Waynesboro Fall Festival this weekend

Come see us in Booth #30 on Saturday and Sunday at the festival. Here are some pictures of what will be in our booth.

Spend July 4th at Fredericksburg Heritage Festival

Our next show is the Fredericksburg Heritage Festival on the 4th of July in Downtown Fredericksburg.  If you don't have plans this is going to be great. The festival kicks off with a 5K marathon, followed by a parade, entertainment on stage all day, family activities and of course the craft show with artisans from all over.

Here are a few pictures of our last two shows.

Virginia Beach Spring Market pictues:

Gosport Arts Festival - Old Towne Portsmouth

We are Continuing our
YARN LIQUIDATION SALE


You heard it here FIRST!
All YARN Inventory will be 40% off

Coordinated Colors Yarn Shoppe
4909 George Washington Memorial Highway
Yorktown, VA 23692

757-874-3939
www.coordinatedcolors.com

All YARN Must GO

40% off SUPER SALE

Beginning MAY 20th
All YARNS-Books and Patterns will be discounted.
Tell your friends! Nothing held back!

Every yarn~~Every Type MUST be sold!

Needles and notions will not be included in this
COMPLETE inventory sell out~~sorry
Cards will not be stamped and all sales are final.

No Dealers---No Discounts---
We Reserve the right to Limit Quantities
We Will Be OPEN MEMORIAL DAY 11-4

Traffic will be light so grab your friends and car pool for this once in a life time event.

Coordinated Colors Yarn Shoppe
4909 George Washington Memorial Highway
Yorktown, VA
757-874-3939

www.coordinatedcolors.com

See us at Gosport Art Festival in Portsmouth this weekend Booth H-121

Sally Melville to Teach in Yorktown!

We at Coordinated Colors know very well that money is tight.
The cost of Gas is off the wall and everything is getting more expensive.

We are doing our best to keep prices as low as possible for our customers.
We believe that buying local and American as much as possible will help all of us in the long run.

We sincerely thank all of you, our customers for your continued support and patronage!
Like so many other small companies, Coordinated Colors Yarn Shoppe does not want to have to close.
We very much want to continue serving the knitting and crocheting community.

3 Think about which three independently owned stores
you’d miss most if they were gone. Stop in and say hello.
Pick up a little something that will make someone smile.
Your contribution is what keeps those businesses around.

50 If just half the employed U.S. population spent $50 each
month in independently owned stores, their purchases
would generate $42,629,700,000 in revenue.* Imagine the
positive impact if 3/4 of employed Americans did that.

68 For every $100 spent in independently owned stores,
$68 of it returns to the community through taxes, payroll,
and other expenditures. If you spend that in a national
chain, only $43 stays here. Spend it online and nothing
comes home.
1 The number of people it takes to start the trend...you.

©® Cinda Baxter 2010; all rights reserved. Proudly supporting RetailSpeaks and independent retailers everywhere.
* Employment statistics courtesy U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2/6/2009; 68/43 courtesy Civic Economics, 2008.



Classes AND Workshops


May 7th

Beaded Knitting or Crochet
Enjoy the company of others while learning to use beads
in your projects.

$45 includes ALL....
You supply a size 6-8 needle or hook.
Spring Scarf is the project in pretty spring colors.

We have room for YOU in this class!

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May 14th
Needle Felted Silk Scarf

We have just a few seats left in this class.
Using PageWood Farm's Silk scarf we will be teaching needle felting.

NO KNITTING or CROCHET required!
You will have the luxury of creating your very own unique design using a variety
of mediums.

This workshop is FREE when the materials are purchased
in our shop.

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ATTENTION Crocheters....

May 28th and June 4th --11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Have you ever wanted to try thread crochet but were intimidated by it?
Have you wanted to be able to read patterns?

Well now is a good time for you to TRY this new skill AND Learn To Read Patterns too!


We will be holding workshops on Learning to read patterns...class project A Doily!
Using thread or another yarn weight will be up to you....You may come to one or BOTH classes.

$5 per person with advance registration

$10 on the day of the class

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Directional knitting/Crochet Through Short Row Technique

Shaping and designs through short row technique
We have a marvelous new yarn and a terrific Pattern set for this class.
This is for knitters AND crocheters alike!
Learn about short rows, what they are and how they are used.
$5 per person plus small material costs.
Tentatively scheduled for

June 4th at 1:30

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For those of you who have asked...we are wanting to schedule a new sock class.

Please let us know if early evenings or weekends would be better

We do have a few pair of hand knitted socks now available for you to purchase.

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Now Accpting Reservations for

SALLY MELVILLE

OCTOBER 21, 2011

Friday -- Early evening

TWO COLORS, TWO HANDS

Two color stranded, also know as fairisle, is one of knitting’s most glorious traditions.

This workshop explores the techniques we need to make beautiful fabrics with heavy emphasis

on alternative methods of using your hands (and even your neck) to manage the yarn.

Cost: $75.00

50% down required to hold your seat

Please pay by cheque or in cash.

You WILL be given a receipt.

Tidewater Knitting Guild of Virginia Members, A discount will apply at the time of registeration.

