from other places.  They have different ideas and we all share things.  They go home with new ideas and I remain here with some new ones.  Win win...  Sometimes they even want to get on my email list just to see what is going on that they are missing.  Some come back year after year when they come through Carrollton.  Nice.

A lot of my people (customers, friends, new people) have been wanting me to put things online.  Well...fear of the unknown has been gripping me, but I have begun thinking about doing just that.  What do you think?  Should I?  Should I sell through my blog or set up a website or use Lily's Pigtails.com?  Decisions, decisions.  If you have any thoughts on the matter, let me know.  You can comment on this blog or email me at: eweknit@gmail.com.  I have a truckload of stuff at home and in a storage room that I could sell as well.  You just never know what is going to turn up in one of those boxes.  ha! 

That's about all I have for today.  Just sitting here thinking and thought I would share some of my thoughts.  Some of them are: Wish I could go get in the pool!  But, oh, well...I digress.  More for another day.

Have a wonderful day and stay cool.

Lin

Happenings at Ewe Knit

Hi everybody!  I guess you think I had fallen off the earth!  Well...sometimes it felt like I did.  For the past year and a half I have battled breast cancer; had double mastectomy; chemo; radiation and now having reconstruction surgeries.   I am ok now and going strong!  A lot of things have been going on here at the store.  We have been teaching a lot of classes; going to West Ga. Regional Library, Bremen Middle School for Georgia's 279th birthday celebration; Living History Day at Bremen; teaching more classes in the coming weeks at the library again; and teaching at the Alpaca Fiber Festival in Callaway Gardens in September...just to name a few. 

I would like to thank Ronda Cole for filing in for me during my surgeries, treatments and everything.  She has been a life saver and I love her dearly.  She is wonderful.  She knows about as much as I do about yarns, knitting, crocheting, etc and I trust her with all I have.  Thank you, Ronda.  Thank you, Sandy, for helping during my first surgery.  You, too, are wonderful and have helped me soooooo much.   Everyone has been so supportive and sweet.  Thank you for that.

March 29-April 2, we are having a Spring Fling.  For $25 and up purchases during that time, your name will be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift Basket!  You can enter each day if you'd like if you purchase $25 or more each day.  There will be  prizes, sales, etc.  Every year Stitches South causes us to have NO sales for about 2 weeks and all the Atlanta stores are banding together to host this Spring Fling.  This will counteract the loss of sales from Stitches.  Join with us for fun for this event.  

During the month of March, beginner classes (knit or crochet) will be $20 plus supplies instead of the regular $45 plus supplies , so take advantage of this great savings.  Call for an appointment soon.

More ruffle yarn has come in, so hurry by and get yours while there is still some yet.  Other stores cannot seem to get this stuff and I have been getting it since last August before anybody had heard of it.  Finally in about October, magazines came out with a pattern and pictures and people got the fever.  It is still going on and having fun doing the scarves. 

Come by and just check out what is new!!!!!!

Hi from Ewe Knit

Hi all.  Just got back from TNNA, the big market for retailers.  We had a blast and learned a whole lot while there.  It was in Columbus, Ohil at the convention center.  I took classes from Melissa Leapman, Debbie Macomber and Mike took a class on marketing through the internet and email.  I took more classes and will be telling you about them soon.  Got to spend time with Debbie Macomber, just sitting and talking about 'stuff' and knitting and writing books, you name it.  Her books are actually about her town where she lives.  All of her neighbors love the fact that they are "transparently" renamed in her books.  It brings lots of business to her town. 

 

Can you believe I finally got my sign up on the building?  I can't!  I finally look like I am in business!  A lot more people have realized we are here since it went up.  More new classes are coming.  I am working them up now.  We will have our regular Knit Night this coming Thursday at 6:30 right here on Cedar Street.  I hope you all can come out and work on your projects with us.  I am having a sale this week.  Come in and check it out.  I am not sure what ALL I am putting on sale, but thought it was a good time to have one.  People need to start working on their Christmas gifts, so it is a good time to have a sale!  A lot of things are changing around here, so you have to keep coming in to keep up with everything.  You just never know what is next!

Here is Kitty Hazelkorn explaining about her market bag.  She is a market bag queen!  She has a bag full of them and is selling them.  Woo Hoo!!!!!!  Great job, Kitty.

Beverly Dittmer will be spending more time in the store starting next week.  She has graciously offered her services as an intern to me and I am going to take advantage!  She is about to start her training for Master Knitter and wants to learn more about how the store operates, knitting and everything.  She's going to be a big help when I am swamped with classes and alterations and need a helping hand.  Thanks, Bev.

Here is Lily with her own pigtails now.  She's grown out of her little hat (at right).  I know you can't really see her tutu, but we are going to carry tutus in our little boutique that we are setting up soon.  Keep watching for what is happening on that and all classes, etc.  Pretty soon, I think she may learn to knit.  She had two of my giant needles yesterday trying to 'play' them! 

