Tuesday, December 15, 2009

New Berroco Yarns are Here!

A huge Berroco shipment has arrived with many new yarns for us as well as some old friends. The Vintage Wool has changed its name to simply Vintage. Along with the new name came some new colors for us. For sock knitters we have Jawoll Magic in 3 beautiful colorways. Want a really quick extra gift - try Mille Colori Big, a scarf pattern is included on the lable. Need a little Sparkle? We have Lanalux in several colors for a sweater or shawl and Berroco Sox with a metalic thread.

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Holiday Open House at Jenny Berger's Home

Handmade Ornaments, Baskets and Christmas Stockings!
December 5-24, 2009
Hours by appointment only
She is usually there, but please call ahead at 317-733-0476
555 Isenhour Hill Drive
Zionsville, IN 46077
(Across from the pond along Mulberry Street at the east end of Bloor Lane, second house on the right on Isenhour Hills Drive)

www.wovendimensions.blogspot.com
(click on picture links on right column to see more stuff and current items)

Sunday, December 6, 2009

Fairy Tale Knits
















We were lucky enough to have Alison Stewart-Guinee visit our store last Thursday night. She brought all of the knits from her recent book Fairy Tale Knits. Here are some of the snapshots from the event!

Friday, December 4, 2009

Starry and Namaste Arrivals


We received 5 additional colors of Dream in Color Starry today. They are beautiful!


Bermuda Teal
Romeo Blue
Ruby River
Cool Fire
Cinnamon Girl


We also received a LARGE shipment of Namaste bags. Buddy cases in red and eggplant, red Zumas, red and eggplant Hermosas, a peacock Zuma, and large and small Oh Snaps!

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Fairy Tale Knits Designer Here Tonight!


Alison Stewart-Guinee will be at Stitches & Scones tonight.

Here is the schedule:

5:00 Meet and Greet Book Signing Begins

6:15 Style Show Begins with models

6:45 Questions and Answer Session

7:00 Book Signing continues until 7:30

Alison's Blog

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Addi Click Set Has Arrived!

The addi Click system provides 10 different sizes of addi Turbo© tips (3.5mm, 3.75mm, 4.0mm, 4.5mm, 5.0mm, 5.5mm, 6.0mm, 8.0mm, 9.0mm, and 10.0mm), three different lengths of a new, extremely pliable blue cord (24”, 32” and 40”), and one connector piece which helps to either store stitches or combine your cords. The Click tips require no tools to change; simply insert the cord deep into the tip, twist and release. The tips will remain secure until you change them, thanks to the Click’s revolutionary locking mechanism!

New Shipment from Jade Sapphire

We have just received a new shipment of Lacey Lamb, a 3-ply, 100% lambswool laceweight yarn from Jade Sapphire in Cream, Dusty Rose, and Guava. Knit singly, Lacey Lamb is perfect for a cobweb shawl. Knit in multiples, it produces garments of varying textures and weights. It has a generous 825 yards per skein.

We have also received a new color of Jade Sapphire Silk/Cashmere 2-ply called "Twilight." This fingering weight yarn is a soft, luxurious cashmere and silk blend, with a gauge of 6-8 stitches/inch on a US #1-3, and has 400 yds.
s available in the same weight and gauge as our 2-ply Mongolian Cashmere, in a 55/45 blend. The silk content produces a greater intensity of our hand-dyed colorways. Available in all our 70+ colorways.


Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Dream in Color STARRY


Nine more colors of Starry have arrived. They are beautiful.

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Fastest Knitter in Indiana Contest Winners!

Thanks so much to all of our competitors in the Fastest Knitter Contest. We appreciate your participation.

The winner of the adult category is Julie Laughner with 178 stitches in 3 minutes.

The winner of the youth category is Anna Gilbert with 78 stitches in 3 minutes.

Congratulations to both of you.

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Donegal Tweed, Namaste, and New Plymouth Colors


We received some fantastic shipments today! Among the packages were the Namaste bags, six new colors of Donegal Tweed by Tahki, and new colors for Happy Feet DK and Fantasy Naturale. Don't miss out on these new arrivals. They would make perfect gifts for knitters in your life or as a gift for yourself!

Namaste Products are Here!


We've just received a nice selection of Namaste purses, project organizers and accessories in a variety of colors. Namaste items are stylish, functional and very well made. We have the Zuma bag, shown above, in red, peacock, olive and charcoal. We also have two other styles (one Hermosa bag and two Laguna bags).



In addition we have Mini Cozies and Buddy Cases in stock. Many needlework artists have found the "Oh Snap" organizers to be a good addition to their needlework accessories.
If we run out of these wonderful products before you're able to visit our store, we're happy to place an order for you.

Colorful Tibetan Needle Cases

Twelve vibrantly colored Tibetan Needle Cases from Mango Moon arrived today. The cases measure 11" by 5" by 1" and are woven cotton in shades of red, orange, blue, purple and turquoise. They make sweet gifts for your knitting friends for only $14.00!

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Sea Silk in Stock!



New Sea Silk yarn from Hand Maiden is now in stock! We have 10 colors ranging from deep reds to light ivory and a beautiful blue topaz. It's a terrific yarn for making gifts! There are 437 yards per skein.



Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Frivola from Trendsetter Yans now in stock!


Trendsetter Yarns
Frivola $8 per ball
Make a quick scarf by chaining this fun yarn.

