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09/05/2013
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05/16/2013
Tea Cozy Contest!
Did you know Ravelry has nearly 900 patterns for tea cozies? We found that fact so fascinating we decided to hold a Tea Cozy Contest! So pick up your knitting needles, crochet hook, or loom and enter to win a fabulous prize!
Will yours be classic/traditional or wild and crazy? How about trimming it out with buttons, pom-poms, ruffles, embroidery or beads? We can't wait to see what you think up!
Every contest has a few rules so here goes:
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Tea cozies may be knit, crochet, or hand woven.
- The choice of yarn is up to you. We respectfully request you use yarn purchased at A Loom with a View, but feel free to embellish with stuff from your stash.
- Use an existing pattern or make one up.
- Entries will be displayed in the store and on Facebook and our website for two weeks so people can vote for their favorite. The tea cozy with the most votes wins. Simple!
- Cozies should be submitted with a teapot for display. Please don't bring us your irreplaceable heirloom china teapot as we just can't be responsible for accidental breakage.
- The deadline for entries is June 16th and the winner will be announced by the Fourth of July!
Naturally we will be happy to help you with yarn and pattern selection or questions you encounter along the way.
Get creative and good luck!
05/09/2013
A New Summer Weaving Class!
We call this class Tea for Two! . . . iced tea, that is. Invite a best friend for a summer time picnic, complete with a refreshing cold drink, and a pair of brightly colored cotton placemats hand woven by YOU!
This class will introduce students to a color and weave effect known as Log Cabin, using two shuttles with two alternating weft colors. It appears quite complicated but surprisingly is simple plain weave. Placemats will be hemstitched, a lovely finishing technique that is done while your piece is on the loom.
This is an advanced beginner level class. Students should be familiar with reading a weaving draft, winding a warp, and dressing a loom.
Six sessions, Monday evenings, 6-8:30pm
June 17, 24, July 1, 15, 22, 29
Six student maximum and two instructors!
Betsy Martin and Margaret B. Russell
Class cost - $260 includes use of 4 shaft Schacht table loom & weaving tools.
Fiber fee - $15
For more information or to reserve a space, contact:
Betsy - A Loom with a View
978-463-9276
or
Margaret - Antrim Handweaving, Studio & Study
978-465-8457
Happy Mothers' Day!
Make Mom's day extra special with a gift for her favorite fiber hobby. May we suggest a set of interchangeable circular knitting needles from Knitter's Pride? Or perhaps the popular new book Crochet In Color by Kathy Merrick. Weavers are captivated by the new Zoom Loom, the perfect little travel loom, and the Potholder Loom PRO which produces really BIG potholders that are truly any chef's favorite! And, of course, you can't go wrong with a gift certificate for Mom!
03/05/2013
It's time for YARN CRAWL 2013
Wait till you see all the fabulous things we have in store for you at this year's Yarn Crawl! We've stocked up on all your favorites like Madelinetosh, Lobster Pot Yarns, The Fiber Company, Manos del Uruguay, and Noro. You'll find deep discounts, too, such as Ella Rae Classic worsted wool - buy two get one free! All in-stock looms are 10% off! That only happens once a year so don't miss out.
Extended Yarn Crawl store hours:
- Thursday 3/14, 9:00 - 5:00
- Friday 3/15, 9:00 - 6:00
- Saturday 3/16, 9:00 - 6:00
- Sunday 3/17, 10:00 - 5:00
01/29/2013
A Winter Weaving Getaway
A Loom with a View presents
A Winter Weaving Getaway
Saturday, March 9, 2013
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Lanesville Community Center, 8 Vulcan Street, Gloucester, MA
$25
Join us for a day-long weaving retreat in the peaceful seaside village of Lanesville, approximately 30 minutes from Newburyport on scenic Cape Ann. Bring a portable loom, any style loom from potholder to multi-harness, set it up, and weave away in the company of friends and fiber folk who understand what it means to slip into your “weaving zone”.
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Take an introductory weaving class from Margaret Russell, using locally sourced, rare breed wool. Maximum six students. $150, all materials and use of weaving equipment included.
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Get advice on your particular weaving questions or difficulties from Betsy Martin who will be wearing her coach’s hat for the day.
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Bring your warping board (or rent one of ours) and spend a few hours winding a warp for your next project.
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Or just come sit and weave with us in this lovely space.
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The Lanesville Community Center is completely handicapped accessible, which means moving your loom in and out is easily done.
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Morning coffee and pastry will be provided. Coffee and tea are available throughout the day.
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Bring your lunch. Refrigerator and microwave are available.
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Reservations are required. Tickets may be purchased in advance from A Loom with a View or at the door.
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Admission $25 for the day. (Not applicable if you have signed up for Margaret's weaving class)
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Equipment rental by prior arrangement only.
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No experience necessary. All skill levels welcome.
11/21/2012
Invitation Night(s) and a fast gift class!
It's that time of year again...Newburyport's annual Invitation Nights begin tomorrow night, Friday December 7. Join us from 6-9 for door prizes, fun, and our annual sample sale. And don't forget the second Invitation Night next Friday December 14.
Meanwhile...we all have gifts we want to make, and there is never enough time. But, we've found the perfect done-in-just-a-few-hours gift. The Chain Loop Circle Scarf is a lightening fast crochet project. We're so excited about it we're offering two one-hour workshops to help you get started and (nearly) done. Join us on Saturday December 15 from 11-noon or 2-3 and wow, you'll have another gift done! The workshop is $5 and advanced registration is required so call or email us today.
09/19/2012
Yum, yum.....a yarn tasting with Knit Collage!
07/16/2012
Come see us in our new location!
We've moved to a wonderful location at 17 Green Street in Newburyport, right around the corner from our old store. You'll find us next to Talbot's and the main public parking lot. We love our new space and hope you will too. You'll find a map here. Hope to see you soon!
