As promised here are pics of the first two projects completed in our Christmas Knit-A-Gift-A-Long.  Although mine is gold, this is the Fuchsia Felted Bowl.  I used Cascade's Pastaza.  It felts so beautifully.  I also added a bit of ribbon to the rim which seems to dress it up.  Emily completed the Cozy Socks for Kids in no time at all.  She used Lorna's Laces Worsted which is perfect for anything that needs to go to the washer.  
     

    It is never too late to join us.  Our Christmas Knit-A-Gift-A-Long meets the first Saturday of each month at 3pm.  We all pick our yarn for the project of the month and get started.  You will need a copy of 101 Designer One Skein Wonders which we have on hand.  It is only 116 days until Christmas!             

This Saturday is "Spinning and Weaving Day" at the Tennessee State Museum.  From 10:30 am to 4 pm you can watch historic spinning and weaving techniques led by two Tennessee master teachers.  You can get all of the details at www.tnmuseum.org.  This should be fun and interesting for all of us fiber lovers!

I took a class last June titled "Weave a Scarf in a Day" not believing that I could really complete a scarf in a day.  I can honestly say it can be done!  We recently added weaving to the class schedule, so you can learn too. 
There are different types of weaving looms, but most would agree the most simple is a rigid heddle loom.  Pictured here is a 15" Schacht Flip loom (rigid heddle loom) and stand.  We have several different types and sizes in stock for you to choose from, starting at $135.  You can weave with most any kind of yarn to create scarves and shawls, table runners, and even "fabric" to sew into clothing.  We have a class scheduled for this Saturday,08/15, and another in September.  You can get all of the class details at here.