January 2013 Classes!

Sign ups for January classes now!  What do we have for you in January?

 Knitting-

Beginning Knitting
Finishing Handknits
Knit Your Wish
Duffers-19 Row Felted Slippers
Entrelac Bag
Fearless Fair Isle
Knit And Crochet Socks
Log Cabin Baby Blanket
Mark's Really Fast Gloves
T-Shirt 101
Top Down Raglan
Faroese Lace Shawl
Seven Super Skills Cowl
Pinwheel Flowers
Faroese UFO
Traditional Faroese Shawl
Knit 'N Kibbitz

Crochet-
Beginning Crochet
Crochet Entrelac Pouch
Kaleidoscope Trivit
Going Granny
Pinapple Club
Bead Crochet - Russian Loop
Beginning Wire Bead Crochet
Freeform Crochet Frenzy

Tatting-
Beginning Tatting
Needle Tatting

Dye-
Paint And Zap Scarf
Paint And Zap Yarn Or Fiber

Spinning-
Spinning Refresher
Beginning Spinning

Weaving-
Beginning 4 Harness Loom Weaving
Weave In A Week - 4 Harness
Intermediate Tapestry Waeving
Rigid Heddle Study Group

Navajo Weaving-
Beginning Navajo Loom Weaving
Intermediate Navajo Loom Weaving

Creative Fiber-
Knotted Netting
Kntless Netting
Flat Knotted Net
Needle Felted Critter
Spring Flowers

Kids-
Parent and Child Knitting
Parent and Child Crochet

Free Stuff!- Call for info or to sign up for these events so we know how many are coming.
Every Friday Afternoon Happy Hour
Every Friday Afternoon Crochet Study group
2nd Friday Night Out
First and Third Saturday Morning Spin Ins

Call for details-
How to use "Ravelry" class
Make a body double dummy

Best Regards,
Susan, Terri and the Fiber Factory Gang

Trunk Show, Friday Night Out and Knitting Smack Down!

First-the new class schedule is posted on the website and we are all set to sign you up. Treat yourself to the fun of learning something new!  Classes begin in January.

Trunk Show December 12th-15th

Artesano Yarns and........

Come in for some gifts for your favorite crafter (especially if it's YOU!)

   

Super Bulky - $13.50
Superwash Merino- $7.50
Inca Cloud- $7.00
Inca Mist- $7.25 Hummingbird DK- $25.00
4 Ply Solid - $6.95
Aran- $12.30
DK 6Ply- $6.95
Hummingbird 4 Ply - $8.25

Notions and Needles!

 
Bonnie Bishoff, ChiaoGoo, Chica, Creative Designs Unlimited, DellaQ, Eucalan
Fix-a-Stitch, HiyaHiya, Incomparable Buttons, Jul, Knitifacts, Lantern Moon
Namaste, Premax, Perl Gray, Philosophers Wool, Polar Knit, Tamsco USA, Walker

Friday Night Out in Downtown Mesa!
December 14th, from  6:00 – 9:00 pm.

Completing The Red Scarf Project

We want to celebrate the generosity of all who are participating in the Red Scarf Project. If you still have a scarf, bring it in. All who have brought scarves already, come in for a little celebration. Prize drawings for those who have contributed, refreshments and stitching!

Can Mark REALLY finish an "8 Hour Baby Blanket" in 8 hours??" Tuesday, December 18th, from 12:00 - 8:00 PM Please come by and support this fundraiser  The gauntlet has been thrown! Mark is calling out his knitting friends to come down and accept the challenge of seeing who can get to the finish line first! Casting on will begin at High Noon for a blanket from Plymouth's pattern book "8 hour Baby Blankets."   To make things interesting, really put the pressure on and support some of our favorite charities, pledges will be accepted to benefit United Food Bank and Toys for Tots. Make a pledge of any amount based on what you think he'll get done, then pay the percentage that he finishes.  So, for example: if you pledge $20 or 10 cans or 2 toys and he only completes half of the project, you donate $10 or 5 cans or 1 toy.  Of course Mark believes that you all will pay up in full! Not busy that day? Come in and knit with Mark. Race him to the finish! If you finish a blanket before him, you will get a fabulous prize! We'll be having a potluck. Bring a dish  and come join in the fun, (since no one can knit for 8 hours and not eat).  Holiday Greetings! Susan, Terri and the Fiber Factory Gang

Black Friday and Small Business Saturday at The Fiber Factory!

