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March 2014 Lorna's Laces Limited Edition Release
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This March we are celebrating Mardi Gras with "Bon Temps Rouler", a shortened version of the phrase "laissez les bon temps rouler" which means "let the good times roll" in French. Mardi Gras is a time for parties, but also for celebrating with friends and family before the start of Lent. Both Olivia and Leanne (huge Francophiles at heart) were thrilled to name this color for such an iconic holiday that traces its origins back to France. We've created this fun and cheery color with yellows and purples to represent this celebration as well as the spring equinox, which also happens in March! Celebrate all of these fun things with us this month and let the good times roll!
"Bon Temps Rouler" is available in all of your favorite Lorna's Laces bases including: Lorna's newest yarn, Masham Worsted, Haymarket, Shepherd Sock, Shepherd Worsted, Shepherd Sport, Helen's Lace, Lion & Lamb, Honor, Solemate, Sportmate, and Bijou Basin Ranch's Bijou Bliss! |
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Looking for a unique way to celebrate your birthday this year? Look no further because we've got something extra special for you! Each month of 2014, in partnership with Swans Island yarns, we are offering gorgeous Birthstone Yarn Bouquets using Swans Island EcoWash DK. This month's color is Aquamarine for all of those March birthdays available in a large or small bouquet. Also included is a set of Birthstone Stitch Markers from Anna Bee and a gorgeous custom cowl pattern, the Silver Birch Cowl designed by Swans Island! |
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Introducing our new Fat Quarter Bouquets! You love our yarn bouquets, so we came up with a fun gift for your favorite sewists and quilters, too! Each bouquet contains eight fat quarters in a variety of different coordinating prints and colors, arranged in a lovely glass column vase. Check out our bouquets that coordinate with the Lorna's Laces color of the month as well as some beautiful collections of Amy Butler and Kaffe Fassett! Need a project to go with your fat quarters? Jeanne has designed an exclusive (and super cute!) Fat Quarter Project Bag using two different prints from the bouquet that comes free with the purchase of a fabric bouquet! The project possibilities are endless with these fun and beautiful fabric bouquets! |
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Classic Elite Cerro - 7188 Coral $9.95 | Classic Elite's new Cerro yarn is the quintessential yarn for spring and summer! This pima cotton and alpaca blend is super soft and drapey, making it great for tees, tanks, and warm weather accessories. We love the garments from Classic Elite's latest book, Sunny Day, that features Cerro. The Marisol wrap and Kalinda Shawl are perfect summer warmers while the Eliana pullover and Abelona tank are perfect for everyday wear! Insider Tip: Love the idea of Cerro but want a more neutral color palette? Cerro is actually a dyed version of Classic Elite's Canyon yarn! | "Owl In One" Baby Basket $70.00 | Quite possibly the cutest baby knit we've seen in a long time, the "Owl in One" baby suit and owl toy pattern from Skacel is certainly sure to please any mama-to-be! Kristen is about to cast on for this in time to welcome her new little one later this year! The pattern uses Hikoo Kenzie, a super cozy blend of merino wool, alpaca, angora, nylon, and silk - totally worth hand-washing this adorable little suit for! If you cast on now, you can even join Skacel in their "Owl in One" KAL! More info is available on the Skacel Website. And to make this project even more gift-worthy, we've created this adorable baby gift basket with the yarn, pattern, and buttons needed to complete this project! | Tee Rag Yarn - Green Stripe $12.95 | Like a little tee to go with your knitting? So do we, which is why we couldn't resist getting some of Euro Yarns' Tee Rag Yarn! Tee Rag yarn, made from strips of cotton jersey tee shirts, is a fabulous way to knit or crochet quick and functional projects! Cowls, scarves, and hats knit up quickly on big needles, or use this fun stuff for household items like the Rag Bath Mat or Rag Doily Rug, both free from the Cocoknits website. In a variety of colors and prints, this yarn is completely machine washable, making it easy to care for as well, just like your favorite t-shirt! | Plymouth Homestead - 09 Brick $8.50 | Plymouth's new staple yarn, Homestead, is the perfect basic Aran weight wool yarn. Soft and wooly, it is great for a number of projects including sweaters, hats, scarves, and other accessories. Available in a range of great colors from undyed neutrals to pretty dyed basics, Homestead is sure to find a place in every wool-lovers stash. Try it out on the new Rosemont Cardigan from Knitbot, Jul Design's Ridgeline Wrap or Cowl, or the Boyfriend Watch Cap from Churchmouse. | Tuscany Collection 100% Washable Wool Batting - Queen $39.99 | When you are looking for batting for your next quilt, try the Tuscany 100% Washable Wool Batting. Available in four sizes, this batting is wonderful for a variety of quilting styles and is completely washable. It's also great for hand quilting! Gus, our