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2020 archive
August 2020 Happenings
- Fabulous Fiber Arts August Classes
August 2nd & 9th- Learn to knit with Nancy 1:00PM – 4:00PM $35 for both days
August 5th & 12th – Learn to knit or refresher knitting 2:00PM – 5:00PM $35 for both days
August 16th & 23rd – Learn to knit Socks 1:00PM – 4:00PM $35 for both days
You can sign-up and register for classes in store or online at our website.
10% savings on class supplies—*Registration is required for all classes
- It’s time for our Knitting Retreat – We finally have dates for our rescheduled Spring Knitting Retreat, September 25th, 26th, & 27th. We hope that you can join us! If you have already registered, please check in with us by September 6th to let us know if you can attend. If you have not registered, you still can as there are a few spaces left. So register as soon as possible for our Knitting Retreat at George Inlet Lodge.
This weekend retreat is $325, which includes transportation, lodging, all meals, project bags, class patterns and yarn for our featured classes with:
- Class project from Sticka Book with Little Grey Sheep Yarn – Kim Kirby
- Sitka Hand Dyer, Pattern Designer – Bobbi Pendell, Raven Frog Fibers
- Fabulous Fiber Arts owners – Nancy Elkins and Robin Ashcraft
You can sign-up and register for the Knitting Retreat in store or
online at our website. (for those not wanting to stay at George Inlet Lodge the price is $225)
Our Store Will Be Closed for the Knitting Retreat starting at 3pm on 9/25/20
Returning to Normal Business Hours 9/29/20
- Spring / Summer KAL’s (knit-a-longs)
April 1st – September 30th – How are your KAL’s coming along? Don’t forget to show us your completed projects either in store or you can tag us on FB, IG or email us a picture of your completed KAL, Fabulousfiberartsandmore@gmail.com. If you complete any of the projects using kits purchased from us by September 30th, you will be entered in our KAL drawing – one entry per completed project.
- 2020 AK Sock and Accessory Club Join our 2020 AK Sock and Accessory Club. You will receive one skein (100g) of hand-dyed yarn every two months and an exclusively designed knitting pattern to knit either the socks or accessory for the month. You will get a specially hand dyed yarn skein and a one of a kind pattern with each kit. If you join both clubs, the colorways will match. This year the club’s cost is $39.95 each or $74.95 if you join both clubs. Join in-store or on our website http://www.fabulousfiberarts.com or email us if you have any questions.
- Fabulous Fridays
- August 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th- Clearance Days
- 40% OFF ALL Noro Yarn
- 30% OFF Kathmandu, Juniper Moon Moonshine, Sisa, Llama Una, Pima Splash, Sulka Nina, Criative, Nuble and Umina Yarn
- Other Surprise yarns on sale too
- Wacky Wednesday’s
- August 5th, 2019 – 15% off Robin’s Nest Fiber Arts Hand Dyed Yarn (excluding Sock / Accessory Club kits)
- August 12th, 2019 – 20% off Koigu
- August 19th, 2019 – 20% off Art Yarns Colorways
- August 26th, 2019 – 15% off Simplinatural
Mermaid Stitch Tutorial
Here is the tutorial for our Mermaid Socks and Hat
Mermaid Stitch
SL3 WYIF Slip 3 Stitches with yarn in front from left to right needle as if to PURL
K3TOG with strands: insert the tip of the right needle from below under the two strands, then pull and put them on the left needle, then knit them with the next knit stitch.
February 2020 Happenings
February Happenings at
Fabulous Fiber Arts and More
February is Fiber Fun at Fabulous Fiber Arts. We have a lot of classes planned this month for our community of creative crafters. Chase the winter woes and come get your craft on!
Winter Hours
Sunday 12PM – 4:30PM
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday thru Saturday 10AM -5:30PM
Thursday 10AM – 7:00PM
- Fabulous Fiber Arts Book Night with Parnassus Books – Join us February 13th at 6:00pm as we partner with Charlotte from Parnassus Books for a presentation of Modern Romance Novels.
- Fabulous Fiber Arts February Yarn Tasting – Join us February 20th at 5:00pm as we sample our newest yarn from Urth Yarns! Knitters and crocheters will sample brand new yarns from Urth Yarns. Attendees will receive mini-balls of our newest yarn. Enjoy an opportunity to work with and discuss the attributes of each of these yarns. Preview our newest yarn for knitting with the beautiful Uneek self striping and Monokrom colors from our new yarn company! Door prizes and fun! $20 Register Early Maximum of 15.
- Spring Knitting Retreat – It’s time to register for our Spring Knitting Retreat at George Inlet Lodge, March 20th, 21st, & 22nd. This weekend retreat is $325, which includes transportation, lodging, all meals, project bags, class patterns and yarn for our featured classes with:
- Sticka Book Author, Designer and Dyer – Emma Boyles, Little Grey Sheep
- Sitka Hand Dyer, Pattern Designer – Bobbi Pendell, Raven Frog Fibers
- Fabulous Fiber Arts owners – Nancy Elkins and Robin Ashcraft
You can sign-up and register for the Knitting Retreat in store or online at our website.
(for those not wanting to stay at George Inlet Lodge the price is $225)
February Knitting Classes
- Sunday, January 26th and February 2nd, 1:00PM – 4:00PM – Learn to Knit with Nancy $35
- Thursday, February 6th, 5:00PM – Cables Class with LaDonna $20
- Wednesday, February 12th, 3:00PM – Needle Felted Animal Class $20(includes class supplies)
- Wednesday, February 19th and 26th, 3:00PM – 5:00PM – Afterschool Learn to Knit $30
- Thursday, February 27th, 5:00PM – Finishing Work Class with LaDonna $20
- Sunday, February 16th and 23rd, 1:00PM – 4:00PM – Refresher Knitting Class $35
All Retreat Guests can join the knitting classes for FREE.
You can sign-up and register for classes in store or online at our website.
10% savings on class supplies—
*Registration is required for all classes
Wacky Wednesday FUN
- February 5th, 2020- 15% off Koigu Yarn
- February 12th, 2020 – 20% off ALL Noro
- February 19th, 2020- 20% off Kathmandu Aran 100
- February 26th, 2020 – 15% off Cascade Anchor Bay
February 14th – 16th, 2020 Sweetheart Sale – Valentines Weekend Sale – Join us for Valentine Specials this weekend.
(Be sure and check Facebook for other in-store specials throughout the month)
Join our Winter KAL starting January 1st, 2020 through March 31st, 2020 the gorgeous Ramble Shawl and Art Yarns Cloud Showstopper Shawl. You will be entered in a drawing for a gift certificate from Fabulous Fiber Arts if you have completed our winter KAL by March 31st, 2020.
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