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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!

Are you heading to Stitches West this weekend at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA? If you are, print out this coupon and present it when you purchase your ticket to save! (Only valid in-person. Will not work online.)

Make sure you stop by to see us while you’re there. We’ll be in booths 604, 606, 608, 610, 703, 705, 707, and 709 in the STITCHES Market. We’ll have some great yarns from Madelinetosh, Malabrigo, and Valley Yarns, as well as great savings on closeouts. If you’re nearby, we hope you’ll stop by and check out what we have. We can’t wait to say hi!

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This week Kathy talks with Ben Levisay of XRX, and Knitter’s Magazine about the upcoming Stitches Midwest show. If you’re going you’ll find over 130 vendors, more than 100 great classes and lots of new teachers!

If you can’t do classes AND all the great vendors try one of the Market Sessions!

Steve’s Yarn Picks of the week :

• Valley Yarns Greylock!! Limited Edition
• Tahki Tuscon
• Tahki Tahoe
• 2.2 Softball

Reminder:

Northampton Sidewalk Sale is happening this weekend. Shop today at WEBS, and the rest of the weekend downtown.

Now through Monday 7/27 save  an extra 15% off Noro, Sirdar, and Sublime Closeouts.

Upcoming Events:

If you’re local to our retail store we’re hosting another American Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday July 29th, more info here.

Are you headed out to Stitches Midwest August 6-9 in Illinois? WEBS will be there and you can save 50% on admission with a coupon from us.

Bathroom renovations are happening in our retail store. Please,plan ahead for restroom stops before and after your visit to help alleviate lines for our customers and staff.

Be sure to check out all of our upcoming Events here.

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This week Kathy talks with President of XRX and Knitter’s Magazine, Benjamin Levisay, about the upcoming STITCHES WEST show.

Kathy talks to Benjamin about his now retired podcast, the Fiber Hooligan, and what you can expect at STITCHES WEST this year, from classes to market sessions and what to expect on the market floor.

Steve’s Yarn Picks of the week:

• 2015 Spring Catalog is available on line!
• Louisa Harding Azalea
• Louisa Harding Cassia
• Lana Gatto Harmony 2/30
• Shibui Linen

Reminder:

Sign up now for the WEBS Mystery KAL or Mystery CAL classes before they fill up!

Upcoming Events:

Join us for a Yarn Tasting with Cascade Yarns on Feb 12th.

Don’t miss your chance to meet and talk with Norah Gaughan on March 7th!

Be sure to check out all of our upcoming Events here.

  

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Steve is in the studio alone and Kathy calls in to the show!

WEBS won’t be at Stitches South year. Unfortunately, it doesn’t fit into our schedule this year and we have some great things going on behind the scenes that we’ll share in the next few weeks that require a lot of Steve and Kathy. If you’re in the area, make sure you go check out all of the awesome vendors there and incredible classes!

We will be at Midwest and East.

Anniversary Sale starts April 1st online and April 2nd in the store. Along with the Anniversary Sale, we have our Tent Sale May 19th and 20th and our Fleece Market is only on that Saturday. You don’t want to miss it if you’re at all able to get to the store! You’ll find incredible savings on fantastic yarns. At the Fleece Market, you’ll find local shepherds and hand dyers sharing their products.

On May 8th and 9th, Brenda Dayne will be at WEBS. If you want to take a class with WEBS, make sure you sign up soon! The event will have a maximum number of people, so make sure you register for the event. If you don’t register, we won’t be able to accommodate you.

If you’re local, the River’s Family Music Meltdown & Book Bash is happening Saturday, March 31st at JFK Middle School. You don’t want to miss out on this great event. There are authors, musicians, and more!

Steve’s Yarn Picks

• Circulo Renda Trico Margarida
• Circulo Tecido Trico
• Dream in Color Starry
• Noro Ayatori
• SweetGeorgia CashSilk Lace
• SweetGeorgia Tough Love Sock
• SweetGeorgia PDF Patterns
• Malabrigo Finito
• Knitting Fever Luxury Silk
• Knitting Fever Merino Flounce
• Jenny Watson Babysoft DK
• Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK
• Jenny Watson Pattern Books
• Cascade 128 Tweed Closeout
• Louisa Harding Sari Ribbon is back

Next week we kick off the Anniversary Sale!