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Chris Bylsma is Coming to Skeins!
Chris teaches workshops coast to coast for guilds, TNNA, Stitches, conferences and shops. Her approach to knitting is that the process and the end product should both be a joy and she designs with that in mind. She is noted for her Crayon Box Jacket & inventive Ladder Shawl. She encourages knitters to "color outside the lines" where it's more fun and to "think outside the box". Don't miss this opportunity to make your knitting more fun!

FINISHING WITH FLAIR
Friday, May 16, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. $35
Even the most exquisite knitting can't compensate for poor finishing. Learn the professional tricks of invisible seams, perfect buttonholes, stabilizing necklines so a garment doesn't "grow", and shortening sleeves for that perfect handmade, not homemade finish. Hate picking up stitches to get the right number? You'll learn how to stop counting and start enjoying the perfect number of stitches every time. It's never too late to learn something new!

STASHOLOGY 201
Saturday, May 17, 9:00 - 12:00 noon $35
Stashers unite! An "adequate supply of yarn" is nothing to be ashamed of - - it's a true art and science. You already understand "archiving" (Stash 101), now explore "retrieving", "feeding" and creating from your wonderful treasure trove. Learn to release your own creative power to combine fibers, textures, colors and weight to create many different types of stash fabric. Explore how to use your stash fabric to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary.

DELIBERATE DROPS: The Ladder Shawl
Saturday, May 17, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. & Sunday, May 18, 9:00 - 12:00 p.m. $60
Dropped stitches can be a wonderful asset, not a liability. We will make the Ladder Shawl combining a wide mix of fibers, textures, novelty yarns and colors with dropped stitches to create a fabulous artwear project that will excite beginner and experienced knitters alike. For a better understanding of the magic of blending fibers, Stashology 201 is recommended. This class is 2 parts to allow you to go home, work on your project, and come back to finish it.

Join us for the weekend - - all three classes only $120!

You can register by stopping in or calling the store at 248-656-9300.

Spring Classes Forming Now
Our weekly classes start next week following our own "spring break". Classes run for six weeks, two hours a week, for $50. There are classes available daily at various times. Please see our Knitting & Crochet Class link for additional details.

Sock Wall
Check it out !!! We have expanded our sock yarn collection. There are so many styles and brands that we had to dedicate a whole wall to show them off. We have wool, cotton, cashmere, silk and soy fibers to name a few. It'll knock your socks off!

MARKDOWNS!
We just took an additional markdown on our sale merchandise. 50% off crystal palace, pony, daisy and knit lite needles. 50-75% off sale yarn. 60% off prism, judi & co and pussycat2 kits. All Anny Blatt and Bouton D'or yarn and patterns are 50% off. Hurry in while supplies last!

New Sock Yarn
Just in... Claudia Handpaints for socks. Bright beautiful colors. The base yarn is Gems from Louet and then it is dyed in amazing colors. Also, sock lovers don't forget about Sock Club on the 3rd Friday of the month from 6 to 8pm, no charge.

Sign up for Fall Classes at Skeins Now Available
Interested in trying our knitting or crochet in the Fall? Why not sign up now and hold your spot? Classes begin the week after Labor Day and the kids are back to school. Click on the Class Link for a complete list of our weekly classes.

Check back for our Summer Class Schedule coming soon!

Flight Plan
The US Transportation Security Administration has finally now detailed it's stance on transporting needles. In a nutshell, knitting needles are permitted in both checked and carry on baggage.
To read the official policy go to tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/assistant/editorial_1252.shtm