In honor of Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, The Fiber Factory is having a sale both days.  15% of all yarn except Encore and 15% off all patterns. If your purchase is over $100.00 the the discount is 20%.

We also recently got in some wonderfully soft Alpaca roving.  Buy it in bulk or in a pre-wrapped bundle.  All natural colors, Yum!

Happy Stitching!
Regards,
Terri, Susan and The Fiber Factory Gang

December Class List - Give Yourself A Present!

Sign ups for December classes now!  What do we have for you in December?

Knitting-

Knitted Beaded Amulet Bag
Baby Soaker
Continental Knitting
Two Color Brioche Knitting
Better Beginnings and Endings
Knitting 911
Faroese Workshop
Felted Oven Mitt
8 Hour Baby Blanket
Spectra Scarf
Toe-Up Two Needle Socks
Entrelac Hat
Design Your Own Scarf or Shawl

Crochet-
Amigurumi Creatures

Tatting-
Intermediate Tatting

Dye-
Create A Family From Widows And Orphans

Spinning-
Beginning Spinning
Spin The Yarn You Want

Baskets-
Carry All Tote

Weaving-
Rigid Heddle
Finger Weaving II
Finger Weaving III
Intermediate Navajo Loom Weaving
Let's Get Warping

Creative Fiber-
Needle FeltedScarf

Kids-
Parent and Child Knitting
Parent and Child Crochet

Free Stuff!- Call for info or to sign up for these events so we know how many are coming.
Every Friday Afternoon Happy Hour
Every Friday Afternoon Crochet Study group
2nd Friday Afternoon Rigid Heddle Study Group
2nd Friday Night Out
First and Third Saturday Morning Spin Ins

Call for details-
How to use "Ravelry" class
Make a body double dummy

Best Regards,
Susan, Terri and the Fiber Factory Gang

Oh Boy! Friday Night Out, November 9th

"Your hands are a window into your heart and soul. There is a piece of yourself in every project you make; there is love in every stitch, and a handmade scarf is like a hug. Foster Care to Success’ Red Scarf Project gives us each an opportunity to show that someone out there, even a stranger, truly cares about our foster youth." -"Master Knitter" Lily Chin, Red Scarf Project spokesperson

We will be knitting and crocheting scarves for the RED SCARF PROJECT
during Friday Night Out, November 9, 6-9 PM
Come in and purchase red yarn for a scarf for the project, sign up to enter the drawing for prizes and get a discount on the yarn for a scarf!

The Orphan Foundation of America The Red Scarf Project
Foster Care for Success Program.  

Children that go through the foster care system often face challenges getting the education they need to lead happy and productive lives. The Foster Care for Success program gives scholarships to further the education of kids who would not have the money to continue their education.  In 2005 the Foster Care for Success program began sending the kids that were attending college or vocational schools a Valentine's Day care package.  These kids often don't have family or parents who would send care packages to them.  So, to show that someone cares - packages are sent with treats including a red hand knitted or crocheted scarf.   Bring your scarves to us by December 10th.

RED SCARF PROJECT GUIDELINES:

Size: approximately 60" long and 5" to 8" wide. Scarves should be long enough to be wrapped around the neck, with tails long enough to be tied in the front.
Style: Think unisex collegiate. Fringes are optional. Your scarf should drape, tie easily and be soft.
Color: Red! However, this could mean burgundy, cherry, russet, red stripes with other colors, or multicolor hues including red.
Finished & tagged: Yarn ends should be securely sewn in. For a personal touch, attach a tag saying "Handmade for You" with your first name, city, and group affiliation, if any. Donors have also included washing instructions, messages of encouragement, gift cards, and more.