SUPPLIES TO BRING : more homework yarn + part balls of 2 other colors

Standard knitting accessories, scissor, pen and paper.

HOMEWORK :

With DK or finer yarn and appropriate size circular needle,

long-tail cast on 120 stitches (or whatever number of stitches fits comfortably on the needle).

Join work, and knit 1 round.

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Coordinated Colors Yarn Shoppe
4909 George Washington Hwy.
Yorktown, VA 23692


757/874-3939
www.coordinatedcolors.com


Knit Virginia ~~ Knit the World!

Coordinated Colors Yarn Shoppe Spring News

Workshops:

April 14th

Marina Scarf

During our Sit 'n Stitch Time

Free lessons with Purchase

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CROCHET Workshop Alert!

$5 class plus materials…..

Increasing Decreasing and

what Does THAT LOOK LIKE on a pattern?

Am I turning at the end of the row correctly?

Come ask questions and pick up a few basic skills.

APRIL 30th! 1:00 to 3:00

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MAY 7th

Beaded Scarf Class $45 includes

EVERYTHING!

This is a terrific spring scarf and IF

you need to practice increasing or

decreasing this will help you. The beading is just

one more skill you can perfect!

IF you've had a bad experience before

Come ANYWAY.

No requirement to bead if you don't want to.

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SOCK YARNS ARE ON SALE

4/15 through 4/30

Learn to Knit or Crochet Lessons are held Tuesday and Friday's by appointment....$10.00 per afternoon

May's color for the KAL Skacel is sponsoring will arrived tomorrow along with new colors of Fortissima Sock Yarns.

We stock American Yarns

and

Accessories!

Spring Yarns are in!

The last 2 colors of Riveting are in stock!

Along with MANY NEW OTHERS!

Now with all of these New Yarns--

it is time to plan a trip to YOUR local yarn shop!

Who's Who~

You know that guy who stocks yarn

and nicely winds those otherwise messy hanks into nice neat balls for you?

His name is: Bryan

Little does anyone know but he is one of the driving forces behind this shop. He keeps the yarns stocked and seriously works very hard to make sure you have what you need when you need it.

REMEMBER

May will now be known as officially.....

Bryan

Appreciation Month!

Be sure to bring him a diet soda

if you're so inclined to do so.

His favorite is diet Dr. Pepper!

I wanted to share with you an email I received from the owner of Skacel

"We truly appreciate your patience as we await more addi Clicks in both the Basic Turbo and the Lace versions. You are probably asking, why the delay? Well, we had a choice of volume versus quality, and we have chosen quality. Thus the factory is making some adjustments in how the sets are made to assure us that every tip we send out has a smooth connection.

I know the delay is a hardship on many of you, and I assure you, Thomas Selter, owner of addi, and his crew are doing their best to find a solution as quickly as possible. This is not a pleasant situation for Selter or skacel either, as we all are taking a loss while we work this out. However, Thomas and I strongly believe that everything we sell should not only work, but should be of the highest standards. That is what addi and skacel have always been about, and accordingly, we will not ship until once more we can assure our high level of quality.

At this time we do not have an anticipated arrival date. However, I do assure you, that as soon as we do, we will let everyone know.

Thank you for your continued patience.

Karin Skacel"

Check this out! Knitting Help is a terrific place to go to if you can't get in to your local yarn shop at 2 am

A bunch of great video cast ons:

Casting On Stitches | KnittingHelp.com
http://www.knittinghelp.com/videos/cast-on

Just a gentle reminder:

We price match other area shops and

add 10% on top of that.

It certainly helps when you are buying

a $24.00 hank of yarn!

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Old Liberty Fibre Faire / Fest - April 16, 2011

Y'all all come on down, ok?  Let's support our girls!

Times are Changing and so are things at Coordinated Colors

Spring is a time to do a complete change overs and we are changing....

that means older lines have got to go!

Come in Saturday March 12th and enjoy a big discount on these yarns
Are you ready?

30%--35%--40%--Up TO 50% OFF

ONE DAY ONLY!



We are clearing out inventory as fast as we can and

YOU get the benefit of this!

Have a favorite yarn? Saturday IS the Day to get it!

If you don't, it may not be here.

We will be open from 11-4 no later...

Hurry in and pick up some wonderful bargains.

Coordinated Colors Yarn Shoppe
4909 George Washington Hwy.
Yorktown, VA 23692


757/874-3939
www.coordinatedcolors.com

South East Virginia's Largest Retail Yarn Shop
Knit Virginia---Knit the World!

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Ohio Show in May

Is any one from my area (Central Va) going to the Ohio Show? I need transport for a bunny....I'll get you what you need to you to transport her : cage with plastic bottom, water bottle and bedding and supplement your stash cash, if you would be so kind.


By the way: Cathy Tyree and I are the blog parents... and I at least should be sited for child neglect. I want to to feel though that this is your blog spot. I am helping raise a two year old grand daughter and it is a lot harder than I remember.

The Latest News Worth Telling.....

Here's an inside "TIP" for you!

Hiya Hiya Sharps

Will soon be available for you to purchase!

