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This week, Kathy talks with Sarah Scully, owner of Vermont Natural Sheepskins, who will be hosting a new retreat this fall, Vermont Craft Tours. This week-long event for twelve attendees,  will be held from Sunday, September 24th, starting with a welcome dinner and will end the following Sunday morning, October 1st after a breakfast. You’ll be able to attend workshops, tour studios, and visit farms in a gorgeous rural setting. Instructors include leaders in the industry, like Amy Cristoffers – design manager at Berroco! This intimate retreat is a fantastic way to sample what fiber arts have to offer, including knitting, dyeing, and spinning. You don’t have to be an expert – it’s all at your own pace!

For more information, including pricing and registration, click here.

Steve’s Yarn Picks of the week:

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On this week’s show, Kathy talks with Benjamin Levisay, CEO of XRX, the founders of Stitches! Next week, WEBS is a proud sponsor of Stitches United, which will be held in Hartford, Connecticut, happening April 27th – 30th at the Connecticut Convention Center. Stitches marries knitters, crocheters, and other fiber junkies with sewers, embroiderers and fabric lovers. This is the perfect event for those of us who want the best of both worlds, and who have more than one craft skill in our repertoire. Don’t forget to stop by the WEBS booth to say hi! Best of all,  WEBS has a coupon for 50% off market admission! We hope to see you all there!

Take classes from some of the top names in the industry, but they’re filling fast – for a list of classes, click here. You do NOT want to miss out!

We’ll be at booths 407, 409, 411, 506, 508, 510. For a map of the marketplace floor, click here!

To learn more about how Stitches United came to be, read Benjamin’s letter!

Steve’s Yarn Picks of the week:

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This week, Kathy talks with author, crochet teacher, and designer Stacey Trock. Kathy and Stacey will discuss Stacey’s background in crochet design, her new gig at Louet, and of course, Stitches United, where WEBS is a sponsor this year. Listen to learn all about Stitches United, which is happening from April 27th through the 30th in nearby Hartford, Connecticut. Stop by the WEBS booth to say hi!

For more information about Stitches United, including links to sign up for classes, click here.

To learn more about Stacey and look at her awesome patterns, check out her website here!

Sign up for Stacey’s classes at Stitches United here!

Steve’s Yarn Picks of the week:

Frabjous Fibers Colorshift Top

Wonderland Yarns Queen of Hearts 5 Skein Pack

Louisa Harding Marmo

Louisa Harding Mazzo

Sirdar Snuggly Baby Crofter Fair Isle Effect Chunky

Fibranatura Flax Lace

Cascade Nevado – Closeout

Our friends at STITCHES are running an amazing contest for the STITCHES United show. You and a friend could win a total VIP experience! Click here or below to enter The Ultimate STITCHES United 2017 VIP Giveaway.

What will the winner receive?

• Five nights hotel accommodations at the Downtown Hartford Marriott (Wednesday – Sunday night)
• Any Classes and all the Events at STITCHES United 2017 including:
  • Up to 24 hours of (knitting / crochet / sewing / quilting) classes (available classes)
  • Front row reserved seating at the Fashion Show on Friday night
  • Reserved VIP seating at the Fashion Show dinner on Friday night
  • Reserved VIP seating at the Student Banquet & Style Show on Saturday night
  • Lunch with the STITCHES staff on Sunday afternoon
• $500 cash for incidentals and shopping at the STITCHES United 2017 Market
• $500 cash toward travel expenses

And if that weren’t enough… the winner will get to select a friend or family member to receive the same package! You have until January 10, 2017 at 11:59 p.m. (central time)to enter. On January 11, 2017 the winner will be announced.

And the hidden bonus? Everyone who enters will receive a coupon for 50% off admission to the STITCHES United 2017 Market, you Can’t Win If You Don’t Enter!