Llamas & Llambs Boutique
Late Summer/Fall 2009 Newsletter

Knitting & Crocheting: It’s been hard to think about holding wool in our hands during the dog days of summer but we have various alternatives. Corn fiber is on sale at 25% off in a variety of colors. Other products perfect for this weather are soy silk, bamboo and cottons. Our newest yarn is Sea Song by Fibranatura is 80% cotton and 20% sea cell. This is a sea kelp fiber by-product and 109 yards are $9. We have fresh new colors of Bella DK Tapestry baby yarn, machine wash & dry, 404 yards for $7 which means you can make a 36” square blanket for less than $25. We also have new colors of Mermaid, (another yarn by Fibranatura which is 42% cotton, 35% superwash merino, 12% silk, 11% sea cell) and Fixation, a cotton & elastic, which is popular for socks and baby items.

Weaving: We now stock the Cricket Loom by Schacht. This kit includes an 11" rigid heddle loom, 2 stick shuttles, a warping peg, threading hook, 2 table clamps, 8 dent reed and 2 balls of yarn with project instructions, all for $135. This is a great way to introduce weaving to young and old alike and it’s small enough to fit in a large tote bag for travelers. We have a new shipment on the way of bamboo, mop cotton and 8/2 cottons. Stop by and see all the new colors.

Quilts: We are approaching the end of our stash with only six queen/king left and about a dozen wall hangings. 40% off is as low as they will go so last chance… we will pull them from stock very soon.

Hat Program: We still have many volunteers making hats and scarves for this rapidly approaching fall and winter but we always need yarn. So any that you have left over from projects please keep us in mind. Last year our focus was on the homeless and we will continue to support them through St. Vincent DePaul, but we’ve had so many calls from other worthy organizations that we will do some prioritizing this year and try to spread our works across this valley. We are so grateful for your continued support. One lady has made 180 hats so far this year!!

EVENTS (no fee)

Sept 12th & 13th:  Annual Jacksonville city-wide yard sale

Sept 19th: Art Jubilee. This is a day of art, wine and food in Jacksonville and we will participate by hosting artists and demonstrators on our lawn from noon until 5:00.

Oct 3rd: National Spinning and Weaving Week Celebration where we will again host the Rogue Valley Handweavers Guild, the Saturday Handweavers Guild and local spinning groups. There will be fiber animals, demonstrations and hands on opportunities for children & adults.

Social knitting is held the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 1 – 3 p.m.

Applegate Spinners meet the 4th Monday of each month from 1 – 3 p.m. and visitors are always welcome.

CLASS SCHEDULE

Aug 21st            Basic Needle Felting by Lydia Trottman from 10 – 12:30 p.m.

This very talented young lady will be teaching ages 9 and older. You will learn the basics of dry needle felting and will complete a small project. Fee is $35 and materials are included but if you have your own equipment please bring it along.

Aug. 29th, 30th, & Sept 5th: Beginning Weaving Plus with Nadine Purcell  $130 10 – 5 p.m.

Sept 20th     Drop Spindle with Cindie Kitchin from 1 – 4 p.m.

Cindie will again teach this very popular class where you will learn how to spin yarn using a CD drop spindle. Fee is $35 and materials are included but if you own a drop spindle or niddy noddy please bring those along.
                
Oct 24th, 25th & 31st  Beginning weaving Plus with Nadine Purcell  $130  10 – 5 p.m.

Individual Instruction

Spinning & Knitting can be scheduled with Gogi. Fee is $35 (but may vary based on time and need) for those who wish to learn or need help with a project in progress. Call for information.

Kids Knitting Group: Gogi is planning a Kids Knitting Group to be held 4 – 5 pm on a weekly basis.  The fee will be $15 to work in a small group but on your own project with individual instruction. Call for more information.

Socks:  Nancy is available for sock instruction for $25 based on her work schedule. Call in advance to arrange a time.

Nancy & Kathy
The Ladies @ Llamas & Llambs

Llamas & Llambs Boutique
541-899-9141
www.llamasandllambs.com

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