Tired, but inspired!

Inspiration ‘09 was a huge success!

WOW! Yarn twister for plying yarn!

Try a yarn twister to create your own designer yarn.

“mystery yarn” arrived

This package showed up last week …

Mystery yarn arrived

I resisted opening it …..

“Beginner / Refresher classes” at Inspiration ‘09

Carol Scott, former Profession of Fashion Design has put together a list of  “beginner/refresher” classes for Inspiration ‘09.  These classes are open to all attendees , no pre-registration is required.  If you have any suggestions about additional class topics, please let us know!

Great Beginnings

Simple cast-ons, decorative cast ons, hems and more!  Learn not only the how-to’s of various hem treatments, but learn when and where to use them.  Add your own designer touch to any pattern.

Simple Patterning

Tired of plain ‘ol stockinette? Even the most basic machines can produce beautiful fabrics and add some variety to your knitting.  Manual tuck, weaving, and Carol’s own “Long Stitch” can be done quickly and easily without punchcards or electronics.

Don’t miss out – this opportunity to see 4 fabulous machine knitting instructors in one place doesn’t happen often!

Yarns are arriving for Inspiration ‘09

Swatching and new arrivals for the marketplace in Westlake!

6 weeks until Inspiration ‘09!

Getting excited with the preparations for Inspiration ‘09

Speed up your knitting

Tip for keeping track of hand knitting increases by using a yarn marker.

Washing the Stretch Cotton yarn

Machine wash and dry the stretch cotton.

Stretch Cotton Camisole – free pattern

Stretch Cotton Camisole by Susan Guagliumi – take our poll – which color camisole do you prefer?

Nile – 100% Cotton Ribbon yarn on cones!

Swatch Report – “Nile” a beautiful cotton yarn with ribbon construction