Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Warm Whisper Shrug Pattern Has Arrived
Perfect for those nights when there is a chill in the air but it's not cold enough for a sweater. The Warm Whisper Shrug is just what you need. Stop by and see the model and pick up the pattern.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Tempe Yarn Is Now OPEN on Mondays!
In many languages Monday is the "day of the beginning." Well today is a day of beginnings for TYF. Starting today we will be open on Mondays to address the continuing growing demand across the valley for fine yarns and fibers.
Additionally, our hours of operation have changed. We will now be open from 10 a.m. till 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Thanks for your continued business and support!
Additionally, our hours of operation have changed. We will now be open from 10 a.m. till 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Thanks for your continued business and support!
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Fall Celebration (Fashion Show/Pot Luck) Huge Success
Thirty some people braved the cold weather tonight to attend the Fall Celebration. The food was great, the completed pieces were excellent and everyone got cold with the AC set at 60.
Check out the photos (more are coming).
Check out the photos (more are coming).
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
"Shepherd's Own"
from Universal Yarn / Fibranatura
Not that long ago the only way to get wool from the shepherd was to buy it as a fleece and then process the raw wool. But with Universal Yarn/Fibranatura's "Shepherd's Own" you get wonderful 100% All Natural Undyed Wool from the selected shearing directly from the shepherd without all the work.
There is a very limited quantity produced each year of the Shepherd's Own yarn (these come in Flock Numbers not dye lots).
Come in and check out the Shepherd's Own. You won't be disappointed.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Celebrate Spinning & Weaving Week with TYF's Fiber to Scarf Demo and Raffle
October 4th-10th is the Handweavers Guild of America's Spinning and Weaving Week. In honor of this special week, TYF will be hosting a "Fiber to Scarf" demonstration on Saturday, October 11th.
Traditionally, many fairs and fiber festivals offer "Sheep to Shawl" events, where raw fiber freshly shorn from the sheep is cleaned, carded, spun, and made into a shawl, all in one day. To make things simpler and more colorful, TYF will be hosting a "Fiber to Scarf" demonstration where already combed and dyed fiber will be spun and woven here at the shop to create a beautiful and "ewe+nique" scarf.
Beginning at 10:30 am on Saturday, October 11th, volunteers will be here at TYF spinning, and as they produce their finished yarn, a local weaver will then use it to create our "Many Hands Scarf".
If you would like to see the scarf in progress, plan to visit TYF on October 11th, because it will be going to a new home shortly thereafter. Want that new home to be yours? Well, then, read on!
From 10:00 am on Oct. 4th to 8:00 pm on Oct. 11th, for every $10 you spend, your name will be entered in a drawing for the "Many Hands Scarf", and the winner will be drawn at 8:00 pm on October 11th (need not be present to win).
If you are a spinner and would like to participate in this event, please contact TYF. If you are not a spinner (yet), feel free to visit on the 11th to see this fantastic spinning and weaving demo, and to encourage our volunteers.
Traditionally, many fairs and fiber festivals offer "Sheep to Shawl" events, where raw fiber freshly shorn from the sheep is cleaned, carded, spun, and made into a shawl, all in one day. To make things simpler and more colorful, TYF will be hosting a "Fiber to Scarf" demonstration where already combed and dyed fiber will be spun and woven here at the shop to create a beautiful and "ewe+nique" scarf.
Beginning at 10:30 am on Saturday, October 11th, volunteers will be here at TYF spinning, and as they produce their finished yarn, a local weaver will then use it to create our "Many Hands Scarf".
If you would like to see the scarf in progress, plan to visit TYF on October 11th, because it will be going to a new home shortly thereafter. Want that new home to be yours? Well, then, read on!
From 10:00 am on Oct. 4th to 8:00 pm on Oct. 11th, for every $10 you spend, your name will be entered in a drawing for the "Many Hands Scarf", and the winner will be drawn at 8:00 pm on October 11th (need not be present to win).
If you are a spinner and would like to participate in this event, please contact TYF. If you are not a spinner (yet), feel free to visit on the 11th to see this fantastic spinning and weaving demo, and to encourage our volunteers.
Tempe Yarn & Fiber Fall Celebration
Fall will officially (finally!) be here on September 22nd.
In honor of the first week of Fall, and the end of Summer (finally!) TYF will be holding a Fall Celebration on Saturday, September 27th from 6:00-8:00 pm, and it will combine two of our favorite things--a Pot Luck and a Show and Tell.
To say "Goodbye!" to Summer, we'd like you to bring your favorite warm-weather knitted, crocheted, or woven piece for a Summer Show and Tell. Don't wear it that night, though, because we'll have the AC cranked down to create some cool Fall-like weather here at TYF.
To say "Hello!" to Fall, we'll do our part by turning down the AC to get cool and having some hot cider here to share. You can do your part by digging out your favorite cozy sweater, shawl, scarf, hat, etc. and bringing it keep you warm, along with your favorite Fall comfort food to share.
We look forward to seeing you all, and to celebrating Fall (finally!).
In honor of the first week of Fall, and the end of Summer (finally!) TYF will be holding a Fall Celebration on Saturday, September 27th from 6:00-8:00 pm, and it will combine two of our favorite things--a Pot Luck and a Show and Tell.
To say "Goodbye!" to Summer, we'd like you to bring your favorite warm-weather knitted, crocheted, or woven piece for a Summer Show and Tell. Don't wear it that night, though, because we'll have the AC cranked down to create some cool Fall-like weather here at TYF.
To say "Hello!" to Fall, we'll do our part by turning down the AC to get cool and having some hot cider here to share. You can do your part by digging out your favorite cozy sweater, shawl, scarf, hat, etc. and bringing it keep you warm, along with your favorite Fall comfort food to share.
We look forward to seeing you all, and to celebrating Fall (finally!).
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Universal Yarn Lovers
We received a large shipment today of various Universal Yarn products: Classic Chunky, Worsted, Tapestry, Shades, Cottonwood, Eden Silk, Fair Isle, Impressions, Mermaid, Pace, Pace Step, San Diego and San Francisco.
Stop by and check out these wonderful yarns!
Stop by and check out these wonderful yarns!
Saturday, September 06, 2008
TYF's New Days/Hours for Winter
With the change of the season just around the corner, it's time to make some adjustments to our shop's operations.
Starting in October, Tempe Yarn & Fiber will be open on Mondays. By being open on Mondays, we hope to address the continuing growing demand across the valley for fine yarns and fibers.
Additionally, beginning on October 1st, our shop hours will change to opening at 10 a.m. and closing at 8:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Thanks for your continued business and support!
Schulana Number 23 Arrives
Schulana Crealana 23
The fashions in the 2008 Autumn/Winter pattern book are fun, flirty, and classic. The yarns represented are both new, as well as tried and true. Cashmere Trend, Cashmere Fino, Colardino, and Merino Superlight have been around for awhile. Some of the new yarns showcased in this patten book are Kid Seta, Mosco, Sumerino, and Trisul.
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