Generosity

Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, there are numerous opportunities for giving to those who are need of food, toys, clothing, financial assistance and other things to get them through the Holiday Season. What happens then? *crickets chirping* It's been found that right after the holiday season, food banks have a dire need to re-stock their shelves, and our creative, generous, yarn shop owners dreamt up a plan to help.

Saturday, January 7, was our first ever Breakfast Sale. Yarn Cravin' opened two hours early to shoppers, and all those who brought a non-perishable breakfast food item to donate received a 35% discount on their purchase from 8:00-10:00AM that morning. We were blessed with generous shoppers who brought nutritious food items in the way of cereals, pancake mixes, pop tarts, cereal bars, muffin mixes,oatmeal, peanut butter, juices, and more.

This photo shows the food donation just an hour into the sale!

After 10:00AM, any non-perishable food item could be redeemed for a 25% discount on purchases for the rest of the day. The food continued to stack up, and the knitters continued to pour in the door to shop.

Just across the street, in the church, the community room had been reserved. Knitters, spinners, and other crafters were welcome to spend the day working on their UFO's and socializing. Snacks were shared. Knitting support was offered. Some even brought their kids with them, and they proceeded to play and look after the little ones.

Some old friends came back to us just in time for the sale. Our old, worn out, comfy chairs came back, having had a face lift! Look how gorgeous they are now!



This chair has a cover that cannot be removed.

The chair pictured below, however, has a lovely slip cover which can be removed.



Isn't the back lovely?



If you are interested in showing an old piece of furniture some loving, here's the contact information:
Feather Your Nest
Upholstery and Slipcovers
Barb Converse 419-874-5911
barbjc@bex.net
112 W. 2nd Street, Perrysburg, OH
Located In Back Alley Design Studio

Here's the latest wall art at Yarn Cravin'



Hopefully the generosity of the knitters this past weekend will help soothe the souls of many in need. And we hope that having our comfy chairs back, all beautified, will help soothe your souls as you sit and knit.

Thank you again for all you do to support Yarn Cravin' and each other.

Psssst! Bobbie is on vacation!

You know what it means when Bobbie goes on vacation? Dale Ann gets into mischief!

Everything at Yarn Cravin' is on sale right now through Saturday, August 6. Here are the details of the email that Dale sent out, just in case you missed it:

Bathroom yarn is 50% off!

All other yarns are discounted 5% to 35%, BUT you won't know how much until you ask! You will receive your customer loyalty discount in addition to the surprise sale discount.

Using cash or a check may award you an additional discount.

Will it be fun or a disaster? Stop by and see!! Now is definitely the time to get that special yarn you have had your eye on. :-)

It Really Is Spring

Easter has come and gone, and thoughtful Joann Arndt brought in this beautiful bread (the eggs are dyed before baking, but not cooked ahead of time!) to share with those at the shop. Isn't it beautiful? First we thought it might be too pretty to eat, but we got over that idea in a hurry!



There are so many important tidbits of information to share with you, dear readers, so read carefully and pay attention!

Have you ever struggled to turn the spinning racks that held the needles and notions at Yarn Cravin'? There's no longer a need to fret! The spinners are gone, and the walls have been converted to "peg wall" where everything hangs neatly within reach, and with room for several customers. Check it out!



SALE YARN (also known as bathroom yarn tee hee hee) is currently 40% off. Bobbie and Dale were even nice enough to move it out of the bathroom! They're so good to us!


MIRASOL yarns are 25% off during the month of May. If you have any of the Mirasol Collection books and have a project in mind, this is the perfect time to get the yarn!

The Spring/Summer Class Schedule is ready to go. You can find it on the Yarn Cravin' website normally, but it's not ready online yet. Paper copies are in the shop.

World Wide Knit In Public (KIP) Day will be celebrated on June 4 starting at 10:00AM at Yarn Cravin'. This is a week earlier than normal, due The National Needle Arts Assoc. trade show that our dear owners will be attending. We do have some wonderful local vendors that will be set up for you to shop from that day. Bring your fold up camp chairs, a sack lunch if you don't want to buy from downtown, some sort of beverage, and of course, bring your knitting, spinning, weaving, crocheting and happy smiling faces! Did I mention there will be prizes? Bring your sunscreen!

The Front Porch is OPEN! Use it if you dare! Seriously, the warmer days are coming. I promise. The porch is ready and waiting for all of us.

