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Saturday, February 09, 2013

What Our Community Did In 2012

Tempe Yarn & Fiber is in many ways a reflection of our customers and the communities we serve.  "We" should all be proud in what was accomplished in 2012. 
 
Helping People
-National Multiple Sclerosis Society Fund Raising
-Sponsored Pink Knockers Team for the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk
-Knitted Knockers Efforts: knittedknockers.info went live, held a Knitted Knockers Marathon weekend and made over 100 pairs, Knitted Knockers In the News (Channel 12, Arizona Republic, Cronkite News), Knitted Knocker Fridays started
  
Having Fun Together:  
-Celebration of Fiber & Community Event 
-National Spinning & Weaving Day
-Stash Buster Event
-Mystery KAL went international 
-I Love Yarn Day!
Education:    
-Started Free Project Help
-Principles of Knitting Study Group 
-Mystery Fiber Arts Tour
-Knit Happy Club
-Taught 1224 people how to knit and crochet
  
People:
Cat Bordhi workshops
Jane Patrick from Schacht Spindle Company spoke on "Creative Cloth"
Joanne Hall spoke at Telarana about "Learning About the Looms You Weave On"
Teresa Ruch Dye Class
Book signings with: Yumiko Alexander, Christina Skye, Antje Gillingham  
  

Thanks for helping make 2012 a great year!

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