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QUIET TOYS!!!!!

I am sure by now you have heard about the new kitten that Anna has allowed to take up resicence in the YARN SHOPPE. Percy, Frankie and I are adjusting to him. At least he doesn't mew too much and Anna takes him home at night.

I over heard Anna talking about a baby shower for the kitten this coming Tuesday night during Happy Hour. Anyone who bring a cat toy gets a certificate for 5.00 off a purchase 35.00 or more. That kitten is going to have more toys than it knows what to do with. If everyone insists on spoiling this cat All I ask is that NO ONE bring toys with bells or noise makers in them. I like it quiet in here.

Come to think of it no one gave me toys when I joined the shop. So if you feel the need I like toys too.

Frank.

What was She Thinking?!?!?!

Have you heard the news? Watch out when you open the front door. We have a new "friend" at the shop. I think Anna forgot she owns a yarn shop. She rescued a kitten from the ASPCA. We will see if yarn shops and kittens mix. Please no one dangle yarn in front of him. Since Anna has brought him into the shop we have a problem. She hasn't named him.

Anna has decided that the customers get a say in naming him. There are several names to the right. Anna is taking suggestions and in a week or so she will put up the names and have everyone vote on this site. The winner will win a knitting gift basket. She hasn't given out all the details but if you have a name suggestion leave in the comments section or email Anna with your suggestions.

Don't forget this Sunday is the San Francisco train trip. There will be pictures when we get back. Yes I plan on stowing away in a knitting bag.

HAve you seen some of the upcoming classes? They are incredible. And Christmas is right around the corner. So start thinking about the presents you want to make. Yarn is coming in all the time so stop in often.

FRank.

I need a name...

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one seat opened up

Did you hear? Someone had to cancel their plans to go on the trip to San Fransico!!!!!This means that the full trip has one seat that has opened up!!!!Are you going to be the lucky person who gets the seat. Quick CALL THE STORE GET THAT SEAT!!!!! You don't want to miss out on the give aways, high tea at Nieman Marcus, give aways, munchies on the trip back, did I mention the give aways. Call Anna and tell her you want that seat.

FRANK

not gone

You have probably been wondering where this poor little sheep has been. Anna went a little fiber crazy. I have been buried under 400 pounds of yarn. I am not kidding the shop has exploded. So much new stuff. The Berroco alone had me buried for days and it isn't even all here yet.

You have to come in and check out the Berroco Vintage Wool. Can you believe the colors. Start thinking Christmas presents. Even Percy is impressed with how soft it is.

There are so many sock yarns that I am sure someone will be knitting me pairs and pairs of sheep sized socks soon. Comfort has some awesome sock yarn and some great new colors.

Berroco INCA GOLD is another yarn that is good enough to curl up in and count people (errr in your case sheep) Gotta love the silk in it.

There are othe Berrocos in and coming but I have others to tell you about as well.

Have you seen the SUGAR RUSH? It is made from cane sugar by products. Anna has even found yarn made from milk by products.

So has all of these new yarns made you itchy for some new projects? GOOD!!!! Did I mention the new shipment of books? There was another hundred pounds.

SO new books and new yarn can only mean one thing. MONDAY IS SALE DAY. Haven't been able to find the exact sale info - she likes to keep that under wraps until the last second but if I know Anna it will be well worth a trip to see her on Monday. If I can find her notes I will post this weekend about what she has planned. Don't forget if you are an IN THE LOOP Member, no matter what the sale price you get an extra 10% off. Defintely worth a trip in on Monday don't you think?

FRANK

Have you been in lately?

Wow the store has been hopping. Tuesday night "Happy Hour" is the place to be. They were bringing chairs from the back. But everyone is always happy to make room for more friends. This past week was "Show It Off" Tuesday. The projects were simply amazing. I can't believe the talent everyone has. WOW is all this little sheep can say?

Have you signed up for the Train Trip to San Francisco? Last I heard there were only 4 or 5 spots left. Next year Anna is going to have to get 2 train cars to accommodate everyone. "Frank"ly I think the trip home sounds great. Wine, cheese, crackers, and fruit - all served on Linen. Very chic if you ask me. The day trips while in San Fran sound great. I think I would choose High Tea at Neiman Marcus. But I heard some are headed to the Wharf and others are maybe going to the Labryinth. What a Day! What a Shoppe!

Have you seen the new line of Fiesta yarn that Anna has started carrying? It is YUMMY. I caught Frankie sleeping in the bowl of it on the front counter the other night. It does make a good place for a nap.

