Friday, June 17, 2011

Stitch 'N Pitch 2011!


Toronto Stitch 'N Pitchers

Stitch 'N Pitch is fast approaching! This year our fibre-sportsmashup is being held on Wednesday July 20th.  If you've never been to a Stitch 'N Pitch, it's it's a big get-together for needle arts enthusiast, conveniently located at a baseball game (it's the only venue that can seat all of us and also serves beer). 

There will be giveaways for the first 600 people who pass through the gate (although they don't tend to run out), plus a plethora of prizes and maybe some other freebies. I love freebies!  

The Street Knit Project will be in attendance this year, collecting hand made outerwear for Toronto's homeless. Knit designer Amy Swenson will also be joining us on the field at the7th Inning Stretch. Finally, there's a contest for Stitch 'N Pitch kids to join Amy on the field!

The tickets are available at the store, they're just a flat price of $20 (but you have to pay cash). You can also get the tickets online, but they'll service charge you at least an extra 5 bucks per ticket.
 
Vital Stats
  • Toronto Blue Jays vs. Seattle Mariners
  • Wednesday July 20th7pm
  • We enter at Gate 1, right near Skywalk
  • Tickets $20 (cash,) in the store
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Last year the Yarn Harlot threw out the first ball, 
and later showed up on the Jumbo-Tron. 

BJ Birdie Learned How to Knit


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Monday, June 13, 2011

NEW Sari Silk Ribbon Yarn




Sari Silk Ribbon Yarn  $17
New new new! It just arrived, Sari Silk Ribbon Yarn!  It's made in Nepal from 100% recycled silk fabric (actually, I think the technical term is 'repurposed') and looks LOVELY!  It's cheerful, like snow flakes, not two skeins are exactly the same. One 100g skein is 50 yards, but it's super thick, so you'll be able to whip something up super-quick on 15mm, 20mm, or 25mm needles! It'll also be great for artsy projects with mixed fibers like Scribble Lace.  By the way, if you are joining a second skein, I would just sew the 2 ends together with needle & thread. 

Project Ideas


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