Our Hall of Fame

So here we had a 90 years young lady, Clara Oliver who came to our store to show us this wonderful afghan that she made. Notice all the flowers and detail, which was made in one piece. Did I forget to mention that Clara is legally blind?

Way to go Ms. Clara!!!!!!
Thanks for showing it to us!

Sally Melville

Just got an e-mail from Sally. It sounds like she is going to be alright. Here is what she said:
"I am now home and have seen my doctor. The good news is that the lungs are clear. I just caught that virus that is going around the west coast? It involves a terrible cough. I did have a lot of pressure in the sinuses, but that has cleared. So, although I am very very tired, I believe I am on the mend. The good news is that I don’t have pneumonia and don’t have to go on antibiotics."

We're glad you're feeling better, Sally! We look forward to re-scheduling with you.

If YOU are interested in taking a future class with Sally, please let us know and we'll put you on our list.

Sally Melville Workshop cancelled due to flu

We were all excited about having Sally Melville come to our store again.
Alas, she called to say that she was very sick with the flu! She could barely talk in between coughing spurts. She said that all she wanted to do was to fly back home to Canada and go to bed.

We're so sorry to miss out this time around and look forward to re-scheduling her at a later time.

Get well soon, Sally!!

Football Widow's Party at Yarn Lady

Football!! It's here again!!

Some of us though, would rather spend a day without it!

For those of you who consider yourselves Football Widows, come and join us at Yarn Lady for a special knit and crochet get-together.

When: Sunday, February 4th from 3PM to 6 PM

Where: Yarn Lady Store

Cost: $10.00 per person (please call the store to sign up 949 770 7809)

Bring a friend and an appetiser to share

Trendsetter Yarns listens to Yarn Lady

We want to take a minute to say: Well done!! to Myrna Klein, co-owner of Trendsetter Yarns.
Some of our customers were upset when they heard that the slate blue color # 201 (formally 26903) of their popular yarn Merino Otto would be discontinued. Upon hearing that our customers were not ready to let go of this color, Myrna spoke to the manufacturer on our behalf and got the color re-instated!

Thank you so much, Myrna for listening to our needs! http://trendsetteryarns.com/mseispecs.asp
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Sally Melville is coming!

I always wonder who reads blogs and WHY we read them. What may be of interest to you ? We have so many interesting things going on that we would love to share!

So this time I'd like to tell you that Sally Melville is coming to town! Actually not to TOWN, but to YARN LADY! You just don't know how much this means to us!

Sally is the author of 4 (count them: FOUR!!) books which are all best sellers. She lives in Canada but travels all over to teach and speak. Some folks are intimidated when "big name" teachers come to our store because they feel that they could not possibly know enough to be able to attend a class. So perhaps I can explain: These teachers don't have time to teach you HOW to knit or crochet. So the minimal skills are required, but otherwise, you are there to LEARN!

It's also difficult to pick just the right day and time to suit everyone. So how do we pick the days, you might wonder? That's easy! If the teacher says that's when I am available, that's the day we pick!

Recently we hosted Laura Bryant, and it's been wonderful to see that folks who took her classes were inspired and came away with a new skill and new ideas for their knitting projects. Taking a class from Sally will enrich you just as much!

Find out more here: www.yarnlady.com/Newsletter/2007/january/january07newsmore.htm

and here: http://www.knittinguniverse.com/xrx/athena/ProsDetail.php?ID=1402


So if you're interested, please call the store at 949 770 7809 or 888 770 7809
See you there!
God bless you!
Gaby

Yarn School

Have you ever heard it called that? Someone said that last night and it made me chuckle. Yarn School!! I guess that's what we have here. Willing participants who come to learn and enjoy their chosen craft.

A few days ago, I just clicked away during one of our many classes. I thought it was interesting what each person had in their lap and what they were working on. Each one a unique piece, stitched one stitch at a time. If only we could see all the thoughts and effort that go into each item!