Remember, we are doing embroidery, sewing, alterations, knitting and crochet classes and who knows what else!  Even some macrame jewelry in the near future. 

Come in and sit a spell, knit or crochet a spell and get out of the HEATTTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We'd love to visit with you.

Stay tuned...

Happy Fathers Day to all the dads out there.

Lin

June 17th and more news

Hi all.

I hope you are enjoying your weekend and having an extra day off. I know I am going to enjoy the heck out of the 2, count 'em, 2 days I am taking off! After Tuesday, I hope Mike and I will be able to park in our garage again after about 3 years! When I moved Ewe Knit to the Trojan Center, I put all the stuff I had extra in the garage...where it is still sitting! This weekend (after I close today) will be spent sorting, packing and categorizing yarn, books, projects and put into the storage unit I just rented from J & J Storage! Then I will be able to just go to the unit, look for the right clear plastic box that I need to move back to the store and VOILA! I will have what I need. What a great idea! I know Mike will appreciate not having to go out in the rain to unlock and enter his car~!


This month (June) we will be having Knit Night on different weeks from the norm and it may continue thru July. We have been invited by Dorothy Pittman of Horton Books to come to the square on Thursday, June 17th to join the merchants for night in town. We are to bring our knitting or crocheting, chairs and have a Knit Night out there. It sounded like load of fun and when I ran it past the Knit Nighters last Thursday, we all agreed it would be a good thing to do. We will get more exposure and maybe meet some new people who didn't know we have a yarn shop in town! I appreciate Dorothy's invitation and hopes that we will get new customers out of this. She thinks it might be going on all year, but they are trying it out this summer.


In case of rain on that night, we are invited to move into the coffee shop right beside Horton's. Either rain or shine...we will still have loads of fun. Mark your calendars for more events on the third Thursdays, plus this one. Hope you all can come.


As you know, Mike and I will be attending the yarn market in Columbus, Ohio again this year. We went last year and met more reps and found more neat stuff. Thursday, the Sales Manager of Universal Yarns came down, checked out the shop and invited Mike and me to hang out with Debbie Macomber!!!!! I am scheduled to be in her class on Friday morning (I think it is) and Kathy said for us to come to the Universal booth around 2 where Debbie will be. Universal is selling her new yarn line and Debbie will be giving away patterns and signing them! Maybe I can get some pictures with her and bring them back to show you! Yay!


Come to the store June 10th, 11th and 12th and support Sandy and Ronda who will be having WAYYYYYYYYYY too much fun while I am away! Last year when I got back, Ronda wanted to know when I was leaving again so she could run the store again! Who knows...they might be having a party or something. I may never know! ha!


Book Night will be starting back up when we return. Our book nights are fun, because we listen to books on tape and sit there and knit or crochet, eat and have fun. It's not your regular book club thing. The first one will be A Shop on Blossom St because Debbie gave them to Kathy, the sales manager, and told her to give the extras to a shop or two. Well...we got one! I am going to try and get Debbie to autograph the box when I see her. I know you have probably already read the book, but hearing it is quite different!


I am still rearranging the wool room so that I can put my little boutique on one wall in there. More to come on that later, but I will be selling already made items for those who need a quick gift or who just doesn't want to have to make it! It's a win-win thing. I am also looking into selling on Facebook! There is an ap for that now and I am investigating it.

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Have a great holiday and I will see you next week.


Lin


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Knit Night, Classes and Stitches South

Stitches South and Knit Night and classes

Hey all. I started this note yesterday and got kicked off the computer! I will just try again. ha!


We went to Stitches South Saturday and Mike and I went back Sunday to talk to some of my reps about some neat stuff we want to do. All had a good time and I guess you saw my post that Bev Dittmer won one of the big prizes Sunday! That's great!


Art yarns was there and I talked with leslie, my rep and she is coming sometime maybe in June to do a workshop for us. They have more kits available and we are going to learn to do the process up to the washing and drying. The projects look like a lot of fun and they are really classy looking! We are going to do one of the easier ones first and then maybe have another class later in the summer. We will talk about the dates and I will get back to you.


More classes are coming. Next week May 4 Tuesday, 6-8, Wed May 5 10:30 - 12:30 or 2-4 Wow your friends! learn to make your own kids and yourself some shorts! Easy peasy class, ending with a pair of shorts. What could be better? Bring your own sewing machine, scissors, thread, tape measure, all accessories and the supply list we give you. Cost of the class is $35 which includes the pattern for the shorts or pants. You also learn to read a pattern.


Thursday, May 6 10:30 - 12:30 or 2-4 Learn to make the cute little pillowcase dress that is all the rage right now. This easy method will have you making a bunch of these little things and possibly selling them to friends! Bring your sewing machine and all accessories. Class list can be emailed to you when you sign up. Cost of the class: $30 plus supplies.


Coming in June: SUMMER CAMPS!!! Knit and Crochet! Also, SEWING


Also available, mother and child sewing. 2 hour class and you come out with something you have made. Sign up early for these classes before they fill up. Learn something you can actually use all your life!


