KNITTING, CROCHET, NEEDLEPOINT AND CROSS-STITCH 818-760-9330 Now these are the prettiest beaded bra straps you'll ever see. Simply attach to any summer or winter knitted top or dress you've made. Handcrafted in Africa and support the Zimbabwean ladies, they use only the finest glass and crystal beads from around the world, including Swarovski crystals. Beautiful necklaces and braclets that you add charms too. These have been seen on famous actresses on Dancing with the Stars and Desperate Housewives. Great gifts for either graduation or Mother's Day. Large selection to choose from. NEW YARNS!!!! New items have arrived, here is a picture of some of the new yarns, well when this little guy is groomed Great Andirondack Yarn has arrived with some really pretty spring yarns - come and check these beautiful, yummy to die for yarns out. This purple and beige yarn is some of the new spring colors in Alpaca Silk from Blue Sky Alpaca. These bags from Namineste are going like hot cakes we have had to order again and the next shipment is coming in April so if you want one get your order in now. The turquoise bag is called Malibu and the red one is Laguna, they both come in charcoal, hollywood pink, lime olive, saddle and turquoise. They include the clutch (2) which can hold your circular needles and some straights as well as other important knitting items such as markers and needles. It also comes with the cozy which is for your long straight needles. The colors are the same as the bag. New from TNNA for the Needlepointer: Just a sampling of some really cute and whimsical canvases, stockings and pillow covers. The first item is the Shores of Hawk Run Hallow and the second picture is the darling Miss Penny. New a Christmas Doll Pincushion and Thimble Purse and Adam and Eve both by GPA. New from Kelmscott New from Country Cottage New from Little House Needleworks Socks Are Walking Club - Are you ready - This class is coming up really quick..Don't forget to register before the class starts we can only take 12 people. The first sock class will begin on Saturday, January 19th from 10a12n with Jane and Diana. We have some very exciting projects in the works with sock yarns. First learn to knit socks, then learn knitting from the toe up, knitting with beads and then knit two socks at the same time on circulars. The first socks you make will be the yarn of your choice and then you will receive a sock pattern and sock yarn the 3rd Saturday of every other month for that Saturday class (January, March, May, July, September, and November). As a member of the club you will receive the most beautiful sock yarn to make (1) pr. of socks, a sock pattern, a new yarn or color that our customers have not seen in the shop before, a coupon worth 20% that you can use anytime during 2008 to purchase yarn. After completion of the socks their will be prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. The cost for the 6 kits is $225.00 = $37.50 every other month. Some people bought the Lorna's Lace for the first project and we will adjust accordingly. Since this is an exclusive you as a member will not disclose the pattern or any of the particulars for (1) year after completion of the class. JOIN ANYTIME Ongoing knitting/crochet classes that you can join anytime.....There is no class project so you can work on any project of your choice. Classes are (2) hour sessions and you pay in (5) week increments - $10.00/week for 5 weeks, $50.00 total. This format has been very sucessful so we are going to continue it in 2008. Learn not only from your instructor but by students sitting around you that are working on differnt things and are at a different level than you. These classes are every Saturday from 10a-12noon with either Jane or Diana and Monday's from 5:30p-7:30p with Jane. New Classes for January, February & March2008. Entralac Scarf - The beautiful shawl that you see pictured here is also in the window at the shop with all the bright reds, greens, yellows, oranges, etc. that look like diamonds was made using Prism Yarn and the entralac method. We are going to make a scarf and of course you can use what ever yarns from the shop that you would like. Come join Diana and Jane on Saturday, February 9th and 23rd from 1p-3 and March 8th and 22nd from 1p-3p. Mobius Scarf - We have had many request to learn the Mobius again, this fun technique for casting on with circular needles to make this scarf or a bowl or even a pet bed is really lots of fun. So join Jane on Monday January 28th from 6p-8p or February 25th from 6p-8p Cables - Cables for sweaters, scarfs, hats, socks, purses! You name it and you can put cables on it. Join Diana and Jane on January 19th, February 16th or March 1st from 1p-3p. Beginning Knitting - Learn the basics of knitting - you'll learn casting on, knitting, purling and binding off. You'll also learn tips for fixing small mistakes and much more. After this class you will be able to make scarves, shawls, handbags and many other fun things. Just call and schedule and appointment with any of the instructors. Beginning Crochet - Crochet has become very hot and used with knitting projects, i.e., edging on knitting projects for example. Learn the basic stitches, single crochet, double crochet, triple crochet, yarn over and more. Just call and schedule an appointment with any of the instructors. Flowers - Spring will be in the air before we know it and you just have to learn how to make felted flowers, there great for hats, purses on sweaters. Join Jane on March 10th from 6p-8p or April 21st from 6p-8p French Alpabet Sampler - Design your own using the following books as reference, Les Grandes Letters Rouge Du Rhin, Sampler Motifs and Symbolism, Repertoire des Motifs and Le Livre Des Letters. This has been a great success and lots of fun and some of us have not finished ours and it's a project that if you can start at anytime. This class will meet on the 2nd and fourth Saturday of the month from 10a-12n with either Cindy or Diana. Needlepoint - Needlepoint classes are on Monday's 6p-8p or Fridays 1p-3p, Donna DiMarco teaches both beginning and advanced needlepoint You look at these canvases and you say "OK this is the year" here's your chance. Come join Donna and her students on Monday or Friday for a fun-filled time of laughs, working on any needlepoint canvas of your choice. (6) lessons for $90.00 or $15.00/lesson plus the cost of your materials. Needlepoint for Beginners - Want to learn needlepoint - Have we got the right person for you, Shirlee works Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 10a-5p so call and schedule an appointment with Shirlee, she'll get you going on that new project that you have wanted to start. Learn the Continental and Basketweave stitch, and about different threads and how they can be used. DROP-INS - STOP IN ANY DAY OF THE WEEK AND SOMEONE IS ALWAYS HERE TO HELP YOU IN BETWEEN CUSTOMERS. PUNCHNEEDLE - Buy your materials here and we will be more than happy to get you started on your project. KNOT WORK - Miniature knot work, done in French Knots and Colonial Knots. Learn this technique. It is very easy to learn and makes exquisitely beautiful pieces of art. Purchase your materials here and we will get you started for free. SIT 'N STITCH IS PLEASED AGAIN TO BE A DROP OFF POINT FOR YOUR DONATED ITEMS. DROP OFF OR MAIL YOUR DONATION BY MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2008. PLEASE CHECK OUT THEIR WEB SITE WWW.KNITFORTHECURE.COM Save 30% Ewe and Eye cross-stitch patterns and kits now 30% off. Purchase the thread and linen and receive 15% off those items. Offer Expires: March 15, 2008