Special Announcement – Page 2

A Sale, Awesome Canvases and a Send-off.

May 7, 2015 by Meg

A Sale….

The finishing deadline for Halloween is July 31. To help you get your Halloween stitching done in time, all Halloween canvases are 40% off for through the end of June. That’s a GREAT deal.

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And of course we can’t leave out the knitters & crocheters… all baby yarn and lace weight yarn is 30% off.

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A Purple Palm Trunk Show…

The Purple Palm Trunk show is still in the shop. These are really unique canvases… such works of art. You can learn more about this great group of artists here on there website.

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A Send-Off…

This Saturday is Aubrey’s last day working in the shop. She is moving to Jackson to pursue her next phase in life. If you would like to say goodbye, please stop by on Saturday. There will be food…

New From Market!

September 10, 2014September 10, 2014 by Meg

Hi!

Meg is back from Market and we thought you might like to see what she found.

http://www.kathyschenkel.com

http://www.winnetkastitchery.com

http://www.danjidesigns.com

http://www.needledeeva.com

http://www.kshneedlepoint.com

The Point of it All Designs — The Point Of It All Designs

http://thepointofitallshop.com

http://needleworks.ehclients.com/index.php/julia/

http://www.kellyclarkneedlepoint.com

http://www.brendastofftdesign.com

http://www.wellesleyneedlepoint.com/AnnieLaneDesigns.shtml

http://www.susanrobertsneedlepoint.com

A new month, a new sale.

August 8, 2014 by Meg

It’s been a few weeks since we’ve had an update. That’s because we have been very busy around here. We’ve been doing a little tidying up and moving of stuff. Come in and see the changes.

Sale Room/Classroom. Everything in here is on sale.

Knitting & Crochet Accessories

Bulky & Worsted Weight Yarns

The thread room looks a little different as well.

Now for the stuff you need to know.

We have some yarn on sale and it’s not just the clearance stuff. For the month of August both Provence and Silky Wool are 25% off.

Provence

Silky Wool

Knitting Books are also 50% off.

Classes

Crochet 101. August 16 & 30. $50 for two sessions — includes materials.

Learn the basics of how to crochet, starting at the very beginning. In this class you will learn how to: make a slip knot, crochet a chain, make a slip stitch, single crochet, Half Double Crochet stitch, and Double Crochet Stitch.

You will choose from cotton to make a washcloth or wool to make a scarf.

Knitting 101. August 23 & September 6. $50 for two sessions — includes materials.

This will be a great class to invite a friend to. It will be two sessions and we will cover the basics of knitting. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect opportunity to learn to knit, this is it.

Toe-up Socks (two at a time, if you like). September 20 & October 4. $65 for two sessions — includes materials.

Learn Judy’s Magic Cast On and a short-row heel. The sock on the right is knit toe-up with a short-row heel. You can choose to do one or two at time.

Two different styles of sock knit using Footprints. Can you spot the differences?

We’ve got new stuff!!

Um… Madelinetosh!!!!

Madelinetosh Dandelion – Wool & Linen – Fingering Weight

For Needlepointers

New Faces Thread — New Splendor Designer Collection
Bronze Porcelains
Blush Porcelains
Santa’s Rosy Cheeks

Finished Objects

We missed a couple of updates…

July 17, 2014 by Meg

… but now we are back.

We are Alive and Well.

We have heard from a few concerned customers that they have heard we are closing. Let me assure everyone that we are open and excited.

Welcome Michelle.

Next up, we would like to welcome Michelle to our team here at The French Knot. She is a very accomplished knitter, crocheter and cross-stitcher.. Welcome aboard, Michelle.

Classes Will be Resuming.

We are planning some classes for next month.

Crochet 101. August 16 & 30. $50 for two sessions — includes materials.

You will choose from cotton to make a washcloth or wool to make a scarf.

Knitting 101. August 23 & September 6. $50 for two sessions — includes materials.

This will be a great class to invite a friend to. It will be two sessions and we will cover the basics of knitting. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect opportunity to learn to knit, this is it.

