Needlepoint and Knitting

Misti Alpaca * Tonos Pima Silk

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:28:02 -0500

Pima Cotton and Silk never looked so brilliant together!

Look at the result of Misti Alpaca’s creativity!

Come in and see Shell Beach, Terra Carrot (pictured above,) Strawberry Jam and Grape Soda.

US #4 - 6
327 yards

We have dozens of Misti Alpaca patterns in the store to support your fondness knitting desires. Come in and take a workshop or sign up for a knitting class. To view up coming classes click on the classes link at the top of the page.
Call the store to reserve your spot, 713-722-7244.

Louisa Harding Yarns * Willow Tweed

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:06:39 -0500

Louisa Harding Patterns and Louisa Harding Yarns * Willow Tweed
Luxe Alpaca/ Merino Wool/ Silk Blend
US #6 Needles
128 yards

Book Pairing. . . tailor made for this soft and tweedy yarn, 26 pattern for your next beautiful shrug, sweater and accessory. This yarn has an extraordinary “hand”.

Willow Tweed’s all natural and fine composition makes it a wonderful choice for Houston’s extreme heat + frigid air conditioning climate.

Louisa Harding Patterns - Belle and Bijoux

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 08:44:00 -0500

New Louisa Harding pattern books.
Belle - 12 projects using our newly stocked Mulberry Silk.
Bijoux - 12 Projects using our newly stocked Merlette and Jasmine.

New Knitting Book - New England Knits by MacDonald and LBarre

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 08:31:13 -0500

New England Knits
Timeless Knitwear with a MODERN TWIST
By Cecily Glowick MacDonald and Melissa LaBarre
Grab a steamin’ cup of clam chowder and peruse this fascinating picture book of natural beauties!
Even the front of this book, evokes the sounds of gulls overhead. Collars, cuffs and cables are details abundant throughout this gem of the seaboard classics. The Providence Hoodie on page 95, is pretty and practical. The Melrose Peacoat, page 71, is a great driving jacket for our winter months. Pair your favorite pattern with a newly stocked superwash or an organic fair trade cotton we have in stock!

Threadworx - 2 dozen colors added!

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 08:21:57 -0500

Bright and Beautiful! We’ve just added 2 dozen colors from Threadworx. Cotton floss that offers colors so unique that we are already looking at the next colors to add! Come select a canvas and we can write a stitch guide to include some of these variegated colors.

Threadworx can be used in clothing, landscapes, seascapes, buildings, flowers, shrubbery, night sky, pumpkins, . . .well, you get the picture!

ella rae Classic Superwash

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:03:22 -0500

ella rae
Classic Superwash
220 yards
US #7
100% Wool
More than a dozen bold colors to choose from, so come in early for the best selection of the colors that you like and get started on your Fall project. Great for children’s clothes, blankets or scarf. We plenty of pattern support for all of your classic Superwash wishes.

Louisa Harding Yarns - Jasmine cotton/bamboo/silk blend

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:48:15 -0500

Louisa Harding Yarns
Jasmine
Cotton/Bamboo/Silk Blend
107 yards
US #6
Subtle beauty will emerge from your knitting when knitting with Jasmine. Ultra soft hand and understated metallic flecks create a treasured evening wrap, sweater or elegant scarf. You might consider this yarn for a fancy shrug!

Debbie Bliss eco baby organic cotton FAIR TRADE, too!

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:48:09 -0500

Debbie Bliss
eco baby
Fair Trade Collection
100% Organic Cotton
Made in Italy
US #3
115 yards
Pretty and smart, eco baby offers a soft cotton that is grown organically. eco baby is pure soft cotton offered in 6 wonderful colors; teal, soft tan, baby blue, rosy pink, butter yellow, snow white.
Fun colors, Fair Trade*. Pair this yarn with a Debbie Bliss baby blanket or a cute baby sweater.

*Customers wanted to know. . .What does Fair Trade mean? Here is the definition from Wikipedia. Fair trade is an organized social movement and market-based approach that aims to help producers in developing countries obtain better trading conditions and promote sustainability. The movement advocates the payment of a higher price to producers as well as social and environmental standards.

Louisa Harding - Mulberry 100% silk

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:48:02 -0500

Louisa Hading Yarns
Mulberry
100% Silk
US #6
136 yards
Strong colors, the way that silk takes color - so luxurious.

Louisa Harding - Albero, a strong cotton blend

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:47:55 -0500

Louisa Hading Yarns
Albero
US #7
110 yards
Cotton Blend
Such a wonderful feel. Try your first garment with Albero. Albero from Louisa Harding offers the beauty of cotton with the strength of Lenpur™.