| A Gift Guide, Wooden SmartStix, & Stash Stuffers On The First Day Of Craftmas, Jimmy Gave To Me... | | |
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It's officially December, and you know what that means - we only have 19 days until Christmas! WHERE did this year go? It feels like we were celebrating summer not two days ago, and now, all of a sudden we've got a whole lotta ground to cover in terms of decorating! Whether you're stringing popcorn around a tree, hanging lights around your windows, or carefully wrapping up presents, we can all agree that going out to buy last-minute gifts isn't exactly the most exciting thing to check off your list.
This is why we've put together a handy guide to help you figure out what to get that crafty maker in your life, and the best part? You don't even have to brave the cold for it! We may not be able to help you cook a huge holiday meal or make a gingerbread house with you, but this is the next best thing!!
Are you as excited as we are?? Head on over to our blog, where we've selected our top 12 Holiday Gifts that would look perfect with a fancy bow on top or stuffed in a stocking! Alternatively, you can just sneakily send this link over to your friends as a subtle hint for what they can get you, hehe!
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Ever since we announced Jimmy's SmartStix, we've been hearing an overwhelming amount of requests for interchangeable needles and wooden needles. Last year, we introduced a holiday set of interchangeable needles which can only mean one thing...
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Jimmy's Wooden SmartStix Interchangeable Sets are finally here!! Securing a nice seat at the SmartStix table this year, this set came just in time for the holidays (holi-YAYs?!), making it the perfect gift for yourself, a family member, or a friend! Each set includes 9 pairs of 4" knitting needle tips and 5 Smart Cords with extra End Caps and Cord Keys included.
If that wasn't enough to get your holiday spirits up, this set is packaged in a della Q linen bag in the new 2019 style (which makes this an exclusive for this set)! This bag has enough pockets to hold your precious cargo (your needles, of course) as well as a removable zip pouch that's attached via two super-satisfying snaps to secure your odds and ends without fear of them falling out!
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True to the new della Q Linen Collection's style, this case features an elastic band that hooks around a button for quick and easy access on-the-go (or for those of you who prefer not to fiddle with tying strings). Each pocket is clearly labeled for your needles with a few extra unlabeled pockets for any other needles you need! The linen case makes this the ideal needle carrier, as it's gentle on your tools and won't crease when you need to shove it in your bag last minute!
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Ayanni is a 16-year-old girl with a wish to feel comfortable in her own skin. Ayanni started her freshman year of high-school just like any other kid - a little anxious about this big step in her life and unsure of how to approach it.
One day, she woke up and found a bump that was initially thought to be a bug bite. This bump kept growing, and would later be diagnosed as Ewing Sarcoma. This diagnosis and following chemotherapy treatments were devastating, to say the least, and while her self-esteem dipped, she never gave up hope.
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Ayanni has recently started going back to school again, and while she has lost a lot of her hair through chemotherapy, she's wearing a wig with a little more confidence now! Her treatments can make it a little hard to feel like herself, but that's certainly not enough to stop her from hanging out with her nephew, Jayden (She even got to name him!), baking some sweet homemade treats, and listening to her favorite band, Banda MS. The little things like being able to still eat her favorite snacks like Flamin' Hot Cheetos and Taco Bell keep her spirit up!
Ayanni's wish is to be able to truly reinvent herself, to go on a shopping spree where she can buy lots of makeup, clothing, and jewelry. High school is already a scary and turbulent time for most, but being able to truly become who she wants to be will help her through it! The art of being a master makeup artist is more accessible than ever, and we're confident we can help her achieve her wish!
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We're also sponsoring 19-year old Ronnie with his wish to go to Hawaii! Ronnie was always an active teen, playing soccer, running track, and playing football. This, however, was cut short during the summer of 2017, where he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia after starting to feel unexplainable weakness and pain.
He immediately began chemotherapy and continued to get treatments for more than a year. His treatments gave Ronnie stomach problems and headaches that required staying in the hospital for up to 5 days following each session. While he still needs to receive treatments, Ronnie only needs about one a month now, which will continue until 2020.
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Despite Ronnie's illness making him take a break from school and athletics, he's eagerly awaiting the day where he can sprint out into the field and get back in the groove of things! For now, Ronnie spends his time playing video games and watching telenovelas with his family, appreciating the time he can spend bonding with the people he loves.
Even though his treatments make him a little weak, Ronnie dreams of zip lining through the trees, swimming with the dolphins, and scuba diving in the clear waters of Hawaii! There, he can let his excitement loose with all of the fun activities during the day and still enjoy quality time with his family, truly getting to spend his vacation living the best of both worlds!
To help us achieve our goals, the raffle will be running throughout December, with winners chosen on December 31st, 2019. Each raffle ticket is $5.00 and enters you in for a chance at winning one of 10 loaded prizes (containing bags, yarn, needles, hooks, you name it)! Each prize is valued between $200.00 - $300.00 and will ship anywhere in the world for free. Please note that these tickets are only available through Jimmy Beans Wool and do not produce a physical ticket (your order number counts as your entry or entries). You can purchase multiple tickets, entering you in multiple times.
ALL of the proceeds through this raffle will be going directly to Ronnie and Ayanni's wishes.
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The prizes for this raffle couldn't have been possible without donations from: PLEASE NOTE: The metal bin is not included.