Beginning Knitting: Tuesday, May 4 2-4 Cost: $35 for the first 2 hour class, plus supplies. Learn to cast on and knit and how to keep the sides straight. Come on and have some fun. Start making scarves for winter NOW.


Beginning Crochet Wed. May 5 2-4 Cost: $35 for first 2 hours plus supplies. Always wanted to know how to crochet? Well this class can fill the bill. learn to chain, single and possibly Double Crochet and how to make the edges straight. You CAN do it!


Want to start a project but have no clue where to start? We can make a class just for you! Sign up for a lesson and bring your project. The first class is $35 and $20 for the additional Lessons you might need. Friday, May 7 1-3 first lesson in Project Class. Call early to get your spot.


This Thursday, April 30 is Knit Night 6:30 - 8:30. Come on out and enjoy the fellowship. Bring a project that you can work on independently, without help and sit with us, talk, work on your stuff, and just plain have fun. You can even bring your charity stuff you are working on and do it here. Make this your Happy Place!


New yarn box just came in! I have ordered some really beautiful stuff. Come check it out!!!!!

Signs are up and we're having Knit Night. Stitches is Saturday, too

Well, the signs are up. Check out the new picture on the Ewe Knit page. There is a double-sided sign at the road, too. More is going to be done to that one, but it is up and that is what counts right now! High Definition Signs put them up yesterday.




This Thursday is Knit Night. Please come and knit or crochet with us. We have a great time! Also, Saturday is Stitches. Yay!!!! I need to have a count of all who will be going. My email is not letting me send out large mailings right now, so I have to depend on Facebook to help me out. If you are definitely going, comment on either my page or the store page. WE will meet here at 9 am Saturday morning. Bring enough money to get in and for lunch. Also, you will need money if you are going to make purchases.  Or...you can throw a sandwich in your knitting bag and you can eat with us there. This is going to be great fun and I hope you can make it!


In the coming days, I will be offering Spa Night. Anyone interested can let me know. I will teach you how to make spa products like: bath salts and soap and how to present them for a great, never to be forgotten gift for someone! And...you saved LOTS of money making it yourself. This is just one of several classes we will be having that are different. At the spa class, we plan on having some tea and crumpets (cookies) and just make a night of it. Stay tuned for more....


Shannon Dunbabin, owner of Cascade Yarn, came yesterday to see our store, take pictures, blog about us and then sat down and talked to us about yarn. She explained about how waslable wool is made. Some people think it is coated with acrylic...no...the little burrs are removed and that makes the wool not felt anymore. She explained that Knit Picks put out a release not too long ago and admitted that instead of taking these little thingeys off they just GLUED THEM DOWN! Yuk! No wonder it is not a good feeling wool! Anyway, some cheaper yarns are actually coated with stuff other than glue, but at some point the stuff will start to felt! Who knew? So, folks, it pays to buy good yarn. Right? Right!

We had a good time looking at all the beautiful yarn and talking. Shannon invited any of us who would like to for a visit to Cascade's booth. If anyone has made anything out of her yarns, bring it with you and she is going to take pictures of all the stuff you have made and post it on the blog! How fun!
Sorry you missed out on this little event yesterday. Bev Dittmer came and had a great time.


Come on over Thursday night and knit or crochet with us and just relax. That is the main reason, besides socializing, we have Knit Night. There are 5 Thursdays in the month so we will be having Knit Night Next WEEK, too! 2 in a row. Whooo hoooo. Come and check out the new yarn, too.

Hope you are having a good week. See you Thursday or before.


Lin

Stitches South, announcements and Knit Night

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Stitches South is coming to Atlanta again April 22-25! We had a blast last year and I know this year will be even better. Several people have mentioned that they want to go in a group. Well...if you are interested in being a part of that group, just let me know and I will start a list! How's that?!?!? The entrance fee is $8 at the door or you can to www.knittinguniverse.com/SMarket for more options. We will be going on Saturday, April 4th. This is a fun outing and you will enjoy it tremendously!

Some of the classes they are teaching at the market, I can teach you. In the past, I have offered classes almost exactly like these, so if you want to take the classes here...we can do it. The clases "A Taste of Bead Knitting", "ABC Stitch Markers", "Fobulous Fobs", "Knit One Below Scarf", "Simple Seaming" and more are among the classes I have offered in the past. They are fun and quick.

This year, instead of buying your summer clothes, why not learn to make them and show off your style! The sewing classes are fun, quick, easy and will have you up and sewing in no time. Call for more information or to schedule a class. Tired of paying those high prices for simple little cotton sweaters and tops? Why not learn to knit or crochet them and make your friends green with envy? You can create your own and add your own twist to them.

Want tio know how to knit? Well, you can do that, too! We can have a big class or a one on one...same price per student. That makes things easy. We Crochet TOO!!!! Call for a lesson...

