We did it! Over the past 2 weeks we repainted, got new carpet and created an awesome update to our shop with more yarn and tons of other goodies! Moving everything back-in is sort of like returning from vacation - we still have some things to do, but we're open and looking forward to seeing you and all our yarny friends soon! #Yay #GlowUp #LYS #NewLook #WeLoveYarn
Last week: Getting ready for the painters! Fresh paint makes a world of difference, don't you think?! This week: New carpet! We've needed this for years! Where did all the furniture and cubbies go? Everything is loaded into the classroom and back-room. This week, we're bringing everything back out so that we can get those two spaces carpeted. And then we're on to . . . . well, you'll just have to wait and see! #TheArtfulYarn #GlowUp2025
We're taking 2 weeks to remodel The Artful Yarn! From January 12 through January 27, we'll be getting new paint, new carpet and you just don't know what other cool stuff we'll be up to!
Here's what you can expect: >While we're closed, call us during our normal business hours to talk with one of our staff about questions and to schedule free in-person one-on-one-time for personal help on any projects. >Join us for one of our free our group help sessions scheduled at the Chagrin Falls Public Library. Check our calendar for days & times. >Join our free online class for our newest project, The Snuggle is Real. Check out our calendar for those Zoom days and times. Kits are available for purchase online or come into the shop before January 11 to pull together your own kit. Zoom link posted now for January 13th kick-off. We'll keep everyone up-to-date via email, social media and our website to share our progress and announce The Big Reveal. -Tiffany Perry, shop owner It’s the start of a new year, a time when many resolve to make changes and improvements in their lives. I gave up making bold, unrealistic New Year’s resolutions a long time ago, opting instead to focus on steady, day to day behaviors, and committing to being more intentional in each moment that arises. That approach has flowed naturally into my knitting.
I’ve never been the grand gestures type, especially when it comes to my own abilities, preferring to stay in my own (slow) lane. Baby steps and incremental improvements have always kept me grounded. The slow-and-steady approach has always worked best for me. For some, the stretch of a new challenge is exciting and inspirational, even heady. It has always been overwhelming and counterproductive for me. I never imagined what an affect our little community would have on my practice. Being in the presence of so many talented and creative people has been a real gift. Nothing makes me happier than sitting in The Loop with our customers and friends (and there are many who are both), working on our projects, chatting about big stuff and little stuff, learning from each other about much more than how to do a yarn over or cabling or a slip slip knit. I’m not exaggerating when I say that it is as refreshing and replenishing as therapy. The support and encouragement I experience at The Artful Yarn has given me a bit more courage to spread my knitting wings. Favorite yarn in the shop: Emma’s Practically Perfect Sock yarn for January. The softest, sweetest color ever. Favorite non-yarn item in the shop: Emma Ball’s delightful sheep in sweaters stitch markers. What I’m looking forward to: Visiting our son Andrew in the Lake Worth Florida Community Theatre’s production of “The Sound of Music”. He is playing Captain Von Trapp and singing the much-loved song “Edelweiss”, which my mother used to sing to him and his sister when they were little. -Linda Schaefer |
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