Been a while since there have been any postings here. Karen has moved on to other adventures in life, so I'm going to make an effort to put something fun, interesting or informative here on a somewhat regular basis.

For starters, there is this:

DREAM IN COLOR TRUNK SHOW FEBRUARY 21-25. 

COME SEE AND TOUCH THEIR BEAUTIFUL YARNS!

Hope to see you in the shop!

Susan

Sign up for December classes now!

Hello All!  Here is the December class list.  Sign up for December classes now!

Red Scarf Project 2014!

Our shelves are filling up with red scarves!

The Fiber Factory and One Planet Yarn and Fiber has joined together this holiday season in supporting the Orphan Foundation of America’s 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.

Last year our combined efforts netted 36 beautiful and varied crocheted and knitted scarves, one more than the year before.  Let’s see if we can top that this year! Come in and purchase your yarn and ask for the Red Scarf discount for this project. Drop off your scarves by December 6th! We'll plan a little party for the evening.

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 multicolored 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.

We are thinking about starting up a few Friday Night out activities. Looking for feedback on what if any activities you would participate in.

And in spite of any and all rumors to the contrary, we are still here to help and encourage you to the completion of a successful project, and to serve your yarny needs. Come in and visit with us for a bit.

Don't forget our Rewards Card-

Yarn-a-Holics Anonymous 12 Stamp Rewards Program

Come in and pick up your card. Get a stamp when you purchase $25 or more in a visit. Turn in your filled card (12 stamps), and get $25 off on you next purchase. WOW!

Knitting-
Beginning Knitting
Intermediate Knitting
Knit Your Wish
Learn to Knit Socks
Finish Your Projects
Continental Knitting
Toe Up Two Needle Socks
Knit With Billy

Crochet-
Beginning Crochet
Hairpin Crochet Lace
Broomstick Lace
A Better Basic Beanie
Bowtie Pie
Bead Crochet Rope Bangle
Chain Strand Bead Crochet Necklace
Romanian Point Lace
Fancy Flowers Hotpad
Christmas Crochet - Garland

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

Spinning-
Beginning Spinning
Art Yarn

Baskets-
Horsehair Basket

Weaving-
Weave in a Week - 4 Harness

Creative Fiber-
Embellished Christmas Stocking
Serendipity Dyed Silk Scarf
Learn to Use Ravelry

Kids!-
Parent and Child Knitting

Teens-
Crocheted Accessories
Serendipity Scarf

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
First and Third Saturday Morning Spin Ins

Best Regards,
Susan, Terri and the Fiber Factory Gang

480-969-4346

Fiber Factory November Classes

Hello All!  Here is the November class list.  Sign up for November classes now!

Red Scarf Project 2014!

Once again, The Fiber Factory and One Planet Yarn and Fiber will join together this holiday season in supporting the Orphan Foundation of America’s 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.

Last year our combined efforts netted 36 beautiful and varied crocheted and knitted scarves, one more than the year before.  Let’s see if we can top that this year! Come in and purchase your yarn and ask for the Red Scarf discount for this project. Drop off your scarves by December 6th! We'll plan a little party for the evening.

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 multicolored 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.

Marianated Yarns trunk show n November!

There are also plans for a Fiesta Yarns Trunk Show, a book signing and a "Let's Do Lunch KAL" where we pair up a KAL with a Lunch Special at one our favorite downtown restaurants. We are working out the details for dates.

 We are thinking about starting up a few Friday Night out activities. Looking for feedback on what if any activities you would participate in.

And in spite of any and all rumors to the contrary, we are still here to help and encourage you to the completion of a successful project, and to serve your yarny needs. Come in and visit with us for a bit.

Don't forget our Rewards Card

Yarn-a-Holics Anonymous 12 Stamp Rewards Program

Come in and pick up your card. Get a stamp when you purchase $25 or more in a visit. Turn in your filled card (12 stamps), and get $25 off on you next purchase. WOW!

