Happy February...

I know, it's been forever since I posted anything...Shame on me...Between holidays, work, animal care and just the holiday blues...it's been rough...But we are all back on track...Everyone is Healthy, Happy and tired of Shoveling...How 'bout you!?!

Let's see...updates...My WebPages should be up and working sometime next week...I do promise to keep you informed! It took 3 1/2 hours and a super technician, Mike, but I think we have things on the right road, finally.

At Christmas, the Historical Society of Chester sponsored a "Front Door Contest". Of course, you know I had to enter...Well, low and behold...I won 3rd Place! I already have some great ideas for next year's door.

The most exciting and newest to the shop...I have finished processing my girls wool and I decided to share...I have put up 100 yard skeins of both yarns. Harriet, our Brown/Black Shetland, her wool is so soft, I am pleasantly pleased. Josie, our Jacob sheep, Bonnie and Gracie, our Angora bunnies, have been blended into the most wonderful yarn. It is a 80/20 blend, the "Halo" blooms as you work it. So far my own socks and mittens are "Wonderous". I hope Mary and Raven are loving theirs, too.

Right now I have 3 skeins of each with more to come, they are a steal at $15. I just have to share the wealth!

The Sheep will be shorn again this March/April...so there will be more to come.

Well, it's great to be back...I hope to find the time to be here more often...please, stay tuned...J

Web Site Update

Hello all, Thank you for all the calls and e-mails telling me about my website problems. Yes, it is down, No it is not fixed yet. I was on the phone to California for 45 minutes this morning, no results! I have to "Give them 24 to 48 hours to find the problem" How much longer to "FIX" the problem? Computers are wonderful...

Newest Group Project...

The fires in California are a horrific event unfolding before our eyes. Here we are on the East Coast helpless...You may ask...How can we be useful? Let's put our needles together and knit/crochet squares/blankets for these fellow Americans, some who have lost everything. We can wrap them in a hug and blanket.
Here is what one woman is doing...www.sandiegowildfireblankets.blogspot.com/ Check out her blog and you will get the picture.
I am making squares,#8 needles with WW yarn, CO 32 sts, knit to 8", they should be 8" square. I am knitting,collecting from anyone who wants to participate and as with the Daduza Dolls, A Knitter's Garden will pick up the cost to ship them out to Sandie in California. Let's help make a difference...

Workshops...

As always, I love to hold workshops. Any requests, suggestion, please direct them to me by way of e-mail, jmlm157@msn.com or telephone, 603-887-8550. I will be happy to accommodate. I am working on a few requests now, as soon as I have more info, I'll let you know...Thanks, Joanne

NEW ARRIVAL TABLE...

As you enter the door, a table to your right will have "New Items" for the month.

Our arrivals this month are...

All Natural/Local Sallie's Fen 100% Alpaca yarn. Five natural colors, 2oz. skeins at 150yds/ $12.

Get ready for "Winter's Snow and Wind" Great yarn for hats, mittens and slippers
"Wool" and "Wool/Silk" Closeout Specials
100% Wool or Wool/Silk Blends 3.5 to 4 oz skeins Various Colors...
$8.50 while supply lasts

Another New Addition to the Garden..."Seacoast Handpainted Yarns"
"PANDA" A great Merino, Bamboo and Nylon blend...400yds/7sts=1"/$22
"SUPERWASH" Sock Yarn...100% Merino/560yds/7sts=1"/$25

I received quite a deal so I will pass it on to you..."REYNOLD'S" Wool/Silk Combo available in 12 colors...550yds per bag at $6

"Designs by Judith" patterns are now available, various sweater, scarves and afghan patterns have arrived. Waiting on an order from "Heart String Designs"

A selection of "ZECCA" and Ironstone Ceramic Buttons,
Felted Cases for your Circular Needles or Crochet Hooks,
and the ever favorite "Perpetual Knit Stitch Calendars" are all here for your viewing.

Let's start off the Winter Season with new yarns, patterns and many ideas...I look forward to seeing and helping you all, new and well established customers.

NEW SEASON HOURS...

Autumn is here are so are new shop hours...

As of September 26th, A Knitter's Garden will be open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. With the exception of two Saturdays, October 6th, NH Sheep and Wool and October 20 th, NY Sheep and Wool in Rhinebeck, NY. I will be attending both Fiber Festivals. Check back to see what goodies I bring back...

I am working on presenting a Finishing Workshop and a Beaded Christmas Ornament Workshop...stay tuned for more info...

Update...

FYI, the Travel Guide covers have been sent back and I am awaiting the new copies. When I have them in my hot little hands, I'll let you know...Thanks for returning the covers so speedily...