ALSO!!!

Friday Night Out in Downtown Mesa!

November 9th, from  6:00 – 9:00 pm.

 

Pinka Peck will be back with some CROCHET FUN!! 

For those of you who did not get a chance make crazy crocheted  scarves with Pinka in September, she has agreed to come back again. Bring you BIG crochet hooks and fun yarns and get busy. She will also show you how to crochet those funky scarf yarns that all the knitters have been having fun with.

 

See You Friday!

Regards,

Susan, Terri and the Fiber Factory Gang

Here is the November Class List!

Sign ups for November classes now!  What do we have for you in November?

Knitting-
Beginning Knitting
Intermediate Knitting
Knit Repair
Learn to Knit Socks
Continental Knitting
Top Down Raglan
Cables, Cables, Cables
Pluie Soap Sack
Sweet Tomato Heel Socks
Seven Super Skills Cowl
Entrelac Scarf
Swing Knit Scarf
Ten Stitch Wave Scarf
Knit N' Kibbitz

Crochet-
Beginning Crochet
Intermediate Crochet
Tunisian Crochet
Crochet Entrelac Pouch
Amigurumi Creatures

Tatting-
Intermediate Tatting
Advanced Tatting

Dye-
Paint and Zap Scarf
Paint and Zap Yarn or Fiber

Spinning-
Beginning Spinning
Drop Spindle Spinning
Cotton Spinning

Baskets-
Trinket Basket

Weaving-
Weavers Choice
Backstrap Weaving with 2 Bar Loom
Finger Weaving

Creative Fiber-
Knotted Netting
Needle Felted Creature
Basic Kumihimo
Serendipity Dyed Silk Scarf

Kids-
Parent and Child Knitting
Parent and Child Crochet

Free Stuff!- Call for info or to sign up for these events so we know how many are coming.
Every Friday Afternoon Happy Hour
Every Friday Afternoon Crochet Study group
2nd Friday Afternoon Rigid Heddle Study Group
2nd Friday Night Out
First and Third Saturday Morning Spin Ins

Call for details-
How to use Ravelry class
Make a body double dummy

Best Regards,
Susan, Terri and the Fiber Factory Gang

Please Help! Red Scarf Project

Please Help!

The Fiber Factory and One Planet Yarn and Fiber this holiday season is supporting an organization called the Orphan Foundation of America The Red Scarf Project http://www.fc2success.org/programs/red-scarf-project-and-book-club/ - Foster Care for Success Program.  Children that go through the foster care system often face challenges getting the education they need to lead happy and productive lives. The Foster Care for Success program gives scholarships to further the education of kids who would not have the money to continue their education.  In 2005 the Foster Care for Success program began sending the kids that were attending college or vocational schools a Valentine's Day care package.  These kids often don't have family or parents who would send care packages to them.  So, to show that someone cares - packages are sent with treats including a red hand knitted or crocheted scarf.  You will find all the information about how to help here - Please Help! Red Scarves for Charity  The Fiber Factory will be a collection center for knitters and friends.  Bring your scarves to us by December 10th.

Why mail them to me?  Because The Fiber Factory and OPYF are runnng a contest!  Most scarves donated, best design, etc.  Everyone who knits a scarf will receive a surprise, so please include your contact information.

Contest rules-

It has been a while since Karen of OPYF has run a contest, so here are the details-we need help with the Red Scarf Project. To enter the contest, go to the blog and put your name in as a participant, then, join the One Planet Knitters Ravelry forum for the Red Scarf Project and share your works in progress and finished scarves. The guidelines for the scarves are on Karen's Ravelry link. We have a stash of yarns, magazines, books and other surprises to give away to anyone that participates and sends us a scarf. If you want to just encourage us along, we have a surprise prize for that too. We will slowly get a chance to post some of the swag as we move along on the Ravelry page. We need to start our scarves too! Finished scarves due here by December 10, 2012. That is when the contest ends too. Good Luck and thanks for your help.