Speaking of classes, we have had an interest in Tuesday night classes. What do you think? Would you like to see some evening classes? Leave your opinion in the comments.

New Canvases

Here are a few new canvases. Also, Meg & Hunter will be going to Market in August, so now is the time to make your wishes known…

New Charlie Harper Pelican New Jack-in-the-box canvases

Tour of the Sale Room

We’ve been moving stuff around. So far, we’ve put all the sale yarn in the back room. I think you’ll like it. Come check it out.

The back room is now clearance yarn. Another view of the back room.

Speaking of sales… Halloween canvases are 30% off through the end of July. We have also put books, patterns, and a bunch of canvases on sale to make room for whatever Meg finds at Market.

Finished Objects

Ooohhh! How Exciting!!!

June 5, 2014 by Meg

Currently in the shop…

Melissa Shirley Trunk Show…A huge variety to choose from.

These awesome canvases will be in the shop for the rest of this week. Then we will take them to Baton Rouge next week and they will back in the shop from June 17- June 21.

Speaking of Baton Rouge… in case you haven’t heard, we are taking the needlepoint half of the shop to the Louisiana Lagniappe Chapter of the EGA next week. Don’t worry, yarnies, you can still come in to get something great for that new project or to strengthen your stash.

And as if a Melissa Shirley Trunk show wasn’t enough, the Jude Trunk Show starts on June 17.

We Are Having A Sale

May 22, 2014 by Meg

…Announcing…

A Summer Sale

Ends on Saturday, June 7.

20% off canvases and most yarns.

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Finished Objects

We love to share your finished objects with everyone. If you have something you’d like to share bring it in or send us a picture. Click “info” (on the right) for a few more details.

Party on Saturday!

January 30, 2014 by Meg

Now that we’ve made it through that lovely weather event let’s look forward to some fun stuff.

First up… Party on Saturday!

We are celebrating our first anniversary as The French Knot. It’s been a great year and we are so grateful for your support. To express our appreciation we are having a party. There will be refreshments and door prizes (read free stuff). It’s gonna be fun! You won’t want to miss it.

Classes!

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Lot’s of great classes coming up. Check out the entire list on our Classes page.

Finished Objects

IMG-20140129-00185 — Sue’s Counted Thread Ornament.

Some Special Recognition.

August 1, 2013August 1, 2013 by Meg

Special Commendation…

Today, I’d like to introduce you to our friend Terry. She goes to church at Christ Episcopal in Bay St. Louis. The building was leveled by Hurricane Katrina. When it came time for kneelers for the new building she gathered an army of about 20 stitchers to get the job done. The kneelers were designed by her sister, Sandra, who lives in New Orleans.

The kneelers, have been blessed by the Bishop and are used every week during church services. Nicely done, Terry and all who helped!

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Special Event Reminders.

Book Signing….

Remember that Terri DuLong, author of Postcards From Cedar Key will be in the shop on August 21st from 1-3 pm to sign her books. You can pick up your copy here anytime and then come back to meet Ms. DuLong.

Saturday Snack and Skills

Stranded Knitting, August 17th – $20 plus supplies. There is pre-work necessary, so come pick out your yarn.

801 Deanne's Lusekofte-sque Mitts

Finishing A Garment, August 31 – $25. Bring that sweater in pieces and we will teach you how to sew it up. No more excuses.

Reading Your Canvas, September 7 – $40

Setting Up A Project in knitCompanion, September 14 – $25

Special Arrivals.

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Special Opportunities…

Remember that you can buy Ravelry patterns through the shop. If you have seen a pattern you like, and would like an easy way to purchase it, we may be able to get it through Ravelry. There are thousands of patterns available through Ravelry. It’s a great option for those patterns.

knitCompanion.

We are a kClub affiliate. Go here to see what that means…

Special Projects…

Georgie’s Amanda Lawford Santa is coming along nicely. You can stop in when she’s here to see it in person.

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That’s it for today. I hope your day is super special!!

Some Stuff to Celebrate!

July 3, 2013 by Meg

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Happy 4th of July.

We have a few exciting announcements…

The French Knot is now a knitCompanion Affiliate.

