Candy & Will Have Tied the Knot

Amazing Glass Bracelets

These classic glass bracelets are from Greenbean Design. Here is a sample of those that are available.

Patterns Designed by Tempe Yarn & Fiber

The long awaited "Garden Path Scarf" is here.

This pattern was originally designed for a Mystery Scarf Knitalong at TYF. It is divided into 12 Sections, which originally were presented as Clues to the participants in the Knitalong. The inspiration for this project came from the book The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett, and the pattern will explain how the stitch pattern used in each Section was derived from a specific passage or image from the book. While the Mystery Knitalong is over, there is still more than enough fun to go around.

Another pattern created as a Mystery Blanket Knitalong is the Q&A Lap Blanket.
As we developed it, we thought this project could be used as a teaching or learning tool because it steps you through different stitch patterns. For each section of the blanket, you will be presented with a question. Your answer to that question will determine which stitch pattern you work over that area, so your blanket will be a ewe+nique reflection of you.

The next TYF designed pattern is the Tempe Yarn Market Bag (Crocheted).

This is a great bag for those quick trips to the market or yarn shop. The pattern was originally designed for the Mystery Crochetalong. It is divided into nine Sections, which originally were presented as Clues to the participants in the Crochetalong.

Yarn Shop Romance

Romance can strike in unexpected/unusual places. In this case romance was helped along by one of the owners of Tempe Yarn, but that's a story for another time.

Needless to say the Cupid hit the mark on March 14th when Will proposed to Candy in front of a shop full of customers.

On May 31st, Will and Candy will be married in a private ceremony.

To help celebrate their union, Tempe Yarn will be hosting an Open House Reception on Saturday, June 6th from 2:00 - 6:00 pm. Please plan on stopping by and have some refreshments, see the wedding photos and congratulate the newlyweds.

Candy and Will have asked us to share the following with you:

"We cannot begin to express our thanks and appreciation for the outpouring of love and support we feel from all of you for our relationship and upcoming union.

We would ask that if you find it within your heart to recognize our upcoming wedding with a gift, that it be made in the form of a donation to St. Mary’s Food Bank. Anyone wishing to make a Tribute Donation that honors a loved one can contact Gloria at 602-343-3153. You can also bring non-perishable food items to the open house reception at TYF, where we will be collecting things to be delivered to St. Mary’s Food Bank.

We are combining two households into one space and have all that we need. Actually, we will need to downsize both of our stashes (just kidding). The only thing we ask of you is your continued prayers, well-wishes, energies and support. If for some reason St. Mary’s Food Bank is not an organization you feel compelled to support, then we ask that you support the food bank of your choice. During these increasingly difficult times, nothing would bless our union more than knowing it began with the blessing of those that are in need more than are we."

Another Local Artist - Bags by Kathleen

Tempe Yarn & Fiber continues to reach out and find wonderful local artist to supply products. Today we added another line of locally made bags, and 2/3 of them were sold before I was able to get prices on them.

Bags by Kathleen are made from "yarn, fabric, ribbon and anything else you can imagine." Each bag is unique and truly one of a kind.
I've got a few left and more are being made. Stop by and check them out.

Nuno Felting Class Was a Blast!

Michelle Johnson's Nuno Felting class got great reviews. The felting process is a little work but at the end of the day everyone was overjoyed with their finished pieces.


Here are some of the pictures from the class.

Tempe Yarn Will Be Open on Memorial Day (May 25th)

With the highest respect possible for those who are honored with the holiday, Tempe Yarn will be open our normal hours on Memorial Day.

Memorial Day, formerly known as Decoration Day, commemorates U.S. men and women who died while in the military service. First enacted to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War (it is celebrated near the day of reunification after the civil war), it was expanded after World War I to include American casualties of any war or military action.

Michelle from Laughing CloudHaving a Mini Trunk Show

Michelle is teaching classes today and she brought down a large supply of her hand dyed and painted yarns for your shopping enjoyment.

Stop by and E N J O Y!

