UPCOMING CLASS SCHEDULE

Here is a list of our summer classes. Look it over and come join us for some summer fun and learning. There is something for every skill level and interest, so pick one out and sign up now. If you can't make it in to sign up our website will handle this for you. Go to http://www.needlenookatlanta.com/ to see the class project photos too.

Noni Bag Knitalong - select your favorite and let Lou guide you through the process. Lou has knit many samples for Nora and knows all about her patterns. Tuesdays, 11AM to 12:30PM, June 24th to July 15th. $60.00 plus supplies.

Lace Shawl Knitalong - New dates - Join Shirley, lace knitter extraordinaire, to learn how to knit your very own lace shawl. We will be using the "Knitting Lace Triangles" book for this class. Thursdays, July 31st, August 28th and Sept. 25th, 11AM - 12:30PM. This gives you time between sessions for knitting on your shawl. $45.00 plus supplies.

Baby Surprise Jacket Knitalong - New dates - Once again Shirley will guide you through the process of knitting Elizabeth Zimmerman's very inventive baby jacket. Saturdays, July 19th, August 9th and August 30th, 11AM-12:30PM. $45.00 plus supplies.

Knit A Market Bag - Everyone is going green these days so we have a knit market bag you can take along with you when you shop for groceries. Saturday, June 28th, 3:00-4:30PM. $15.00 plus supplies.

Learn To Cast On For Toe Up Socks - OK- you know how to knit a sock from the top down but how about from the toe up. The trickiest part of it is the cast on and toe shaping. Eve will show you how to do this using Judy's Magic Cast On. Saturday, July 12th, 3:00-4:30PM or Wednesday, July 16th, 11AM-12:30PM. $15.00 plus supplies.

Helpful Hints For Happy Knitters - This class is for those who have just begun to knit or those who already knit and would like to learn some tips that make your knitting more efficient and pleasant. We will discuss items such as how to read a yarn label, how to convert meters to yards and much more. You won't be disappointed when you leave this class. Sunday, July 13th, 2:00-4:30PM. $25.00 plus supplies.

Swirl Shawl - Another innovative design from Jojoland, this shawl forms delicate swirls which connect together to form a lovely shawl. You must know how to knit on double point needles to take this class. Please come in and see our model of this beautiful piece. Saturday, July 26th, 3:00-4:30PM. $15.00 plus supplies.

Heel For Toe Up Socks - OK - you've taken the cast on class and have knit your sock up to the heel- now what? Since you are knitting the sock in reverse, the heel construction is different than from cuff down socks. Eve will walk you through this process. Saturday, August 9th, 3:00-4:30 PM or Wednesday, August 13th, 11AM-12:30PM. $15.00 plus supplies.

Please register in advance for all classes. We request that you purchase your class supplies at the Needle Nook. Some classes have homework prior to the class. Supply list available at the shop. We hope to see you at one of our summer sessions.

Auction Quilt - Report on Ovarian Cycle Fundraiser

Last winter Mrs. Wright's 4th grade class from the Children's School paid us a visit and selected yarn for their afghan project. Each student knit a square and Mrs. Wright put the quilt together and knitted the border. Last year the quilt brought $1,000 at auction but this year it brought a whopping $2,600 for their scholarship fund. Here's to a job well done and we are already looking forward to next year.

Now for our report on the ovarian cycle fundraiser. On May 3rd we had 15 vendors set up outside the shop on the sidewalk and sell some of their beautiful hand made items. There was everything from sterling silver to glass to knit and crochet items and more. We also had a bake sale and a raffle. All of these events combined brought in $1,700.00 for cancer research. Thank you to everyone who contributed by selling, purchasing, baking or buying tickets. We will try to do this again next year and have an even bigger turnout. It's part of our community service projects and a very worthy cause.

A Basket Full Of Bliss!

