"You don't get harmony when everybody sings the same note." ~ Doug Floyd

TNNA June 2008 Show (The National Needlework Arts Association) - WOW!

Karen and Helen just arrived home from Columbus, Ohio.  They had the opportunity to see all the new yarns, patterns, books, bags and notions coming out on the market this fall.

We are really excited to announce that Fresh Purls will be carrying Blue Sky Alpaca yarn and patterns – it should be here within the next two weeks.

The new Schulana book from Skacel is loaded with beautiful fall sweaters can't wait for this book to arrive and the yarn too!

Shibui has a new sock yarn that Cat Borhdi personally suggested to us and let us know you'll love knitting with it – should be here just in time for fall.

There are leather knitting bags by Stirling that will be coming and pewter shawl pins and buttons from Annie Adams.  Namaste has added a new design and color to their Cali Collection, Peacock Blue – of course we ordered some bags in the new color!

Our own Helen had one of her designs featured in the Fashion Show, a Sheep Shop sweater made from Sheep One – we'll have the pattern in time for fall!

We stopped by Koigu – and it looks like our order may ship sometime in July - we will be carrying the KPPM and Kersti – we can't wait for this great yarn to arrive.

There were so many great things we saw – hard to list everything – what fun and we have great new products coming soon!

WWKIP – World Wide Knit In Public Day – Saturday, June 14th!

Stop by and sit outside and knit for WWKIP – we will have cold drinks and some chairs, bring your own if you can! Noon – 4:30pm.

Yarn Stash Swap – Thursday, June 26th 5 - 7pm

Lets all get ready for a YARN STASH SWAP.  We know you have a small (ok, possibly large) yarn stash tucked away (hidden) somewhere in your home.  Here is an opportunity to either swap some of your yarn for "new" yarn and/or reduce your yarn stash.  This is a fun, free event on Thursday, June 26th from 5pm to 7pm.  All the yarn that is not swapped will be used as donations for our Needed Knits Group which starts on July 10th at 5:30pm.  We hope to see you at both of these exciting events.

Needed Knits

We are very excited to launch our first Charity Knitting Group.  We will be meeting every Thursday for one hour to make Hope Hats for Adults and Children in need of warmth, care and hope.  Fresh Purls will be providing the yarn, most of which will come from the skeins not swapped during our Yarn Stash Swap on June 26th.  All knitters (new and experienced are welcome, just bring your needles and your willingness to help those in need.

Save The Date! Christmas in July...oops August!

The second annual Christmas in July...oops August will take place on Monday, August 11.  The store will be open 4:00-8:00 p.m. with great discounts, demos, raffles, and prizes.  All ticket sales from this event will be donated to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Providence.  Tickets will be $5 pre-event and $10 the night of and will go on sale early in July.

Because We Love Summer Too!

After Memorial Day weekend the Fresh Purls' summer hours begin!  June 1 - August 31 the store will be closed on Sundays.  Normal hours will resume on September 7.  Kid classes will be on hiatus through the summer.  K2Together (normally on Fridays, Noon-1:00) will be moving to Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (children are welcome to attend at this time if they are 8 years or older).  Cost for K2Together is $10.

Website Updates

Calendar "at a glance" available at Fresh Purls Events (PDF).  Some of Fresh Purls "favorite" links available at Fresh Purls Links.

Tip of the Month

Don't want to drag along a heavy book - if you have purchased the book, it is legal for you to make a copy to use for yourself.  You may want to copy it a bit larger so it is easier to read, but most of all it is convenient and easy to carry.

Question of the Month

How do I put beads on yarn if I don't have a needle?

Put a little bit of clear nail polish on the end of the yarn – this makes the yarn stiff so it is easier to thread the beads and helps if you don't have a needle handy.