Mystery Hobo Bag - Buttons

There's still lots more clues to enjoy and knitting to be done for the Mystery Hobo Knitalong, however, to finish off this wonderful project you'll need 4 special buttons.

Jody from Greenbean Designs has custom made a selection of buttons in packs of four that are color coordinated with many of the yarns that you Mystery Lovers selected for this project.

Family Tree of the Edefedd Tiggy-Winkles

"The Edefedd Tiggy-Winkles have long been the subject of muttered whisperings and speculations as to actually why the family was, as they say, "The 'way' they are!" To the current generation of Edefedd Tiggy-Winkles this attention is either rigorously avoided or exuberantly sought out. It simply depends on the tilt of their Tiggy-Winkle spines.

For my part I am quite pleased to be an Edefedd Tiggy-Winkle thank you very much. No, wait, I dare say, I am Proud to be an Edefedd Tiggy-Winkle! I have long wanted to write a true, accurate, and historical account of the Edefedd Tiggy-Winkles, but must confess, what with all that hibernating and shopping by night stuff, it's been slow to get the word out among the hedge rows. I have been able to gather some details as far back as Great-grandfather Woolstuck Edefedd Tiggy-Winkle and will share what I can for those who want to know. And for those of you who don't want to know - oh, hedgefarkle, just go sleep away the winter in your plain, blaugh little spineys! "

The imagination opens our mind to a world of possibilities that adds spice to our lives. Working with a yet unknown worldclass storyteller, Tim L., Tempe Yarn will over the next few months explore the family tree of the Edefedd Tiggy-Winkles. Bear with us as this strange tale unfolds knowing that the end result will be an adventure that leads to the sharing of Edefedd Tiggy-Winkle's family members with the children of the Ronald McDonald House.

Expressions In Spinning

A group of spinners who enjoyed the Mystery Spinalong have decided to continue the fun in a "live" group setting.

Each month there will be a special spinning challenge with the "mystery assignment" determined when the group meets based on the group's ideas about the month's theme. The inspiration for June's spinning will be dream vacation spots. This group will meet for the first time on June 26th at 6pm.

Stop by and talk to Terry for more details.

Just in Time for Gecko Day"Gotta Get Gecko" Patternfrom Fiber Trends

The Geckos are 18" to 22" from nose to tip of tail. Yarn Requirements: Use a DK or worsted weight yarn that felts easily. Geckos are show in Tussock 8 ply and 10 ply and each requires just one skein (about 100yds (91m) in 8ply or 115 yds (105m) in 10ply).

Don't be the only mom/dad in town who doesn't give their kid a Gecko on National Gecko day.

Only a Few Days Remain Before the Kids Are Out of School

Take this opportunity to do some peaceful shopping for yarn in a cool environment before the kids are under foot.

If you don't make it before school closes, remember Tempe Yarn is "kid friendly" so bring them on down.

Felting with Michelle JohnsonWorkshops on May 23rd

Felted Embellished Earrings Workshop
Saturday May 23rd (10am to 1pm)

In the first half of the workshop you'll learn to create your own felted beads using wool roving. The class will cover wet felting round beads, piercing them and adding the findings necessary to create a pair of earrings.


In the second half, you'll learn to wet felt around a core object to create a fun pair of spiral earrings.

Then you will embellish both pairs of earrings with seed beads and discuss other embellishment options. These techniques, once learned, can be applied to a variety of other jewelry projects. You'll go home with two pairs of completed earrings.

There are several spaces still open for this class call to reserve your space.

Felted Treasure Brooch Workshop

Saturday May 23rd (2pm to 5pm)

In this workshop you'll learn to wet felt around a small object, then cut part of the felt away, creating a bezel that reveals your treasure beneath. Further embellishment possibilities will be presented using beads and decorative stitching. You'll take hope a wearable brooch and the skills to create more complex treasure felted pieces.

There are 3 seats left in this class. Call if you want to join this small group.

