"Evolving Stash (Parking Lot Customer Exchange/Sale)" Was a Success

We want to thank everyone involved in this mornings Parking Lot Customer Exhange Sale. Lots of stash got exchanged and people seemed to have fun.

More importantly we raised $250.00 for the Ronald McDonald House of Phoenix.

A special thanks goes to Meg Cromley. Meg donated all the money she raised from her de-stashing to the Ronald McDonald House. Yarn people are really special.

Evolving Stash (Parking Lot Customer Exchange/Sale) UPDATE

Parking Lot Customer Exchange/Sale is Officially a GO for Saturday, April 25th from 8am till 10am.

What is this event?
Tempe Yarn have come up with what we think could be a fun event - something to help your stash evolve and at the same time help out our friends at Ronald McDonald House.

For a $10 fee (all of which will go to the Ronald McDonald House) those who wish to reduce their stash can sell your pre-owned yarn and yarn related products in an area outside the shop. To participate you must pre-register (it is critical that you pre-register as there are a limited amount of space available) to by calling 480 557 9166 by 6pm on Friday April 24th.

If you wish to grown your stash come on down on Saturday morning between 8am and 10am and look for that special treasure you need to make your stash whole. This event will end at 10 am sharp.

Why Are We Doing This?

We are doing this for you, our customers, because we think it could be a fun way for you to "swap" stashes around and a great excuse to organize and review all the wonderful yarns in your lives. The bonus here is that all the "table" donations will be given to Ronald McDonald House. In addition, we will have a table set aside that day to collect small items attendees may wish to donate to RMH. For a list of items they need click here.

Note:
Tempe Yarn & Fiber is only providing a venue for this event. All sales are between the buyer and the seller. Tempe Yarn & Fiber shall not be held liable for any items sold and/or any sales made at this event. Tempe Yarn & Fiber is not responsible for pricing, quality, or availability of products. Tempe Yarn & Fiber, the University Plaza, and/or the Ronald McDonald House shall not be held liable for any events, actions, sales, accidents, or losses resulting from participating in the activity.

Ronald McDonald House Dolls

We have the greatest customers in the world. If you have been followed this, Union Bank donated 27 naked dolls that needed to be dressed. Our customers took those dolls and dressed them for donation to Ronald McDonald House. Here are the dressed dolls.

Special thanks go to Karen Saunders from Union Bank for the donation of the dolls and to Amy Barrett for helping take the dolls to the RMH.

Collections for Ronald McDonald House Still Welcome

Ronald McDonald House Charities is Tempe Yarn's charity of choice. In the December newsletter, we asked our customers to bring in items to support this charity.

Fiber/Yarn people are the best people in the world!

Over the past two weeks we've collected two large boxes of items, both purchased and handmade with love, for the Ronald McDonald House.

We'll will continue to collect items till December 12th.

Here's a list of items that they need:

For their families: new toys (unwrapped), movie passes, sporting tickets,
bus passes, toothbrushes and toothpaste, deodorant, long distance phone
cards, gift cards to local grocery stores, Target, Wal-Mart, and Toys-R-Us.

Help Fill Their Pantry: Cereal bars, crackers and cookies, microwave
popcorn, and non-dairy creamers.

Household Supplies: Light bulbs (60w), liquid hand soap, facial tissue,
paper plates, trash bags.

For the House: alarm clocks, blankets, white sheets for queen and twin beds, white towels.

Happy Holidays to everyone.

Naked Dolls No More!

Union Bank, N.A. donated 27 cute, cuddly dolls for the Ronald McDonald House Charities. The dolls only need to be dressed, before they went to some lucky child as a special gift for the holidays.

The wonderful ladies and men who frequent our shop, stepped up to the task and have taken 23 of the 27 dolls. If you want to be part of this wonderful gift, stop by and pick of one of the last dolls. Here's a picture of some of the completed dolls:

For the Tempe Yarn and Ronald McDonald House, we want to thank everyone involved in this undertaking. Your time and effort will make a hugh difference to the children who receive these dolls.

Naked Dolls Need Your Help!!!

Calling All Knitters, Crocheters, and Sewers:Union Bank, N.A. has donated a number of cute, cuddly dollies for Ronald McDonald House Charities. The dolls only need to be clothed, and then they'll be ready to go to some lucky child as a special gift for the holidays.The dolls are around 22" tall with plastic heads, arms, and legs and stuffed bodies. We have some cute knit and crochet baby patterns that would work for these dolls, including the Baby Surprise Jacket! For those of you who sew, Union Bank, N.A. has provided some sewing patterns that you're welcome to use.If you would be willing to dress a doll, please stop in to TYF to pick one up, and then return it clothed by December 12th for donation to Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Naked Dolls Need Your Help!!!

Calling All Knitters, Crocheters, and Sewers

Union Bank, N.A. has donated a number of cute, cuddly dollies for Ronald McDonald House Charities. The dolls only need to be clothed, and then they’ll be ready to go to some lucky child as a special gift for the holidays.

The dolls are around 22” tall with plastic heads, arms, and legs and stuffed bodies. We have some cute knit and crochet baby patterns that would work for these dolls, including the Baby Surprise Jacket! For those of you who sew, Union Bank, N.A. has provided some sewing patterns that you’re welcome to use.

If you would be willing to dress a doll, please stop in to TYF to pick one up, and then return it clothed by December 12th for donation to Ronald McDonald House Charities.