Knit Night is this Thursday night. We have a ball at these things and we want you to come and have fun, too. Come on and bring whatever you are working on and join the fun! 6:30 - 8:30. Don't worry if you are a little late, we have people coming in early, some leaving early, and some who stay the whole time! We would love to have you.

New stuff is coming in all the time now. Needles and accessories just arrived Friday and beautiful yarn came in Thursday. More yarn is expected today or tomorrow from Universal Yarn. It's just like Christmas every time a box comes in! It's fun to see what all is in there.

TNNA is in June, so we will be seeing all the new stuff that is coming out for fall and winter seasons. Why not start your Christmas presents early and not have to rush like this year? I have classes of gifts you can make, stockings for hanging and not, LOTS of baby stuff and new and repeat books for making afghans and baby afgans on their way here! IT never ends.....

Come join us at Ewe Knit for fun and yarn petting. We also still do alterations of clothing and knits, so check that out, too.

Go to my website and check out the new look.  There is also a link to another blog that contains classes or lessons available.  There are more classes in this note, so sign up for them!

See you Thursday.

Lin

New stuff coming in and more classes@ Knit Night is Thursday the 28th

Hey there!  I hope you are all staying warm.  This is the worst stuff.  One day warm, one day cold, one day your head is nearly blown off by the wind.  I am ready for spring! 

Come to Knit Night this Thursday the 28th at 6:30.  We have such a good time and get to chill out away from troubles and worries.  Bring what you are working on and just relax.  We are still working on our projects for charities, also.  The chemo center, women's center, men's shelter, etc are needing stuff.  Bring in your charity things and get 15% off that day's shopping.  Not too shabby!  These items are appreciates so much and touch so many lives.  Thank you for participating!

Coming one day this week is the new Cascade Yarn order!  It's just like Christmas again when all the stuff comes in.  So much fun.   Certain books are still 50% off and selections of magazines are 30% off.  Come check them out before they are gone.  I was running out of room for more, so I had to get some cleared out. 

I am having a color knitting (Intarsia) class on Saturday at 1.  If you want to be in it, just give me a call!  Also, we have an intarsia knitting class on the 29th at 10:30.  Maybe one of these will be at a time you need. 
Monday the 1st at 10:30 or from 4-6 we are having the 30 minute skirt class.  Sign up early so you get a spot.  Also on the first at 6:30 we are having another pajama pants class.  This is a great beginner class.  It is a 2 parter, so the second one is the second.  The class is $50 plus your supplies.  We also have a pattern for $5 instead of $15 or 16!  Great savings.  On Monday the 8th is a Tote Bag class at 6 and at 10:30 is the magic pillowcase class.  Tues the 9th...Machine Basics and Reading a Pattern from 6-8 and the 30 MInute skirt is from 2-4. 

I am also teaching twined knitting, easiest fingerless gloves, Socks, crochet a mother or daughter hat to felt, and beginning knitting or crochet.  Call for more info. 

I just got in some more needles and boy am I glad!  They just couldn't come in fast enough. Seems that sometimes the things I order just don't come or they come wayyyyyyyyy too late.  These actually were pretty fast.

Having trouble figuring something out?  Give me a call and we can set you up a lesson time so you can get some help.  These lessons are $20 for up to an hour.

The alterations side of Ewe Knit is taking off.  This is great.  The word is getting out!  Yay! 

Did you know that macrame is coming back?  Well it is.  IT IS BACK!  Now it is classier and prettier and is even in jewelry!  Cool.  Call for more information. 

Check it out!  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Carrollton-GA/Ewe-Knit-Yarn-Accessories-and-Classes/115081322649?ref=mf  Ewe Knit on Facebook

I hope you all have a wonderful evening and think about which classes you want to take. 

Talk to you soon.

Lin

New Classes! Look at the Calendar

Hey there. Much has been happening around here. I know it has been a long time since I blogged. Got caught up in what was going on Christmas, Thanksgiving ... New Years' and Inventory! Yuk! Inventory! Hate it! I love getting the new stuff in, but when it comes to counting it-ARRRGGGHHHHHHHHH I tried this year to put on the best sale ever and did. A lot of the stuff had NEVER been on sale before. Now I have room to put the new stuff on shelves! More is coming in...some yesterday.

I have a new calendar for January and am finishing up the one for February. More sewing classes, new knitting and crochet techniques and new ways of doing things.

Go to my facebook profile (Linda Sanders Barnett) and click on the Notes Tab. My new calendar is in there. Machine Basics and Pattern Reading, Twined Knitting, Pajama Pants the easy way, just to name a few. If you aren't in Facebook but are in my email list, check your email for the email. I sent it out on Sunday night.

Come in soon and check out the new stuff. Oh, and I have a new felting washer! We can do felting classes now! Not just the knitting or crochet part. How fun it is. Had to wait till I got hot water (got it Monday) so we could even use it.

Tonight is Knit Night. Come on out and have some fun.