Time to Play - June Classes / Events ReadyLearn to Knit/Learn to Crochet & More

Take this opportunity to grow your skills in the cool environment at Tempe Yarn & Fiber.


The June Classes and the Events Schedules are ready for your selection of fun things to do.


Come on down and join the fun!

Custom Bags from Local Artists

Tempe Yarn continues to select products from local artists that we believe will enhance our inventory and support our customers wants and needs.

Jamie Dechon Designs and Candy's Creations are two new choices that we recently added to our selection of bags.

Jamie Dechon is a local artist, living and working in her downtown Phoenix studio. Many of the materials used in her bags are 100% recycled and were utilized in an effort to produce a functional, yet fashionable, wearable work of art that is also environmentaly friendly.

Candace Copper of Phoenix makes a line of handmade totes. She learned to sew from her grandmother and has continued to create bags of various designs. Each tote is unique and has been designed by Candace and her friend Becca.

Stop by and check out the various bags/totes.

Tempe Yarn Will Close At 4 PM On Wednesday May 13th

Due to the Arizona State University graduation on May 13th and the many street closures with the President of the United States attending the graduation, Tempe Yarn & Fiber will be closing at 4 PM on Wednesday.

Please plan on doing your shopping today or early on Wednesday morning.

Michelle Johnson's Felting Classes May 23/24th

Michelle Johnson just had a trunk show last Saturday and many of you purchased her wonderful yarns and finished products. We still have a limited supply of her yarns in stock.

(Aren't these Tim colors?)

Michelle will be back at TYF on May 23rd and 24th to teach classes. There are still spaces available for the two classes on the 23rd, however, the Nuno Felting class is sold out, give us a call to be placed on the waiting list.

On May 23rd (Saturday) from 10 am till 1 pm, Michelle will be teaching a Felted Embellished Earring workshop.


In this workshop you will learn to create your own felted beads using wool roving, plus learn to wet felt around a core object to create a fun pair of spiral earrings.




On Saturday afternoon, from 2 pm till 5 pm, she will be holding a workshop on Treasure Broochs. In this workshop you will learn to wet felt around a small object, then cut part of the felt away, creating a bezel that reveals your "treasure" beneath.

There are still a limited number of class seats available for the two classes on Saturday.

THE NUNO FELTING CLASS IS CURRENTLY SOLD OUT.

CALL TO BE PLACED ON A WAITING LIST.

On Sunday May 24th, Michelle will continue her workshop fest with Beginning Nuno Felting. This workshop will be from 10 am till 5 pm and you will learn the basics of nuno felting (a wet felting process). You will be amazed at how nuno felting enables you to create felt with flexiblity and drape, and once you've mastered the techniques the design possiblilites are endless.

For more details about any of these classes stop by or call Tempe Yarn & Fiber.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL YOU "MOMS"

Mother's Day Sayings
It kills you to see them grow up. But I guess it would kill you quicker if they didn't. - Barbara Kingsolver, Animal Dreams

Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried jobs... since the payment is pure love.- saying by Mildred B. Vermont

Life is nothing but a series of crosses for us mothers.- Colette

Biology is the least of what makes someone a mother.- Oprah Winfrey sayings

Mama was my greatest teacher, a teacher of compassion, love and fearlessness. If love is sweet as a flower, then my mother is that sweet flower of love.- Stevie Wonder

Mama exhorted her children at every opportunity to 'jump at de sun.' We might not land on the sun, but at least we would get off the ground.- Cute saying by Zora Neale Hurston

A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie.- Famous Tenneva Jordan

This heart, my own dear mother, bends, with love's true instinct, back to thee! - Thomas Moore

God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers. The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you will always find forgiveness.- Honore de Balzac sayings

A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials, heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine, desert us when troubles thicken around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavour by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts. - Inspirational sayings by Washington Irving

from: mothersdaypoems.info

Special Mother's Day to: Terry, Allari, Amanda, Becky, Celena, Jane, Kate, Judy, Terri (and Alice & Zella - Gone But Not Forgotten)

Time to Turn In Your Forms from the Cactus Needles Knitting Guild & Old Pueblo Knitting Guild Shop Hop

All of you who participated in the Shop Hop that ended on May 1st with either the Cactus Needles Knitting Guild or the Old Pueblo Knitting Guild, IT time to turn in your Shop Hop forms.