You know what they say about idle hands. Well there are no idle hands here!

Laura Bryant was HERE!

We were out of town when Laura first got to our store, but when I got there it looked like everyone was having a GREAT time! It is always wonderful to take a class and learn from Laura. She is so very talented! Her eye for color and design and her knowledge of fiber translates into a great experience!

Were you there? You should have been! If you want to see more pictures, please go to
http://yarnlady.com/newsletter/events/laurabryantworkshop.htm to see them.

Having just come from the industry Trade Show, Laura had with her a huge Trunkshow of her garments and accessories. It is such a treat to get to see thosse first hand, and even get to try them on. They always look different in person than in a picture. Niqua even felt that one sweater looked so much better up close than it did on a model in the Trade Show Fashion Show.

Laura was fighting a cold when she was here and was super tired after days on the showroom floor. Still her students came away with new ideas and talents.
Thank you so much, Laura!!! Can't wait to have you back again!

Laura Bryant is coming to town

If you are receiving our newsletter, you would know that Laura Bryant from Prism Yarns will be coming to our store on Tuesday, January 16th to teach a couple of workshops. We are so proud that one of her classes was completely sold out. The other was a close second. We are honored to have Laura come to our store because of her talent as a designer and creative artisian. Please stay tuned for more information on Laura's other works of art. We will try to get some samples in our store for you to see. If you missed Laura this time, please make sure you sign up early next time. You will be glad that you did!
Niqua

Cottons, Cottons, Cottons

Cottons, Cottons, Cottons! Did I mention Cottons?
Albeit that there was not much new in regards to unique items, we did see lots of different gauges of cottons that were hard to resist. This is the season for the cottons for our warm summers. Sock yarns are also a huge hit at TNNA. We have lots to share with you about these - stay tuned for more info in our newsletters as they arrive in our store. You won't want to miss out on all the goodies that we have in store for you.
Niqua

Cold in Southern California

Hello again from TNNA - Day 2!
It is starting to get even colder here in San Diego, California. The weather reports are stating that it is going to freeze close to the coast line. Low winds too! We are not use to this crazy weather here.
Classes are so far great. Just long walks to the rooms from the front entrance. It is a joke that TNNA planned this ahead of time to help get our blood circulated since it was so cold outside.
We met with Edie Eckman and Nicky Epstein. They said they would love to come to our store to do some workshops. Please stay tuned to dates coming. We also said hello to Melissa Leapman, Laura Bryant, Sally Melville, Lily Chin, Judy Pascal, Chris Bylsma, Annie Modeset, just to name a few. Numerous people have come up to both Cherie and I stating that they love Yarn Lady and that we are the store to visit when in the southern California area. Tonight, we get to preview the garments for the upcoming season via the fashion show. There are suppose to be over 140 products, ranging from accessories to extravigant wedding gowns that are completely knitted or crochetted. Each item is more spectacular that the one previous. Can't wait to get the trunkshows from various companies. Don't miss out - Crochet is huge!
Stay tuned for more from TNNA!
Niqua

Day One at TNNA

Hello from TNNA!
Cherie and I are here to take some classes, see the new items for Spring/Summer 2007 and get the 411 on whats new for 2007.
So far, San Diego is extremely cold. They are stating that there will be a frost advisory for the shoreline (which almost never happens in sunny California). People (store owners and staff) are slowing arriving. We have found that most of the people have that dreaded cold that we all seem to have or cant get rid of.
Stay tuned for more information tomorrow - classes will be starting; new techniques will be learned.
Niqua

New Products for Spring 2007

Hello,
It is that time of year again when we attend TNNA (The National Needleworks Association) to preview and order the products for the upcoming season. This time, Cherie and I do not have to travel too far, as the show is in San Diego, CA (just about an hour south of our store). We will attempt to update you via Yarn Lady Buzz as to "What's Hot" and "What's Not".
Stay tuned for more information.
Niqua

More Events at Yarn Lady

Have you read our latest Newsletter? Here is where you can find it: http://www.yarnlady.com/newsletter/2006/january07.htm
In it you will find all kinds of information regarding our upcoming workshops with Laura Bryant, owner of Prism Yarns. You probably heard of their signature yarn: "STUFF" There are only a few more days left to sign yp for that, so please hurry!