Lin

Open House, Library Exhibit

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Hey everybody!

We are in and planning our big open house this Saturday from 10 to 4! We have prizes, drawings, food, free classes being given away, yarn and I haven't decided what else yet! It's going to be loads of fun and you can even come and sit down with us and knit or crochet. This place is great so far! I had 12 new customers (most of whom had never heard of us!) in the first week and a half. That's pretty good, huh!

I have an announcement to make. In addition to knit and crochet and sewing lessons, I will be doing alterations! Probably late next week I will be ready to start. We are still wading out from under all this yarn! Ha! Got my office cleaned out yesterday, so now I can actually see the floor! Yay!

Everybody has been pleased with the new store and the excitement seems to build every day. We love it here and when all the improvements that are being done are actually finished, it will be home for us! It already has that feel.

Maybe the sign will go up this week if we can get all the materials and the rain will hold off. If not...the sign will still be propped against the house! That works, too.

Come and visit and be sure not to miss the open house Saturday! Also, Knit Night is 9-24 from 6:30 to 8:30. Now we will get back on schedule!

I would like to thank all the folks who came out and helped us pack, move, straighten up, give encouragement and still come in to see what I need done. Ya'll are a great bunch of folks and I love you all. Mike and I are amazed at all the people who just want to help and help us make it in this business. It is a great feeling to know we are loved and appreciated. We love you and appreciate you. Words can never express what we feel. Carolyn Richie and Amy brought a flower arrangement for us to enjoy and Joy Park brought potted irises Saturday. These were a nice surprise for us. You didn't know that I LOVE flowers and love having them around me. Thank you!!!!

Again, thank you for all you do and have done for us. Hope to see you Saturday, or before!

OH! I almost forgot! I am Artist of the Month at the Bremen Library, so if you find a minute or two, go by and check out my display. I went by this morning and took a few more things for display. Thank you Carolyn and Amy for nominating me! This is fun!

Love, Lin

We are in the new place!

The new place is going to be so much fun. WE are having Knit Night tonight since we were packing last Thursday. Instead of having another one next Thursday at the regular time, we are going to have an Open House on Saturday, September 19th from 10 til 3. Come and check out the new place. Lots of stuff going on! Prizes, food and who knows what else. I will be giving away lessons, yarn, maybe a kit or two and a shawl! You can register for the shawl from now till the 19th, so come and register and ...while you're here...shop!

There are separate rooms for Encore yarn, acrylics and blends, baby stuff and patterns and a room for wool and wool blends, plus some specialty yarns. The needles and accessories are in the first room. More elbow room for all of you who just like to 'graze' the yarns, take your time, think about what you want or whatever. There is still a sitting place for husbands! Mine will be here on Saturdays and Mondays, just like usual.

Some things are still a little torn up and will be finished up hopefully soon. We're open anyway!

As always, it is open if you just want to come and sit and knit or crochet. Sit and relax, drink some coffee, and talk with others who love our craft! This is more like a home, so come on and enjoy it with us.

Remember the open house! Hope to see you here.

Love, Lin

More stuff 50% off!

Hey all. this is the big week...THE MOVE! I have put more yarns on sale for 50% off and more mark downs. I have been building shelves, moving stuff around, packing stuff up and Sandy has been shampooing carpet and helping me get stuff over to the house that I don't need at the moment. We are actually storing it. Mike has been cleaning up the grounds and moving mulch, changing light bulbs and whatever we need for him to do! This will all be over soon and it will be business as usual around there.

Remember that the new place is on Cedar ST. in Carrollton. When you go toward the Lazy Donkey, be sure to check us out. The banner is still up on the sign board.

Knit night will NOT be this Thursday, since we will be packing up yarn. IT WILL be Sept. 3 in the new location.

Next week starting the first, I will be the Artist of the Month at the Bremen Library! Thanks to Amy Muse and Carolyn Richie's recommendation to the library, we were selected! What an honor! Thanks Amy and Carolyn! It's quite an honor.

More baby blankets and hats were taken to the hospital nursery today. The nursery supervisor, Ruth, said to let you all know how much she appreciates all that you do for them! They love our stuff we make and appreciate it so much. The Women's Center got some new hats from us this morning as well. They LOVED the hats and said...Keep 'em coming! Thanks!

Thank you all for your continued support and well wishes. You just don't know how much we appreciate it. You all are special to us!

