This And That

Our very first time hosting a Knit In Public day was a success, even with a wrench in the plans. Our event was scheduled to be held at Artuzzi's restaurant but 3 days before they suddenly closed with no warning. Undaunted, Marian and Lou arranged to set up tables in front of the shop and carry on. When they went down to Artuzzi's on Sat. morning to hang a sign directing everyone to come to N. Nook, the new manager was there and invited us to come down and use the patio and help themselves to free drinks. They knit for a while at Needle Nook and then moved down to Artuzzi's patio for the rest of the afternoon. Everyone received a free needle card and a discount on yarn. Thanks to all who attended and we will try it again in the fall, when it is cooler.

I did not attend the TNNA show this year due to difficulty with my knees. Since I have seen all of the major reps, I hope I did not miss anything important. I am constantly on the lookout for new products to stock the shop. If you see anything I need to know about, please contact me or bring it in. I love new stuff.

Since we have no classes scheduled for July, I would like to invite our customers to drop by on Saturdays, July 11th, 18th or 25th, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM to sit and knit or get help with a minor problem. We cannot help with major problems on these days. Please limit your questions to yarn you have purchased here and knitting only. Thank you.

Please note, we will be closed July 4th. We have not changed our Sunday hours for the summer. We will remain open every Sunday from 1PM - 4PM for your convenience. Hope to see you soon.

Arlene

World Wide Knit In Public Day

Isn't this great? We have our very own knitting day! This is the second or third year for this event and it's just a way to bring knitters together to show off our addiction to everyone. Needle Nook will participate this year by gathering down the way from us at Artuzzi's restaurant. They have a patio and have graciously agreed to be our meeting place on June 13th, from 11AM - 3PM. They are also providing a special buy one lunch, get the second lunch free. So come join the bunch as we KIP (knit in public) for a few hours. Needle Nook will also be offering some specials this day so stay tuned.

Ovarian Cancer Fundraiser Photos - Last Set

As you can see by these wonderful items, we will have many, many unusual and varied objects for sale. Look at the hand-knotted stitch markers above, the beautiful quilted wallhanging and the great hand made earrings. Our fundraiser is just one week away and we are all very excited. The silent auction has about 16 items that you can bid on. We will be selling tickets for our shawl and knit bowl raffle and have a bake sale as well. Please join us on April 18th from 2-6 PM and help support this community service project. Hope to see you there.

New arrivals at Needle Nook include the following books: Mother and Daughter Knits by Sally and Caddy Melville, Reversible Knits by Iris Schreir and Japanese Inspired Knits. By Wednesday we should receive our shipment of Cookie A's "Sock Innovations". Be sure to take a glance at these new offerings by prominent designers.

Check out the website for the latest classes, dates and times. You can register online for these. Go to www.needlenookatlanta.com.

Happy Easter and Happy Passover to all of our friends.

Arlene

The Photos Keep Coming

Here are the latest photos sent to me of items that will be for sale at our Ovarian Cancer fundraiser, now only 3.5 weeks away. There are many other items that I do not have photos of so be sure to check them all out on April 18th.

Arlene

More Ovarian Cancer Fundraiser Photos

Here are some more items being offered for sale or auction at our fundraiser. To date we have 21 vendors and are shooting for 25. Something new this year, a Tarot Card reader. What fun. Stay tuned for more photos as the arrive. Join us on April 18th for this great event.

Ovarian Cancer Fundraiser Photos

Here are only a few of the items that will be up for sale or auction at our April 18th fundraising event. Take a look and pick out your favorite. I will be adding more in the very near future. It's not too late to sign up for a table to participate. We look forward to seeing you on the 18th and all the wonderful products we have for sale.

Customer Spotlight Sale - Ovarian Cancer Fundraiser

Our second ovarian cancer fundraising event will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2009 from 2PM-6PM. We are inviting anyone who crafts to come and set up a table outside on our sidewalk to sell their wares to the public. In return you would donate 15% of your sales to the "Ovarian Cycle" event being held on April 25th. We are looking for those who make beaded jewelry and wearables, weaving, quilting, knit, crochet, sewing, polymer clay, felting and more. The only restrictions we have are yarn and original patterns. Please register with us by 4/11 so we can have a variety of goods.

Be sure to come by and purchase a raffle ticket for our hand knit shawl, donated by Shirley Robb. Tickets are tax deductible when a check is made out to "Ovarian Cycle". We will also be holding a bake sale and possibly a silent auction - so if you have anything you would like to donate to this, please let us know ASAP. Last year we had silver jewelry, weaving, beaded jewelry, hand knit hats, felted purses, quilts and much more for sale. This is a great opportunity to select gifts for Mother's Day, Father's Day, graduation, birthdays and more. So even if you can't set up a table, you can still support the effort by shopping our event. Call (404) 325-0068 for more information.

Arlene