I scouted out a couple of new cotton yarns that might be nice for summer projects for you all. Listen, cotton yarns have come a long, long way. They are much easier on one's hands than the old dishcloth cotton we used to suffer though. Give them a try! This first one is by Cascade, and it's "Luna." Aren't those colors gorgeous?




The second cotton yarn comes from the Queensland Collection, and is called Puna Fresca.



Delicious color!

Coming up quickly, SOCK CLUB! Meeting quarterly now, instead of monthly, you Sock Clubbers might need a reminder that the next meeting is Monday, May 9 at 6:00PM. The yarn for May is gorgeous! If you're on Ravelry, go get a sneak peek. If you're not, I'll get permission to snag the photo and post it here later.

See this very adorable baby sweater? It's the Baby Surprise Jacket (BSJ) and it was made by Dale. It's not difficult, and we discussed today the possibility of having a KnitALong (KAL) for this sweater in the fall. Would you be interested in participating?



And there's one last tiny thing to tell you all, dear fiber friends. If you read this blog, and shop at Yarn Cravin', good things come to you! Mention that you read blog while checking out with your purchases during the month of May, and you will receive 40% off any one item in the store! This excludes consignment items and interchangeable needle sets, but everything else in the store is fair game.

Now get out there and do a warm weather dance, would you?

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms, and all those whom we love like our own moms, and those wonderful women who have "adopted" many of us and become like mothers to us. Remember, a mom is not necessarily the person who gave birth to you. Let that woman know she's loved and appreciated.

Wasn't That A Party?

What good sports you all were, braving the frigid early morning temps to come out and shop in your pajamas!





We weren't sure if Barb came to shop or just to entertain us that morning, but we're sure glad she made it, regardless!



More than one pair of these sheep jammies were spotted. (These legs belong to Nancy!) I seriously covet these PJ's.



I know we had someone come from as far away as Flat Rock, MI, and one from Fostoria. Did anyone travel farther for the sale?

Once the sale was ended, Dale and Bobbie took all of the Yarn Cravin' Elves to breakfast. We are never in one place at the same time, since we help out and/or teach at different times. Would the shop even hold us all?





We enjoyed some fantastic food, and even better company. Dale had kind words to say about everyone. And look! Here's the whole fam damily!



The new class schedule is up. You can find it by clicking here: Spring 2011 Class Schedule

Thanks for your continued patronage, and Happy Knitting!

What A Party!

Were you here for the Pajama Party Sale? The bravest of the brave were lined up well before 6:00AM rarin' to go!

Look at these happy early morning shoppers!

Misti was wide awake and ready to help.

Addi decided that early morning sales were for the birds.

Shoppers were packed in all the rooms looking for deals, and filling their bags full of wool.

This Yarn Cravin' Elf looks happy, considering the early hour.

Should we do it again next year? What do you think?

Pajama Party Sale! Pajama Party Sale!

Yarn Cravin’ First Annual Pajama Party Sale

Saturday January 2nd, 6:00AM-9:00AM

(yes, you read that right!)

First of all, there are a few rules! (oh, yeah, the fine print...)

• You MUST wear P. J.’s to get the discount. Not sweat suits, scrubs, etc. Pajamas are a must! NO pajamas, NO discount. (We will be in our jammies, too, don't worry!)
  



• Sale is on in stock items. Needles, special orders, yarns we are holding for you and classes are excluded. No other discounts apply.
  
  
  
• No yarns will be wound into pull skeins from 6-9, from 10-4 maybe. You may bring yarns purchased back at a later date to be wound.
  



• From 6-7 all yarns will be 40% off, everything else 25% off
  (you need to be in line by 7 to get 40% off)
  



• From 7-8 all yarns will be 35% off, everything else 25% off
  (you need to be in line by 8 to get 35% off)
  
  
  
• From 8-9 all yarns will be 30% off, everything else 25% off
  (you need to be in line by 9 to get 30% off)
  
  
  
• Bathroom Sale Yarn 75% off from 6-9 ONLY
  



• From 10-4 everything will be 25% off! (patterns, books, knitting bags!! notions, mugs)

You don't wanna sleep through this one!!! Get it on your calendar now!

NOTE: We will close from 9-10 to allow our helpers time to have breakfast and get ready for the rest of the day!!