Love, Lin and Mike

What's on sale? Here's a list

No, I'm NOT going out of business. I just don't want to have to move a whole lot of yarn to the new location. That's fair...right? You are the one who benefits and it helps me out! Go for it!
These sale yarns are going fast, so don't wait too long!
Minnow Merino 30%
Online Supersocke 50%
Dark Horse Fantasy 40%
Ella Rae Worsted 40%
Ditto and Only Stretch 50%
Shire Silk 50%
Baby Bamboo 30%
Bernat Baby Boucle 50%
La La 50%
Patons Astra 40%
Lanett Superwash 30%
Kollage Glisten (not the ones in the kits) 30%
Andes Wool 40%
TLS Sparkle Soft 60% (In Sale Bin)
Sale Bin is 60% off
One Night Projects Lotus Scarf kits $5.00 off (You actually wind up getting the pattern FREE this way)
Fun Fur and all furry yarns 50%
Novelty yarns 50%
Wink and Metal Wink eyelash 50%
Dazzle Lash by Plymouth Yarn 50%
Track and ladder yarns 50%
Moda Dea Prima 50%
Coloura and Frizzato 50%
Schulana Ribbon 50%
Kitten (really soft!) 50%
Bamboo Soft 50%
Cascade Quattro 10%
Kollage Delightful 10%
Wisdom Yarns Poen 10%
Plymouth Yarn Mira Mira 10%
Patons SWS 20%
Tuscany Grande 20%
Cherry Tree Hill Sock Yarn 10%
Happy Feet 10%
Kollage Lucious and Glisten 10%
Cascade Cotton Rich 10%
Antuco Bulky 10%

Hopefully after we move, we can get some of the Southwest Trading Company yarns and some from Great Adirondak. Stay tuned for updates.

We are still in the early stages of the move. We hit a little bump yesterday, but it too shall pass. It's going to be a great place to be! I am making a new class list and will publish it soon. We are trying to get the classes where people can sign up, pay ahead for the class and actually hold the classes that were scheduled. There has been a rash of people not showing up or calling when they have a class scheduled. It makes it easier for me and if the class is not going to work out I can schedule someone else for another class. It's all good.

I really appreciate your support and well wishes. You are great customers and friends! Thank you!

If we get over this little bump in time, we will still have an Open House around the middle of September. Watch for updates.

Lin
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More Space! Better Parking! More Classes!

Ewe Knit Yarn, Accessories and Classes Notice!!!!!! Ewe Knit Yarn, Accessories and Classes will be relocating August 31st! Our new location will be: 815 Cedar Street, Carrollton, GA 30117. There will be private parking and more space inside. We are moving to a quaint house that has many, many possibilities for us to expand, be more open and more light. We also plan to have a huge open house after we move and show off the new place. In some ways it reminds me of Hansel and Gretel as I enter the front door!

Go by and look at the house. I put up a banner (yellow one from first house) on the sign out front of it. It grabs attention because of the color! We will be starting the move on the Friday before Sept 1st(August 28th). This move should be almost seamless (we hope). We are so excited that we are going to have more space, more rooms to party, play, knit, crochet, teach in and who knows what else I will come up with that we can do in there!

In coming months, we plan to add more retail stuff to our store - maybe stuff we have made or someone else has made, or maybe handmade baby clothes and accessories - we just are not sure yet. I want this new place to be a 'Happy Place' as have the others we have had. This one even has a small kitchen in it! Yay! And an actual place to put a coffee pot and goodies. Another Yay! The excitement is building as we plan what is going where and just the fact that it is almost like a brand new start for everybody. Our phone number is not changing, so you can still call and get directions during and after the move.

Everyone wants to know can we move now?!?!?!?!?!? I wish...We wouldn't have lights, water, phone or anything, so I guess we have to wait a few weeks. I really do appreciate everybody's enthusiasm. It is spurring me on and making me more and more anxious to get into the house!

Who knows! We may even be able to rent a room out for parties, meetings or knit/crochet sleepovers or something. What fun would THAT be!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

Stay tuned for more as we draw closer to the end of August.


Stay tuned for more developments! When opportunity knocks...we have to answer!

Lin

Life in a yarn store

Hi all. I hope your day is going well. Mine is better than most! That is a good thing. It's been busy here most of the day until a little while ago. We got really busy and stayed that way until after lunch. That's the way I like it! Lots of sales, lots of customers, friends dropping by, etc...Keeps Mike and me talking and socializing.

This Thursday and next Thursday are Knit Nights. We decided to have 3 this month because there are 5 Thursdays. Usually there are only 4. Some of our friends will be out of town, but I hope the ones who are still here will come by and sit and knit/crochet with us. We will be talking about the Yarn Addicts knit/crochet club. I want to have that meeting on another night so that the ones who come for Knit Night won't feel like they have to belong. We will be doing charity work and making stuff for our favorite charities at this new club meeting. If any of you want to be a member, or just want to come to Knit Night, just let me know and your name will be on the list. We will have fun!

We just got another big shipment from Plymouth Yarn and there is some really pretty yarns in it. Come by and check us out! Also we got yarns from other companies. They are all beautiful and makes ya wanna pet the yarn!

I am taking suggestions on the kinds and types of classes you want to see me post and teach. I have ongoing learn to knit or crochet classes whenever you want to learn. It just makes it easier for folks who work different hours to be able to come and take classes. So...if you have suggestions, just let me hear them!

Now is the time to start making Christmas gifts. It is really NEVER too early to start. Be thinking of what you are planning to make and come on in and get your supplies and set up a class if you need help with the stuff!