resident quilting expert, is a big fan of Tuscany's wool batting for his quilting projects. For superb warmth and coziness, use the comfort of wool for your next quilting project! | Kelbourne Woolens: Baby Collection $15.00 | The Kelbourne Woolens Baby Collection is the perfect way to prepare for that new little one in your life! Designers Kate Gagnon Osborn and Courtney Kelley present over ten tried and true knit baby patterns, each one as sensible as it is sweet. Projects in the collection include sweaters, vests, soakers, booties, blankets, and a onesie - all knit using warm and naturally soft yarns from The Fibre Company. Kristen has been knitting the adorable "Darling" soakers from this collection for her little bambino that is due in July, and plans to knit the "Nellie" union suit next. Each of the items in this collection is just too adorable for words! |
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| We just returned from Stitches West on Sunday night, exhausted but excited from all of the awesome folks we met there. We love going to shows and meeting all of you in person - it is so much fun to put faces to all of the names of the people we e-mail, talk to on the phone, and fill orders for daily! In case you missed Stitches West, we wanted to share with you some of our top sellers from the show, starting with the Tosh Tea Cakes! These were highly popular, perhaps because Rachel had finished up her super cute design for the amazing Modicum Mitts just in time to bring to the show! |
The Tosh Tea Cakes will now include this pattern with every shipment, and if you've already purchased a set, let us know and we'll e-mail you the pattern PDF! (The Ravelry if you love the design, but would rather use up scraps of sock yarn from your stash.)
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Tahki's Kismet yarn is the perfect blend of soft and warm alpaca with nylon for a fiber blend that is both lightweight and warm. The Nantucket Tabard Top, knit in Kismet, is one of our favorite pieces from their Fall Getaways collection. This top features a boxy fit, short sleeves, and rounded hemline with a longer drop in the back for an updated and fashionable look that is perfect for layering. Not just great for fall, this top will work all the way through Spring as an extra lightweight layer to wear in cooler temps. Now available at 30% off, this kit is a steal and is sure to become one of your new favorite wardrobe staples! |
Tahki Kismet Nantucket Tabard Top Originally from: $36.00 to $78.99 On sale from: $25.20 to $55.29 |
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Plymouth Camino Alpaca and DeAire Glow: Now 40-50% off!
On the hunt for a little bit of glitz at a great price? Then you've come to the right place! The ever-popular Plymouth DeAire also comes in a " Glow" version that adds just a little bit of sparkle to DeAire'ss, this scrumptious yarn won't last long! We also have super soft Camino Alpaca on sale, with its tweedy spun look in a variety of colors! Made with 98% super soft baby alpaca with 2% nylon to increase tensile strength, this delicious yarn is both smooshy and soft!
Zitron Savanna: Now 50% off!
This just in! Select colors of Zitron Savanna are now on sale! The gorgeous Savanna is a DK weight blend of cotton, linen, and rayon for the perfect summer weight yarn. Linen is a hot, hot, hot fiber this year, because it keeps you extremely cool during those sweltering summer heat waves. Try it out on some light summer garments like the Spring Ribbed Cardigan by Knitbot or the Penelope Blouse from Oat Couture. Now is your chance to grab some at a great price and be wearing your new knit by the time the weather warms up!
TSCArtyarns Vanessa: Now 20% off!
We feel like shouting to the rooftops "Artyarns on SALE! Artyarns on SALE!" Yep, you heard that right, we've got some stunning colors of TSCArtyarns Vanessa on sale, and they do not disappoint! Vanessa is a squishy blend of merino wool and super kid mohair, which results in a worsted weight yarn that is perfect for hats, scarves, sweaters, and more! Look for pattern inspiration in the TSCArtyarns Second Collection booklet like the Scarlet Fever Cowl, one of our favorites!
Red Heart Sashay: Now 40% off!
Red Heart Boutique Sashay, the most affordable of all of the ruffle yarn options, just got even MORE affordable now that it's 40% off! Each 100g ball makes a full ruffle scarf, awesome for quick projects and gift items. The nette-like construction of this yarn makes it easy to apply as a collar or edging on knitted projects as well! Both solid and multi-colors are available, so be sure to grab some of this fun stuff before it's gone!
Joel Dewberry Heirloom Fabrics: Now 40% off!
Joel Dewberry, known for his classic florals and eclectic modern prints, really hit the mark with his Heirloom fabric collection! Bright pops of tangerine, aqua, plum, daffodil, and green round out beautiful floral and graphic prints. Now at 40% off, we're sure you won't find a better deal on this discontinued collection anywhere else. Use these gorgeous prints to sew up a Pockets Aplenty Diaper Bag for an expectant friend or the Vintage Flutter Dress all for you! Either way, we think you'll love Joel Dewberry's Heirloom Collection!
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