Monday, November 2, 2009

Halcyon Yarns Now Available


We've received our first shipment of Victorian Boucle Mohair from Halcyon Yarns. More to come! The Victorian Boucle Stole pattern uses three skeins to make a light, warm wrap. Great gift idea!

Friday, October 30, 2009

128 Superwash & Fresco

New colors of Cascade 128 Superwash have arrived!
14 stitches = 4 inches
128 yards

We also received a LARGE shipment of Classic Elite Fresco!


Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Fastest Knitter in Indiana Contest


Fastest Knitter in Indiana Contest
at Stitches & Scones

Adult Winner $225 Gift Card

Adult Heat Times:
Tuesday, November 10th at 12 PM
Thursday, November 12th at 6 PM
Saturday, November 14th at 1 PM

Youth Winner $75 Gift Card
Under 18 Youth Heat Times:
Tuesday, November 10th at 4 PM
Thursday, November 12th at 7 PM
Saturday, November 14th at 11 AM

Pre-registration is not necessary, but the first 50 participants to register will receive a commemorative item.There will be one winner for adult and one for youth categories.
Bring size 8 US needle with you and we will provide the yarn. Each heat is 3 minutes and garter stitch will be used.

Join in the fun, call 317-896-4411.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

New Frequent Customer Bag

We have just received a new style of Stitches & Scones Frequent Customer Bag. This large Boat Tote measures 16 x 22 x 6" and comes in natural with red trim. It has an expansive interior compartment, outside pocket, & zippered closure to protect your projects. $22 When you bring your Frequent Customer bag with you to the shop, you will receive a 10% discount on all yarn, fiber, patterns, needles, small needle accessories, books, booklets, DVD's and tapes. (This discount does not apply to other merchandise.)

Friday, October 16, 2009

Cascade 128 Superwash

We received this yarn in a few days ago. Perfect for the chilly weather we are already feeling!


128 yards
14 stitches = 4 inches
100% Superwash Merino Wool

Thursday, October 8, 2009

New colors of Jaggerspun



New Colors of Jaggerspun Zephyr!


This beautiful wool/silk blend in lace weight
is now available here in teal, daffodil,
sage, deep purple, white, and royal blue.

Saturday, September 26, 2009

Stocking Kit Sale

We are offering 40% off of instock Judy's Stocking Kits. The sale starts Saturday, September 26th and goes through Saturday, October 10th. These are beautiful and unusual stockings that your family would treasure for years and years.


The kits contain the pattern and all the yarn necessary to make one stocking. Don't miss out on this great opportunity!
(The bag discount is not applicable to this sale
and this clearance item is not returnable.)

Friday, September 25, 2009

Cocoon Scarf

This fast crochet project (15 minutes!) is popular with all age groups. Customers have been having a blast crocheting these and Anna made this last night at the store. Isn't it great? One skein makes 2 child size scarves or 1 adult size.

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Book Discussion at Barnes and Noble

Join with your fiber friends at Barnes and Noble on Greyhound Pass, Thursday, Oct. 1 at 7:00 to discuss the book, The Lace Reader by Brunomia Barry. There will also be a demonstration of lace tatting. Refreshments will be served.

Zoe Sock Yarn Has Arrived!
Beautiful colors of this amazing hand-dyed 100% superwash merino wool sock yarn. Enough in a hank to make a pair of socks. Stop by soon to start a Christmas gift! We are the only store in the area to carry this!


Sig' Nits Have Arrived!

We have received several sets of Sig'Nits, a small charm that you knit right into your projects to put your own little "signature" on your work.

Check out their website, to see more information.





Plymouth Baby Boutique


Plymouth Baby Boutique is an incredibly soft blend of microfiber and nylon. It's easy to care for, making it great for projects destined for children. We have pink, yellow, green and white.

Monday, September 21, 2009

New Felted Flowers

We received a large number of felted flowers from the Blackberry Tree. In addition to the large size of flowers, we also the new Mini flowers, which are PERFECT for putting on felted bags for kids. Perfect presents for the other knitters in your life!

The Large Flowers


The Minis

Saturday, September 19, 2009

Sedona Hand-dyed

Tahki's back ordered yarn Sedona Hand-dyed has arrived. The colors are GREAT!


108 yards
90% wool; 10% silk
4 stitches/inch
US Needle 9

This is one of the patterns that calls for Sedona hand-dyed.
It is the Green Gable sweater from the Book Smart
Tweed collection 3rd Edition.
Isn't it gorgeous?!?

Friday, September 18, 2009

Abstract Fiber Roving Has Arrived

Calling all spinners!!! We have new gorgeous roving!

Silk & Merino Wool and Yak & Merino Wool Fiber

Sock yarn too.

HUGE Universal Shipment Has Arrived

We received a very large shipment from Universal Yarns. Boy are there some yummy yarns in this batch!



The Cocoon is FLYING off the shelves.
We have a simple crochet chain scarf out of the pink/red/white that is SO fun.
It only takes 15 minutes!!!!!
(Don't know how to crochet? Learn how to make this in a Beginning Crochet class with Gina.)

There are some wonderful variegated colors in the Deluxe Chunky LP.
All of our teenage staff LOVE this colorway.
120 yards
Bulky: 3 to 3.75
US Needles: 9 to 11


For all of you natural wool fans, here is the yarn for you.
Shepherd's Own
252 yards
Worsted: 4 to 5 sts/inch
US needles 7 to 9

This is just a tasting! You can check out all the new fall/winter yarns from Universal at their site.