RED SCARF PROJECT GUIDELINES:

Size: approximately 60” long and 5” to 8” wide. Scarves should be long enough to be wrapped around the neck, with tails long enough to be tied in the front.

Style: Think unisex collegiate. Fringes are optional. Your scarf should drape, tie easily and be soft.

Color: Red! However, this could mean burgundy, cherry, russet, red stripes with other colors, or multicolor hues including red.

 Finished & tagged: Yarn ends should be securely sewn in. For a personal touch, attach a tag saying “Handmade for You” with your first name, city, and group affiliation, if any. Donors have also included washing instructions, messages of encouragement, gift cards, and more.

Thank you for your help!

Regards,

Karen, Terri and Susan
The Fiber Factory

One Planet Yarn and Fiber

Yes, We Love Yarn, too! Friday, October 12, 2012 is the second annual "I Love Yarn Day"!  The Craft Yarn Council of America says that "Spreading the good feeling people have about yarn and yarn-related crafts is what I Love Yarn Day is all about." To help you love yarn even more, The Fiber Factory is having special.  Purchase $100 dollars worth of in stock merchandise and receive a $20 gift certificate for use at a future date. The special starts at 10 AM when we open on Friday and lasts until we close at 9 PM. That's right! we will be open until 9 PM because WE LOVE YARN and we want YOU to LOVE YARN, too! So if you have to work on Friday, you are not going to be left out. Woo HOO! The not so fine print: please don't be mad, but no other discounts will apply towards the certificate... Friday Night Out in Downtown Mesa    Friday, October 12  between 6 and 9 PM By popular demand, Debby Taylor of Bead Creations will be returning for another round of Make and Take stitch markers and earrings!  She brings all the beads and findings and just asks that you bring a donation for the United Food Bank. Food, cash or personal hygiene items, whatever you donate is good. Make as many or as few as you want. Come and join the fun.

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Time to sign up for October Classes And Workshops!

Sign ups for fall classes are in full swing.  What do we have for you in October?

Knitting-
Beginning Knitting
Tools of the Trade
Intermediate Knitting
Finishing Handknits
Duffers - 19 Row Felted Slippers
Entrelac Bag
Learn to Knit Socks
Log Cabin Baby Blanket



Continental Knitting
T-Shirt 101
Color Brioche Knitting



Knitting 911

Swirl Beret


Pinwheel Flowers
eBook Cover
Knitted Unmentionables


Knit N' Kibbitz

Crochet-

Beginning Crochet
Tunisian Crochet


Hairpin Crochet Lace
Bead Crochet Rope Bangle

Tatting-
Intermediate Tatting
Needle Tatting

Dye-
Paint and Zap Scarf
Paint and Zap Yarn or Fiber

Spinning-
Beginning Spinning
Drop Spindle Spinning

Baskets-
Plaited Vessel

Weaving-
Beginning Weaving on a 4 Harness Loom
Beginning Tapestry Weaving
Narrow Wares Supplementary Warp
Tubular Edge Weaving
Backstrap Weaving

Navajo Weaving-
Beginning Navajo Loom weaving

Creative Fiber-
Knotless Netting
Knotless Netting Flat
Flat Knotted Netting
Serendipity Dyed Silk Scarf

Kids-
Parent and Child Knitting
Parent and Child Crochet

Free Stuff!- Call for info or to sign up for these events so we know how many are coming.
Every Friday Afternoon Happy Hour
Every Friday Afternoon Crochet Study group
2nd Friday Afternoon Rigid Heddle Study Group (formally the Cricket Club)
2nd Friday Night Out
First and Third Saturday Morning Spin Ins

Call for details-
How to use Ravelry class
Make a body double dummy


Best Regards,
Susan, Terri and the Fiber Factory Gang

The Fiber Factory - Lori's Retirement Party!

Last Saturday was Lori's last day at the Fiber Factory.  We will really miss her here.  She added so much to the shop that words can not express how we feel about this.  Here are some pictures from the party.  Lori, may the sun always be on your face and the wind always be at your back.