Make sure you check the Calendar for the most up to date classes. The Chinchilla hat and scarf tomorrow has room left. So does the Felted purse class on Tuesday night.

Anna is already working on the September class and it looks to be as good as everything else.

See at the table
Frank.

So much going on

Last week the store was jumping. Tuesday night there were so many people at Happy Hour. Extra chairs were pulled out and a great time was had by all. Everyone had a great time. This Tuesday night is Show it Off Night. Bring your recently finished projects and have them photographed. Who knows? Yours may be featured on the Fliker photos to the right on this page.

The Traveling Knit Group will meet on Wed this week. That is another group that is growing. Those ladies have some great projects in the works.

Have you checked the calendar lately? There are some great classes coming up. Tomorrow there is a baby bootie and hat class. Tuesday is the Knit and Crocheted Scarf. Saturday is the Chinchilla Scraf

So many classes to choose from. And Don't forget the train trip on September 20. There are some great side trips that day. Some are having High Tea at Nieman Marcus, others are going to the wharf and enjoying the sites and seafood. Make sure you get your seat reserved now for 55.00, the price will be going up in September.

Make sure you are on the store Email list. Anna has started sending out weekly sale emails. With Christmas coming up it is a great time to get started on Christmas projects.

I am still hoping someone takes me on a trip soon. I am starting to get wunderlust and may have to venture out on my own if someone doesn't take me on an adventure soon.

Frank.

ALL ABOARD!!!!!!

Finally the heat is gone. I thought for sure Anna was gonna win. She thought for sure I would give in and get sheared. Not on your knitting needles is that gonna happen.

Have you been getting Anna's emails with her new weekly specials. She has been having some great deals. If you haven't then go to the shop website sign the guestbook with a request to be added to the store email list. Then you will find out what the weekly sale is. Don't forget IN THE LOOP members get an extra 10% any sale items (except classes)

Now for info on the title of this blog post. Anna is planning the annual train trip to San Francisco for September 20. Last year was the 1st trip and everyone had a blast. Picture this...going to San Francisco and not having to drive. You get to knit. Then, you get to see if your raffle ticket will win one of many prizes given away. By the time you get to the Bay, your face is sore from so much laughing and smiling. After a great day roaming and shopping, there are snacks on linen table cloths with champagne and wine or soda to refresh with. Then you get another chance to win even more prizes as we head back home. All this for less than a tank of gas! Flyers areavailable in the shoppe. We are limited to the number of tickets at this special price and will be distributed as a first come first serve only. We will not be able to hold any on reserve. Be sure to join Anna and the gang and they will guarantee you a wonderful day with fellow knitters.

Doesn't that sound like fun. Wonder if Anna will let me go and be tour guide. I promise not to get anyone lost. If you have questions, get ahold of the gals.

Also the August Calendar is up. Anna has added a new feature to the calendar. If you want to know what a project looks like click on the title of the class and a picture will pop up. I know September classes are being talked about and planned. So be on the lookout for that.

Tonight is Happy Hour. It was crazy last week. Can't believe how popular that has become.

Till next time
Frank.

Those LAZY days

Hey Dudes,

Frank is sweltering under all his wool and is being very lazy right now. So I thought I could bring you up to speed with Anna has going on at the wondrous Yarn Shoppe.

Can you believe this weather - even us 'pacas need a break from the heat. Anna has the August calendar up and going and I heard her say the September calendar is jam packed as well. Did ya hear about the train trip to San Francisco? A whole day of knitting on the train and then shopping in 'Frisco and then knitting on the way back - what a great treat. Not only that Super Duper Anna is having give aways and raffles both ways. Rumor has it Darlene is exempt - she seems to win everything. But the girls love her anyway!!!!

The fall yarns are streaming in and WOW the colors!!! Totally AWESOME Dudettes!!!! Anna is carrying some new lines of yarn as well and they are "fantabulous" MAke sure you stop in and see them.

Tonight is Happy Hour and we all know what that means - bring your knitting, wine, treats and laughter for a great evening. Tomorrow the Traveling Knit Group will be at the shop from 12-2. Stop in and join them at the table for a while.

Well Dudettes, have to find a quiet shady place for the day.

Percy.

It is over.

e Well from this sheep's perspective Christmas in July was a huge hit. There were so many people and so many classes. Everyone had a great time. Did I mention the food? Yikes, those women know how to cook and eat. The classes were amazing. I personally loved Darlene's scarf class. It was amazing to see how the difference in yarn could make such a difference in a pattern. I know the ladies were talking about a picture of the scarves when the were all done.