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If you would like to learn more about Make-A-Wish® and their mission, please visit their website. Together, we can make a difference.
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Autumn? More Like Aut-YUM!
It's no secret that us yarn-lovers are particularly fond of the colder months because we can finally bust out our handmade winter-wear. It's like you're being wrapped up in a hug all day long, not only from the warmth of the yarn you use but the knowledge that you. Made. That! That's an impressive feat and not everyone can boast the same!
Anzula's embracing the cold with their newest limited edition color, Sweata Weatha (which is available in your favorite bases: Cricket, For Better or Worsted, and Squishy! As this fun name would suggest, this super-squishy yarn is chock-full of warm shades of gold, orange, and red between fades of black, perfectly mimicking the changing leaves - that is, if your trees still have leaves. Here in Reno, it switched over to winter REAL FAST - we're talkin' snow, fog, and bare trees.
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Maybe you're in the same boat as us and want something as glittery as the snow settling on the ground! Don't worry, Anzula has a lil somethin' for that too! Introducing the beautiful blue hue that is Snow Queen!
Only available in the shimmery Nebula base, you'd better be careful not to give anyone the cold shoulder, should you make a shawl out of this shade, hehe!
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What's in a Craftvent!?
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Have you ordered your Craftvent Calendar yet? Don't worry, because it's not too late to do so! There's still some room on the sleigh, and we have a few available that would look absolutely stunning under a tree or hanging up on a wall - just sayin'! Cast-on day may have already passed, but there's no one day you HAVE to begin your project! Sometimes it's more fun to open your Craftvent Calendar on Christmas than to have a finished project - after all, that's one more present for you to open on the 25th (and you can never have too many)!
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Whether you're sipping on a wonderfully warm holiday drink or cheerfully racing down the slopes, we've got ya covered! Or rather, Amy Gunderson's got ya covered. Using her talent for good, she designed both the knit "Spirits of the Season" Wrap AND the crochet "Hit the Slopes" Shawl. There's only a limited amount left, so be sure to grab yours before they're gone!
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She's making her list and checking it twice, riding her sleigh through frost and through ice. Jimmy Claus is coming to town with a bushel of Craftvent Calendars to rain down!! While the Elves of Jimmy Beans are hard at work stuffing tins and boxes alike, we've uncovered top-secret footage of how they make these kits, which is the perhaps the sweetest recipe we've found all year!
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Tomorrow, tomorrow We'll see ya, tomorrow An Open House for the Hol-i-dayyyyys Tomorrow, we're ringing in the holiday season with an open house! Complete with tasty treats, bubbly beverages, free classes, elves, and an open warehouse! Come join the Beans (and a few hidden elves here and there) from 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM PST for fun and merriment!
Vickie Howell is gonna be here and bringing the cheer because she's hostin' some pretty sweet classes AND signing copies of her newest book: The Knit Vibe!! One class will be a Crystal Stitch Marker Class while the other is an Anti-Anxiety Cord Talisman Make & Take (which doubles as a yarn tasting!).
We've got a whole bunch of things on the menu for tomorrow, but keep your eyes peeled! We're going to have:
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- Free Crochet Snowflake Class at 12:00 PM
- Free Crystal Stitch Marker Class at 2:00 PM
- Free Anti-Anxiety Cord Talisman Make & Take at 4:00 PM
- Free Patterns
- Raffle (Psst! One of the prizes for the raffle is a ticket to attend the JBW 2020 Retreat)
- Designer Trunk Show
- Exclusive Madelinetosh Colorway
- Bubbly Beverages
- Warm Waffles
- And an Elf Scavenger Hunt!!
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Take your time and wander the warehouse, and on your journey of squishing yarn and admiring the vibrant hues (we can't blame you, it's hard to not keep them all to ourselves!), make sure to keep an eye out for some mischievous elves! If you're one of three lucky people that find them all, you are entered for a chance at winning a 2019 Spirits of the Season Craftvent Calendar for free!!
Got your eyes on the bigger prize, do ya? Did you know that just by showing up, you get entered in a raffle to win a 2020 Jimmy Beans Wool Retreat? The future's looking' bright, because that's like, $1,500!! You can up your chances of winning by either making a purchase (you can never have enough sweaters!), or by buying a copy of The Knit Vibe and having it signed by Vickie Howell.
Please note: Spots for the classes are all limited to 50 people per class! Be sure to reserve yours now by either calling us at (775) 827-9276 or by sending us an email at support@JimmyBeansWool.com. We've officially got the holiday jitters and we can't wait to see you there!!
Oh him? That's one of our main Retail Beans, Gus, stylishly modeling one of the free patterns (designed by another one of our talented Beans) that you can get exclusively from this event! Squishy, soft, festive, and oh-so-warm, that's basically a win-win-win-WIN!
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Project On Our Needles!
Anzula's Alloy Cowl!
This week, Anzula has been making waves in the office with the beautiful cowl they brought in! Using Anzula Lunaris yarn, this project features repeating fan designs throughout the body of the garment. The lace design keeps the pattern fun to follow along with while still being a wonderful knit for beginners. A rolling, wavy border and band of buttons on one side add another element of interest to this cozy cowl!
Please note: While we don't currently carry Anzula Lunaris, Anzula Nebula is a great substitute!
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