Thursday, August 18, 2011
Fire up those GPSs! There's a new yarn spot in town.
Yesterday I ventured (GPSless) into the industrial area south of Teterboro Airport and north of the Sports Complex. It's not your usual shopping mall haunt...more reminiscent of early Secaucus Outlet shopping adventures. There tucked at the end of Kero Road -- a road with one sharp turn and several bumpy patches -- was Lion Brand Land.
I walked into the Outlet Store thinking I'd find dark and dingy warehouse but I should have known better. The first thing you see through the glass doors is a large yarn art installation. Look to the left as you enter and there's the skating lion who once graced the window of the 15th Street Studio. Look to the right and there's an open, freshly painted, cavernous room with great signage filled with yarn -- well organized and packaged...some discontinueds at great prices...some high end Lion Brand not available through the big box arts and crafts stores here in NJ. (The Outlet's stock also does not duplicate what is carried in the big box stores.) The lighting in the store is fabulous.
There's a computer kiosk with access to the Lion Brand patterns. A table and chairs near the back where you could spread out your pattern and choices to sit and do your math. And an almost competed lounge -- big with a variety seating options. And a ladies room. (My three criteria for any great destination---yarn, a ladies room and a Diet Coke machine. Two out of three works.)
I met Brenda at the register. She told me they are looking to be the CostCo of yarn. I'll take that.
Well done...again...Lion Brand!
The Outlet is open to newsletter subscribers -- check your inbox -- until 9/6/11 when it opens to the public. (If you're not a subscriber, find a friend to forward you the email. I bet they won't mind.) If memory serves, it's open Monday through Thursday from 11 - 7 and Friday from 11 - 4. They are closed on Saturday and will be open on Sundays after the full opening. It is located at 140 Kero Road in Carlstadt, New Jersey.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Baseball and knitting, anyone?
Stitch 'n Pitch with the NY Mets
Tuesday, September 13 at 7:10 pm
$18.00 for each designated Promenade Reserved Infield seat
Citi Field, Queens, NY
Christine -- the East Hanover and Parsippany crochet teacher -- and I are so there!
From TNNA (The National NeedleArts Association www.tnna.org) Stitch ' N Pitch brings together two wonderful traditions — Baseball and the NeedleArts. Come to a ball game and knit, crochet, embroider, cross-stitch and needlepoint. Sit among friends, family and colleagues and cheer on the Mets! Beginners, intermediate and experts are all welcome. We will be at the Met's Citi Field Sept 13th.
Here's the scoop on Stitch 'N Pitch http://www.stitchnpitch.com/
I also friended the recently created <Stitch 'N Pitch, NY Mets> facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/pages/
There will be an opportunity for charity knitting through Warm Up America (Craft Yarn Council - http://www.craftyarncouncil.com/?q=node/4 ) and yarnbombing.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Close Knitters
Check out the July 20, 2011 blog entry on Close Knitters. http://closeknityarns.blogspot.com/
Stop in at Close Knit located 300 Franklin Avenue in Wyckoff. It's my go-to local yarn shop. They have a well chosen selection of yarns, tools, project ideas and a knowledgeable staff.
I recommend Happy Hour offered each Friday from 3 - 6 pm. It is open to all and there is no fee. Make some new fiber friends. See what's on their needles and get inspired.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Pantone Fall 2011
Don't get me wrong, I love the summer...but when there's multi-day air quality alerts with high humidity and temps above 90 degrees, I do look forward to a crisp, cool fall day with breathable air.
So, with that in mind, crank up the AC and take a look at the ten gorgeous, fashion forward colors for fall. Click on here and you'll go to the Pantone site with a listing of the Fall 2011 -- The Art of Color -- Sensible and Spirited. You can also explore the page a 36 page fall fashion report and more. Click on downloadable pdf to the right above fall 2011. I love the silhouette of the Adrienne Vittadini boucle sweater vest.
So, with that in mind, crank up the AC and take a look at the ten gorgeous, fashion forward colors for fall. Click on here and you'll go to the Pantone site with a listing of the Fall 2011 -- The Art of Color -- Sensible and Spirited. You can also explore the page a 36 page fall fashion report and more. Click on downloadable pdf to the right above fall 2011. I love the silhouette of the Adrienne Vittadini boucle sweater vest.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Thursday, June 9, 2011
World Wide Knitting in Public Day is here again!
And here’s how I’m celebrating...
Saturday, June 11, 2011
12:00pm – 4:00pm | Lawn at Bryant Park, NYC
Bryant Park is the NY Public Library’s beautiful backyard which is an easy walk due east from Port Authority. The park sits between 40th and 42nd Streets facing Avenue of the Americas (AKA 6th Avenue).
Bryant Park is the NY Public Library’s beautiful backyard which is an easy walk due east from Port Authority. The park sits between 40th and 42nd Streets facing Avenue of the Americas (AKA 6th Avenue).
Free Classes in the Park
Join fellow knitters and help create a giant Knitting in the Round Project in celebration of World Wide Knitting in Public Day.
Yarn and needles provided.
Produced in partnership with Knitty City - a wonderful yarn shop on the Upper West Side on 79th Street.
Yarn and needles provided.
Produced in partnership with Knitty City - a wonderful yarn shop on the Upper West Side on 79th Street.
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