Things were flying off needles. Be on the look out for pictures of finished projects in the near future.

Wait till you see the new line of yarn that Anna is bringing in. It is amazing and wonderful and heavenly, and scrumptious. Those are all words I heard to describe it on Saturday.

The bingo and raffles were quite fun. Darlene seemed to continue her lucky streak by winning the big raffle at the end of the night. Cindy didn't do to badly in the win column either. Congrats to all the winners.

Pictures will be up soon. I heard some talk of a slumber party this fall so get your jammies and your sleeping bag ready.

Don't forget tomorrow is Happy Hour. Who knows what those ladies will be up to. Traveling Knit is meeting on Wed. this week.

And I know the August calendar is about to be published. WHEW what a lot to say and what a lot going on. If you miss a second at the Yarn Shoppe you miss so much.

Stop in Soon to see what those ladies are cooking up next.

FRANK.

Update on Saturday.

Anna sent this out last night. Wanted to make sure my loyal readers saw it. Even if Santa is not going to be bringing presents Mrs. Clause will be there.

Can't wait to hear about the new yarn. I will post about that next week.

Okay, tomorrow is your last chance to sign up for the few classes that are still open in our Christmas in July Event. Although we will welcome any walk ins, it will really work best if you reserve your spot before then. This is going to be so much FUN. Every student will get a FREE gift in EVERY class! We are also scheduled to have Mrs. Clause at the shoppe for a children's book signing from 12 - 2 PM. Don't miss that. We are also looking to feature a whole new line to the shoppe...I am waiting to hear back but that should be fun too. If it is here in time we will offer a sale on all yarn orders. (Keep your fingers crossed) Don't forget the book sale going on as well...

Now for those that just want to come and hang out...by all means join us. We will be having Knitting Bingo and Raffles every 2 hours. You can purchase tickets for the BIG RAFFLE GIVEAWAY scheduled for 8 PM sharp. You must be present to win because it is so BIG!!

Tickets are $3 ea. / 3 for $7 / 5 for $13 / 10 for $20.

During 15 hours of knitting we may get hungry...Although we will break for both lunch and dinner many people are bringing snacks to share. We will provide Peets iced tea water and soda, so by all means, bring a snack we can all ohhh and ahhh over!

Custom knits group...with the all day Saturday going ons, we are going to postpone meeting until August. We will begin the Tank Top then so check August calendar for dates and times. Also to note, the Stitches from the Heart Group will be taking July and August off. The website has been updated and has links on the newsletter page, be sure to check that out.

August calendar will be ready to hand out Saturday and good stuff is planned then too.

Enjoy your week end and we'll see you Saturday.

BUSY BUSY BUSY

Everyone is in such a tizzy about Saturday. I haven't had time to post because Anna has had us busy, making kits for classes, pulling prizes, making games, and cleaning this place from top to bottom.

Classes are filling up but I know there is still room. If you find your self with free time Saturday, just walk in I know Anna will make room for you in a class. I haven't heard all the prizes but I know after the last class - which finishes at 11PM there will be a drawing for a LARGE gift certificate. I am trying to get the details on all the prizes, check back tomorrow for the details.

I have also been told about a special book signing from 12-2. Something about a Mrs. Clause. Not sure what that is all about either. I guess I better make Anna sit down and give me the low down.

Most classes are running between 20 and 35 dollars and include all the yarn. All you have to supply are the needles. IF you sign up for 5 classes your 6th one is free that day.

Can't wait to see everyone Saturday. Don't forget it starts at 9 and ends at midnight.

Busy day tomorrow

Tomorros is Tuesday and that always seems to be a busy day here at the Shoppe.

The traveling knit group will be here from 12-2. They always have such unique projects they are working on. You really should stop in and see the Prayer Shawl that Jennifer has on display. They are always inviting everyone to join their group. You really should stop by and check them out.

Tomorrow night is HAPPY HOUR. Suppose to start at 6 but usually gets rolling about 5 or 5:30. The food those people have and the wine. What a great weekly party and a way to check out what the group is working on.

On a personal note, I have no vacations planned and I want out of here. Between the CHIRP CHIRP CHIRPs of Lucky, Frankie on her Yarn Baller singing Michael Jackson songs, Percy well being Percy and Seamus practicing his "American" accent I need a vacation. Some one PLEASE rescue me!!!!

Frank.