Newer sharper tips...

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KOLLAGE Riveting

Yarn made from denim jeans

NOW IN STOCK

The Patterns are wonderful!

NEW COLORS of TYE DYE COTTONS are HERE!

We also have just received some NEW

Hand Dyed SUPERWASH Yarns from

INTERLACEMENTS

Presidents Day SALE

11:00 - 4:00

We will be honoring all US Companies!

20% OFF

Yarn-Needles and even Needle Cases

Girl Scout Cookies are here.

Please come by and pick them up!

If you didn't order any but would like to

purchase some--we have boxes available.

Every penny supports the local GS Troops

We carry a WIDE variety of

Buttons and embellishments for all your projects.

Knitting help Tuesday's at 1:00

Crochet lessons by Appointment Friday's

MARCH 19th WORKSHOP

Dying your Yarn

$25.00

materials included

Sign up for this today

Entrelac is tomorrow at 1:30

for those of you signed up.

Don't forget

We PRICE MATCH other area shops!

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Sheep Shearing Day 4.09.11

~ say whaaaat? ~

Sheep Shearing Day at Thistle Cove Farm is April 09, 2011. We begin around 9 a.m. and the sheep are shorn by around noon but the good times roll until 4 or 5 p.m. depending on visitor interest.

Clinton has been shearing sheep for about four decades and knows his stuff by now. He'll answer your questions, let you take photos and enjoys the process and the day...generally -smile-.

Lost Arts Guild members demonstrate heritage crafts like spinning, weaving, basketry, broom making, blacksmithy, making mountain dulcimers, quilting and more. It just depends on who is available that day.

Cove Community Association members sell home made food and beverages and all members live in this valley and are proud to answer questions. 

Directions are found at Thistle Cove Farm with more information on the TCF blog. If you have need of more information, e-mail Sandra, address on the blog, and she'll help, best she can.

Clover Hill High School Craft Fair

The fair will be tomorrow (Saturday) 9 - 3 at the new high school. It is on Kelly Green Road which is across from the fire station on Old Hundred road. Hope to see you there. Look for our sign - TG Designs, LLC

Rick Reeves wheel for sale

I've decided no reply means its okay to do this, and I want to post before I lose my nerve on selling this one.

Purchased this from a friend a few years ago. She had never finished it, and the bobbin on the wheel is about 1/3 full of the only spinning she says she did. I swore I wouldn't use until I finished it first and I've never done that, so I've kinda decided it deserves someone who can care and use it better than me.

The info:

Unfinished. 24" Saxony. 3 bobbins - one on the wheel and two on the lazy kate. 3 flyer whorls. Still has oriface hook. Signed and dated 2000.

Asking $1000, but will entertain offers, especially if I don't have to consider how to ship it. The wheel is in Spotsylvania County right now.

Below is a second picture of the underside of the bench showing the signature and extra whorls.

Yarn Shop updates

I was wandering around the blog trying to remember who was the "manager" if you will since I was wondering if something was allowed.

Anyway, I noticed the yarn shop list needs updating. Sadly, My Favorite Yarn Shop in Warrenton closed recently. I also discovered that Knit Happens in Alexandria had closed when I went to Old Town recently, though there is a new (to me anyway) one called Fibre Space.

Anyway my question - I've decided to sell a 2 of my 3 wheels - is it okay to post "for sales" here?

Piano keys from my kiln

If only I had a bigger kiln I could do all 88 of them!

Coordinated Colors Yarn Shoppe Spookiest Sale of the Year

Happy Halloween!
Friday and Saturday are the last 2 days of our
Very Spooky Sale!~~~ Find out what YOUR discount is!
Each one is Different. Scary isn't it?

Bring the kids with you - we have treats for them!
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We have brand new solid colors in of LANA GROSSA Sock yarns.
As well as many new and exciting beautiful ribbon yarns

just perfect for the holidays.
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Are you an avid lace knitter? Do you want an easier way

to do your entrelac designs?
We have THE workshop for you....NOV. 13th 1:00 $10.00

No material purchase required.
Bring your yarns and needles

Knitting in Both directions without Turning your work.

See your pattern easier, find errors quickly-save hrs of unnecessary frogging.
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We will be running the ever popular

Finishing Techniques workshop once again.
NOV. 20th 1:00 $10.00

Homework required

Workshops are limited to 10 people per class so please sign up early.

Don't foget to get your ticket for the drawing to be held on November 20th!

It's our Anniversary and to celebrate our 8th year--we are giving away of set of

ADDI NATURA CLICKS

Coordinated Colors Yarn Shoppe
4909 George Washington Hwy.
Yorktown, VA 23692


757/874-3939
www.coordinatedcolors.com

South East Virginia's Largest Retail Yarn Shop
More Yarns~~~Better Prices !

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Come get your pumpkins & black cats!

Nancy and I will be at St. Christopher's in Richmond Va this Saturday for their fall marketplace. Look for our sign TG Designs, LLC. Here are some of our Halloween fun pieces.

Montpelier Report (finally!)

I finally did a report on Montpelier on my blog.