Knitting-
Beginning Knitting
Intermediate Knitting
Finishing Handknits
Finish Your Projects
Continental Knitting
Knit One Below Hat
Knit, Knit, Knit
Grandma's Checkerboard Slippers
Building Blocks
Knitting 911
Sweet Tomato Heel Sock
Toe Up Two Needle Socks
Cuff Down Magic Loop Socks
Inside Outside Scarf

Crochet-
Beginning Crochet
Intermediate Crochet
Tunisian Crochet
Fingertip Shawl
Spiderweb Scarf
Hairpin Lace Crochet
A Better Basic Beanie
Kaleidoscope Trivet
Hello Kitty Bag
Jo's Shawlette
Intermediate Irish Crochet
Fancy Flowers Hotpad

Tatting and Lace-
Beginning Tatting

Dye-
Open Dye Studio

Spinning-
Drop Spindle Spinning

Baskets-
Cornucopia
Pine Needle Basket

Weaving-
Lace Weaves
Rigid Heddle

Navajo Weaving-
Beginning Navajo Loom Weaving

Creative Fiber-
Kumihimo
Fish On Friday
Learn to Use Ravelry

Kids!-
Parent and Child Knitting

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
First and Third Saturday Morning Spin Ins

Best Regards,
Susan, Terri and the Fiber Factory Gang

480-969-4346

Fiber Factory October Classes

A whole slew of classes are available for October.  Karen has been out of town, so we are posting the blog a little late.  

HOORAY! We have a road again!
 Construction on Main Street is winding down. We have pavement, parking

and left turns again. There is a little more work, but the contractors will be out of the downtown area October first. No more big vehicles and pounding jackhammers!

There will still be construction on Main Street east and west of the downtown mile, but that can be avoided by traveling on University, 1st Street or 1st Avenue.

Red Scarf Project 2014!

Once again, The Fiber Factory and One Planet Yarn and Fiber will join together this holiday season in supporting the Orphan Foundation of America’s 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.

Last year our combined efforts netted 36 beautiful and varied crocheted and knitted scarves, one more than the year before.  Let’s see if we can top that this year! Come in and purchase your yarn and ask for the Red Scarf discount for this project. Drop off your scarves by December 6th! We'll plan a little party for the evening.

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 multicolored 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.

The Yarn of the Month for October is Zen Yarn Garden Serenity Silk. There will be a picture on the web page as soon as Terri allows someone to open the box.

Marianated Yarns trunk show n November!

There are also plans for a Fiesta Yarns Trunk Show, a book signing and a "Let's Do Lunch KAL" where we pair up a KAL with a Lunch Special at one our favorite downtown restaurants. We are working out the details for dates.

 We are thinking about starting up a few Friday Night out activities. Looking for feedback on what if any activities you would participate in.

And in spite of any and all rumors to the contrary, we are still here to help and encourage you to the completion of a successful project, and to serve your yarny needs. Come in and visit with us for a bit.

Don't forget our Rewards Card
Yarn-a-Holics Anonymous 12 Stamp Rewards Program

Come in and pick up your card. Get a stamp when you purchase $25 or more in a visit. Turn in your filled card (12 stamps), and get $25 off on you next purchase. WOW!

Sign up for October classes now!

Knitting-
Beginning Knitting
Intermediate Knitting
Knit Your Wish
Entrelac Bag
Learn to Knit Socks
Zuzu's Petals
Log Cabin Baby Blanket
Finish Your Projects
Continental Knitting
Knit, Knit, Knit
Girasole Circle Blanket or Shawl
Fair Isle Bag
Sweet Tomato Heel Sock
Seven Super Skills Cowl
Hill and Dale Scarf
Column of Leaves Scarf
Traditional Faroese Shawl

Crochet-
Beginning Crochet
Intermediate Crochet
Tunisian Purse
Broomstick Lace
A Better Basic Beanie
Miser's Amulet Bag
Beginning Wire Bead Crochet
Intro to Irish Crochet

Tatting and Lace-
Intermediate Tatting
Advanced Tatting
Needle Tatting
Intermediate Needle Tatting
Oya Needle Lace
Beaded Oya