If you have a club that wants to learn to knit/crochet, just let me know and we can set up a special classtime to do this. I have enough room in here to accomodate about 25 or 30 tightly packed students. Also, I have had quite a few people to request sewing classes! If there is a real interest in this, I can do that, too. I sewed for the public for about 30 or 40 years. I know that sounds strange, but there isn't anybody around here to do it. We need a fabric store here in Carrollton, don't we?!?!?!?

The short needles still have not come. I think somebody screwed up the order again and they have been sent to Timbuktu again. Oh, well, I guess they will come soon.

Watch the blog and email for the sale coming up. Anyone bringing in hats for the chemo and breast wellness centers will get 10% discount. If I happen to forget, just remind me and I will either give it to you that day (if you buy something) or I will give it to you on your next purchase. That's fair, isn't it?!

Ronda Cole brought her brother and his family into the store today. It was great finally getting to meet them. Her brother, Brad, was saying how much he liked the store and his wife, Sherrie, loves it, but Brad said it looks like I need to move to a bigger spot! Well, he's right. But I think I will just have to keep moving things around and make more room if only a smidgeon. Being close makes it more fun, I guess. H-mmmmmmm. I don't know where to put anything else. Help!!!! Come buy a bunch of stuff so I can have more room for the things coming. Hey! That would work! Ha!

Happy Birthday to my nephew, Ian! He's 13 today.

Talk to you again in a day or two.

Lin

New stuff coming in!!!!

Hi all. It's been a couple of weeks since I blogged. It seems that now that the TNNA is over...all the salesmen are swarming Ewe Knit! That could be good or that could be bad! Don't know where I will put anything new in here, but I have stuff coming. Yesterday the crocheted bead shawl pins came in and they are gorgeous. I have to start making one RIGHT NOW!!!!! They come with beads, thread, beading needle, shawl pick and everything needed to know how to make it. It is very similar to my old crochet beaded bracelet class, but better.

The new Mac And Me patterns came in and they are flying off the showcase. They are so cute. There is a pattern for a kids' hat that looks like a mitten and one that looks like a big sock, then there are just some really pretty ones. A few are for adults, too. I love their look and I hope this new company makes it big.

Of course, the crocheted beaded shawls are here and they gorgeous. My daughter, Jennifer, has made some buttons that are beautiful. She makes them from clay and puts designs on them. They are sort of one of a kind and you won't see them anywhere else!

It's hard to believe, but some schools are going to be starting up again soon. Why not get started making things for the kids to wear in the cool weather? Now is the time to get started. And, Oh! Christmas! That won't be far behind school starting. Does it seem that time is going faster and faster? Well, don't let Christmas sneak up on you and not have anything made. That'd be me. I seem to be caught up in everybody else's stuff and when it comes...well, I don't have much made. That's ok, tho. I help you all get yours done.

Knit Night is next Thursday the 23rd. Come and bring a friend. You just never know what's going on. Sometimes friends from other clubs drop in and we have a ball! IF not, we will have fun just doing our thing and laughing and having fun. Last time right before 6:30, we started laughing and cutting up and it was so much fun. Come out and join us.

Well, it's almost time to teach a beginning knitting class. Talk to you later.

Lin

Class schedule for craft classes

Here is the schedule for the kids' craft classes. The classes will fill up quickly, so be the first to get your child into the classes! *Classes are $10 unless specified that supplies are not included.

Tuesday, June 30 1 - 3 Making Hotmats
Thursday, July 2 1 - 3 Making Lanyards
Friday, July 3 1 - 3 Beginning Crochet
Saturday, July 4 CLOSED
Monday, July 6 1 - 3 Friendship Bracelets
Thursday, July 9 1 - 3 Make Hotmats with the loom
Friday, July 10 Make a Beaded Loom Bracelet
Saturday, July 11 1 - 3 Make a Shawl Pin-Beaded (Adults are welcome to sign up for this class, too. Supplies are extra)
Monday, July 13 1 - 3 Lanyard Bracelet
Wednesday, July 15 1 - 3 Bead Loom Bracelet or Bookmak
Friday, July 17 1 - 3 Friendship Bracelet
Saturday, July 18 1 - 3 Crochet Raffia Purse *Must know how to crochet, single crochet
Monday, July 20 1 - 3 Lanyard Project-make something besides a key fob!

Just in!!!! Those beautiful shawls are here. The crochet, beaded shawls came in and boy are they gorgeous! People come in all the time and want a ready made, handmade shawl to wear to an event. Well, here they are! These sell in other stores for $129.99 and we are selling them for only $89.99. They are going fast, so come in and pick yours out!

Remember, we will be closed the 4th of July. Knit Night is Thursday, the 9th from 6:30 to 8:30.

Sign the kids up soon, because these classes will fill up fast. Fun out of the sun and a little break for you. Who can beat that?!?!?

