Llamas & Llambs Boutique
Summer Newsletter 2010
The rain seems to have passed and perhaps summer is finally here with the hope of long warm days and blue skies. We have all of the cottons, bamboos, sea cell and soy you will need to knit or crochet lighter weight items, along with many new patterns for lacy shawls, ponchos and tank tops. And for the lovers of year 'round sock wearing and making, we have Tofutsies, Fixation and Bamboo blend yarns.
New Books
Jacksonville will be celebrating its 150th Anniversary this summer and we have in stock “Images of America, Jacksonville” by Margaret LaPlante and the Southern Oregon Historical Society, which could be a great addition to your home library.
“Favorite Scandinavian Projects to Weave” and “Favorite Rag Rugs” both by Tina Ignell, each book includes 45 projects from rag rugs to table linens, towels and upholstery fabric and all chosen from the pages of ‘Vavmagasinet,’ the popular Scandinavian Weaving Magazine.
“New Twists on Twined Knitting” by Laura Farson. This is a fresh look at a traditional Swedish technique that produces richly textured fabrics.
“Amigurumi Animal Friends” Pigs, bears, frogs, chickens and skunks are just of few of the cute little animals featured in this book and these are also another great way to use up left over yarns.
“Handmade Baskets” by Susie Vaughan takes you all through the process of collecting, preparing and making baskets with natural materials.
“Get Spun” a guide to spinning art yarns by combining a variety of skills with unlimited add-in possibilities such as fabric strips, beads and sequins, silk cocoons and hardware.
“The Art of Kumihimo” and “200 Braids” by Jacqui Carey have arrived in time for our July class on Japanese braiding. (See class schedule).
15th Anniversary Winners
We want to thank so many who came out during the month of April to shop and see Annie Dempsey’s trunk show. Fifteen happy shoppers received a $25 Gift Certificate early in May: Linda Meyers, Joan Bush, Nova Cristea, Pat Harrington, Rona Jones, Sara Auker, Jan Gurlock, Carol Palmer, Patricia Dorunda, Donna Andrews, Mary Ann Moore, Vicki Guy, Jillene Kreidberg, Elaine Plaisance & Dee Ebel. Thank you all for helping us celebrate and for your continued support.
Weaving Products
Schacht, LeClerc & Hazel Rose Pin Looms
Jenkins Shuttles, Royal ball winders
Interweave Press, books and magazines
Coned items: UKI, Elmore Pisgah, Harrisville,
Maurice Brussard et Fils
Spinning Products
Schacts New Wheels and various used ones
Fiber: Romney, alpaca, llama,
buffalo/mohair, churro
Needle felting supplies by Fiber Trends and Clover
Knit, Crochet & Other Products
Patterns: |
Fiber Trends, Oat Couture, Knitting Pure and Simple, Naturally, Keep It Simple and Dolce Handknits |
Needles: |
Addi Turbo, Bryspun, Pony, Brittany, Clover, Susan Bates, Boye, Crystal Palace |
Yarns: |
Cascade, Universal, Naturally, Fibranatura, SWTC, Buffalo Gold, Wisdom Yarns, Frog Tree Alpaca |
Local Yarns: |
Adorabella Alpaca, Grants Pass |
FREE Events
Applegate Spinners - 4th. Monday of every month 1-3 PM
Drop in to knit or crochet, the 2nd Tuesday & 4th Saturday of each month from 1 – 3 p.m.
We also offer space to existing groups to gather here to knit and crochet and socialize on our deck. Please call for information to schedule a time for your group.
The Jacksonville week long 150th Birthday Celebration with daily activities will be held from September 17th through the 25th. We are looking for demonstrators and fiber animals for the 21st, 22nd, & 23rd from 11-2 pm . Busloads of school children will be coming through town and a visit to Llamas and Llambs will be on their agenda. So, if you would like to come and demonstrate your art of raising fiber animals, knitting, spinning and weaving, please call or stop by to register for a space on the lawn. This week long event will end with a grand parade on Saturday the 25th.
Individual Instruction by Appointment (approximately 3 hours)
Basic knitting with Gogi - $35
Spinning with Gogi - $35
Basic crochet with Kathy - $30
Sock knitting with Nancy - $30
Weaving project assistance with Kathy - $10 per
hour
Classes & Workshops
Weaving Classes – This is a 3 day event with instructor Nadine Purcell. The $130 fee includes materials. The next class will be in August (dates not yet available) but please call to pre-register if interested.
July 10th 10 – 1 p.m.: Beginning Kumihimo with Gloria Way. No experience necessary and materials are included in this introduction to the ancient art of Japanese Braiding known as Kumihimo. Learn how to make beautiful braids for embellishments on a simple cardboard disc.
July 17th 10 a.m.: Ginger Casto from Applegate will conduct a Fleece Preparation workshop (rescheduled from a rained out Saturday in May)… Fee is $35 and materials for this hands on experience will be provided.
July 31st 10 – 2 p.m.: Kathy Griffith will conduct a Yarn Painting workshop. Come and paint your yarn for knitting, crocheting or weaving. Chemicals, dyes and equipment required for this cold batch method will be provided. This method is limited to non-protein fibers, cotton, linen, soy, rayon, tencel, etc. No animal fibers or silk. Yarn must be in skeins and warps wound and tied off as usual. This workshop requires a minimum of four people and the fee is $30.
Community Service Project
Hats for the Homeless and Caps for Kids are still being supported by many local volunteers who bring their hand made items here to be distributed throughout the community. We will begin as early as August, first with Kids Spree, a local program that stuffs back packs for children in need to start school in the fall. In September we will send hats to Southern Oregon Head Start and then as we approach the holiday season we will work with St. Vincent de Paul and the Gospel Mission to help many others in need. So, thank you for you continued support of this very worthwhile project.
The Ladies at Llamas & Llambs
Llamas & Llambs Boutique
541-899-9141
ladies@llamasandllambs.com
www.llamasandllambs.com
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