Spinning-
Beginning Spinning
Intermediate Spinning

Baskets-
Round Twined Basket

Weaving-
Beginning Weaving on a 4 Harness Loom
Rigid Heddle

Navajo Weaving-
Beginning Navajo Weaving
Intermediate Navajo Weaving

Creative Fiber-
Kumihimo
Felted Jewelry
Learn to Use Ravelry

Kids!-
Fun With Fibers Weaving
Parent and Child Knitting
Fun With Fibers -Felted Pouch

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
First and Third Saturday Morning Spin Ins

Best Regards,
Susan, Terri and the Fiber Factory Gang

480-969-4346

The Fall Class Schedule is posted!

The Fall Class Schedule is posted! Here's the link!. I am astounded that summer is almost over and I haven’t started my holiday gift crafting! If you find yourself in the same pickle, you will be delighted to find that our fall schedule holds many solutions to your problem. Our instructors have offered up a number of quick and easy project classes this time around as well as opportunities to finish up the ones that went to 'time out'.   We have found a new independent dyer that we will be featuring for a bit for our ‘Yarn of the Month.’ Marian of Marianated Yarns has supplied us with some really fun sock yarns the past couple of months and we intend to continue to feature them for a while. There will be a trunk show of Marianated Yarns in November. There are also plans for a Fiesta Yarns Trunk Show, a book signing and a "Let's Do Lunch KAL" where we pair up a KAL with a Lunch Special at our favorite downtown restaurant. Diane Marie is bringing bring back Bobbin Lace and introducing us to two beautiful, old lace techniques- Oya Needle Lace and Beaded Oya. Our crochet instructors have a bunch of new things that will be great for gifts. Pictures will be posted as the samples come in.    Someone asked us if we had anything for teens to do, you know, not kids, but not yet adults. Since the answer was not really, we pondered for a bit, put it out to our teachers and figured let’s try a couple of fun classes for teens and see what happens. We are starting off with two scheduled during the holiday break and we hope to add more as we discover what these young folks want to do and when they can do it.  The Light Rail construction will clear out in the downtown area September 30.  Remember we are part of Metro’s Max Rewards program. Sign up for a Metro Max Rewards card on Metro Light Rail’s website, then show your card for a yarn discount. Class prices have not increased here at the Fiber Factory since, well, since dirt. Unfortunately things like rent, utilities and insurance have increased in ridiculous amounts in the ensuing years. We have come to the sad realization that we need to increase the cost of classes a bit to offset our expenses in hosting them.  After researching what other shops are charging and input from a number of our customers, we decided that we needed to make some small changes in our price structure. Our classes are still the best value in town, and the variety continues to exceed all others. And in spite of any and all rumors to the contrary, we are still here to help and encourage you to the completion of a successful project, and to serve your yarny needs. Don't forget our Rewards Card Yarn-a-Holics Anonymous 12 Stamp Rewards Program Come in and pick up your card. Get a stamp when you purchase $25 or more in a visit. Turn in your filled card (12 stamps), and get $25 off on you next purchase. WOW!

Sign up for September classes now!

Knitting-
Beginning Knitting
Kimono Jacket
Entrelac Cowl
Cluffers or Dogs
Ladder Tank
Finish Your Projects
Continental Knitting
Top Down Raglan
Ohm Shawl
Knit, Knit, Knit
Magic Loop Socks
Grandma's Checkerboard Slippers
Favorite Knitted toys
Two Color reversible Knitting
Veil of Isis Shawl
Trinity Shawl

Crochet-
Learn to Crochet
Beginning Crochet
Intermediate Crochet
Tunisian Crochet
Fingertip Shawl
Amigurumi Friends
Amigurumi BFF
Intermediate Tunisian Crochet
Double Side Crochet
A Better Basic Beanie
Bowtie Pi
Tree Trimmers
Steering Wheel Cover
Cotton Market Bag
Bead Crochet Pouch

Tatting and Lace-
Beginning Tatting
Needle Tatting
Intermediate Needle Tatting
Beginning Bobbin Lace

