http://www.uniqueyarnsblog.com All about knitting, crocheting and spinning yarn! Mon, 23 Aug 2010 20:59:23 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Spinning for Socks October 8th from 10:00-5:00 with a one hour lunch. Hand knit socks are nice by hand spun and knitted socks are wonderful. In this workshop, we'll discuss the qualities that define great socks--soft, elastic, hard-wearing and learn how to use various fibers and blend, preparations and spinning for ... http://www.uniqueyarnsblog.com/http:/www.uniqueyarnsblog.com/Mystery-Swatch-Project I am feeling a touch guilty that I haven't been able to get on here much in the past week and update you! But in a sense, that's a good thing for you... at least in this occasion. I have finally been able to relocate the lost keyboard and mouse ... http://www.uniqueyarnsblog.com/http:/www.uniqueyarnsblog.com/Mystery-Swatch-Project NASchuttDesign has been in business for one year now! As a thank you to all her loyal supporters and fans, she is giving away a Large Beaded Brooch with Pendant Cord to one lucky winner! Stop on in to enter today! The drawing will be held on August 11th and the ... http://www.uniqueyarnsblog.com/http:/www.uniqueyarnsblog.com/Mystery-Swatch-Project This week there is going to be a lot going on at Unique Yarns, Inc.! For starters, this morning we received a new batch of Stabby Critters- your favorite little felted animals around- from Lulu! There are a few new ones in the bunch including an elephant (too cute!), snail ... http://www.uniqueyarnsblog.com/http:/www.uniqueyarnsblog.com/Mystery-Swatch-Project On Friday morning we will again be hosting an Open Spin from 10am to noon. This is a great time for spinners of all varieties to come in and share their passion for fiber. This is a free event. Be sure to check out our expanding selection of roving, including: ... http://www.uniqueyarnsblog.com/http:/www.uniqueyarnsblog.com/Mystery-Swatch-Project There are a few interesting new items in shop this week, beginning with lovely fibers from Gwendelynn's Wooly Flock. This time she included roving from four new sheep: Bartalk, Samuel, Star and Storm. [caption id="attachment_281" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Gwendolyn's Wooly Flock Roving"][/caption] Gwendelynn also included a lovely photo album of her ... http://www.uniqueyarnsblog.com/http:/www.uniqueyarnsblog.com/Mystery-Swatch-Project We would like to thank everyone for all the swatches that were donated to the mystery fiber installation! At the request of the fiber artists in charge of the mystery project, we will be doing one more call for swatches. So if you didn't get a chance to participate, here ... http://www.uniqueyarnsblog.com/http:/www.uniqueyarnsblog.com/Mystery-Swatch-Project I am sure many of you have heard and are participating in our fiber installation project. I just wanted to take a second to remind you that the last day to bring in your swatches is going to be this Friday, June 4th. [caption id="attachment_272" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Swatches Due Friday, June ... http://www.uniqueyarnsblog.com/http:/www.uniqueyarnsblog.com/Mystery-Swatch-Project We have a wonderful surprise  community project that we are taking part in and we need your help! Unique Yarns was contacted by a group of Fiber Artists who need our help! They need various swatches of knitted and/or crocheted pieces for a community fiber arts installation, scheduled for the Northern ... http://www.uniqueyarnsblog.com/http:/www.uniqueyarnsblog.com/Mystery-Swatch-Project Last week was full of interesting new things that kicked off the Spring and Summer season here at Unique Yarns. First off we had our first ever Show and Share get together. A few of our friends showed off their newest creations, Connie showed off her fabulous lace shawls and ... http://www.uniqueyarnsblog.com/http:/www.uniqueyarnsblog.com/Mystery-Swatch-Project