Lin

Things for kids to do this summer

I have been thinking of stuff to do that is not necessarily knitting or crochet. Of course, we have classes for beginning knit and crochet, but when I was a kid, I loved doing all those other crafts, too. Remember lanyards? I used to have the most fun with those things. I have a supply of the boondoggle lace cord and the ends. Anyone interested in sending their kids (ages 8 and up - or even YOU) to a 2 hour fun crafting session making lanyards can call me and set up a class. The class is only $10 counting supplies and will be a fun learning experience. I found some really cute projects that we can use for even a second more advanced class! Come and join the fun and stay indoors out of the heat!

Another class I am going to offer is friendship bracelets. Remember those, too? They're fun and teach hand/eye coordination as well as being fun. This class, also, is 2 hours for $10.
Hot mats! Learn to weave hot mats like your grandmother used to have sitting on the stove when you were little. We can do these PLUS they will be useful. Class 2 hours, cost $10.

Another skill to learn is beading on a loom. I used this method to make hat bands for all the dance team members' hats when I was on the country dance team at the Crystal Chandelier a hundred moons ago (or 10 years ago...whichever came first). It was fun and they were something they couldn't go in a store and buy. Plus...I made money making them! It is important for kids and adults alike in these times to know things they can make money doing without spending a lot! Same hours and same price.

How 'bout it? Anyone interested in doing these classes for their kids or themselves can call me at 770-830-6480 to sign up for 2 hours of fun (and a little break for you).

Lin

Excited about yarn

Hey everybody. I am so excited about yarn. When in Columbus, Ohio, I saw soooooooooooo much beautiful yarn and so many cute and different patterns. I came back all ready to knit and crochet everything in sight! My friend, Todd Paschall, sent me a new version of his Crochet by Numbers of Lily. It is the neatest thing. I just printed it off and am ready to try my hand at it.

I asked him if he would consider dropping by the Knit Night this Thursday and bring some of his goodies he's done and show the attendees. They're going to go crazy over them ! I hope he gets to come. If not, maybe the next one. I just love what he does. He's been in a Knit N Style magazine just recently. Who knew he'd get famous so quick! I am glad he did. He does the neatest patterns. He does special ones for people. They are not really expensive either, so you could get him to do one for you!

Lily's Pigtails patterns for sale now. Come and get yours! We are coming up with different designs almost daily. This is fun!

Soon, I will be getting in the Knit Kits and I just know they're going to fly off the shelf. It is everything in one place...scissors, tape measure, dropped stitch fixer, counter and on the inside there is more stuff. How neat is that!

Check in to see what has come in and what is on sale. I am thinking about my next sale days. Who knows...I may start the Senior Citizen day again! Lately I have been mixing yarns to make completely different yarns. That is fun and it uses up your stash to make something beautiful! Let me show you what you can do with your stash or some new yarn! It doesn't matter which!

Have a great day and a wonderful week...and come to see me.

Lin

We're Back!!!!! New yarn is on its way!!!!

Hey there.

We are back from TNNA and all excited about the neat stuff we found there. For those of you who asked about the little Knit Kits (as I now know they are called!)...They are on their way here as we speak. He said it should take about a week to get them here. Yay!

I found some of the most beautiful chenille (hand dyed), hand dyed slinky chained cord rayon that is heavenly to the touch, AND a big hank of 100% cotton hand dyed worsted weight and light worsted that has 900 + yards in it! Needless to say, I bought some of that just to see how ya'll like it. Great stuff for Christmas gifts...or any kind for that matter.

Deanna's Vintage Styles makes knit and crochet bead kits that are absolutely beautiful. I bought 12 crochet beaded shawl pins that you're just gonna love. I did! They should be in here in about a week or so. I can't wait till they come in!

Patterns!!!!! LOTS of them. All of you who asked for crochet patterns...well, they're coming. I found a designer and spoke at length with her about what we were looking for and she had a lot of suggestions. It's exciting that someone else feels like I do about crochet. They're great. Also, I found a company, Mac and Me, that has some of the neatest kids' patterns I've seen. Knit and crochet. They have different slants on baby blankets. I have never seen any like these.

Lily's pigtails did well. Everybody liked them and even the vendors (and there were several hundred of them) talked about them in their sales meetings! THAT kind of told me that they are going to be a hit with the public. People were looking at them when I would pass the "new products" aisle outside the showroom. The patterns are here now in the store and on sale for those of you who wanted them.

When I opened, and since then, I have had a gorgeous beaded shawl that I wear or just hang up for show. Everybody who saw it wanted it. Well, you're gonna get your chance. I found a supplier who can sell these to me (because if I made them it would cost WAYYYYY too much because of the hours it takes to make). They are gorgeous. She is going to send 6 out right away, so check with me about their arrival. Mike paid about $250 for that shawl and these are going to be in the $89.99 to $95.00 range. Much better, huh?

Tomorrow I should have a list of classes I am going to teach. Stay tuned...
Talk to you later.
Lin