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Wednesday, July 31, 2013

What's New Wednesday!

We have three brand new yarns from Cascade......
First, Cascade 220 Superwash SPORT in super soft merino:

Cascade 220 Sport Superwash - 131 yds
 
Second, BENTLEY, a speckled acrylic/wool blend:
Cascade Bentley - worsted, 207 yds
 
Third, COLOR WAVE, a slow color change wool/acrylic blend:
Cascade Color Wave - worsted, 213 yds
 
And that's not all........cool cotton.
We have a new shipment of Cascade Ultra Pima Cotton: 
Cascade Ultra Pima - 220 yds sport wt - incredible sheen
Ultra Pima Cotton is perfect for a project on a hot summer's day.
 
Keep your hands busy, while you're staying cool at the beach or poolside!
 
 
 

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

What's New Wednesday

In two more days, she'll be here.
 Alexandra of Alexandra's Crafts is coming
for a trunk show this Friday and Saturday, July 26-27.
You know Alexandra for her beautiful color combinations and hand-dyed yarns:
 Alexandra's introducing a new, Shibori-style yarn.
Shibori is the technique of combining felting and non-felting yarns.
Stop by to meet this talented artist and see her magically colored yarns.

Our summer clearance sale is still going strong--stock up on great bargains!
 
A tisket a tasket, a green and yellow basket......
If you like colorful, handmade baskets, we have a wide selection--lots of sizes.
These baskets make great gifts.
 
Tangled Purls is a school supplies drop-off site again this year for needy children.
Help us support the less fortunate kids in our community
by donating backpacks, pencils, paper, notebooks, etc.
Last pick up date for school supplies is August 24.
Thank you!
 

 Grace Akhrem's versatile and flattering 'Olga's Vest',
knit by Carolyn in Sweet Georgia Tough Love Sock yarn.
Chic!

Monday, July 22, 2013

Alexandra's Crafts Trunk Show!


Alexandra's Crafts will be doing a Trunk Show at Tangled Purls, Friday, July 26th and Saturday, July 27th, 2013 (11 am to 4 pm). Please come by and say hello to Alexandra and experience her beautiful selection of yarn & fiber (including her new Shibori style yarn)!

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

What's New Wednesday

The lazy days of summer are here at last.
Keep your hands busy while you relax camping or lounging on the beach
with one of these sharp, sassy designs:

Left:   'Catkin' by Carina Spencer.  Carol knit this one in Black Trillium sock yarn.
Right:  'Olana' by Grace Ahkrem.  Vivian knit hers in Malabrigo Arroyo.
 
A new shipment of baskets just arrived.
Lots of shapes and sizes--so useful and pretty!
 
We have a few items left from our Summer Clearance Sale.
Stop by and enjoy the great bargains!

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

What's New Wednesday

NEW - Cascade 220 in ARAN weight!!!
You have to feel this yarn.  It's soft and scrumptious.
We have plenty of colors to choose from:

Cascade 220 Aran
This superb, versatile yarn has so many uses--knit or crochet.
100% superwash merino    150 yds    8-9 needle (US)
 
NEW SHIPMENT - Black Trillium
You liked our first stock so much that we ordered more - and added new colors!
Black Trillium hand dyed
100% merino in fingering weight  380 yds  1-2 needle (US)
Carol's making a Catkin scarf with Black Trillium and says
this yarn is a pleasure to knit--soft and smooth.
 
Celebrate summer with a class in July!
L-R:  S Scarf (Joan);
Maid Marion Hat (crochet-Sharon), Shell Stitch Scarf (crochet-Sharon),
and Slouch Hat (knit-Sharon).
Have fun and make friends, while learning new skills.
 
Have a Happy Fourth!
 
 
 
 
 

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Holiday Weekend Hours!



Just a reminder that Tangled Purls will be closed this Thursday for the 4th of July holiday! We will be open our regular hours on (11am to 4pm) Friday and Saturday. Have a safe, happy holiday weekend with your friends and families!


Wednesday, June 26, 2013

What's New Wednesday

JUST IN - new stock of UNISONO by Skacel.
Self-striping yarn that's great for socks, hats, scarves, or anything for kids.
Check out the entrelac hat Sharon knit with this extra fine merino yarn:
UNISONO - lots of colors 
330 yds 100% superwash merino.......made in Germany.
Contains aloe vera and jojoba to soothe your busy hands.

JUST IN - new stock of One of a Kind Buttons:
Perfect for a Robin Hood hat, Tea Leaves cardi, or how about a felted purse?
 
Our family of friends has knit a clothesline full of adorable items for tots.
Wherever you're going this summer, whether to the beach, camping, 
or just to your backyard, small projects for kids travel well.
Come in to the shop and see the whole collection!

Monday, June 24, 2013

July 2013 Classes!

 
 
 
Our July class schedule is now available. Just click on the newsletter tab above.

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

What's New Wednesday

Turn heads with Grace Ahkrem's stylish Olana shawl.
Knit in fingering wt, Olana lets you use endless color combinations.
Carolyn and Sharon picked these palettes for their Olanas:
What colors will your Olana be?

Speaking of color.....don't miss Rhichard Devrieze's richly colored
fingering weight 'Peppino' merino in 225 yd skeins:
Peppino is a treat for your eyes.......and hands.
We are thrilled to have Rhichard's yarn for you!
 


Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Hatching Up Savings 3rd Anniversary Event!

 
 
Wow!  Tangled Purls has been open THREE years and we are excited to be celebrating with some fun events this month! This one should be fun...
"Hatching Up Savings Mystery Sale"
 Thursday, June 20th - Saturday, June 22th, 2012 
 
Select an egg from our basket to receive a discount!
Here is how it works:
  • One egg per customer, per day. You must select everything you would like to purchase before selecting your egg. Selecting your egg is the last step prior to payment. NO ADDING TO YOUR PURCHASE, NO SUBTRACTING.
  • Minimum discount is 10%, maximum discount is 40%.
  • Purchases are limited to stock on hand. Items on hold and Addi products are excluded.
  • Sale items are included, but no other discounts apply.
  • Purchases count towards your rewards points, too!
  • When the eggs are gone, so are the discounts.
We also want to thank all of you for supporting our shop. We love getting to know each of you, sharing your loves of knitting, crochet, and spinning. It is a joy to watch new skills develop and see projects completed!