Dye-
Solar Printing

Spinning-
Beginning Spinning

Baskets-
Pin Cushion Basket

Weaving-
Beginning Weaving on a 4 Harness Loom

Navajo Weaving-
Intermediate Navajo Loom Weaving
Navajo Warping Review

Creative Fiber-
Learn to Use Ravelry

Kids!-
Fun With Fibers - Beginning Spinning
Parent and Child Knitting
Parent and Child Crocheting

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
First and Third Saturday Morning Spin Ins

Best Regards,
Susan, Terri and the Fiber Factory Gang

480-969-4346

Fiber Factory August Class List

We have no clue where people come up with ideas from sometimes. There is a rumor being circulated by another yarn shop in the Phoenix area that we are going out of business. We have no clue why they think this to be true. We are, as always, open for business and we have no plans on closing, only on growing. Please advise anyone who tells you otherwise that you heard it here. Summer class schedule is posted on our website. Come on in out of the hot!

Sign up for August classes now!

Knitting-
Beginning Knitting
Intermediate Knitting
Finishing Handknits
Knit Your Wish
Learn to Knit Socks
Log Cabin Baby Blanket
Continental Knitting
Knit, Knit, Knit
Magic Loop Socks
Better Beginnings and Endings
Knitting 911
Sweet Tomato Heel Sock
Sybil Scarf
Veil of Isis Shawl

Crochet-
Beginning Crochet
Crochet Snowflakes
Crochet Headband
Double Sided Crochet
Cotton Market Bag
Bead Crochet Rope Bangle
Miser's Amulet Bag


Spinning-
Spinning Refresher
Drop Spindle Spinning

Baskets-
Round Twined Basket

Weaving-
Beginning Weaving on a 4 Harness Loom
Rigid Heddle Pick Up Techniques

Creative Fiber-
Learn to Use Ravelry

Kids!-
Parent and Child Knitting
Parent and Child Crocheting

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
First and Third Saturday Morning Spin Ins

Best Regards,
Susan, Terri and the Fiber Factory Gang

480-969-4346

Fiber Factory July Class List

We have no clue where people come up with ideas from sometimes. There is a rumor being circulated by another yarn shop in the Phoenix area that we are going out of business. We have no clue why they think this to be true. We are, as always, open for business and we have no plans on closing, only on growing. Please advise anyone who tells you otherwise that you heard it here. Summer class schedule is posted on our website. Come on in out of the hot!

Sign up for July classes now!

Knitting-
Beginning Knitting
Intermediate Knitting
Knit Your Wish
Learn to Knit Socks
Top Down Raglan
Knit, Knit, Knit
Better Beginnings and Endings
Fair Isle Bag
Herbivore Scarf
Grandma's Checkerboard Slippers
Toe Up Two Needle Socks
Wingspan Shawl
Hem Workshop
Two Color Reversible Knitting
Trinity Shawl
Cream and Sugar Cowl
Traditional Faroese Shawl

Crochet-
Tunisian Crochet
Summer Twilight Shawlette
Amigurumi BFF
Intermediate Tunisian Crochet
Hello Kitty Bag
A Better Basic Beanie
Bead Crochet Rope Bangle
Romanian Point Lace
Pretty Clusters Blanket

Tatting-
Beginning Tatting
Intermediate Tatting
Needle Tatting

Dye-
OPen Dye Studio

Spinning-
Spinning Refresher

Baskets-
Horsehair Basket

Weaving-
Beginning Weaving on a 4 Harness Loom
Rigid Heddle Weaver's Choice

Navajo Weaving-
Beginning Navajo Loom Weaving

Creative Fiber-
Shepherd;s Knitting
Fish on Friday
Serendipity Dyed Silk Scarf
Learn to Use Ravelry

Kids!-
Parent and Child Knitting
Parent and Child Crocheting

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
First and Third Saturday Morning Spin Ins

Best Regards,
Susan, Terri and the Fiber Factory Gang

480-969-4346