“What is knitCompanion?” you ask. knitCompanion is an amazing iPad app that transforms your PDF patterns into highly interactive knitting instructions (iPhone and iPod Touch too). It is a complex app that allows you to easily read charts, count rows, and make notes. Check it out here. Since we’ve discovered it, we have been singing its praises to all who will listen.

Well now it gets even better. knitCompanion has expanded their offerings to the new kClub. kClub is an annual club where members can interact with designers, fiber artists and crafters. There are Designer Spotlights, KALs, Special Events and special knitCompanion training sessions. Read more about it here.

The French Knot is now a knitCompanion affiliate. We are very excited about this partnership and hope to soon be knitCompanion instructors, and offer formal, detailed classes on the many features of knitCompanion.

Check out knitCompanion if you haven’t already. If you already have knitCompanion, consider joining kClub. Stop by for a chat (or email, or call) if you have any questions.

Another exciting announcement is… drumroll please…

Ravelry pattern sales

You can now purchase patterns available on Ravelry through The French Knot. If you don’t know about Ravelry, you should check it out. Take a moment, we can wait for you…

… Ravelry has a huge database of patterns by thousands of designers. Many are free, some are not. For various reasons someone may not be able to purchase directly through Ravelry. Now a large number of those patterns are available to purchase through The French Knot. This is a great service and we are very excited to be able to offer it.

Remember how I told you about Meg, Leona and Georgie going to market?

It wasn’t all work and no play…

Here are some of the suppliers they ordered from. I know I’m excited. You should be, too.

New needlepoint canvases from…

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Leigh

Little Shoppe of Stitches

The Princess and Me

Strictly Christmas

Raymond Crawford Designs

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A Collection of Designs

Associated Talents

Labors of Love

Kirk & Bradley

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New for Knitters

Karribean Kotton new kits and restocking

Needle Felting kits from Lorna’s Wool

Scrumptious 4-ply

Appalachian Baby Design kits and organic cotton

Aurora Yarns

Madelinetosh

Sweet Georgia

Accessories for everyone.

Baskets from Honeycomb Enterprises

Bags from Chica

Books from Unicorn Books

Yarn Bowls from Pawley Studios

A few things have already started showing up… watch our little slideshow to see a few of the goodies that have already arrived.

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Of course we mustn’t forget about the book signing on August 21st or the Saturday Snacks and Skills classes coming up. Needlepoint Santa on July 20 and Stranded Knitting on August 17. See more details here.

Finished Objects

Another slideshow for you…

$Brennan\'s Sweater$

$Harper\'s Dress$

$Stacy\'s Hat$

$Stacy\'s Shawl$

$The Back of Brennan\'s Sweater$

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Things to Like About June

May 30, 2013May 30, 2013 by Meg

Georgie will finally get a grandDAUGHTER (who happens to be due to arrive on Deanne’s birthday).

Graduations.

Vacations.

It’s easy to spell.

Market.

A sale at your favorite needlepoint and knitting store.

Oh, that one caught your eye, did it? Well I suppose you want the particulars. Here you go…

25% off needlepoint canvases

(excludes full sized stockings, mini stockings with stuffers, New Orleans and select Halloween)

25% off most yarn (there are a few exclusions).

Another thing to like about June is the Saturday Snacks and Skills class. It is on June 15 and is Dealing with Borders (needlepoint). You can bring in a canvas you are currently working on, or has been neglected because you just don’t know what to do with the edge, or you can take advantage of the sale and pick a new canvas. The class is $20 and you will be treated to some munchies while you learn. You can peruse our canvases here.

While we are discussing Saturday Snacks and Skills, let me remind you of more upcoming classes.

July is the Santa Class. This one is $150 ($75 due at registration), which includes the canvas, threads, stitch guide, instruction and of course some snacks. Here are the Santa canvases to choose from.

August will be Stranded Knitting. That is not a class about what to knit when you are stranded. It is a class on colorwork knitting. Here is an example of stranded knitting. August 17, cost is $20 plus supplies.

We want to see your finished objects.

Here is some needlepoint.

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