You can drop off the Shop Hop forms at Tempe Yarn and we'll get them turned in to the guild.

Remember the only way you can participate in the drawings is to turn in your form.

Another Shipment of malabrigo Just Arrived

Here's a sampling of the colors that came in:

Worsted Weight: Velvet Grapes, Emerald, Stonechat, Pearl Ten, Cuarenta, Saphire Magenta, Black, Paris Night, Geranio

Chunky: Rich Chocolate & Orchid

Sock: Tatami, Arlene's Purple, Viena

Lace: Azalea, Verdes, Natural

Stop by and see our wide selection of wonderful Malabrigo yarns.

Schaefer Yarns - Order Received

We got in a shipment of Heather, Sandra and Nichole. If the urge stricks stop by and check out these wonderful yarns.

The Always Fun/ExcitingDye Play Day Is Scheduled for Saturday

You've not had this much fun since you were a kid playing in the mud. DYE PLAY DAY let's you take wonderful undyed fibers or yarns and turn them into your own pallet of rainbow colors.

This is one of our most requested classes. Come join in the fun this coming Saturday. Call TYF to register today.

New Items fromFrom Nancy's Knit Knacks

Here are a few of the goodies that we just received from Nancy's Knit Knacks. Next time you are in ask us about these and other new items.

Project Kards for Knitters, Spinners, and Crocheters are here !!! Project Kards™ are designed to help you record critical information about your specific craft project. They will help you organize your work and record the details of each of your projects for later reference.

ID Tags for your Needles! These little highly engineered plastic tags are designed to snap onto your cables and not fall off.

Nancy's Knit Knacks' WPI Tool is a handy device for all fiber artists who want to measure their fiber's WPI. Increasingly, WPI is being used by designers and yarn manufacturers when specifying their designs or yarn characteristics. Two yarns that have the same WPI can be exchanged. This is important if you are trying to substitute one yarn for another for a given pattern.

DP Wip Tube™ - A solution for holding and protecting your valuable and delicate Double Pointed Needles while they are still connected to your project! (I THOUGHT THIS ITEM CAME IN BUT IT IS ON ORDER - I'LL LET YOU KNOW WHEN IT COMES IN).

Let the FUN BeginThe Mystery Hobo KnitalongInvites Have Been Sent

Invites have gone to everyone who has picked up their yarn. If you haven't picked up the yarn now is the time.

If you still want to be part of the fun you can still sign up and begin with everyone else.

Sunday Is Mother's Day

It doesn't matter if your mother is a yarn "connoisseur," or she is a beginner and wants to learn to knit/crochet, or she wants to brush up on yarn skills, then consider getting her a gift card from Tempe Yarn & Fiber for Mother's Day.

"Let her journey continue/begin. "

Honor your mother, you only have her so long.

Cascade's Sierra

Sierra is 80% Pima Cotton and 20% Wool.

This is the yarn selected for the current Mystery Hobo knitalong.

Beyond the mystery knitalong, this yarn would be great for: summer sweaters, shell tops, light weight shawls, baby blankets or children's clothing.

Stop by and see our wide selection of colors.

Michelle Johnson's Trunk Show Is Today

Michelle Johnson of Laughing Cloud Studio. is an Arizona Fiber Artist whose work includes one-of-a-kind wearables, home decor, hand dyed & painted yarns and fabrics. Michelle will be bringing her lovely hand dyed yarns to Tempe Yarn & Fiber for a Trunk Show & Sale on May 2, 2009 from 11 am till 4 pm.

This event will be your opportunity to purchase Michelle's unique hand dyed yarns and see some of her current felting work.

Come check out her great trunks.

Here are some samples > > >