Look at this basket filled with Schaefer Anne sock yarn. We snagged about two dozen hanks last week and this is what they look like. All colors, many combinations, all beautiful. I am working my first toe up sock in a lovely purple (what else) and blue combination and it is a dream to work with. The fiber content is 60% merino wool, 25% mohair and 15% nylon. The generous hank contains 560 yards, which is enough even for a mans size. The gauge is 7-8 stitches per inch and I am working mine on a 1.5 needle. Care is hand or machine wash. This hank is sold for $27.00 and is a worthy addition to your stash. Drop by to see the colors and select one for yourself.

Customer Spotlight Sale

Needle Nook has been involved in community service projects for many years. Currently we are helping to raise funds for ovarian cancer research. Scientists are trying to develop an early detection test for ovarian cancer. We are now supporting "Ovarian Cycle", an indoor cycling event. Participants solicit sponsors for their 6 hour endurance ride. While we are not riding the bikes, we are sponsoring our first ever "Customer Spotlight Sale" on Saturday, May 3rd. Any of our customers can sign up and bring a table to sell their fiber-related wares from 2:00-6:00 this day. Many of our customers do other crafts including beading, polymer clay, quilting, sewing, weaving, knit and crochet and more. You are invited to bring your items and sell them to the public with the understanding that at the end of the day you will donate 15% of your sales to Ovarian Cycle. The only restriction is your hand spun yarn or original patterns. If you can't sell your goodies, you can still come by and support the effort by purchasing items from our customer vendors. In addition, Shirley Robb has donated this beautiful shawl to be raffled off at 6:00PM, after the sale ends. Tickets are $5.00 each and contributions are tax deductible if made out to Ovarian Cycle. Won't you help us to raise the funds they so desperately need for this research? Please sign up to sell or come by to purchase. You will be supporting an important effort. Thank you.

More News On The Website

Well things are moving along. I am not a pro yet but I am learning how to navigate and add items to the website. It is very involved and technical to me. Since the last post I have added the list of Needle Nook's current classes, some web specials and now you can click on a yarn to see all the colors available. Hopefully I will continue to grow in this endeavour. Please be patient. Happy Easter to all of our friends and customers. Since we are closed on Easter Sunday the Amigurumi group will meet next Sunday, March 30th, at the regular time. We just got in a new book on this subject. Hope to see you soon.

Arlene

ANNOUNCEMENT-NEW WEBSITE

The Needle Nook is proud to announce it has joined the rest of the world and started a website, complete with a shopping cart to order yarn and accessories. To start we have listed Malabrigo, Toasty for Needle Nook and our stitch markers. Hopefully I will be adding items as I can figure it out. But for now, please check out our new site and let me know what I need to do next. Happy knitting and crocheting. Speaking of crocheting, did you know we have started a crochet group which meets the second and fourth Sunday of each month from 4:00-6:00PM, after our regular shop hours. Right now we are concentrating on the new amigurumi crochet animals that have become so popular. All skill levels are welcome to join this group. Hope to see you there.

Toasty for Needle Nook Sock Contest

We are proud to announce our Toasty for Needle Nook sock contest which is being sponsored by numma numma yarns and Needle Nook. All you need to do is purchase a hank of Toasty for NN (since 1-1-08), design and knit an original pair of adult socks, and wait for the prizes. All entrants receive a copy of the patterns of all contestants socks and a goody bag. Rules are available at the shop. The contest began on Feb. 1st and ends on July 4, 2008. You will be required to sign a waiver giving numma numma yarns and Needle Nook the right to publish or sell your pattern. Designs must be original and not previously published.

Check out the photo of the mitered square sampler of all 24 Toasty for NN colors. You can choose your favorite. As an added bonus, anyone who needs help designing your socks can attend one of our sock clinics. The first will be held on Sunday, March 9th at 1:00PM and the second on Sunday, April 13th, also at 1:00PM. Attendance is limited to those who have purchased their yarn and plan to enter the contest. You will need to bring supplies (needles, practice yarn, etc) for your help. You can cast on and knit some ribbing in advance. Registration for any of the clinics is required as seating is limited to eight. Call (404) 325-0068 for more information or to register.