Needle & Arts Centre Newsletter
It's not too late for the Sale - call us at any time! March 1, 2011
In This Issue
Extended Yarn Sale
What's NEW!?
Lost and found
FREE Patterns
New Cross Stitch Patterns
 

Featured Events

 

World Wide
Knit in Public
in June
again!
 
 
check the wwkip web site and our event list
  
 
 

Quick Links...

 
 

Our Newest Yarns (click)

 
instead of listing our newest yarns here, you may

check our web site for more information - or read this overview!

 
 

 

 
Upcoming Events


 

check out our workshop and class list 2010/2011 for updates.



 

 
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Dear customers and friends!  
 
still Winter in Campbell River

still Winter!

A fresh Hello from freezing cold Campbell River (relatively, compared with the Prairies). We are not really used to snow and icy temperatures here - as is the giant dragon fly on this photo, taken in our backyard 10 days ago. But good thing, this weather still keeps the hands of our knitters and crocheters going, instead them being out gardening. My new 'greenhouse with a view' in the background probably has to wait for another little while.

We hope that you had a good start into this very special NEW YEAR 2011 - 2011 is a prime number and the sum of seven consecutive prime numbers, did you know this? Let's make the best out of it!

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One good thing about the transition from Winter to Spring is the growth of hope and anticipation. Another the desire (and need) for clean-up and inventory.

After our year-end inventory was done we contacted all our yarn suppliers to find out which of our yarn lines they had discontinued. Before that we thought there wouldn't be enough volume for a Spring Sale, but then it turned out to be the best one ever with regards to volume and yarn quality - and sales as well. What a shame to kick out so wonderful yarns, as a customer noted. Do we like it? With 50% off we definitely lose money, but we gained new customers and space for new yarn lines.

This Sale officially ended on Saturday February 26th. We were so busy that I couldn't inform our online customers in time, nor could I update the list of SaleYarns which we now did on February 28th.

To make up for this delay we offer YOU, our online customers, an extension of the 50% Yarn Sale for the month of March - or until all Sale yarns are blown out. Check the updated list of Sale Yarns and email or phone us toll-free at 1-888-588-7834 and you get the same good service as you would get when you shop in our store: ask which shades and numbers are still available of the yarn you might be interested in, and ask for patterns and consulting!

Plus: FREE SHIPMENT for net orders of $100 and more!

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 Thank you for your ongoing support!
 

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     Jurgen

PS: Check our web site and yarn blog often for news! 
 

 

 
    
50% OFF
Selected Quality Yarns

Continued Clearance Yarn Sale

extended for online orders till end of March, 2011
 

SAVE BIG! We have a clearance of wonderful quality yarns which are discontinued by our suppliers. Check the list of yarns on the chopping block and you will be surprised!


We respond to email and phone (1-888-588-7834) inquiries and orders.
  
Plus: FREE SHIPMENT for net orders of $100 or more!

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Some of the highlight yarns of this SPRING SALE are:

  

 
                                                                                    
What's NEW!?

You know that there is always something new and exciting cooking at the Needle & Arts Centre. I just give it to you in staccato:
  • Some new yarns came in before the big Sale, check them out in
    Knitcol

    Knitcol from Adriafil

    this list and see one of our favourites to the right (Knitcol from Adriafil, a superwash yarn, excellent for kids knits).

  • New shipments from all our suppliers are already here, waiting to be displayed after the Sale is over. Check the list of new Spring yarns sporadically because we add to it as we proceed with our shipments! You also find them in our web site.
  • We were informed last week that the Frill Seeker shipments you were waiting for will be arriving in the first half of April. We didn't order the newest shades, though. Check the newest Frill Seeker shade card out and tell us which ones you would like to see here.
    MOP Shell Shawl Pins

    MOP Shell Shawl Pins

  • As always, we got many new books. But because we never really  sold them off our web site, I saved the time to list them all there. We carry all Margaret Zimmermann books now! Very inspiring.
  • We got new Ebony Shawl pins in and the new very pretty and elegant MOP Shell Shawl pins (see photo). Check out the bottom of our Surina page!
  • There is a change in our class list: on March 17 it will be Lois with Beginner Crochet. See our full class list here. BTW we are in contact with Maggie Jackson. This year didn't work out for here - be prepared for a knitting retreat with Maggie in Spring 2012!
  
 
                                                                              Prescription Glasses found!
 
glassesWe know how expensive those can be: One of our customers left her red glasses here, roughly in December.
 
We hope that we find you this way!

 

 

New FREE Patterns and eBook
 

We again added a number of very elegant  patterns courtesy of Tahki  Yarns and S.Charles Collezione plus a number of other free

Child's self-striping hat

Child's Self-Striping Hat

patterns to our free pattern page

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Knitting Daily offers several new eBooks. One is 7 Free Knitted Hat Patterns.Try to downloadthe book or email us for the PDF file.
 

Or check out all the FREE eBooks from Interweave here!


 

We like to support you in any possible way with your projects and ship to any destination in the US and Canada! Just call us toll-free at 1-888-588-7834 for consultation and orders!

 

 
 
New Sue Coleman Cross Stitch Patterns
  
We just restocked our many beautiful Sue Coleman Cross Stitch
Black Bear Xstitch

Black Bear Cross Stitch

  patterns. Some more patterns were added to the series last year, the latest was the cute little Black Bear (photo right). Have you seen the Rufus Hummingbird? Check our Needlework Page.

 
We sell these patterns for $16 and also put the whole kit with pattern, fabric and floss together for you, on request.
 
 
 
 
Last but not least
 
Not just a LYS.. 
 
We are not only a unique Local Yarn Store (LYS), but also strive to offer the same unique atmosphere and service to all our mail order/online customers and friends. Although we see all the benefits of the Internet and "electronic" Social Networking we are always strong believers in good personal human communication and give this higher priority than for example a shopping cart on our web site...
  
It is a real pleasure to get feedback like this:
from Barb: "I just want you and Inge to know how much I miss  going to your store.  You two have managed to make a comfortable atmosphere for anyone to come in and enjoy your company.  I live in Ont. and whenever I  visit my son I always manage to come to the kniting club.  Wow,  I have told so many people about the amazing place you have.  I can't wait to go back.  I wish everyone in the group all the best ... "

 

from Stephanie: "I just wanted to let you know that I received my order today and that everything is perfect! Once again, thank you for your help throughout this process. It is much appreciated!"

 

from Beth: "I received my lovely Drops Cotton/Viscose today and I love it. Thanks so much for your prompt service. I wil be back to order more yarn soon."

 

from Merrie: "I just wanted to let you know that I finished my project with the yarn you sent. I loved working with the yarn, and it was the perfect color.  I attached a photo.  It's not very good, but you can get the idea. Thanks again for your assistance.  You were a great help.  When I need to order again, I'll be in touch."

 

from Cheri: "Thanks so much for your prompt reply.  Hopefully I can whip out a pair for my daughter before Xmas. I am relatively new to the knitting circle. I was in your Campbell River shop in June with my cousin who lives in Comox. I did purchase yarn, ofcourse, (I have a large stash).  I also bought some of those lovely shawl pins from Surina.  I have had lots of compliments on them.  I am sure I will be ordering more after the holidays online."

 

So, don't hesitate to contact us (again) for patterns and help (by email or toll-free number) and order from us what you cannot find locally. Always check www.needlenart.com/id20.html, your friendly online yarn store.

 

 

The staff of the Needle & Arts Centre says Thank You for being such a great knitting community and good customers.

 

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 PSCheck our extended Sale now! Visit Campbell River!

 
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