January is filling up so fast with events, I already have two more to share with you:
http://yarnlady.com/newsletter/eventscalendar.htm

First off, we will have our first ever Pajama party! Dates: Saturday, January 20 Time: 6:00pm - 12 midnight Cost: $20.00
That is going to be such a hoot!!! Many of you have told us that you want us to do this. So now you have to show up for it!! Here's more information on that:

Dinner: Pizza, salad and soft drinks will be servedDeserts: "bring one to share with all"
Supplies are purchased at Yarn Lady
Project choices:
5 hour baby sweater or blanket,
Jen's cell phone case or
The Clutch You'll Never Give Up from the book "One Skein"
Note: In order to receive a FREE pattern for the 5 hour baby sweater, you must make at least one for Charity

AAAAANNNNNNNDDDD.......................... as if that we'rent enough, we have another event that you won't want to miss:

Yarn Party Wrap
First Choices, Basic Shapes
Basic Manuevers
Advanced Shaping

with SALLY MELVILLE!! That's right, Sally is coming back to Yarn Lady!
http://www.yarnlady.com/classschedule/workshops/sally07.htm

Check on our webiste for further details. Check back often for updates and exact times. You will want to be there for sure! Sally is a very popular teacher and the author of several books. Sign up for all four of her workshops and get a big discount!

Happy New Year

So what are you doing today? Along with the parades and the football I hope you had some time for some serious knitting! I brought home so much yarn for so many things to knit, I just don't know where to start first. The sweater is simple but sweet with a yarn that feels-oh-so-good!! I'm trying to decided if it needs the trim around the neck or not. The trim yarn is a great Prism yarn but one of the colors in it is slightly "off". I'm always trying to tell people that the colors don't have to match exactly and having one that doesn't match often adds a little spice, but here I am, trying to decide.

The capelet is to replace a model that was stolen during our excitement around the time of Stitches East lasy year (can you believe I said it??: LAST year!!) I changed it a bit and added a new twist. Hope you will like it. Still have to write the instructions.

The purse is one out of a Prism book. It uses a wonderful yarn with loops and the pattern calls for it to be felted. I don't know- I kind of like it the way it is. So we'll have to see about that. The pattern also calls for i-cord handles but I'm kind of thinking of using wooden handles. I'll have to take it to the store and try some out to see how it looks. Then I'm wondering if it needs a big ribbon on the front.... hmmmmm....... oh and another thing I did: the pattern calls for all the same color yarn. Well the rebel in me said no way! I want to see what it would look like if I just used random colored yarns. So there you have it!

We also need new models in the store, so I'm on a kick to finish some of the things I have started and to write patterns that need to be written. It's also time to write a newsletter. Wouldn't you know I'm having trouble with the computer- so I'm waiting for my favorite son-in-law to come and bail me out.

The main focus of the newsletter will be Laura Bryant of Prism Yarns http://www.prismyarn.com
She will be teaching two workshops at our store on January 16th. Be sure to reserve that day! You won't want to miss it! Laura is visiting us right after our Trade Show and I hope and trust that she will have some of her newest designs with her for us to see. It is such a priviledge to be able to host designers of her fame and ability at Yarn Lady.

Please watch your e-mail for our newsletter. With all of the spam blockers out there now, I'm afraid that many of them get trashed and I so want to be able to be in touch with you to tell you what's happening.

All of us at Yarn Lady wish you a very healthy and blessed and prosperous New Year!
God bless you!
Gaby