With Much Love,
Terri, Susan and the Fiber Factory Gang

Sign Up For September Classes And Workshops!

Sign ups for fall classes are in full swing.  What do we have for you in September?

Knitting-
Beginning Knitting
Tools of the Trade
Intermediate Knitting
Knit Your Wish
Fearless Fair Isle
Argyle Sock In The Round
Knit and Crochet Socks
Baby Soaker
Continental Knitting
Magic Loop Socks
Fair Isle Bag
Knitted Beaded Necklace
Knitting 911
Faroese Shawl Workshop
Frosted Fern
Beaded Shawl or Shawlette
Entrelac Scarf
Entrelac Hat
Finish Those UFOs
Helena Lace Shawl
Knit N' Kibbitz

Crochet-
Crochet in a Day
Add a Crochet Edge
Crochet Shawlette
Crochet Bag in 4 Quarters

Tatting-
Beginning Tatting

Spinning-
Beginning Spinning

Baskets-
Market Basket

Weaving-
Beginning Weaving on a 4 Harness Loom
Beginning Inkle Weaving

Navajo Weaving-
Beginning Navajo Loom weaving

Creative Fiber-
Naalbinding
Serendipity Dyed Silk Scarf

Kids-
Parent and Child Knitting
Parent and Child Crochet

Free Stuff!- Call for info or to sign up for these events so we know how many are coming.
Friday Afternoon Happy Hour
Friday Afternoon Crochet Study group
Once a Month Rigid Heddle Study Group (formally the Cricket Club)
2nd Friday Night Out
Twice a month Saturday Morning Spin Ins

And last, but not least, Lori's retirement party on September 15th.

Best Regards,
Susan, Terri and the Fiber Factory Gang

Fiber Factory Fall Scheduel Now Available!

Friday Night Out in Downtown Mesa!  
Drop in August 10,  between 6:00 – 9:00 pm

Let’s make beaded stitch markers!
Debby Taylor of Bead Creations will be in the shop to lead us in making stitch markers and earrings using beading wire and beads.
Your imagination and the supplies on hand are your only limits.
Make as many as you want.
The cost is a donation to the Food Bank.
Come and join the fun.

Fall Class Schedule Posted

Fall always brings changes, and there are some changes coming to The Fiber Factory. Su Walker is heading to the Northwest were the sun rarely shines. She has, however, provided us with a quite capable successor. Please welcome Pam Pollack to our teaching staff.

Speaking of our delightful teaching staff, they have provided a plethora of classes this fall. We implore you to take a little side trip to www.fiberfactory.com as it is well worth it. You can download or print a PDF file from the the main page if you are so inclined. Many of the classes are geared toward small projects, excellent for gift giving. If a class interests you and is not offered at a time convenient to your schedule, by all means, ask us if we can offer it again for you and a friend to take together.

(Insert heavy sigh here…) One of the less welcome changes coming is the announced retirement of our beloved Lori Smith. (Insert collective gasp here!) Although we threatened to lock the doors and not let her leave, we understand her desire to stay home and fulfill her own creative desires; including weaving the large rug her husband has been patiently waiting for the past 11 years while she has been here. Of course there will be a party! Mark your calendar for the afternoon of September 15^th. If you have ever made something in a class Lori taught, you MUST bring it to share. It would be awesome to see the impact that we know she has made on us all.

New Yarns, Trunk Shows, a Dye Day and Stuff!

We will post information as they are scheduled and arrive via social media, email and our web page. Check the web page often for specials and activities. They always show up there first!

In case you we wondering, the first phase of Light Rail construction has been quite painless, as long as you stay off of Mesa Drive. Activity will be minimal through the fall and winter months. Remember that you can always access our parking lot via First Street to Robson, turn west down the alley and park all day. Those signs that say restricted parking, well the signs are there to keep others out so you have a space to park!

Regards,
Susan, Terri and the Fiber Factory Gang